Overview

One of the best smartphones by Micromax

Overview of Micromax A57 Ninja

Available in black color, Micromax A57 Ninja 3 sports a 3.5’’ capacitive display screen with a HVGA resolution of 480x320 pixels. With quintessential curvy edges, the phone has dimensions of 116x62x11.5mm (4.57x2.44x0.45in). The 1 GHz Qualcomm processor, together with the internal memory of 512 MB, it makes browsing through apps quite easy. The phone also features a SD card slot that allows you to expand storage capacity up to 32 GB. The Micromax Ninja 3 A57 has a 1400 mAh Li-Ion battery that gives you a talk time of 4 hours when running on the 2G network. The phone runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, something that may cause feature-sensitive buyers to dispute the price.

User interface and Comfort to Use Micromax A57 Ninja

The Micromax A57 Ninja 3 has a 3.5 screen size with a capacitive multi-touch screen, making it so convenient for access. The pinch to zoom feature enables users to closely view text and data for more vivid details. The Micromax A57 Ninja 3 is approximately 116mm in height, 62 mm wide and 11 mm thick. The front side of Micromax A57 Ninja 3 features three touch sensitive buttons while in the rear there is a center-top 3MP camera with a flash option. The speaker sits beneath the Micromax logo, with volume lockers on the right side of the power button. The phone is pretty decent, especially considering its unique thickness and weight.

Micromax A57 Ninja Design and Build Quality

The phone has round edges which makes the device it easier to grip in one hand. It is a sleek and slim smartphone weighting at 93.88 grams. The device has a gravity sensor so you can rotate the screen while browsing the web or playing games. The Micromax A57 Ninja 3 has dual SIM capacity so you can stay connected with family and work contacts using only one phone. It is powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm processor common in low-priced Android smartphones. Micromax A57 Ninja 3 has a Li-ion 1400 mAH battery. Standby time is up to 145 hours with 4 hours talk time.

Telephony and Phonebook

The dual-SIM feature allows for easy use of multiple networks. The phonebook practically has unlimited entries. Call features include call diverts, conference calls and loudspeaker.

Messaging and Email

Aside from basic messaging functions like SMS and MMS, the device lets you download and install applications with messaging features. This includes email apps and other instant messaging apps requiring Wi-Fi connectivity. The phone has a built-in 512MB ROM and expandable memory of up to 32 GB using a Micro SD card.

Organiser and other Utility Tools

Micromax A57 Ninja 3 also has an organizer and calendar to keep track of your daily activities. You can also set reminders and mark the calendar to record birthdays and other occasions. The device also has an FM radio aside from pre-installed applications upon purchase.

Micromax A57 Ninja Connectivity Options

The device can be a Wi-Fi function for connecting to the Internet. It has EDGE and GPRS technology for accessing the Internet using a 2G network. If you want a faster browsing experience, the phone is capable of 3G connectivity.

Micromax A57 Ninja Camera and Image Quality

The screen size of the Micromax A57 Ninja 3 is 3.5 inches with a phone display resolution of 320x480 pixels and display colors of 262000. The Micromax A57 Ninja 3 has a photo resolution of 2048x1536 pixels using a 3MP camera. You can take beautiful pictures using the extra camera features. Digital zoom is up to 4x with multi-shots and night mode functions. The 3MP camera can also be used to record videos.

Micromax A57 Ninja Gallery and Photo Viewer

The gallery features a document viewer and photo viewer. The photo viewer cum editor allows you to add elements into your photos.

Micromax A57 Music Player and FM Radio

The music player supports MP3, AAC, WAV and WMA audio file formats. Video formats include WMV, MP4, H.263 and H.264. The phone has an RDS FM radio and there is nothing much to complain about the audio quality.

Navigation and Google Maps

The phone supports Google Maps. Make sure you are connected to the Internet to use this feature.

Ringtones

Personalise your phone with downloadable MP3 tones and MIDI files.

Micromax A57 Web Browser and Applications

The phone utilizes a HTML browser. Facebook, Hook-up and Instant messaging apps also come in handy with this phone.

Google Maps and GPS

The phone has GPS but there are no pre-installed Google Maps.

Distinctive Features of Micromax A57 Ninja 3

The phone prides of several pre-loaded apps. The gravity sensor (G-Sensor) stands out as one of the unique features. It also runs Java via MIDP emulator. The manufacturer however missed it by omitting proximity sensors.

Value for Money

Micromax A57 Ninja 3 is sold for INR 4999 (approx., may vary). The extra camera features, broad connectivity options and 3MP camera is worth it.

Verdict

The Micromax A57 Ninja 3 may be considered a middle price ranged device. The phone works well and lives up to the image of the brand.