Micromax unite 2 impressions, tough Moto E competitor?

Micromax just launched their Unite 2 handset in India with a price tag of 7000 INR targeting directly at the Motorola's already successful Moto E with specs so shocking, you are going to ditch Moto E!



As far as the specifications are concerned, the Micromax Unite 2 comes with a 4.7-inch display WVGA display with 800×480 pixels resolution. Inside, it has a 1.3GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera.

The phone runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Moreover, just like Motorola, Micromax too is guaranteeing an upgrade to the software. In addition to that the phone will come pre-loaded with several apps including Micromax’s own apps like Mad which allows users to get paid for watching advertisements, M!Games, M!Live, and others like Hike and Opera Mini.

On the connectivity front, it comes with dual-SIM support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Other features in the phone include of support for 21 languages namely English, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Marathi, Nepali, Bodo, Dogri, Konkani, Kashmiri, Maithili, Manipuri, Sanskrit and Sindhi. The phone is available in red, white, green and grey colors.


With this phone, Micromax is clearly targeting the Moto E smartphone, which sold out on Flipkart. The Moto E comes with a 4.3 inch qHD (960×540 pixels) display with a pixel density of 256ppi and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. It is powered by a Snapdragon 200 dual-core SoC clocked at 1.2GHz, while the Micromax’s phone boasts a quad-core chipset. Both the phones have 1GB of RAM and 4GB internal storage, which can be expanded by up to 32GB using microSD card. Both the phones have 5-megapixel primary camera, however while the Moto E lacks a front-facing camera, Micromax offers a 2-megapixel camera on the Unite 2. Motorola’s Moto E is the first phone to offer Android 4.4.2 out of the box, guaranteeing further updates to the software at the earliest. 

What sets the Moto E apart is that the phone comes with a nano coating on the inside as well as the outside, which can protect is against the accidental splash of water, which is missing from the Micromax’s Unite 2 smartphone. As mentioned already, the Moto E is priced at Rs 6,999 and is available exclusively through Flipkart.


With a front facing camera and a Qual core processor, Micromax's Unite 2 is all set to rock the market and hopefully defeat the Moto E hands on.

Let's wait until it arrives in the market. I will be posting a review as soon as I get my hands on it.


Also Read: Moto E review!


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Moto E vs Nokia X, which is the best entry level Android?

Moto E is already a blockbuster in the smartphone market but how it stacks up against the Nokia X which was appreciated too? Let's find out in my in depth comparison of the Nokia X and the Moto E!




DESIGN AND BUILD.

One of the key features of the Nokia X is its design that is the traditional Nokia polycarbonate build that feels great and is eye catchy at the same time but the Moto E is not bad looking either with its curved design that is extremely comfortable! 



Both the phones are build greatly but I think the Nokia X looks much more eye catchy, so I am going to make Nokia X the winner here!

DISPLAY.



The Moto E comes with a 4.3-inch display which is not only bigger than Nokia’s 4-inch display but also offers better display resolution with higher pixel density. The Moto E qHD display with 960×540 pixels resolution and a pixel density of 256ppi, while the Nokia X sports a WVGA display with 480×800 pixels resolution pushing out 223 pixels per inch. 

The Moto E unsurprisingly is better than the Nokia X on paper and in real life too! 

Apart from that, the Moto E’s display also has Gorilla Glass 3 protection which is absent from the Nokia X.

HARDWARE.

When it comes to connectivity options, both devices come with Bluetooth, 3G and WiFi hotspot!

Moto E however gets the advantage of having Bluetooth v4.0 over Nokia X Bluetooth v3.0!

Both the smartphones include 4GB of internal storage that can be further expanded to up to 32GB using a microSD card. This is the first time Motorola is offering such a feature, as it is missing from the Moto G and the Moto X. This round then is a tie.

Another aspect where the Moto E gets the advantage is the rough and tough category because of the nano coating to protect is against the accidental splash of water, it also boasts features that add value to the phone. 

There's another area where Moto E outruns the Nokia X is the HSDPA speed which is 21Mbps on the Moto E against the much slower 7.2Mbps on the Nokia X.

When we talk about battery life, Nokia X runs on a removable 1500mAh against the Moto E non removable 1980mAh which is bigger but not that better!

Both phones can equally give you two full days on moderate usage but because of the Removable functionality of the Nokia X, I will give it the edge here!

SOFTWARE.

