Micromax

Unite 2Review in pictures

Plain looks but sturdy build• Plastic body, which makes it

lightweight. Feels vey sturdy though

• 9mm thickness with a removable back cover

• Matte finish at the back prevents scratches and aids in grip

• Available in four colours with the same matte finish at the rear

• Not Gorilla Glass but glass-based surface protector on the display for protection against scratches and knocks.

Looks smart, not budget• Matte back panel makes the

device immune from scratches while also aiding in grip

• Shiny black keys add to the overall look of the device

• The top of the device houses the audio connector as well as the USB port

• 9mm overall thickness, but rounded edges give the impression of a slimmer device

• Backlit keys on the front

Lovely display for the price• The 4.7-inch display offers a

resolution of 480 x 800 pixels

• High viewing angles and vibrant colour tones makes visuals come alive

• The display offers ample brightness for better sunlight legibility

• Visuals look good and do not feel washed out or pixelated like most other budget smartphones

Autofocus makes the difference• 5-megapixel sensor with

autofocus mechanism offered at the back, supplemented with an LED flash

• Fixed-focus VGA camera on the front

• Rear camera offers HD video recording

• Offers reasonably good image captures, especially in daylight

The usual KitKat features and more• First Android KitKat 4.4

powered device from Micromax

• Simple to use and user-friendly interface

• Several preloaded games, most of them made available as trial versions that can be bought if users like

• MAD app pre-installed, allows users to earn talk time for watching advertisements

Smooth performance

• An impressive VFM offering powered by a quad-core processor under Rs 8,000

• 1GB RAM offers optimum performance

• Smooth performance even while multitasking

• Can do justice to even graphics intensive games

All-day battery

• User-replaceable 2,000mAh lithium ion battery

• Lasts more than a day easily with average usage with dual-SIMs connected

• Very capable brightness control, helps in conserving considerable amounts of battery power

• Can easily last for couple of days for light users

At a glance• 4.7-inch, 480 x 800 display

• 5-megapixel AF camera, 0.3-megapixel front camera

• 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor

• 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage, microSD card slot

• 3G, supports dual-SIM (a micro and a regular SIM)

• 2,000mAh battery

• Bluetooth 4.0, GPS

-• Too many

preloaded trial-version games

• Low application storage

Pros and cons

+• Good display• Sturdy build• Smooth

performance• Autofocus camera • Great pricing• Above average

battery life

Pricing and verdict

“Despite its budget tag, the Micromax Unite 2 comes as powerful proposition for Android aficionados. The device offers hardware that most international brands offer on their mid-ranged devices. If you’re

looking for a budget daily driver, the Unite 2 is a worthy buy”

Rs 6,999