In July 2014 MMXNewscaster leaked the info about the Micromax A290 and now Micromax has started teasing about a new handset Unite Anthem A290 that it will be released on 15th August. The specs / details are not yet released but if rumors are to be believed the A290 could be competing with popular models.
Micromax has launched a teaser video on youtube with reference to the Micromax Unite Anthem that will be launched on 15th August. The Zauba import data also confirms the model A290 that was imported recently from 1 August to 8 August.
Some of the Micromax A290 specs are mentioned – it is dual SIM with a 4.7 inch screen and with micro SD support. And as per the rumor by MMXNewscaster the A290 will be powered by 1.4GHz octa core processor, running KitKat with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage.
The A290 will come with 8MP rear AF camera and 5MP front camera. It could be a budget octa core (under Rs. 11,000) if the specs really turn out to be true.
Well we will need to wait till 15th for the launch and hopefully the rumors turn true, it will then compete with Motorola and other models in the price / specs range.