Xiaomi offers with the Mi A1 a mid-range device with Android One - updates & LTE band 20 included.
Technical data
- Octa-core Snapdragon 625 processor, max 2.0 GHz
- Adreno 506 graphics 650 MHz
- 4 GB RAM, 64 GB memory
- WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz & 5GHz
- GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU
Performance
For comparison: an iPhone X, which is at the top end of the performance ladder with the A11 Bionic SoC, achieves over 4,000 points in the single-core benchmark and over 10,000 in the multi-core - but also costs almost 1,000 euros more than the Xiaomi mi A1.
Camera
Xiaomi uses a dual camera with two 12-megapixel sensors and one wide-angle lens with an aperture of f/2.2 and one telephoto lens with f/2.6. Of course, the quality of a high-end device is not achieved, but in good light, it is possible to take decent pictures.

Updates: up-to-date with Android One?
Time will tell how Xiaomi's update policy will affect upcoming updates. Until now, the Chinese manufacturer's devices were not necessarily known for quick updates to new Android versions.
Battery life
The battery with a capacity of 3080mAh easily lasts throughout the day under normal use - those who do little with the smartphone will get runtimes of 3-4 days (always depending on the reception and whether WLAN is used or not).
Xiaomi Mi A1: Conclusion
For less than 200,- Euro you get with Xiaomi Mi A1 A lot of Android smartphone for the money: the Snapdragon 625 offers enough performance, the 5.5 inch display has a high enough resolution with Full-HD. If Xiaomi now manages to comply with the update rules introduced with Android One, the A1 is a clear recommendation to buy.