With the launch of Yu Yunique, YU has introduced a competitor to its own device the YU Yuphoria which is priced slightly higher. Both the devices come with 4G LTE support, which seems to be a must have feature these days even in budget smartphones.
There are not many major differences between the two and if you are planning for a budget smartphone with 4G LTE capability then also look at the comparison of the three cheapest 4G enabled smartphones in India.
Let us get a detailed showdown between YU Yunique and YU Yuphoria comparing all features and specifications to see what are the changes which YU has brought in with the latest smartphone.
Display
The YU Yunique and the YU Yuphoria come with similar HD 720p resolution displays, the only difference is the size of the display with the Yunique sporting a 4.7-inch display and the Yuphoria having a 5-inch HD display. The Yunique will be having a better display because of the higher pixel density of 312 ppi in comparison to the 294 ppi in the Yuphoria. The only deciding factor here will be the size of the display which you would like to have, if you like a bigger display go for the Yuphoria.
Read: Yu Yunique Hands-on
| Features | YU Yunique | YU Yuphoria |
| Display | 4.7-inch IPS HD display with 720p resolution | 5-inch IPS HD display with 720p resolution |
| Dimensions | 134.5 x 67.5 x 8.3 mm, 128 grams | 151.8 x 74.9 x 9.85 mm, 175 grams |
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, Quad-core 1.2GHz with Cortex-A53 CPU and Adreno 306 GPU | Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410, Quad-core 1.2GHz with Cortex-A53 CPU and Adreno 306 GPU |
| RAM and Storage | 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB with microSD card | 2GB RAM for the 16GB internal memory expandable up to 32GB using microSD card |
| Camera: | 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and 2MP front camera | 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and 5MP front camera |
| OS | Stock Android Lollipop 5.1.1 or CyanogenMod 12.1 OS | Android Lollipop 5.1.1 with CyanogeMod 12 OS |
| Battery | 2000mAh Li-Po | 2230 mAh Li-Ion |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 dual-band, micro-USB and A-GPS | 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi, micro USB v2.0 and A-GPS |
| Price | Rs. 4,999 | Rs. 6,999 |
Processor
This is one segment where both the devices are equally placed, both the yunique and yuphoria run on the same 1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC with Adreno 306GPU to help with graphics. So in the processor front there is not much to choose from as both run on the same SoC.
RAM and Storage
Here comes the major difference, with the Yunique having a 1GB RAM compared to the 2GB RAM in the Yuphoria. With the same processor the difference in RAM will surely affect the performance of the Yunique in comparison to its elder sibling the Yuphoria. The Yunique comes with 8GB internal storage, whereas the Yuphoria has 16GB internal storage space. Both the devices can be expanded up to 32 GB using microSD card.
Camera
This is another segment where the difference can be seen, the Yunique comes with 2MP front camera while the Yuphoria sports a 5MP front camera. Both the devices have similar 8MP rear cameras with auto focus and LED flash. The Rs. 2,000 price difference surely can be seen in terms of the front camera adjustment.
OS
The Yunique comes with a really unique option by YU which is giving the user option to select between stock Android 5.1 and Cyanogen 12.0 whereas in the Yuphoria you will be getting Cyanogen 12.0 OS based on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. With the option of selecting either Stock Android or Cyanogen the Yunique will surely be faster and more customizable in comparison to the Yuphoria.
Battery
The YU Yunique has a 2000mAh Li-Polymer battery in comparison to the 2230 Li-ion battery although both the devices give out similar battery life with the Yunique giving 7 hours talk time and 271 hours of standby time while the Yuphoria giving 7 hours of talk time and 160 hours of stand by time.
Conclusion
Both the devices are having 4G LTE support and come with similar HD IPS display with a difference in size. The RAM will be one choosing factor, along with the front camera with just a 2MP shooter in the front which makes taking good selfies a distant dream. There is one another major factor which should be considered here, the “Cost” with a smaller screen and lower RAM along with internal storage, the Yunique is Rs. 2,000 cheaper than the Yuphoria. Look for all the features which you would like to have and decide which is the best device for you. To put it in shot the YU Yunique is a YU Yuphoria on diet and nothing is unique about it as the name goes.