Software is the field where these both phones differ a lot, they are both android devices but the Nokia X features a forked android software.



Nokia has gone for a completely new interface, which borrows elements from Asha and Windows Phone phones, and has also replaced Google’s services with that of its own or Microsoft’s.

While some of the apps are present on Nokia’s app store, others have to be installed from third party app stores and the process is not very user friendly. The Moto E, on the other hand, offers Android 4.4.2 KitKat out-of-the-box, and that in a near stock form. Motorola has also guaranteed software updates at the earliest after their announcement. Clearly, the Moto E gets an edge over the Nokia X when it comes to software and UI.

PERFORMANCE.

Performance is all that matters when it comes to a smartphone but it's not that great on all phones.

Nokia X runs on a slower  1 GHz Dual-core Cortex-A5 backed up with Adreno 203 with 512MB RAM while the Moto E runs on a much faster 1.2 GHz Dual-core Cortex-A7 backed up with Adreno 302 with double RAM!

While the Nokia X almost never lags, Moto E is a lot faster whether it is multi-tasking or HD gaming.

Moto E wins again here.

CAMERA.

Both phones are awful when it comes to camera performance and both lack a LED flash and a secondary camera for selfies and occasionally video calls.

Moto E features a 5MP fixed focus camera that is decent in sufficient lighting but fails completely in low lighting.

Nokia X on the other hand comes with a 3MP camera that is also fixed focus and awful too!

Both phones are good in decent lighting but in low light, both fall apart!  

If you are looking for a better camera, these phones are not for you.

TO SUM UP..

Bottom line is that the Moto E is better than the Nokia X in almost every aspect and it's the clear choice for a low end android, simple as that.

Read Also: Moto E review!

Read Also: Nokia X vs Nokia Lumia 520!

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Why you should go for the Moto G instead of the Moto E!

Moto E was launched a few days back with low specs and a great price but is it capable enough to drive customers from the Moto G? I don't really think so as the Moto G is a lot better than the Moto E in basically every aspect from performance to camera.

So let's see how the Moto G is a better buy than the Moto E!



BETTER DISPLAY.

Moto G comes with a 4.5 inches 720p display  (~326 ppi pixel density) that looks gorgeous thanks to the small size whereas the Moto E comes with a 4.3-inches display with 540 x 960 pixels resulting in a pixel density of 256ppi that isn't the best but is totally acceptable because of the price. 



Moto G display is a lot better than the Moto E with better viewing angles, better color reproduction and better everything. Moto E display on the other hand is not up to the mark with pale color reproduction and decent viewing angles.

Display is a lot better on the Moto G if you are looking to watch movies on your phone or play HD games.


MOTO G IS FASTER.

Moto G comes with a much powerful 1.2 GHz  Quad-core Cortex-A7 processor assisted with 1GB RAM with Adreno 305 for better graphical expreience. 

Moto E however comes with a comparitively slower 1.2 GHz Dual-core  Cortex-A7 assisted with a similar 1GB RAM with Adreno 302 which isn't the best but is capable of running most of the games.

Moto G is a lot faster than the Moto E in every aspect from multi-tasking to gaming.


BETTER CAMERA WITH MORE HARDWARE FEATURES!


While the mega pixel count on both the phones is the same that is 5MP, difference comes in the focus!

The Moto E surprisgly lags a "Auto-focus" camera and comes with a fixed focus camera that will create a problem when it comes to macros!

Moto G also gets the advantage of a LED flash for better low light shots and a 1.3MP secondary camera that comes in handy when it comes to video calls and occasional selfies!

Another area where the Moto G camera is better is video recording! Moto G is capable of recording videos up to 720p that results in a far better videos than the Moto E!


TO SUM UP.

I think these reasons are enough for you to go for the Moto G instead of the Moto E even if the Moto E is cheaper. 

If you are okay with this drawbacks, then Moto E is for you!



Read Also: Moto E review!




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Moto E review, Nokia killer?

Android market is increasing everyday but where it lags is the low end market where most customers prefer windows phone or a Nokia device  but now we have the priced for all and made to last Moto E with extremely low price retailing at $129 off contract or 7K INR!

So let's find out whether this phone is the best low end smartphone in the market right now or not in my full review here.

DESIGN AND BUILD.


Moto G is an exceptional phone with a great build that fits right in your palm and surprisingly the Moto E comes with the same build and design that feels and fits great!

