Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) vs Vivo NEX A

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

8/14/2018 9:01 AM, updated: 11/14/2021 11:07 AM

Compare Vivo NEX A X Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Vivo NEX A Compare Xiaomi Mi A2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX A

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	vs	10 Advantages Vivo NEX A
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+403 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP88% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 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	vs	Dual-LED flash
+(front) 20MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2316 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
5.99"	vs	+6.59"10% Larger screen
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches14% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+22W22% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

31 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (111GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
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Model	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	NEX A
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi A2 M1804D2SG (128GB + 6GB RAM), 小米6X, Xiaomi Wayne	NEX 全面屏, BBK vivo NEX A 128GB + 6GB RAM
Country or region available	(Global, International), India	(Global, International), China
Brand	Xiaomi	Vivo
Release date	7/27/2018, Announced: 7/24/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.4 x 158.7 millimeters (2.97 x 6.25 in)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.99" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels (19:9)	1080x2316 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 512 (650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz
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)	Vivo NEX A
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (108GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	800/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 India version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP f/1.81/2.8"1.0µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5164x3872 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	22W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not 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, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi A2 (128GB)	Vivo NEX A
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