The low budget segment smartphone in India has demonstrated high potential for development. Indian smartphone makers like Mircomax & Karbonn were among the first to make the space.
A year ago, Motorola and Xiaomi tasted overnight accomplishment by releasing their budget smartphones in the Indian mobile market. Later, brands like Lenovo and Huawei made the amusement more intricate by offering better than average determinations at affordable prices.
Presently, InFocus, a US-based smartphone brand has appeared in the Indian mobile phone market by propelling its low budget smartphone M2.
InFocus M2 is powered by a low cost quad core processor and It is accessible for simply INR.4,999 (Hope the cost remains the same). This handset brandishes a 4.2 inch IPS TFT touchscreen display and runs on KitKat android OS with custom user-interface that is InLife UI. At this price label this certainly is a decent smartphone that is contending with entry level smartphone as well as mid-segment smartphones.
We received this device on 11th march and after a couple of weeks testing , here is our review of the device.
Design & Feel
The InFocus M2 smartphone really feels like a twin of Moto G(1st Edition) similar in body design and curvy shape look. The smartphone comes with a stylish curved matte plastic back cover , the device feels really smooth and nice to hold. You can remove the rear cover case but the battery is non-removable. Due to this we suggest you to keep a good power bank ready to back you up if you’re on the run!
I personally think that with this kind of design it can be a good option in low budgets segment with no doubt.
OS & User Interface ( InLife UI)
The device comes with Android KitKat 4.4.2 out of the box with a sweet layer of custom UI( InLife UI).
By default, It comes with two different launcher applications i.e. EZ Launcher and Launcher plus.
Naturally the device has Launcher+ enabled which is a blend of stock android highlights + iOS iconography. On the off chance that user need to rather less complex UI, then he/she can go into Settings->Home and select the EZ Launcher. At the point when enabled, the EZ launcher makes tremendous tiles for less complex user interface. users can modify the positions and include more applications in it.
Hardware & Build Quality
The M2 runs on MediaTek MT6582 1.3GHz Cortex A7 quad core chipset with 1GB RAM. We don’t have any grumble about the general performance of the gadget. The gadget measures 145g and has measurements of – 5.3X2.5X0.4 inches. The SAR worth specified on the gadget is 1.356 W/Kg head and 1.516 W/Kg Body. The gadget is accessible in two shading alternatives – Black and White. Presently how about we audit the Software (UI/UX) of the gadget. what’s more, OTG is supported. Applications will get installed on the internal memory space, in any case you can move a few applications to external SD card – you will discover the choice in settings –> application – search for the application, tap and in the event that it is conceivable to move, the ‘move to SD card icon’ will be alive.
Gaming Performance
We did noticed a considerable lag while playing Asphalt 8 and Modern Combat games. At some points, the frame also breaks and the gaming window crashes.
Battery Life
The guaranteed talk-time of 4.5 hours is a bit turn off. You can expect about 7 to 8 hours of standby time with the InFocus M2. This device has a 11.1 mm thick body.
Contents inside the packaging Box
- M2 Device unit
- Travel Charger
- Data Cable
- User Guide
- Warranty Card
- Standard quality earphones
Specifications
- 4.2-inch (1280 × 768 pixels) 355PPI LTPS display
- 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
- 1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD
- 8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 5P lenses
- 8MP front-facing auto-focus camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture
- Dual micro SIMs
- 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
- Dimensions: 135×64.5x 11.1mm; Weight: 145 grams
- 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 + BLE and GPS
- 2010 mAh non-removable battery
Final Verdict
Neglecting the poor battery backup, the InFocus M2 device is quite good and look of the device is also really stylish.
Considering the price tag, It has the potential to become the king of low budget segment smartphones and also a good contender in mid-segment. we do hope it will receive the lollipop update soon and the after-sales service will be good.
Overall, It’s a good buy at such a price value!
