Here is the first smartphone from Micromax, the Unite 2 also called the Micromax A106 that runs on Android KitKat 4.4.2 out of the box. This handset houses a 1.3GHz quad core process it’s MT6582M from MediaTek and supports 21 Indian regional languages. It is priced at Rs. 6,999.
The Micromax Unite 2 is listed on the Micromax website, the price details however has not been revealed, the A106 Unite 2 price is Rs. 6,999 and it will be competing with the Moto E. As mentioned Kitkat 4.4.2 running on 1.3GHz MT6582M quad core chipset with Mali 400 GPU are the key highlight.
There is 1GB on-board RAM and 4GB storage. 1.67 GB is the internal storage space (of the 4GB storage) and 0.89GB is the space for apps. The screen is 4.7 inches IPS with 800 x 480 pixels resolution. This dual SIM handset comes with proximity and accelerometer sensors.
Interestingly Micromax has managed to get an auto focus camera of 5MP on the rear with flash. There is 2MP front camera too. The rear camera can record HD (720p) videos. Key features are 3G, 2G, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and GPS with A-GPS support.
This Micromax Unite 2 handset comes with a 2000 mAh battery that gives up to 8 hours of talk-time and up to 190 hours of standby time.
Micromax Unite 2 A106 is official, will be available soon for Rs. 6,999.
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HI my android A106 when i hard resetted my phone after reboot its showing that all apps are unfortunately apps are stopped and even in setttings i am not able to add a google account plzzz help me guys…….
Micromax unite 2 users root ur phone for better performance get about 300 mb on phone storage:)
Hi My MMX A106 showing Unfortunately settings stopped. If I click, about on Settings its showing like that.
For unfortunately settings stopped, make sure your google play service is updated and other system app.
Does this phone have call recording facility ?
Yes during call press the press the left key then call record option will be shown.
Hi My MMX A106 showing Unfortunately settings stopped. If I click, about on Settings its showing like that.
i have micromax unite 2 mobile and i open setting and click about and then my mobile says is unfortunately stoped tell me what problem is ?
No problem my friend you go only to service centre and upgrade your smartphone.
When I install the new android application it shows the error unfortunately gallery has stopped. I need a solution for that problem!
I have. bought a lava x5. How to store pictures directly from internet to SD card or gallery . Please tell me.
My battery got drained from 100% to 85% very fast. Why its happen ? It it problem with mobile or anything else. Please help me… I have only 5 days left for replacement of item..
don’t charge for long time your moblie reply to unplaag charger okkk
Hi My MMX A106 showing Unfortunately settings stopped. If I click, about on Settings its showing like that.
i have the same issue plz solve this…..
I am also having the same problem…plz help
I am also facing same problem with Phone function.
Please tell me how to move my facebook apps to external storage in MMX Unite 2 A106.
Can you tell that the apps are movable in external card or not as their is very less memory for apps.
Gogi (or anyone else), what is the difference between 199ppi and 213ppi
My micromax unite2 A106 is not reading the external sdcard Kigston 8gb class 4.pls suggest how to make it work
I bought unite 2 last month I installed nova launcher pro and using it for 1 month. Since last 3 days I notice whenever I go to SETTINGS>ABOUT PHONE, it shows UNFORTUNATELY SETTINGS HAS STOPPED. Booted in safe mode but problem persists, what to do?
199 ppi will get very poor quality and a bit pixalated,but how much?
Gogi, can you please confirm weather A106 is upgraded with 8gb rom or not because on eBay it is listed as 8gb rom, even on Flipkart 8gb model was available few days back through seller “WS retail” (which is highly reputed), now flipkart is showing “A 106 with 4gb rom” and no details about 8gb version. Please clear the situation, I want to buy this phone. Thanks!!
Yes it is true, the latest A106 stock comes with 8GB ROM, confirmed by many users.
What is the price of 4gb and 8gb device..?
I heard that this phone is being sold on online sites on or a bit less than MRP. I should wait a little to buy it, is there any chance of reduction of its price, in future.
How to use wifi direct?
Will Micromax unite 2 support class 10 memory card?
Which sd card I should prefer class 4 or higher?
