OG Review: Micromax Bling Q55

Micromax Q55 Bling a cute, feminine, diamond studded phone looking all white and flashy! Well the stunning looks throw a massive expectation of it being a good phone, but we don’t think it lived up to it. The Micromax Q55 is quite similar to the Nokia Twist and Motorola Flipout but unlike both the phones this one is targeted towards the ladies! Not immensely rich on features and we are pretty sure that this phone will only be sold for its looks.

The phone is designed to appeal the girls, it has a mirror behind the screen which makes it very obvious. It unveils a large QWERTY keypad by flipping the phone open, when opened it is a bit bigger than the Nokia E71. The backlit QWERTY keyboard is much more impressive than the Q7 we saw but then the weird design of the handset makes it a strict women piece. The usual suspects in a micro USB port and 3.5mm audio jack are present.

As expected the Q55 isn’t that deep when it comes to feature set. An ordinary 10 mb internal memory (expandable using the MicroSD slot), an Opera Mini that won’t work for any other sites than the bookmark (updating to Opera Mini 5 helps) also we are not able to get the GPRS working on this phone. The audio output is not that impressive, when it comes to the loud speaker the sound level is low, and the bass is replaced by a lot of boom, while the earphones are just about decent. The 2 megapixel camera is not exceptionally great (see the output in the Q7 review). Also, the camera doesn’t function unless you have the slider open (even though the camera is visible on the back cover). The Micromax Q55 Bling does not have WiFi, and I really doubt if the target market here in this price range even bothers about it.

Though the Q55 has a subjective but sturdy design, I don’t see too many young girls around me who are addicted to heavy messaging and calling will find this phone to be a dependable handset. Why not go for the Nokia C3? or any other low range Symbian that will give more SMS storage and reliability. My mom might like this, only if she can handle the big design and accept the QWERTY (which I don’t see happening).

The box contains:

  • Handset
  • Charger
  • Battery
  • Handsfree
  • User and Service Guide
  • CD
  • USB Cable
  • Warranty Card
  • Velvet Pouch

Quick look over specs:

  • Dual sim support
  • 2 MP Camera, Video Recording
  • Music Player powered by Yamaha
  • FM Radio
  • Expandable memory up to 8GB (MicroSD)
  • QWERTY keypad
  • Preloaded Opera Mini Browser
  • Facebook, Nimbuzz, Multi Instant Messenger

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44 comments

  • Oh is it so bad ??? I wanted to buy it.
    Please throw a light on the subject that whether bling is actually a Chinese handset ? and whether the parts are from China ? I heard a rumour like this..

  • wanted to buy it.
    Please throw a light on the subject that whether bling is actually a Chinese handset ? and whether the parts are from China ? I heard a rumour like this.

  • i wanted to buy it 2, sum ppl say it only has gud luks, otherwise it doesnt meet your xpectations at all:-(

  • you should’nt be worried whether the phone is made in china . even the iphone is made in china . the phone appearance and quality is good , the slide is smoother than any other phone available . music output is good. radio quality with the headset is impeccable. Downhills- user interface is not as good as nokia,samsung or any other phone. don expect to see videos either . i feel its worth a buy given its 5k pricetag

  • HI all,
    I see a lot of mismanaged information here. first thing..the phone has got impeccable looks its the only handset which get s second look no matter where you are.. doesnt matter if the people besides u r holding iphones!..
    Girls the mirror is very useful if you know what i mean 🙂
    features? i have never texted in my life the way i do now.. i specially had to get a sms pack becuse text pad is so good!!!
    3. the sound quality with earphone is as rocking as some sony explod speakers..!! its is just too good which honestly i was not expecting as its audio is low on the speakers..

    4. Camera quality is pretty good unless hey! i have my own camera for photography! how much can we expect in 5.5K? there are 20K phones being launched with 3 or 5 mp..

    5. thee UI is the prettiest i have ever seen..

    6. GPRS is working PERFECTLY fine!!! thank you very much!
    its awesome screen width made me desire to get the internet pack on it.. and text pages are displayed very nicely in a very ordered manner on it..

    net surfing is a good exp…on its big screen..

