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
2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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
10. -
• 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
11. 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