Minimum class 4 but if you can buy higher class then good.
Does unite 2 support samsung 16GB class 6 memory card?
I am using 32gb class 10 with Unite 2.
I heard that Smartphones running on MediaTek chipsets vulnerable to simple SMS hack.SMS with the = symbol was received; the phone would go into a quick reboot (running on the MediaTek MT6582 processor). This symbol means shutdown and reboot in MediaTek chipset language.
My MMX UNITE 2 gets warm near the camera even with normal usage involving messaging, surfing and music etc. It gets hot while playing games like temple run, beach buggy etc. Is this a serious issue of concern or is it normal for it to get hot. This is my first smartphone and I am really tensed about its behavior.
Best phone in 7K range. Battery drain fast when mobile data on. Camera is good. No heat up. Processor is good. Apps to sd card. Flip cover or touch guard is not available in market. Over all performance is very good in 7000.
Gogi plz help pre installed games are shown many time unfortunately stop it. Ringtone selection no option. Camera picture are too bright.
Nirmal, try a factory reset and see if that works, if not then get the handset checked at service centre or if you have recently got it ask for a replacement.
Gogi ji or anyone please help me. My sandisk 8gb class 4 card is not getting detected by a106 but it works fine in karbonn a9+. Shall I buy transcend 32gb class 10 for a106?
Hey gogi does unite 2 have ambient light sensor and led notification?
I will get the review done soon.
Gogi sir plzz tell About The colour clarity Of this phone…I know Moto E Have A QHD screen.Unite 2 screen look like Light in front of moto e.So its look Similar To Other canvas or Apart Moto E. Is this look like 262k colours From other sets..?
Yes that’s true the Moto E screen looks better.
apart from moto E its also look Poor with front Of other Handsets…the 16.7M colours And the IPS Screen is Totally worst??
gogi sir many reviews r telling tht wifi direct in nt present in a106 does it will affect the wifi reception ??
I will check that once I get the review unit. And no nothing to do with the reception.
On paper specs it seems very good..but so do lots of other phones..actual usage reviews reveal real truth about phones. I too am tempted to buy this for my nephew- but two constraints..No review as yet from you Mr. Rana, and secondly it has gone out of stock with all the online sellers..some sellers are scalping it for 7999 i.e. 1000 more than RRP..but that only shows bad inventory management by MMX.
Please review it asap!!
Gogi r u going to review this handset if s how long it will take. Because it is available in infibeam so can you tell me is this trustworthy site to purchase with credit card.
Rohit it will take me some time as not able to get this for review, but you can go ahead, use credit card.
thank u for you early reply
Just Like Moto E –Micromax A106 Unite 2 too seems to have run out of stock with online retailers.Guess Micromax could never have imagined the popularity of this phone. They had better quickly import a Jumbo Jet load otherwise they will lose sale of at least 5 lakh consumers.
Do you think that gogi because of low screen resolution benchmarks scores would be impressive?
Yes low screen size and resolution will boost the benchmark score and performance.
Is that true gogi the more cores mean more cpu speed?
you should look for linpack single(which tells about single core performance) and linpack multi(for overall performance of all cores together).
all cores are not used simultaneously everytime(used whenever they are needed)
impressive phone
Micromax Unite 2
sr please review its call quality
best ever budget fone..
gogi sir please review mmx a106 unite-2. its price,and specification is really very very impressive. in your review please add in call speaker sound quality and loudspeaker volume. after all every smartphone is first a phone. i think every smartphones should have a crystal clear and loud, in call speaker sound..we have seen a lot of user review that a blaw blaw handset has very poor in call speaker sound quality..so please add this specially…
It can done through any good call recorder software
review of this mobile is on YouTube. looks great for the price.
Please review it gogi
hi gogi sir watched detailed review frm another web portal… Nova3 dead trigger .. MC4.. Riptide gp 2.. Temple run OZ.. asphalt .. gt racing 2.. Fifa 14 played awsme… Pls review.. M waitin fr ur review..
where did you saw review?
hi guys,i got my s1 plus delivered on may -22 – 2014.i have seen many people commenting negative about karbonn brand.but this device is really awesome.for me it costs INR 5629/- (indiatimes shopping).let me tell you frankly i really have no regrets for buying this device.this is really paisa vasool device.first and foremost the device build quality and looks are really good and it looks like more of a premium device.the touch screen of the device is very good.battery backup is very good.then phone performance is great.
