A new Yu!

From the stables of Micromax, Yu launches its Android flagship

Every time a new smart phone is released in the market the first thing we tend to ask, “So what’s new ” With the recently released 4G dual SIM Yunicorn by YU Televentures, a Micromax subsidy, the answer is “everything”. From its build to the software features, Yunicorn looks and feels different from its predecessors.

Yunicorn is the first device from YU’s kitty to have a full metal body. With curved edges and a matte finish this smart phone has got the looks. Weighing 173 grams, it isn’t the lightest device, but Yunicorn gets full marks for its sturdy yet chic design. The 5.5 inch screen with 1920x1080 resolutions is sharp and vibrant. YU has added a monochrome feature to its display, which is helpful for those who like to read on their smart phones.

For the first time YU has dropped the Cynogen OS for Android Lollipop 5.1.1 and released a new launcher called Android on Steroids, which offers a few customisation options. The Around YU service has been upgraded with new tie-ups with Lybrate for health services and the native wallet, Udio. The Yunicorn gets an all new UI which is user friendly.

Yunicorn sports a 13 megapixel rear and a 5 megapixel front camera. It runs on MediaTek’s new Helio P10 octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM. The 32 GB internal storage is expandable upto 128 GB via its slot for SD card. With 4,000 mAh, Yunicorn offers a good battery life to support its powerful performance. It will be available on Flipkart from June 7 and costs between Rs 12,999 and Rs 14,999.