Is Xiaomi Mi A2 a Waterproof Device In a Budget

Xiaomi is known for making quality smartphones in a budget segment Their last flagship with stock android, and a dual-camera setup was a huge hit. So Xiaomi is planning to launch another version of it with the name Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite. Since both the device have the same hardware, the specs are pretty much the same. Since most of the customers of Xiaomi are looking for the best smartphone under a budget, so users want to know whether Mi A2 is waterproof or not. If you’re seeking the same answer, then keep reading as we are going to do Mi A2 Waterproof test today.

Before proceeding with the Mi A2 waterproof test, let’s get a sneak pic at its specifications. It comes with a beautiful display of 5.84 inches with a small footprint, thanks to its notch. The display resolution is 1080×2280 pixels. Mi A2 is powered by Snapdragon 625 chipset and can be bought with different configurations of 3GB or 4GB RAM options. Similarly, you are free to choose the 32GB or 64GB onboard storage option besides the fact that it has a dedicated microSD card slot.

Xiaomi Mi A2 Splash Proof Test

In the Splash proof test, we will test the device to withstand an accidental water splash to see whether the device survives in such a condition. Since Xiaomi Mi A2 does not have any kind of proper IP68 waterproof ratings, it might or might not survive this test.

So when we subject Xiaomi Mi A2 to artificial water splash, the device’s screen starts to flicker and stops responding. This is followed by a couple of seconds of ghost touches as well. However, after cleaning the device with a microfiber cloth, everything came back to normal. From this, we can conclude that the device touchscreen cannot operate underwater.