Micromax In 2b First Impressions: Back to Basics

Micromax’s In 2b is an entry-level smartphone with a focus on getting the basics right.

By Sheldon Pinto | Updated: 30 July 2021 12:32 IST

Micromax In 2b First Impressions: Back to Basics

Micromax In 2b price in India starts at Rs. XXXX

Highlights

The Micromax In 2b uses a Unisoc T610 processor
It has a 5,000mAh battery and offers 10W charging
The smartphone offers near-stock Android software

Entry-level smartphones aren't everyone's cup of tea. They are meant to be the starter phones for those switching over from a feature phone or just about acceptable compromises for those on very tight budgets. However, many of them don't even end up getting the basics right, and can't even deliver a smooth and lag-free software experience.

Micromax, with its new In 2b smartphone, aims to tackle at least some of the paint points usually involved in using entry-level smartphones. Priced starting from Rs. 7,999, it is based around the uncommon Unisoc T610 processor, which the company claims delivers better performance than SoCs from other manufacturers in this segment. This is a bold move as its predecessor, the In 1b, uses the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. Micromax also promises timely software updates and a clean Android experience with no preloaded bloatware. So how does this ‘Made in India' smartphone stack up against the competition?

The Micromax In 2b is available in two variants. There's a 4GB RAM and 64GB storage option, which is priced at Rs. 7,999 in India, and a 6GB RAM and 64GB storage option, which is priced at Rs. 8,999. Both variants can support up to 256GB of expandable storage using a dedicated microSD card slot in the SIM tray. The In 2b is available in three finishes – blue, black, and green. I received a green unit for review.

The Micromax In 2b has a plastic back panel.

The phone looks quite similar to its predecessor, the In 1b, and is also noticeably similar to the Redmi 9 Power (Review), which is also available in the same colours (save for Fiery Red). That aside, the back has a finely grooved texture that lends it a lustrous sheen when viewed at any angle. This also helps it stay free of fingerprints and smudges.

The fingerprint reader sits in the upper middle of the back, next to the camera module. The speaker is also located on the back, in the bottom right corner. The 3.5mm headphone jack and Type-C USB port are at the bottom, while the volume and power buttons are on the right.

The Micromax In 2b has an HD+ resolution display with a waterdrop-style notch.

The Micromax In 2b has a 6.52-inch LCD display with what it calls Rainbow Glass. This is an HD+ resolution display and it features a V-shaped notch at the top for the front camera.

Micromax has worked with Unisoc in the past, but the T610 is a new processor which has only made it to a few smartphones globally. It has two ARM Cortex-A75 cores and six Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.8Ghz, and is manufactured using a 12nm fabrication process.

Being an entry-level device, the two cameras at the back are quite basic. There's a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor which is used when the Portrait mode is activated. On the front, you get a 5-megapixel selfie camera.

The Micromax In 2b has two rear cameras.

The Micromax In 2b packs in a 5,000mAh battery and comes with a 10W charger in the box. The smartphone runs a near-stock version of Android 11. Micromax promises guaranteed software updates and no bloatware. Apart from the usual Google apps, I only found an FM Radio app and a Sound Recorder app that came preinstalled. There are some customisations for the display and camera and some gestures, which can be configured in the Settings app.

After using the Micromax In 2b for a while, it seems that going with a near-stock version of Android 11 and minimising bloatware make for a good usage experience. Still, the In 2b goes up against the likes of the Poco C3 (Review), Realme C21 (Review), and Realme Narzo 30A (Review). We will have to put this phone through its paces to find out how its performance, cameras, and battery compare with what the competition is offering at these prices, so stay tuned to our full review, which should be out soon.

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Micromax In 2b

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good build quality
Very good battery life
Smooth and bloat-free software
Good gaming performance

Bad
Average cameras
Slow charging

Read detailed Micromax In 2b review

Display 6.52-inch

Processor Unisoc T610

Front Camera 5-megapixel

Rear Camera 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 4GB, 6GB

Storage 64GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 11

Resolution 720

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Sheldon Pinto is based in Mumbai, and has several years of experience in reviewing smartphones and gadgets. As a Senior Reviewer at Gadgets 360, you will always find him deeply immersed in his reviews, switching from one phone to another. When the battery dies out, Sheldon is always browsing the web for a good sci-fi movie or reading up on cars and bikes. He also loves creating lists of interesting places to eat and travel. Sheldon is available on Twitter at @shellshocd, and you can mail him at ...More