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Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) vs CAT S30

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi A2 vs CAT S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT S30 X Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) 23Points
5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)

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Mi A2 (128GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) vs S30} 3 Advantages CAT S30
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (111GB available)27 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)82%
Thinner
vs13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage
LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+403 PPI85%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+5.99"33%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 20MP9 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
 
ModelXiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
Other model namesXiaomi Mi A2 M1804D2SG (128GB + 6GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi WayneCaterpillar S30, CAT S30 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Global, International)India
(Global, International), India
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiCAT
Release date7/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/20189/1/2015
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)72.7 x 141.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.59 in)
Weight166 grams (5.81 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.99" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels (19:9)480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
System versionAndroid 8.1 OreoAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 10feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 130927 (v7), 172886 (v8)
Geekbench: 4625 (v4.4), 1157 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 8.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
8GB (4GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
LTE Cat4
Global model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
USA model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0Âľm
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25Âľm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
Front camera (secondary)20 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution5164x3872 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1Âľm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 4
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered18 hours
Standbyfeature not registered936 hours (39 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Red, Rose Gold
• Android One
• Back camera sensor: Sony IMX486/IMX376
• Front camera sensor: Sony IMX376
• WiFi display
• Colors: Black
• WiFi hotspot
• Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)CAT S30
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.96W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.16W/kg (head), 0.66W/kg (body)feature not registered
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