Xiaomi Mi A1

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi A1

📅 2017 📷 12 MP 🔭 2x tele 🎬 4K30
from $200

📖 Overview

The 2017 Xiaomi Mi A1 was an early budget dual-camera phone, pairing a 12 MP f/2.2 wide main shooter (1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF) with a 12 MP f/2.6 telephoto offering 2x optical zoom and portrait-style depth effects. There's no optical image stabilization, and video tops out at 4K/30fps. As an Android One device it shipped with a clean Android 7.1.2 build, and the Camera2 API supports RAW (DNG) capture.

📸 Browse 213 real-world sample photos taken with this phone by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📷 Camera Specifications

Main camera12MP, 1/2.9", f/2.2
Telephoto12MP 2x periscope
Front camera5MP
Max video4K30
OISNo
RAW captureYes
Log videoNo

📱 Device Specifications

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM4GB
Storage32/64GB
Display5.5" 60Hz
Weight165g
OSAndroid
ReleasedSeptember 2017

Full specs (GSMArena)

Last updated: June 8, 2026

🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Xiaomi Mi A1, sourced from SampleShots.

red flame
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/239s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Aldo Prakash
green and gray mountains under white clouds and blue sky during daytime
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/5000s · ISO 104
via Unsplash by Anubhav Rana
Paste cu sos de roșii | rolled pasta
via Unsplash by Sestrjevitovschii Ina
Bright neon spiral with pink and orange hues against black, forming concentric rings and a dynamic glow. A graphic, abstract orb likely digital art or light sculpture.
60.0mm · f/1.7 · 1/8s · ISO 500
via Unsplash by Malcolm Shadrach
The Statue of Liberty at Hotel NY NY, Las Vegas | Statue of Liberty in front USA flag under blue sky
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/1051s · ISO 125
via Unsplash by Swapnil Bhagwat
A neatly stacked arrangement of firewood logs, showcasing their varied textures and natural patterns. The image emphasizes the organic shapes and colors of the wood.
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/50s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Max Bovkun
Silhouette of two palm trees against a dramatic twilight sky with pink and blue hues.
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/8s · ISO 553
via Unsplash by Nijwam Swargiary
Ornate clock tower with intricate architecture against a clear blue sky.
6.0mm · f/2.6 · 1/231s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by Ijas AMS
Open | red and white OPEN LED lights
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/50s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by kiryl
Two yellow city buses dominate an elevated urban intersection, with cars and pedestrians around.
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/50s · ISO 100
via Unsplash by lwinkyawmyat
red cherry lot
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/25s · ISO 400
via Unsplash by Zidonito McBrain
Rice Paddy Closeup | selective focus photography of rice field
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/717s · ISO 125
via Unsplash by Andhika Y. Wiguna
assorted brand chocolate bar packs
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/13s · ISO 2000
via Unsplash by Vishnu Mk
Delicious plate of spaghetti topped with fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, and shaved cheese, elegantly arranged on a black plate.
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/100s · ISO 125
via Unsplash by Natalia Y.
Two men adorned in intricate traditional attire, featuring animal skulls and elaborate headdresses, stand proudly amidst a vibrant celebration.
6.0mm · f/2.6 · 1/120s · ISO 250
via Unsplash by Farizal Resat
Dew drops on leaves | water droplets on green leaf
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/50s · ISO 125
via Unsplash by Shanika Upamali
A vintage doll seated by a window, holding a small bottle, with sunlight casting soft shadows on the floor.
6.0mm · f/2.6 · 1/30s · ISO 1000
via Unsplash by Jay Mistry
Individual engrossed in reading a newspaper while seated in a cozy room, surrounded by simple decor. The scene captures a moment of tranquility and focus.
3.8mm · f/2.2 · 1/50s · ISO 1125
via Unsplash by Abhijith S Nair

View all 213 sample photos on SampleShots →

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