Micromax A89 Ninja now available online for Rs 6,249

Micromax A89 Ninja

Micromax enjoyed a successful 2012 by following a strategy of flooding the Indian market with numerous devices that were uncomfortably similar to each other. With plans to release over 30 new Android smartphones in 2013, it looks like the tried-and-tested strategy will continue to be used.

After the release of the A116 Canvas HD to kick off the year, the company now has on offer a mid-range budget-friendly device with the Micromax A89 Ninja.

The latest addition to the company's Ninja series of smartphones boasts a faster processor, upgraded camera, upgraded OS, and more storage, compared to its predecessor, the A87 Ninja. Key specifications of the Micromax A89 Ninja include:

4″ TFT capacitive touch screen
800×480 resolution
1Ghz dual-core processor
512 MB RAM
2GB internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 32GB
3MP rear camera
1,450 mAh battery
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Dual-SIM support

It's great to see that Indian manufacturers have finally moved on from Android 2.3 Gingerbread to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich even for their budget devices, but with Android 4.1 and 4.2 Jelly Bean already available, and upward shift in software will be expected very soon.

The specifications of the Micromax A89 Ninja are standard fare for a mid-range device, and this is reflected in the price as well, with the device being available online from Infibeam for Rs 6,249 (~$120). You can also find out more about about the Micromax A89 Ninja here.

Would you consider buying the Micromax A89 Ninja, or just wait for the next iteration which will be available in a month or so? What do you think of Micromax's market flooding strategy? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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YSB

I have been waiting eagerly for the htc one but there is no word yet about the date of availability.Now i am actually considering the s4. Htc should have released the one before s4.The sheer marketing force of samsung is difficult to fight and now with delay in availability, htc is is going to struggle a lot even while having the most beautiful android phone on their side.
- http://www.freshnewsarea.com/ Harkunwar Singh Kochar
  
  S4 is laggy according to reports and 90% phones have heating issue
  - John Mortimer
    
    That was fixed with firmware update the other day, its not the HTC one where you get no updates
    - amine ELouakil
      
      Because if you had took a few seconds and did some research you woudn’t look as stupid as you do right now, The HTC One got a 200mb+ update a while ago enhancing most of the aspects of the phone.
      - http://www.freshnewsarea.com/ Harkunwar Singh Kochar
        
        Updates come to add features and remove bugs. HTC rarely has any bug and features come slowly ;)
      - http://twitter.com/jokesyn8 Jokesy
        
        HTC rarely has any bugs, hahahaha
        
        Headset noise on low volume, Soft button not responsive, screen not responsive, signal issues, heating issue, all those for HTC One alone
      - amine ELouakil
        
        I have none of those thanxokbeybey , where as the S4 on the other hand….
      - http://twitter.com/jokesyn8 Jokesy
        
        Because you don’t have it doesn’t mean the problem doesn’t exist, Ok? Many people have the problem. Android authority, Pocketnow, Droid-life had issues with the capacitive soft button responsiveness, some reported it while many others didn’t.
      - amine ELouakil
        
        It’s not responsiveness, get your fact straight, it’s the sensitive area is small on early device, something that was fixed with the update for most.
        PocketNow does not have any issue with the One and the gave it the highest score for anyphone they reviewed and concluding it’s better. I’m not saying the One is a perfect phone but you are defending a wrong claim from someone who said that the One will never get updated.
    - Ishan Mahendru
      
      HTC recently updated the one series dude. So don’t start blabbering without any facts up your sleeves.
Sholih Rmd

the HTC One was launched at April 22 in Indonesia. But no word about availability until now. maybe I’m just gonna get S4 instead (which, a lot of people in Indonesia already did).
Sholih Rmd

the HTC One was launched at April 22 in Indonesia. But no word about availability until now. maybe I’m just gonna get S4 instead (which, a lot of people in Indonesia already did).
V P Manavalan

yes i am very disappointed for delay in release of HTC one in india because by this time samsung galaxy s4 would occupy the substantial portion of the market, hence please release immediaty
V P Manavalan
purasawalkam
chennai
Gaurav

I waited for HTC ONE till May 7 ie Yesterday, but could not wait any longer so i bought i phone 5.

P.S HTC SUCKS!!!!
- Rohit
  
  haha, i am using iphone and will sell it and buy htc one
- http://twitter.com/detnu detnu
  
  That sucks for you. HTC One is the Sh*t.
- Arsenal™
  
  lol iCrap?
  
  i agree HTC is not good but really Iphone?
- http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1017022109 Ryan Allen
  
  wow. massive fail. should have gotten an S4 or a butterfly.
http://www.facebook.com/philip.thomas.336717 Philip Thomas

i am still waiting for the htc one.
i have been waiting for it to atleast be listed on flipkart. the fact that its not in india yet, is not an encouraging fact at all! I hope it is gonna be worth it.

in the meantime. i’m actually considering xperia’s Z!
http://www.facebook.com/chirabrata.bhattarjee Chirabrata Bhattarjee

no ….I am going with Xperia Z
- Arsenal™
  
  ok then deal with the poor viewing angles and finger prints :D
http://www.facebook.com/chinmay.pandya.5 Chinmay Pandya

Frustrated. Lost patience, gone to enquire at the local store for the umpteenth time and finally bought S4, and i don;t enjoy the plastic so much. I shall never ever purchase a HTC product again
Anup Prakash

This is too much.. HTC has the worst market of all..Let them keep the device for themselves :P am moving on…
parvez

HTC your delay will make you loser……
parvez

you scared by Samsung marketing…..LOL
Ryan

Its coming on 18th !
chetan

This clearly shows how ppl around the world neglect Indian market. Never ever buy HTC products. As simple as it is.
Saurabh Saxena

