Yu Televentures (Micromax subsidiary) has launched a new smartphone in India. The new Yu Ace comes with an 18:9 display, and a huge a 4,000mAh battery. Additional highlights include Face Unlock and stock Android 8.1 Oreo OS with the company’s Steroid Launcher on top. Read more to find about Yu Ace Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Price | Rs 5,999 |
The Yu Ace is priced in India at Rs 5,999 for the 2GB RAM/ 16GB internal storage variant. It will go on sale exclusively via Flipkart on September 6 and September 13. The new handset will be available in open sale after second flash sale. Additionally, a 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant will be sold by the end of September.
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Specifications
| Processor | quad-core MediaTek MT6739 |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Internal Storage | 16GB (expandable) |
| Display | 5.45-inch, HD+ (720 x 1440 pixels), 18:9 aspect ratio |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | 13MP with flash |
| Front Camera | 5MP |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
The Yu Ace sports a 5.45-inch display with HD+ (720 x 1440 pixels) and an 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz Quad-core Mediatek 6739 processor and 2GB RAM. The 16GB internal storage can be further expanded via a micro SD card.
In terms of optics, the new smartphone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with flash. There is also a 5-megapixel front camera for selfies and video calling. The new handset is backed by a 4,000mAh battery.
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Features
- Face unlock
- Android 8.1 Oreo OS
- Fingerprint sensor
- 4G
- WiFi
- GPS
- Bluetooth
- micro USB port
- Four color options
The Yu Ace runs Android 8.1 Oreo OS with the company’s Steroid Launcher on top. The company claims that the upcoming smartphone will get an Android Pie update. Connectivity options include 4G, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth and micro USB port.
The dual-SIM smartphone comes in four color options – Charcoal Grey, Elektric Blue, and Rose Gold. A fingerprint sensor is placed on the back. However, the highlight of the device is the Face Unlock feature.
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Conclusion
The new Yu Ace is the first smartphone by the brand in nearly a year. The company launched Yu Yureka 2 in September 2017. It remains to be seen how the new handset performs in the market. The budget smartphone will compete with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 5A, 10.or D2, and Infinix Smart 2. What do you think of the new smartphone? Will you pick up the Yu Ace? Let us know in the comments section below.
