YU Yunique
YU Yunique
Micromax – owned YU seems to be following the strategy of covering the below INR 10K market completely. With the release of 3 devices in less than a year, YU has come up with yet another addition to its below 10K list of smartphones – The YU Yunique. With four releases of its similarly priced range devices in less than a year, YU seems to mop up as much as possible under the 10K market.
However, YU seems to take a backstep in marketing which is highlighted by the decreasing prices of its latest releases. The price lowering strategy is continued with the YU Yunique. The device is an ideal entry-level device, so we can expect very basic features. The device comes at just above INR 5000, which makes it a perfect phone for people moving on from their old feature phones. However, the rumors don’t agree. There have been talks of the YU Yunique providing similar specifications to the previous YU releases, at even lower price. Certainly, if YU can pull this off, it will force Xiaomi and other Chinese brands to work for their money and most importantly attract market attention.
One major wondering factor is its name. There has to be something unique, as per the name goes. The budget device has already amazed us with its price, now let us see how it justifies the name –
We will provide you with a complete guide to help you know more about the YU Yunique covering most of its detailed specifications –
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
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Factors
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YU Yunique
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Form factor
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Touchscreen Bar
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Release Date
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September 2015
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Price Group
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2/10
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BODY
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Factors
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YU Yunique
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Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
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134.5 x 67.5 x 8.3 mm (5.30 x 2.66 x 0.33 in)
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71.10 %
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128 g (4.52 oz)
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SIM
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Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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Screen size (Diagonal)
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Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
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Screen-to-body ratio
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~67.1%
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Colors
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Black
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Keys
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Right: Lock/Unlock, Volume button
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DISPLAY –
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YU Yunique
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Resolution
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720 x 1280 pixels
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Pixels per inch
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~312 ppi
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Technology
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IPS LCD
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Touch
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Capacitive, Multitouch (up to 5 fingers)
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Features
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Light sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3)
Proximity sensor
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Colors
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16 777 216
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CAMERA –
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Factors
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YU Yunique
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Primary(Rear) Camera
Aperture Size
Focus
Flashlight
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8 MP
f/2.0
Autofocus
LED flash
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Video
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1080p@30fps
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Video features
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Video Sharing
Video calling
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Secondary(Front)
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2 MP
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Shooting Modes
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HDR
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Settings
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Exposure compensation
ISO control
White balance presets
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SOFTWARE, PERFORMANCE, AND STORAGE –
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Factors
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YU Yunique
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OS
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Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
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Chipset
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Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
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Processor
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Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
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Graphics processor
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Adreno 306
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System memory
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1 GB RAM
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Built-in storage
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8 GB
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Card Slot
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microSD up to 32 GB(dedicated Slot)
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BATTERY
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Factors
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YU Yunique
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Capacity
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2000 mAh
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Type
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Non-user replaceable, Li – Polymer
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Talk time (3G)
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7 h
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Stand-by time (3G)
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271 h
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MULTIMEDIA
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Factors
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YU Yunique
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Music player
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Features
Supported formats
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Album, Artist, Genre, Playlists
Album art cover, Background playback,
MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, OGG, MIDI
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Video Playback
Supported Formats
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MPEG4, H.263, H.264, AVI, 3GPP, Flash Video, MKV
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Speakers
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Earpiece, Loudspeaker
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Headphones connector
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3.5mm
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CELLULAR
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Factors
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YU Yunique
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Technology
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GSM / HSPA / LTE
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2G bands
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GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
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3G Network
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HSDPA 900 / 2100
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4G Network
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LTE band 3(1800), 40(2300)
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Data
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HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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No. of SIMs
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2
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Type of card slots
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Micro SIM + micro SIM + microSD Slot
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EDGE
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Yes
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Global Roaming
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Yes
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PHONE FEATURES
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Factors
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YU Yunique
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Sensors
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Accelerometer
Proximity
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Notifications
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Haptic feedback
Music ringtones (MP3)
Vibration
Flight mode
Silent mode
Speakerphone
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Messaging
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SMS(threaded view)
MMS
Predictive Text Input
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Browser
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HTML5
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Java
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No
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Other features
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MP4/H.264
MP3/eAAC+/WAV/FLAC player
Photo/video editor
Document editor
Voice dialing
Voice commands
Voice recording
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CONNECTIVITY –
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Factors
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YU Yunique
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Factors
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YU Yuphoria
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Bluetooth
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4.0, A2DP, aptX
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Navigation
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Yes
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GPS
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Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
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Infrared port
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No
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Radio
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Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording
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Wi-Fi
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Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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Mobile hotspot
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Yes
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USB
Connector
Features
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microUSB v2.0, USB Host
Mass storage device, USB charging
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Other
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Tethering
Computer sync
OTA sync
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PROS –
CONS –
The Ultimate review –
‘The Budget Buyer’
The YU Yunique is an ideal entry-level device with very basic features, but are they really very basic?
Going through the specs and keeping the image of the price tag in mind, the YU Yunique seems an attractive deal. Surely, it is defined by its price.
In just a little above 5000 bucks, it packs a good-looking lightweight handset, with an HD LCD display. It provides dual-SIM LTE connectivity, a snappy processor, and a quality camera as well. It retains most of the specs from its predecessor but is just a bit on the lower side, but the price makes up for it.
What’s with the name?
The name certainly leaves many wondering its reason. We are here to clear that. There may not be a whole lot unique like the name in the device, but the YU has certainly played a unique game with the software. The fourth release, unlike the previous three, comes with a more pure stock android experience, with the CyanogenMod skin optional. Users will have the option to install the skin which allows the phone to lean towards user-suitability.
The Yunique may be the only device offering so much at this price, but the market has many variable options. With the 5K price tag, the Yunique wins the price battle with the Xiaomi Redmi 2 by a good margin. Also, on a positive note, it beats the Redmi 2 with its premium design and stock android’s general appeal. On the contrary, the Redmi 2 passes the device on battery power and camera quality which are more significant factors for most people. However, the YU Yunique is a great value for money deal and we do not find many reasons to advise you to avoid it.
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