Internet is very fast.i used Aircel SIM card and 3G is damn speed.coming to camera back camera is really decent and front camera is good for selfies and video chat.i saw some people are commenting in many places like this device doesn’t have a loud speaker.this device have a speaker not at backside but it has front side and inbuilt of ear piece of the device.overall i am very satisfied with my phone and this is my first time using a karbonn device.i recommend this device for everyone with less than 6k.
hey bro sony xperia c is using mt6589 and is upcoming with octa core also.
even htc desire 210 has mt 6572 and desire 616 is mt 6592.
lg g pro mini has mt6577 dual core processor.
so bro think bfore commenting..:):)
You can buy this mobile from Homeshop18 now:
http://www.homeshop18.com/micromax-unite-2-a106-dual-sim-android-mobile-phone-21-pre-loaded-languages-mystic-grey/mobiles/mobile-phones/product:32112121/cid:17247/
Hi Gogi,
Please review this Micromax A106 Unite 2.
Thanks in advance. 🙂
moto e will be my nxt choice..
..as my canvas music is still in the service centre for touch panel replace….even after two months….
very bad service… and cheap build quality…… i bought 3 mmx devices and all of them failed to last more than 4months….
priced @155.53 USD that means it will cost Rs. 9500 to 10000/- in retail market. 🙁
Micromax ki Jai Ho. This phone is better than Moto E in almost all aspects except a few like no protection on display, no magnetic sensor. I am definitely going to buy this phone!
Mr. Gogi,what about kitkat update of existing mmx canvas handsets?
can we move apps and game datas(for large games like nova 3,real racing 3,amazing spiderman 2,asphalt 8 etc. ) to the micro sd card…..can the phone play the abovementioned games easily?
For 7K it will rock, M!cromax what a competition
Why not buy Xolo q900 for 8200 from ebay…For extra 1200 u get HD Display and 8MP Camera with BSI sensor + all features mentioned in this mmx mobile.
http://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B00GHA44KY/ref=olp_product_details/280-0578424-1508156
Jellybean (q900) vs KitKat (unite 2) -_-
Gogi ji , many low end kitkat handset are not installing high end game data on sd card but not application like moto e, lava iris 406q, karbonn s1plus. Is there any problem in software
Some one plz tell me iphone 4,canvas magnus,moto g or any other mobile in samsung etc..i m very confused…some one says moto g has no capacitive keys for home n go back like in mmx or samsung..plz suggest me asap..
It doesn’t. But it has on screen buttons instead. It’s your preference. But I feel Moto G is a better choice.
1) lava iris 504q+
Or
2)canvas magnus
Am having 504q+ …its wowed me in all means .amazing camera and build .it is the best camera phone at this range …I prefer lava 504q+ for you ..
my friend if you are an android user i suggest you don’t switch to iphone
now Moto G is awesome so go for it you’ll not regret it
as of samsung and stuff you may see the LG L90
but the moto G is the best.
Go for Magnus blindly bro…….
I have used moto e so will suggest for it as it has micro SD advantage over moto g. Iphone ‘s one button control and dbl click is very childish and annoying from my point of view.
i am waiting for the unboxing and review of this phone
Guys don’t get sold out to just the benchmark scores, real life performance does matter a lot.
Gogi bro himself has reviewed many handsets and plenty of the phones show very good benchmark scores but many of them fail to perform good when it comes to gaming like Modern Combat 4 and Asphalt 8 on high graphics, am I right Gogi bro?
Yes the real test is when you play the high end games.
Yo man!!! Too brilliant 🙂
Gogi does this mobile have 16m colour or 256k?
micromax is doing great job….when there will be the video review of the new micromax unite 2….waiting for it….plzzzz post it very soonnnnn………
very good specs.
but what abt build quality, screen resolution, screen protection and after sales service…
in all d above cases more e is way better.
and also service is important coz many mmx handsets fail to last even a year..
looking at the status bar of this one,One could easily tell that its a tempered version of jellybean it seems like they have managed to edit build prop here just like the folks at wammy did a while back!
