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GADGET GIZMO REVIEW
YU YUNIQUE
PRICE Rs. 4,999/
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Yu has
strategically placed all its devices in the sub-`10,000 price bracket.
What's
more, all the devices are cheaper than their nearest competitors with
similar specifications and performance. This
makes Yu one of the top choices
at
many different price points. This latest phone from Yu is the Yunique and
it takes a direct potshot at Xiaomi's Redmi
2 and is even priced `1000 cheaper.
When
you pick up the phone, it does not feel like a entry-level smartphone.
The
matte rubber finish on the back panel, curved edges, chrome finish buttons
and
the stylish design around the camera module make it feel like a premium
device.
What we did not like though, was the placement of the buttons. Just
like
the Yuphoria, the Yunique has the power key placed between the volume
keys on the right side. This takes some
getting used to and even after a few
days
of use, we ended up hitting the wrong buttons every now and then.
An HD
display is no longer a strong point since it is now commonplace even
in a
sub-`5,000 phone. The 4.7-inch HD screen on the Yunique , however, still
managed to impress with excellent
brightness, sharp details and natural colour.
The
only slight kink in the armour? The viewing angles could have been better.
Unlike
all the previous phones from Yu, the Yunique does not come with
CyanogenMod.
Instead it runs a near stock Android Lollipop user interface.
It's
probably a good decision since stock Android allows for a much smoother
experience,
especially on low-end hardware.The interface is zippy to use,
switching
between apps is seamless and even with all animations on, the phone
did
not feel sluggish.
Performance
from the phone is great.
The
Snapdragon 410 processor and 1GB RAM keeps things running smoothly .
It
managed to play full HD videos, run over 8 apps in the background
simultaneously
and was able to play Subway Surfers and Temple Run
without any hitch.
Of the
8GB internal storage, only 4.6GB is available for use.
With
just a few apps and using the camera for photos and videos,
the
space tends to run out quickly , so you'll have to get a memory card.
The
2,000mAh battery manages to last from morning till evening with
basic
usage.However, with heavy voice calling use and 4G connectivity
you
will have to charge the phone twice everyday . Camera quality is good
for
the most part . You get multiple modes (HDR, portrait, sports, landscape)
and
multiple photo effects. We found the rear camera on the Yunique to be a
capable shooter. In daylight as well as
indoors, it delivers rich colours, lots
of
detail and minimal noise.Low light photos were also good enough to view
on
phone screen and share on social media. On the other hand, the front
camera
photos have lots of noise. Video recording is done in 1080p full
HD
resolution and the quality is good enough to be viewed on a large TV .
Another
highlight of the phone is Yu's new after sales service support.
They
offer an onsite doorstep service -customers can get their devices services
and repaired with the replaced handsets
being delivered to their doorstep after
repair.
Overall, we feel that the Yu Yunique offers high value for money.
Some
might call it a better option than the Redmi 2.
While
it has a few quirks, it's great for the price.
Kudos
to Yu for offering such a smartphone in a sub-`5,000 price.
ET7OCT15
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