Micromax A90S White, 2.09 GB
Detailed Review
Display
The display of a smartphone fatigues the phone's battery, but that won't be a concern with the AMOLED technology of this device. Rejoice in awe-inspiring video quality with the AMOLED technology and as a plus saving up on your battery. The display of this phone features 262 K colours. This smartphone has a resolution of WVGA, 800x480 pixels to offer. The display sported by Micromax A90S measures about 4.3 inches. This device comes with a AMOLED display. A a size more colossal screen would work more in your favour than the size provided by this phone.Battery
If using the 3G network, you might need to opt a bit conservative with the battery of this smartphone that bids only 4 hours of talk time. For heavy users, a glitch in the battery department appears as the phone only bids 5 hours of talk time on 2G network. This device possesses the popular Li-Ion battery. On 2G network, this device manages to offers 180 hrs of standby time.Camera
With the Yes recording modes of this smartphone, and a resolution of Yes, 8 pixels, shooting video is as much fun as clicking pictures. Some love selfies while some don't; if you are in the second set, then the basic Yes, 0.3 MP front camera won't inhibit you. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. You can get surprisingly good results even with a Yes, 8 megapixels camera when the sensor is of good quality.General Features
The Micromax A90S comes with a touchscreen, as expected from a smartphone. Pre-loaded with a number of is credited with, this smartphone possesses dimensions of 66.8x127.2x9.8. The Micromax A90S here is credited with a White body. With a moderate weight of 118.4 g,it pronmises to not weigh down on your pockets. You get at par accessories such as Headset, Battery, Charger, Handset, Data cable, User Manual in the box, in addition to the Micromax A90S.Connectivity
On top of the mobile data, this device are able to further be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. The sim type contained in this phone is the Dual Sim, GSM, GSM. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is is one that you'll be grateful for in a hectic lifestyle, as it allows for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's instant location allows the user to never lose your way while traveling. If you mostly use your device for standard purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should be adequate. If you want to avoid the pricey charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the standard 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a device made just for you. A higher network type can result in increased power consumption, and you need to reflect on this while making a decision. Whether it is about standard features or advanced features like Loudspeaker, this Micromax A90S smartphone is created with all such features in it.Memory
With the help of microSD memory cards, it is possible to expand the existing internal storage offered by the device. A few eyebrows may be raised at the low capacity for internal memory as it satisfies only basic utilities. The expandable memory of 32 GB is all available for use as against the cramped internal storage which already has space allocated to default apps and other programs; now you have the flexibility to carry your entertainment in your p. Lower internal RAM is usually a good thing for the battery life of your smartphone, simply steer clear of graphic intensives games and apps.Performance
The Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system is the one delivering the awesome performance. If you value your phone's battery life more than speed, then processors with high frequencies and more than one cores may not be the optimal option for you, even though they are the trend today. So, if you don't use your phone to handle many things at once, and would like to just use one task or function at a time, then this smartphone, which equips you with Dual Core processor, would be just the phone for you. You have the flexibility to avoid heating up your phone from over-usage and further save on its energy throughout the day by not overloading it with too many running apps, and completing just one task at a time. With the android operating system,all the latest apps and trends are at your fingertips. The Micromax A90S assures an excellent performance with its 1 GHz processor frequency. A higher frequency will lead to a faster response by the device, ensuing in giving you a smoother performance. The Micromax A90S have the flexibility to meet the speed requirements of most of the typical apps without any trouble. This Micromax A90S is credited with a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
Although the Micromax A90S might be extremely portable with its small exterior but I don't think it's worth against the cramped keypad it offers and even the functionality isn't worth the struggle. With all the advanced call management features present in the Micromax A90S, it is good choice for business users like me. Bluetooth for file sharing is really not of much use to me, but this feature is really handy when it comes to hands-free calling. Even if my travel routes, both business and pleasure, are very much known to me I'd still like the reassurance from the GPS navigation on my phone.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
It looks really small and comfortable for carrying, but I can't type without misspelling the words at least 3-4 times, that's how uncomfortable using this Micromax A90S is. Video recording is a must on my phone, I just love recording and capturing the innocence of cake cutting or the craziness of a dinner party. I won't worry about the other features in the Micromax A90S as the camera is so average and a strong deterrent for me. The tiny memory of this Micromax A90S will not even last me a week. I always feel the more the better when it comes to smartphone storage and I would always chose the Micromax A90S with expandable memory against any other smartphones that are overpriced and overloaded with confusing features.Ishan's Review (A geek)
As a smartphone, the screen size of the Micromax A90S is quite decent; but too tiny when it comes to gaming or reading. I have my display running most of the day either because of reading or gaming. Thanks to the AMOLED display which not only offers a cool display, but even saves me enough battery to last for longer hours. I love gaming and reading on the AMOLED display of this smartphone. Reading is still fine, but gaming on a 1 GHz smartphone is really dreadful. The frequent lags and sluggish loading of games of the dual core processor drives me up the wall. Even the lowest graphics games need RAM higher than this. I dunno what good is storage which is insufficient even for regular apps and programs. Extendable memory is always a great storage backup if you have a growing collection of ebooks, games and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Micromax |
| Handset Color: | White |
| Form: | Bar |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | Micromax A90S |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Dual Sim , GSM , GSM |
| In the Box: | Headset , Battery , Charger , Handset , Data cable , User Manual |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Other Camera Features: | Auto Focus , Multi-shot , Night Vision , Flash |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 4x |
| Rear Camera: | 8 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 0.3 MP |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports MP4 , 3GP , 3G2 |
| Ringtone: | WAV , MP3 |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 , WAV |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Chrome Mini |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | Google Maps |
| Internet Features: | |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| GPRS: | Yes , Class 12 |
| EDGE: | Yes , Class 12 |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes |
| 3G: | Yes , 7.2 Mbps HSDPA; 5.76 Mbps HSUPA |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | G-Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Facebook , TOI , Mi Store , Widgets , Gmail , Google , Apps Tray |
| Additional Features: | No Motion Blur On Video Play , Hyper Fast Games , Books , MMS Enabled , Melody Composer |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | WVGA |
| Display Resolution: | 800x480 Pixels |
| Display Type: | AMOLED |
| Display Size: | 4.3 inches |
| Display Color: | 262 K |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 118.4 g |
| Size: | 66.8x127.2x9.8 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 5 hrs |
| Talk Time (3G): | 4 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 180 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1600 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| Expandable Memory Card Type: | microSD GB |
| Expandable Memory Capacity: | 32 GB |
| RAM: | 0.512 GB |
| Internal: | 2.09 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| OS: | Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Processor Frequency: | 1 GHz |
| Processor Cores: | Dual Core |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The first thing I noticed in the Micromax A90S was its 4.3 inches display. The screen size of the Micromax A90S is too cramped and so I can't text that easily on this screen size. The Yes, 8 MP camera resolution is not that cool. You can easily opt for any other smartphone with a better camera, it might even be cheaper. I don't think this smartphone can click awesome pictures, which by the way is my favourite hobby. Recently, I can't imagine life without selfies, and hence the secondary camera. Clicking selfies and groupies is a favourite pastime for me and my friends. It's sometimes difficult to click selfies and groupies with the main camera, so always go for smartphones with good secondary camera. I'd like my smartphone to do all my tasks simultaneously not just perform basic functions like browsing, messaging and emails. And I won't depend upon 2G networks for that. I keep checking the GPS for new locations and traffic updates. The USB connector lets me charge my phone even with my laptop and transfer files. The small 2.09 GB internal storage of the Micromax A90S feels quite miserly. I don't understand the use of this storage if it can't contain all my media files.