Nice trick to fool your potential customers 😀
But let us just wait for a proper review of this one Mr. gogi to check whether its really kitkat or a build.prop edited one!
micromax is the 2nd largest brand in india and they dont need any cheap piblicity stunts lik this to sell their products…
right viki
clearly seams a better option than moto e in terms of performance …
Kitkat is there, not many care abt the ppi, i just wanna know abt the camera.. If its decent enough its gonna be a big hit..
Cons:
very low ppi(199ppi pathetic)
cheap mediatek chipset(drastically heats)
worst after sales service from micromax(lot of sad stories of mmx buyers)
i got my phone serviced frm micromax within 2days. and new gen of mediateck phones dosnt heat up.. and if media teck was so bad htc sony and lg wont have used this chipsets on their phones…
Snapdragon is 1000 times better than mediatek u cant compare with it. Generally snapdragon appears in costly phones above 15k. All indian brands uses this cheap mediatek it heats up quickly and burns out after 1 or 2 months of usage. Snapdragon is know for reliability and better performance
mt6582(famous mediatek chipset) is drastically heating in mmx canvas 2 colors(ppl saying that it may explode like canvas 2.2 exploded in delhi)
tell me any single mobile from samsung or sony or nokia which contains mediatek chipset?
Now a days indian brands also releasing mobiles with snapdragon at a cheap price(mmx elanza 2) may be they are picking snapdragon parts from dust bins near to snapdragon firm…lol
Moto E tho gaya kam se..
Its Mmx the build quality will also b good.
Previously colors & now unite at good price & features.
Vow MMX good job….
2 minute silence for those who bought canvas turbo mini and canvas 2.2
Wake up guys…
Resolution is low here….
No Gorilla Glass Protection….
What about Build quality?!
0.8GB for Apps… 🙁
whats the use of big screen if the resolution is low….
Definitely pixel density will be low…
Don’t ever compare it with Motorola…
Also, Moto has a Snapdragon….the biggest truth..! 🙂
Moto e can no way beat it in performance so all the above pros are defeated in a single word. Most of the Android lovers are performance lovers and not of aesthetic look or accidental damage so micromax is the clean winner here
Well, there are frame rates which tend to be pretty poor with non-standard phones. That’s a big part of gaming performance. Also the screen quality is not as good with Chinese technology(especially colours tend to have an unnatural yellow tint with Chinese devices) Also the Moto E is likely to get updates of the next version of Android earlier than anything else(Anything else might not get those updates at all). Battery performance in the long term will also be better and after-sales service and support at a whole other level of professionalism. Still, this is a good effort by Micromax(at least in terms of specs) and for someone looking for a cheap practical Android phone(including a front camera for selfies and skype) for the next 10 months only, the Micromax device may be a mildly better choice. At least, Micromax are making an intelligent effort to combat the Moto and Google invasion. They’re not relying on octocore mania to bail them out. I admire their effort even though they will ultimately lose and be forced into partnership with Big Daddy Google.
Dont you know the performance difference between Snapdragon chipset and Mediatek chipsets?? You need to read some facts first. I will take a bet with you with my Moto E and this Micro crap phone side by side…
Just because you have a moto E, you shouldn’t defend it like a fanboy.
No way the moto e’ snapdragon 200 with dual core cortex a7 and the andreo 302 @400 mhz can clash with quad core cortex a7 and Mali 400 mp2@416 mhz in terms of performance or frame rates upgrading of android dosent make a great change other than few app support and a feeble increase in battery backup and far considering micromax India has more service centre and better reliablity than moto in india the poor service was on early days and not now this is a excellent pricing of performance from micromax and have to accept
With only 0.9GB for apps, I don’t understand how you’ll install any games! KitKat doesn’t support installing games to micro sd card. So I don’t know why people even trying to compare performance here. Both the phone can run low end game well as far as I can tell. Check other features if you want to compare these phones!
@Aditya, valid point about limited space for apps. But then a new version of Android, which may be released in hardly a few months time, may allow apps to be moved to the sd card. While the Moto E is certain to get that update quickly, there is no guarantee the Micromax phone will get that update at all.
