Micromax X097

It s not all about touchscreen-enabled devices, as feature phones still have a place in today s market. Microsoft-owned Nokia continues to churn out feature phones such as the Nokia 105, and there are consumers in emerging markets that continue to buy them.

It s all a matter of choice, and that is what Micromax is offering with the X097. There isn t much to talk about in terms of the handset itself. It costs 999, which is lesser than most screen guards that are available for devices today.

Instead of detailing the hardware which does not make any sense considering the segment we ll talk about the features on offer. You get Bluetooth, a 0.3MP VGA camera that allows you to play and record videos, dual-SIM functionality and even two microSD card slots that allows you to store up to 16GB of music and videos. FM Radio is also bundled should you wish to listen to your local radio stations.

Micromax s offerings, M!Zone and M!Live, are included, allowing you to access a wide variety of digital content and stay abreast of the latest cricket scores if you re one to fawn over the gentleman s game. Old-school games such as Sokoban, Snake and Tetris are also included for a nostalgia-fuelled gaming session.

Rounding things off is a battery that allows you to get at least three days on a single charge, another throwback to a time when you had to charge your device once or twice a week.