I am eagerly waiting for HTC one and will wait until it gets arrived… Its the best smartphone way above Xperia Z or Galaxy S4….
Kshitij

I am very much disappointed with this latest delay. HTC you are gonna loose market share in premium handset category as your rivals are already out with their latest flagship devices. I was a prospected buyer for HTC One but my patience is running out. I think i will switch to Samsung Galaxy S4. HTC stop playing a hunch and have decency to actually announce the exact date of releasing the device in indian market.
HTCONEPLEASECOMEQUICKLY

I am not sure if HTC is playing its cards right. Most of the people who were torn between S4 and HTC one would have made the choice by now, I mean who wants to wait?
The initial opportunity for a good score has been lost by HTC but I am sure it’ll even up if the phone really lives up to the Buzz. As far as I am concerned, my friends in US tells me its worth the wait. I am waiting for ONE before I get rid of my iphone, I hope I am making the right decision
varma

every day i am checking for the release date, htc is wasting precious time in market. i hope one will come into market before iphn next model.
steve

Samsung has given $50 million to HTC for delaying its launch in India.
Manvendra Pandey

I was waiting for HTC One but enough is enough. S4 launced later than One but already is in the stores everywhere. Going for Iphone 5 now.
ruon

it will be available by 10th june
priyank

Highly dispointed. I ahve also sent mail to htc and got answer thaqt will be available in
Last week of may.
http://twitter.com/7_mavrick Mahesh

Because of its delays, all excitement is melting away. Now I think it’s better for Htc not to launch HTC one in india. They are keep moving the release date further and further. Samsung galaxy s4 already here with xperia z and other got good response, now few weeks time Nokia 41 megapixel camera phone (catwalk) will be announce in London and aft that in June iPhone 5s going to come out.
So now I am waiting for iPhone 5s and Nokia (catwalk) phone. Sorry HTC better luck next time. And pl. launch yr. device when it is available.
alan

waited fr HTC one fr a long tym….have to giv to thm they hav tested mi patience…
now adjusting wid d new Samsung Galaxy S4….
HTC suckers

Though of waiting till May7th but when there not even an announcement from HTC regarding the delay or availability which makes us think the device is not gona hit Indian Market. Let move ahead.. Jus got my hand on Xperia Z
kaikoy

Yes, I am dissapointed and disgusted the way Htc is playing with everyones emotions. No doubt Htc One is one of the best device as of date, but that does not mean you can take people for a ride. There are strong contenders in the market and only very very loyal Htc fans will possibly wait for their favourite magical pc. It’s hight time HTC, please release the phones asap otherwise, God help you.
http://twitter.com/ganpat_shinde Ganpat Shinde

the phone is up for pre book on snapdeal … http://www.snapdeal.com/product/htc-one/1370637 i am expecting the price will be around as same as samsung galaxy s4 with in a week … and world knows htc one beats samsung cheap plastic in terms of build and software.. …. give me a thumbs up guys so everyone can see and those who r wiiling to buy this beast can pre book to get their hands on the device first ….
thang khual

what happen to htc..I been waiting to loooonnnngggg, I give up better to buy Samsung which has a 5 inch display..
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1017022109 Ryan Allen

I bought a Galaxy S4 here in India on April 30th. If the One had been in stores by then, I could have easily been convinced to buy one. They lost one sale to me at least…
http://www.facebook.com/sid.0212 Siddharth Menon

Well, the word from HTC India is that the devices were shipped to India, but due to shortage in the US market, they were sent there, as India is not viewed as a ‘Priority Market’.
I bloody sold my Samsung Note 2 for the HTC One, about a month back, still waiting!! Come on HTC, it’s high time that you learn something from your other Asian Competitors.
Not treating India as a Priority Market has reduced your chances for attaining market superiority.
I think Mr. Peter Chou, CEO of HTC would have typed in his resignation, as he had earlier stated that he would resign if the HTC One is not successful.
All the best Mr. Chou!

HTC, wake up guys! just get over with it, and please for the love of god, don’t price the device atrociously!
Learn from Samsung and Sony!
http://www.facebook.com/sid.0212 Siddharth Menon

P.S The Phone is available on kaunsa.com
http://www.kaunsa.com/Detail/20465/HTC-One.html

it is lowest amount that you can pay for the phone.
pareek

hey htc one loosing it’s market I am using xperiaz waiting for s4 and htc one my patience is not allow to wait for htc one hence I am buying s4 within 2 3 days waiting
http://riteshtripathy.wordpress.com/ Ritesh

I think India will get the non-HD microphone shipments and who knows what else. Its just that India is not a priority market for HTC and they certainly don’t seemt o be trying to make it one. All the while Samsung, Apple, Sony and LG are lapping up the sales in millions.
Madhav.A.Menon

HTC one is having premium build quality, true, but is that all u look for in a phone. Their software upgrade track is very bad. HTC one is launching with 4.1.2 and more over even Galaxy S3 is running on 4.1.2 and is going to get Key Lime Pie, and I wonder whether there HTC One X the older model is qualified for that. Now Galaxy S4 is eligible to be used in Pentagon coz of KNOX, so think twice b4 buying…
Dipak

Is any one able to tell me what is fix date of Launching of HTC one.?
don

have been waithing for long time… might go tomorrow and buy a s4 which i don’t like but cant wait any longer
Shell

The beggar company has released a awesome phone and now it cannot meet the world’s requirement. What a pity….Wish sammy or sony had released this phone.
krishna roy

If htc takes one more week i ll change my mind to samsung or sony htc thinks they can fool us by extending its launch date or by booking policies
Then htc is making big mistake