@Narendhran, Frame rates depend not just on the cpu and gpu but other hardware components including the screen. Even dual-core Sony phones and Galaxy devices have usually had better frame rates and smoother image transitions than even quad-core phones as reported by many users.
The screen quality(colors, viewing angles, uniformity of back-lighting etc) becomes especially important with low-res displays if you want to avoid eyestrain and ensure a basic level of quality. To be fair, Micromax make(or rebrand) the best displays of any Indian company but they are not to be compared to the displays made by standard companies. And though MMX have really improved their customer service record and may have more service centres, there is always a better chance with international companies of putting the customer first and having actually knowledgeable people serving you. You will also find more help online in forums etc about how to fix simple problems with your phone because it is an international product. We also have to consider the possibility of hidden compromises. Until recently 9.5 k was the lowest price for which you could get a MMX quad-core. Suddenly, right out of the blue, we get one for 7 k. We’ve seen sub-7.5 quad-cores before and they usually had problems you could not expect simply from looking at specs like overheating problems, poor quality chargers, connectivity problems for both calls and data etc.
So you have to wait for the review. Finally, stock android is not only lighter on system resources but has the advantage that any app will work the way it was intended. Just to give an example, Nova launcher works perfectly on my Nexus devices, but on my MMX Canvas 2 drains my battery noticeably quicker. Any amount of customization always increases the unpredictability factor of an OS relative to certain apps and even some hardware components. And the most usual effect is quicker battery drain. WiFi connectivity is another big factor and Chinese devices have never provided the same quality of WiFi reception(strength as well as continuity of signal) in spite of having good specs possibly due to software customization. All in all, the presence of a front camera may make the MMX device mildly superior in functionality provided you don’t expect to hold on to the phone for more than 10 months. But the Moto E is likely to give you more pleasure, give fewer unexpected problems, and to be a better device to learn Android on for first-time buyers.
But let’s wait for Gogi’s review.
Who told u that moto e snapdragon processor works greater than mmx unite 2 mediacore ..
Check the bench marks scores and decide urself
Benchmark has nothing to do with performance..
Some perform good in benchmark but not in real world..
So wake up 🙂
199 ppi only :p
@ Sunny do you know the resolution of galaxy grand its 800×400 on a5 inch display but people bought it
Dude,People bringing it has nothing do with its Greatness….
Motorola wasn’t in market so…it happened.
go for xolo q900…just for 8200 on amazon
When it wl be available through online stores..i realy want to buy this one..can anyone give me availibility date..
All are think about porting rom :p
gogiji do u know that this phone supports 20 Indian regional languages that’s why its named “unite 2″…..
Please add Micromax A106 Unite 2 MediaTek quad
core with KitKat review + Gaming review on YouTube .
gogiji can we expect kitkat update for other mmx models like canvas hd now that they have kitkat on mediatek?
WoooooW. Here came the “SHOWSTOPPER”.Good Job MMX. It gonna beat all under 7k phones.
Wow.. brilliant move from Mmx..good competition to moto E bigger screen size.. frnt cam..and the best thin is it vil b available also in offline stores.. would definitely a plus.. aftr a long time mmx is doin some good launches.. both wid canvas 2 colours n this one..
Price and spec wise best of all mmx phones
One word, just Exellent! 🙂
Wow moto probably gone mad seeing this launch.
to increase the sale of this phone ,they should also provide 2-3 different color back panels
Ss….. Still they should provide a mixie,fan,…….for this price
Bought Moto E, nice phone. But would have taken this if it was released 1 week before.
Good thing is MMX is launching KitKat with this. Expecting my Canvas Magnus will get the update soon. Magnus is one of the best phones we have.
Sir plz suggest me a mobile under 15 k .is magnus is right choice or will i go with brand name like moto g ,samsung grand neo,sony xperia c or any else…plz do this favor for me..or shall i wait for any upcoming mobile review..
gionee e7 mini is the best smartphone in the 16-17 k
close your eyes & go with moto
Blindly go with motog, I am proud owner of MOTOG from day 1 release in INDIA.
