Micromax Dual 5
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Key Specs
Performance
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 -
Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad Core + 1.2 GHz, Quad core) -
4 GB RAM
Display
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5.5 inches (13.97 cm); AMOLED -
1080x1920 px (FULL HD) -
Gorilla Glass 3 Protection
Rear Camera
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Dual Camera Setup - 13 MP Primary Camera
- 13 MP Camera
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Dual-color LED Flash -
4k @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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13 MP
Battery
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3200 mAh -
Quick Charging v3.0; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Not Supported -
128 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 128 GB
Micromax Dual 5 Expert Review Summary
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Verdict
: worth a double take?The Micromax Dual 5 ticks all the checkboxes for a modern daily driver. While it might not be innovative and is following the footsteps of the rivals – which is apparent from both its outards as well as innards – it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Additionally, the phablet comes with one-year replacement policy, even after a broken screen or any other damage. In fact, we won’t mind recommending the Dual 5 to anyone, especially because it’l
Pros
- Solid metal build
- Gorgeous display
- Powerful specs with 128GB storage
- Impressive battery backup
Cons
- Software issues
- Pricing on the higher side
- Doesn`t stand apart from the competition
Specs at a glance
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Camera: seeing double
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The indigenous company is betting big on the rise of dual camera smartphones, which is why it’s decided to launch the Dual series. So let’s begin with the camera capabilities of the Micromax Dual 5. It comes equipped with two 13-megapixel sensors at the back, with one of them capturing images in the normal RGB mode, and the other one capturing them in monochrome. The camera viewfinder is feature-rich with various options such as Photo, Video, Beauty, and of course, Dual to harness the potential of the twin shooters. You also get the HDR and professional mode, among others.
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Design and display: following the metallic herd
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Micromax is pitching the Dual 5 as a premium offering (especially, when compared to its previous offerings), and that starts with its design philosophy itself. Clad in metal, the smartphone certainly seems classy and also feels quite sturdy. It has rounded corners and dual curves at the rear allowing one to hold it ergonomically. While it might not be the slimmest or lightest phone around, it does offer a solid in-hand feel. The design is anything but original, yet we’re glad that the company has moved towards an all-metal body for its latest flagship.
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Software: promising a 360-degree experience
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If there’s one aspect where Micromax hasn’t been able to make strides in – it's the software. From using stock Android to using custom icons along with a few preinstalled apps, and from offering Indus OS (on its budget offerings) to the highly-customisable CyanogenMod OS (with the YU smartphones) – the company has tried it all. The experiment continues with the Dual 5 too, as it comes with 360 OS – featured on QiKU Q Terra, launched in 2016. QiKU has now changed names to 360, and we won’t be surprised if Micromax’s latest offering is rebranded version of a phone from 360’s portfolio in China.
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Hardware: delivers high-octane performance
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While Micromax might have flirted with MediaTek chipsets more often than not, this time around, it has chosen to go the Qualcomm way. At the heart of the Dual 5 lies the Snapdragon 652 SoC, which is available in an octa-core configuration comprising of two quad-core processors running at 1.8GHz and 1.2GHz respectively. The chipset has proved its worth in quite a few smartphones, and we found it to be quite efficient in case of the Dual 5 too. There was nary an instance of lag, and to ensure smooth multitasking, there’s 4-gigs of RAM. The Adreno 510 graphics unit takes care of the graphics rendering, and we loved the impressive graphics while racing in Asphalt Nitro or playing as a first person shooter in Modern Combat 5.
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Verdict
: worth a double take?The Micromax Dual 5 ticks all the checkboxes for a modern daily driver. While it might not be innovative and is following the footsteps of the rivals – which is apparent from both its outards as well as innards – it’s not necessarily a bad thing. Additionally, the phablet comes with one-year replacement policy, even after a broken screen or any other damage. In fact, we won’t mind recommending the Dual 5 to anyone, especially because it’l
- Solid metal build
- Gorgeous display
- Powerful specs with 128GB storage
- Impressive battery backup
Pros
- Software issues
- Pricing on the higher side
- Doesn`t stand apart from the competition
Cons
The indigenous company is betting big on the rise of dual camera smartphones, which is why it’s decided to launch the Dual series. So let’s begin with the camera capabilities of the Micromax Dual 5. It comes equipped with two 13-megapixel sensors at the back, with one of them capturing images in the normal RGB mode, and the other one capturing them in monochrome. The camera viewfinder is feature-rich with various options such as Photo, Video, Beauty, and of course, Dual to harness the potential of the twin shooters. You also get the HDR and professional mode, among others.
Read MoreMicromax is pitching the Dual 5 as a premium offering (especially, when compared to its previous offerings), and that starts with its design philosophy itself. Clad in metal, the smartphone certainly seems classy and also feels quite sturdy. It has rounded corners and dual curves at the rear allowing one to hold it ergonomically. While it might not be the slimmest or lightest phone around, it does offer a solid in-hand feel. The design is anything but original, yet we’re glad that the company has moved towards an all-metal body for its latest flagship.
Read MoreIf there’s one aspect where Micromax hasn’t been able to make strides in – it's the software. From using stock Android to using custom icons along with a few preinstalled apps, and from offering Indus OS (on its budget offerings) to the highly-customisable CyanogenMod OS (with the YU smartphones) – the company has tried it all. The experiment continues with the Dual 5 too, as it comes with 360 OS – featured on QiKU Q Terra, launched in 2016. QiKU has now changed names to 360, and we won’t be surprised if Micromax’s latest offering is rebranded version of a phone from 360’s portfolio in China.
Read MoreWhile Micromax might have flirted with MediaTek chipsets more often than not, this time around, it has chosen to go the Qualcomm way. At the heart of the Dual 5 lies the Snapdragon 652 SoC, which is available in an octa-core configuration comprising of two quad-core processors running at 1.8GHz and 1.2GHz respectively. The chipset has proved its worth in quite a few smartphones, and we found it to be quite efficient in case of the Dual 5 too. There was nary an instance of lag, and to ensure smooth multitasking, there’s 4-gigs of RAM. The Adreno 510 graphics unit takes care of the graphics rendering, and we loved the impressive graphics while racing in Asphalt Nitro or playing as a first person shooter in Modern Combat 5.
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Micromax Dual 5 Specifications
General |
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| Operating System | Android v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 |
| Processor | Octa core (1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A72 + 1.2 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 510 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3 |
Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5.5 inches (13.97 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 px (FULL HD) |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
Design |
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| Weight | 164 grams |
| Build Material |
Frame: Metal Back: Metal |
Rear Camera
(Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus | |||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, Dual-color LED Flash | |||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | |||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps |
Front Camera
(Good)
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| Flash | Yes |
Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 3200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes Quick Charging v3.0 |
Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 128 GB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G bands
Expand
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| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Back |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
Micromax Dual 5 User Reviews
Micromax Dual 5 Key Highlights
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB + 128 GB |
| Display | 5.5", 1080 x 1920 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP + 13 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 3200 mAh |
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