It feels robust, with very little flex in the body apart from when pressing very hard on the screen, which bends slightly. That solid build makes the phone relatively heavy at 142g, and noticeably heavier than the Nokia Lumia 520 or some other super-budget smartphones.

The Moto E is also very thick which could be a great feature for some and for some it is just cheap! It comes with a matt plastic back with a curved design that is as I said before is perfect.

The design and build is overall is great and doesn't feel cheap either.


DISPLAY.

The display as you would expect is not that great as its sibling Moto G and reflects the price of the phone from all angles.

                      

The display is not bad at all, considering the price and the competition including the Nokia X or the lumia 520, the display is really good.

Moto E rocks a 4.3-inches 540 x 960 pixels (~256 ppi pixel density) display which is adequate for regular usage.

Despite being low resolution, the screen is very good. It is bright, with decent viewing angles and good colour saturation – a cut above most of its competition, including the Nokia Lumia 520. In general use the screen is crisp enough for viewing most text. It is only when you start to look at smaller text on desktop web pages that it becomes hard to read compared to higher resolution phones like the Moto G.

Gorilla Glass covers the Moto E’s screen, making it scratch resistant, while a P2i nano waterproof coating on both the inside and outside of the phone makes it water repellent and splash proof.

Bottom line is that the display is decent enough and can be lived with!


HARDWARE.

When it comes to connectivity options, Moto E comes with 3G, Bluetooth v4.0 and WiFi Hotspot!

Device comes with 4GB of internal storage of which only 2GB is user available but not to worry because this time Motorola added Micro SD card support so that you can increase your storage up to 32GB.

The speakers on the Moto E are on the front, they are the same as the Moto G in quality and loudness but having them on the front boosts the experience a lot!

Now when we talk about the battery, Moto E runs on a 1980mAh non removable (the back is removable so that you could swap different back covers! ) battery that is great! 


It can give you a solid full day on heavy usage and a period of two days on moderate usage which is I think one of the finest android battery out there.


SOFTWARE.

Software is I think the most important part when it comes to low end android devices but this phone completely fills that void.

Moto E comes with Android 4.4.2 with near stock android experience which is extremely smooth given the low specs!

Closing and opening of applications cannot be comparable to a higher end phone but it is not that slow and is fast enough to give you a lag free life.

Motorola has added a few bespoke apps, including Motorola Migrate, which helps you transition to the Moto E from other Android smartphones, pulling contacts, call history and text messages, photos and videos wirelessly to your new phone.

Motorola Assist is another useful app that plugs into your calendar, automatically silencing your phone when in meetings or at night, with favourites lists that allow phone calls through if the caller calls twice in quick succession.

Finally, Motorola Alert is worth mentioning as it acts as a panic button, automatically calling emergency contacts or the emergency services, as well as sounding an alarm. The app can send your location to a friend or family member, and send short bursts of pre-defined text like “I’m in danger! I need your help."

Software is I think the only place where there is no flaw and is perfect.

PERFORMANCE.

Performance is the category where I think you are concerned the most because of the low specs and you should be as this is not the fastest or the near fastest phone out there.

A Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 1.2GHz dual-core processor makes the Moto E relatively fast and responsive, while 1GB of RAM – typically twice what is available in other smartphone costing around this device allows every app to run without running into memory issues.

When it comes to gaming performance, Moto E is capable of running almost all the games excluding the graphically intensive games like MC4 or Fifa 14.

You can run Asphalt 8 on low graphics else it will drop frame rates at some point.

Performance is overall great and this is the best android performance you can get in this price range.


CAMERA, DROP YOUR HOPES!

It’s a 5-megapixel camera, but it lacks auto-focus, which means that objects in the foreground can appear out of focus if too close. The photos it captures are weak, often lacking colour and detail – not a replacement for a point-and-shoot camera like most more expensive smartphones.



It also lacks a flash, while video capture is limited to standard definition. There is also no front-facing camera, which means selfies and video calling are out, but that is probably not a problem for the target market as the competition lags here too like the Nokia X or the lumia 520.

Camera is capable of giving you some great shots in enough lighting but in low light, it completely fails!

Camera is the part where the Moto E falls apart completely.

If you are a photo addict, this is not for you!

I would still give a pass to Moto E here because of its price.

Take a look at some snaps taken from the Moto E.

Because of the fixed focus, forget about taking close ups!

Outdoors however, the camera performs decent!

TO SUM UP...