MOTO G performance is far better than the mobiles you mentioned.
If you go with magnus please let me know your feedback after usage of this for more than a month or so.
Magnus is the Best phone for 13k when compared to any other handest for its features,performance&price
No screen protection glass ( Gorilla or Asahi ), No care !
Good move by mmx i hope light sensor also there in this phone and camera quality should average.
Amazing nice move Micromax is trying to kill moto e nowadays all android users expecting latest version KitKaT
Better option than moto e review as soon as possible gogi.
But.. what about the hardware building quality.. missing gorilla glass protection in micromax .. and the software bloatwares in micromax..
Wow! Way to go, MMX. Don’t wait for Lava Iris X1. There’s nothing special in it that could ‘mesmerise’ you. The screen is pathetic(480×800)
great specs with excellent price. the one that can beat moto e .. Beware moto MMX is coming…
Review it gogi ji as soon as possible so that buyers can ignore moto e and support indigenous company..!
This will kill moto E. one should at benchmarks. A106 benchmarks are better than nexus 4. This will do everything. With mmx colour 2 and now a106 mmx can beat both moto g and moto e. The pricing so cool.
the moto e effect on indian brands…..!!!!
i think Micromax was looting us till date……
MMX sirf loot rahe the ..samsung wale to daka daal rhe the :/
awsome
Plz make a unboxing for this MMXCanvas A106 as soon as possible.
these days micromax is doing everything right…what a pricing for such wonderful specs…this phone is going to be smash hit…even the 4.7 inch ips display will be nice…the camera units in micromax have improved considerably…i said earlier that coming of moto e is not a threat for indian companies and soon they will launch handsets with better specs than moto e in the same price range…
Strong beat to moto,,,, come on micromax, with flash and front camera, it will into ultimately beat moto out..
Hi one question. ,,
Are u going to review it????
Yes I am, depends on when I get the handset.
Review it as soon as possible as I’m thinking to buy this phone I will buy it after your precious review,,
this phone is like a double edged sword.. its gonna slash the sales of moto e, as well as mmx colours.
colours has a better screen,excellent camera and superb build quality so colours will do good on its own but i think price will come down a little bit around 8.5-9k
please review it as soon as possible gogi ji!!!
this is an awesome phone.. stiff competition to moto e… all the best mmx
gogi sir, what r d dimensions ov dis fone??
hi gogi
is this available now in retails
and
do you prefer a mmx over moto e
please reply fast…(^_^)
Can’t say yet will need to check the handset, but on paper it looks better than Moto E and will need to specifically check if the camera is auto focus, though MMX has mentioned that it is auto focus.
There are dozens of MMX mobiles at 6999-7999 INR lets just it will become a plus after knight and doddle 3
Gogi which two sensor are missing from the fone
As per MMX website it has accelerometer and proximity. Light sensor is missing, but at this price its not a big issue.
For what purpose light sensor is used???
To auto adjust the brightness of screen, if you are outdoor then the screen brightness will increase so you can see the screen easily and when you are indoor or in a dark room the brightness will decrease. This helps get a good battery backup.
Hi Gogi, Any details about shipping price available
Rs. 6,999.
Now we can port its rom to other mtk devices untill micromax give update.
Nice reply to Moto e
Gogi,
U gotta review this & Lava Iris X1.. Lava Iris X1 will soon gotta launch look at their fb page…
Yes the X1 details are not yet disclosed but you can expect something on the similar lines as the A106.
Now MMX has got supreme advantage because it will be available in offline stores.Moto has to reach common man to survive.Although I can do online shopping,I still go & buy in stores where I can go & test the phone.
Now Moto E is dead Coz it provide Kitkat with much better specs,,
DHAMAKAA…..
MMX confirmed it will get next major update of OS too.
Sorry.It seems a rumour.We need to wait for MMX confirmation.
BTW why is it named unite 2. when did unite 1 launch?
It beat Moto E
Series between Motorola and Micromax is leveled because Moto G beat Canvas Turbo Mini
bang on. !!!!!!
ultimate reply my Micromax to moto e.
price is 6,999 INR
Yes updated, just got the confirmation.
Sir,when you will review this phone? It’s priced at rs.7000