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YU Yunicorn

Name: YU Yunicorn
Brand: YU

The YU Yunicorn is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 4,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2016).

2016 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

Overall

Performance

C+

Display

B+

Battery

Camera

C+

Software

C+

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⚡ Quick Specs

Size5.5" · 153.3 x 75.4 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)

ChipsetMediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)

RAM4GB

Storage32GB

Main Camera13 MP · Dual-LED dual-tone flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Sharp 401 PPI screen

✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Basic Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm) for simple tasks only

⚠️ Not ideal for

GamingMultitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Discontinued

Announced

2016, May. Released 2016, June

Also Known As

Also known as YU YU5530

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 (28 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

Mali-T860MP2

Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

RAM

4GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

32GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

5.5"

Resolution

1080×1920

Sharpness

401 ppi

Sharp and comfortable to read

Panel

IPS LCD

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

13 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

5 MP

🔋 Battery

Capacity

4,000 mAh

Adequate for moderate use

Type

Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable

📱 Design & Build

Weight

172g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

153.3 x 75.4 x 8.5 mm (6.04 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Silver, graphite, gold

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

2G Bands

GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2

3G Bands

HSDPA 900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.1, A2DP

NFC

GPS

USB

microUSB 2.0

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the YU Yunicorn does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

No, the YU Yunicorn does not have NFC.

Yes, the YU Yunicorn supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The YU Yunicorn SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the YU Yunicorn has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes.

The YU Yunicorn ships with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop).

The YU Yunicorn uses microUSB 2.0.

The YU Yunicorn supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, hotspot.

The YU Yunicorn has 4.1, A2DP.

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