Moto E is the best android phone in its category with a lag free experience that misses from every android device in its category.
If you want a android phone with capabilities of running almost all apps and can live with a poor camera, this is for you else increase your budget and opt for the Moto G!

I would soon post comparisons of this phone with Nokia X, Nokia lumia 520 and Moto G, so stay tuned for that!


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Top upcoming smartphones!

We are already at May 2014 and we have some spectacular  smartphones already released which are supposed to rock the market share like their predecessor but we are still rolling and have some more smartphones to look at and we are going to talk about them in this article! Let us begin!


                                 1. IPHONE 6

Iphone has been in the news since the Iphone 5S was launched and rumors continue to release back and fourth, some were true and some were not!

                 

Rumors are that the Iphone 6 will come with a bigger screen measuring at 4.7" which is a great change as the size of Iphone was not acceptable to all!

Other Rumors include a new and powerful A8 chip and a sapphire crystal screen which we all are excited about! I don't think the A8 was really necessary as the already running A7 is powerful enough.

Actually that's not enough, another Iphone along with the Iphone 6 is going to launch that is according to the rumors is going to a phablet and most probably will come with the same specs as the Iphone 6.



"I hope Apple doesn't bring the heartrate monitor!"

Both the Iphones are expected to release in September 2014!


                                      2. LG G3

LG G2 was a grand success only because of its powerful processor and camera, and I think it is still a great device but as you know no matter how powerful the phone is, the successor has to eventually come and LG is no exception!

The LG G3 will apparently have a 1440 x 2560 QHD display and  It's said to be 5.5 inches in size, which if true would amount to 534 pixels per inch.

        

The LG G2 has a 2.26GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, which is still pretty impressive, but early rumors hinted at LG using its in-house Odin processor and an octa-core version of it is tipped for the LG G3.

While the speed of the processor hasn't been confirmed, reports claim that the octa-core version will have four cores clocked at 2.2GHz and the other four clocked at 1.7GHz, which should give it a sizable boost over the LG G2.

In terms of RAM the LG G3 is being tipped to come with 3GB, up from 2GB in the G2 and keeping it inline with its direct rivals. 

In the UI department, the LG G3 will come with a newer revamped version which looks a little less childish and disturbing!






       

The specs obviously look top notch but I would like to see a little more changes than just upgrading the specs!

                               3. MOTO X+1

                 


Moto X is still one of the my favourite devices because of its unique features and comfortable design but where it lacks is the camera department and the overall specs which are not the best.

So here we are in 2014 and we have already started receiving rumors of its successor, the Moto X+1!

The tentatively-named Moto X+1 has appeared on benchmark site GFX bench, with an XT912A model number. While this is an identical model number to the existing Moto X, is specs suggest that we're looking at a newer, improved handset.

The processor has been bumped a lot with the new flagship coming with a 5.2in 1080p display and a quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor. I was actually surprised to see an older processor but I think Motorola will keep the prices down and that's a good thing!

1.7GB of memory likely points to 2GB of RAM, while a 12MP camera could potentially perform better than the Moto X's average 10MP offering, which offered good  (but not outstanding) photos!

It will be great to see Motorola keeping things simple again and I hope for the best!

                                   4. MOTO E

Moto G was another spectactular phone from Motorola which also was a grand hit escially in India but Motorola is this time coming with a much more budget phone reportedly named Moto E!



The Specs are really low end as you can see in the Image and this will most probably give a tough to the Nokia Lumia 520!

               5. PLASTIC HTC ONE M8



HTC one M8 is one of the most popular and powerful devices of 2014 but what we see missing in these phones is a cheaper price but HTC is listening to you as a cheaper version of the HTC one M8 is in the works!

Leaked by @evleaks earlier this month, the 'HTC M8 Ace' is now being claimed by Engadget to sport high-end specifications with a lower price tag. The M8 Ace is said to feature a 5-inch screen with full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) resolution and be powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 801 SoC clocked at 2.5GHz.

You might be thinking how it can be cheap with the same specs as the HTC one M8 but what's missing is the  "metal".

The M8 Ace's plastic unibody build instead of aluminium is said to make it sport a cheaper price tag than the flagships.

A report coming from TMT Post, a Chinese website, claims the HTC M8 Ace will be priced at around CNY3,000 (about Rs. 29,000) which is a little hard to accept as how can be there this much price cut!

I think this device will give up some of the HTC one M8 features like the Duo camera but there's no official or leaked news about it!




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