Yu Yutopia

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  • Design
    Design5
  • Rear Camera
    Rear Camera8
  • 360° View
    360° View
  • UI Screenshot
    UI Screenshot17
  • Benchmarks
    Benchmarks10
  • Videos
    Videos4

Key Specs

Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop)

Performance

(Avg)
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 810
  • Octa core (2 GHz, Quad Core + 1.5 GHz, Quad core)
  • 4 GB RAM

Display

(Excellent)
  • 5.2 inches (13.21 cm); IPS LCD
  • 1440x2560 px (QHD (2k))
  • Gorilla Glass Protection

Rear Camera

(Very Good)
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  • Single Camera Setup
    • 21 MP Wide Angle Primary Camera
  • Dual-color LED Flash
  • 4k @30fps Video Recording

Front Camera

(Very Good)
  • 8 MP

Battery

(Very Good)
  • 3000 mAh

General

  • SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Nano
  • 5G Not Supported
  • 32 GB internal storage, Expandable upto 64 GB
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Yu Yutopia Expert Review Summary

Expert Rating:

3.5/5

Deepak Dhingra
by  Deepak Dhingra , 01 Feb 2016
Editor-in-Chief with 25+ years in tech, reviewed 1000+ gadgets.

Verdict

There are a lot of things to like about the YU Yutopia, such as its all metal build and smooth performance.However, it can be a bit of a mixed bag, and we do have our share of niggles – with the key ones being the iffy touchscreen and fingerprint sensor. Battery life and camera quality could have been better too, but should suffice for most. Maybe our key issue with the Yutopia is that we were expecting quite a bit from it, especially after all the promises made by the company. However, it doesn’t seem to deliver on all fronts. Moreover, it also raises quality control-related questions, as... Read Full Verdict

There are a lot of things to like about the YU Yutopia, such as its all metal build and smooth performance.However, it can be a bit of a mixed bag, and we do have our share of niggles – with the key ones being the iffy touchscreen and fingerprint sensor. Battery life and camera quality could have been better too, but should suffice for most. Maybe our key issue with the Yutopia is that we were expecting quite a bit from it, especially after all the promises made by the company. However, it doesn’t seem to deliver on all fronts. Moreover, it also raises quality control-related questions, as many of the previous devices from the brand, the Yureka and the Yuphoria for example, were riddled with issues… though to be fair, the company released updates quickly to tackle most of them later. As we mentioned previously, the Yutopia is the priciest smartphone to come out of an Indian brand, and at its asking price, is competing with the likes of the OnePlus 2 (review) and if you’re stuck on a compact option, the Honor 7 (review) as well. And as things stand, both seem to be pretty compelling options. For us to be able to recommend the Yutopia, YU needs to issue a big software update for the phone pronto.

    Pros

  • Solid, metal-wrapped build
  • Sharp screen
  • Smooth performance
  • Around YU seems useful

    Cons

  • Iffy touchscreen
  • Fingerprint scanner can be problematic
  • Camera quality and battery life could be better
  • No NFC
Specs at a glance +
Design: the gleam of metal +

Right off the bat, the Yutopia manages to impress. The device is positioned as a loaded flagship, and the first thing it ensures is that users are not left wanting when it comes to design and build quality. The metal unibody feels solidly built, lending it a premium feel when you hold it in your hands. The gunmetal finish means the looks are subdued and can’t really be described as flamboyant, but we still think it looks stylish. The metal is cool and smooth to the touch, though that also makes it a tad slippery.

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Display: looks good, hates touch +

Sticking to its loaded credentials and aiming to outclass rivals, most of which come with 1080p displays, the 5.2-inch screen on the Yutopia is a QHD affair. Offering a sharp pixel density of 565 ppi, it utilises One Glass Solution tech and comes protected by a layer of Corning Concore Glass. We appreciate the fact that YU’s chosen to go with a screen size that works well for one-handed usage, instead of taking the phablet route. Most flagship-grade phones these days come with large screen sizes, and it isn’t really easy to find a capable option in case one-handed usage and easy pocketability is high on your priority list.

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Software: Cyanogen all around YU +

YU’s partnership with Cyanogen, announced even before its first smartphone, the Yureka was launched, created quite a buzz, and has been touted as a key differentiator for its offerings. The brand’s exclusive deal with Cyanogen affected OnePlus One sales soon after this phone was launched in India, but that’s another story altogether. Cyanogen OS has been a part of almost all smartphones by YU so far (barring the budget Yunique), and the Yutopia runs the same platform as well. More specifically, it runs CM 12.1, based on Android Lollipop 5.1.1, and the next big refresh, i.e., CM 13, which would utilise Android Marshmallow, can be expected in the near future.

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Camera: we expected more +

The primary shooter on the Yutopia is a loaded affair, much like the rest of the smartphone. Entrusted with capturing special moments is a 21-megapixel primary shooter that utilises a Sony Exmor RS IMX230 sensor. The camera boasts features like optical image stabilisation and Phase Detection Autofocus. A dual-tone flash is available to help in low-light situations. From 4K to slow motion, it can record it all. For self portraits, you get an 8MP front-facing snapper.

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Performance: a smooth blend +

The top-of-the-line octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor. 4 gigs of RAM. These are ingredients for steroidal performance, and the Yutopia doesn’t disappoint in this aspect. There’s no evidence of any speed breakers – whether you use the usual productivity or social apps, or indulge in intensive gaming.

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Yu Yutopia Specifications

General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

General

Operating System Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop)

Performance

(Avg)
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
Processor Octa core (2 GHz, Quad core, ARM Cortex A57 + 1.5 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53)
Architecture 64 bit
Graphics (GPU) Adreno 430
RAM 4 GB
Benchmark Screenshots

Display

(Excellent)
Display Type IPS LCD
Screen Size 5.2 inches (13.21 cm)
Resolution 1440x2560 px (QHD (2k))
Pixel Density 565 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 69.3 %
Screen Protection Yes
UI Screenshots

Design

Height 147 mm
Width 73 mm
Thickness 7.2 mm
Weight 159 grams
Build Material Frame: Metal
Back: Metal
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Rear Camera

(Very Good)
Resolution
CameraMPApertureLens FeaturesFocal LengthPixel Size
Primary21 MPf/2.2Wide Angle27 mm1.12µm
Autofocus Yes, Phase Detection autofocus
OIS Yes
Flash Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Image Resolution 5288 x 3968 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Digital image stabilization
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording 3840x2160 @ 30 fps
Rear Camera Samples

Front Camera

(Very Good)
Resolution
CameraMPAperturePixel Size
Primary8 MPf/2.21.4µm

Battery

(Very Good)
Capacity 3000 mAh
Battery Type Li-Polymer

Storage

Internal Storage 32 GB
Expandable Storage Yes, Up to 64 GB

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM
SIM Type SIM1: Micro, SIM2: Nano
Network Support 5G Not Supported, 4G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1 4G bands
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Bands Features
4G bandsTD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3)
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth Yes, v4.1
GPS Yes with A-GPS

Multimedia

Audio Jack 3.5 mm

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Yu Yutopia User Reviews

2.6/5
Based on 807 ratings

Yu Yutopia Key Highlights

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
RAM & Storage 4 GB + 32 GB
Display 5.2", 1440 x 2560 Resolution
Rear Camera 21 MP
Front Camera 8 MP
Battery 3000 mAh
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