    7… And you are talking abt videos not playing?? dude plz check your information before writing reviews! i watched the whole movie on this phone and it rocked!

    gals its a gr8 phone i miss wi-fi and wished they allowed user ringtones for msg too.. and there was lot mroe space for msgs 🙂 m lovin texting now:)
    but apart from tht phoen rocks!!

  • Besides the info given above, here’s some thing more that you should know….

    The mobile definitely looks great…. But I dunn think it is low in performance when compared to other handsets…
    It is a proper ‘Gals Fone’…
    It has a mirror behind the screen…..
    Camera isnt so good either….
    If planning to buy it for small purposes, then its good…. Its not a heavy duty fone….
    MicroMax is an Indian co still I dunn much abou it… I know nothing of its services or warranty as well….
    I will suggest you not to be overly excited (as me) and inquire everything before purchasing it….

  • hey buddies… this phone is really looking good….but its not durable at all….i m using dis phone since 2 months….m facing a lots of problem with it….as its headset is not working properly….its navigation key is also not functioning….n sliding is also become to loose….ohh god y i bought dis …i wasted all my money on it…n u can’t talk to any one normally with this phone….u have to use loudspeaker or headset…

  • i wanted 2 buy this phone but readin al dis comments m in a dilemma… is dis phone all that bad??? i still want this phone so strongly… plz help me…. wad is d msg storage capacity???
    n wad is this about not being able 2 talk normally on d phone…(have to use loud speaker or headset)???? help help help

  • hey amrutha…if u really want dis phone …m selling my phone in 4,000 bucks…u cn contact me….
    its is in gud condition…

  • hey amrutha..actually i cnt talk to any one properly wid dis phone..without headset…n my head set is also nt working…n micromax services r nt too gud they r nt changing it…dats y i want to sell it…

  • hey, i was thinking of buying dis…so -tive s abt dis ph.. ..wow… i wnt to buy cuz of luks..ntung elze. i hv one alternative cell… is it fruitfull.??? plzz let me knoww… hurry.i

  • My mom’s set her heart on this one, and I really don’t want to disappoint her – it’s okay with me if the basic features work well… she’s a careful soul, so can I risk buying this one? Someone please do let me know, she doesn’t want any other fone she says 😐

  • i was havin dis phone ..now this phone is dead …its nt working at all in 3 months only…and all micromax service center are nt responsible at all….they always said to show some other service center…..

  • hey guys ,,,i am using this ph n i seriously feel bad n allways thought ki why i bought dis ph ..
    please all of u dont think to buy q55 bling its so bad

  • My opinion: buy the phone if you are a girl…and you want something flashy…and you dont really care about features. I got this phone as a gift but as someone who loves the internet, I hate one thing about the phone: I cant download java apps directly.

  • its not soo gud hand set as well samsung phones ….
    ye to full too china ke parts se bana hua na …its not for life time …….who is sayaing that it’s a grls handset ….its too long and dismantle set …….i request u all that plz never pruchage it ………….. sure its soo bad …

  • hi plz connect me whn before purchage it …i”ll suggst u batter ….bcoz m working with SAMSUNG Testing Team ….soo we are also do campation with all of handsets , avaliable at market ……….9711203445 delhi

    • I want to gift this to my wife on her birthday.. but after seeing the reviews i m having second thoughts.. pls advise why are you selling it within a week..

  • hi everyone.. well apparently i brought this phone to my girlfriend because she just loves it so much and i think its a girly phone to use. and specially meant for these teeny girls who wants to get there glam outa that. my opinion on this would be the greatest for a girl cuz of its looks. and messaging is so easy cuz of its qwerty tech.!! and also most of the girls do not need much of tech used to it but since there is facebook and twitter better worth it as well. and girls just dont get the idea that it is not a good phone.. it certainly is..
    Cheers
    Shaahid from Sri Lanka

  • hey plzzz advice me i want 2 take this phone ant there is other option also dat x550qube and q7 plz tell me fast which is the better one

  • i m so confused wuth ur reviews… the one who is using this q55 tell it properly?
    is it worth buyin? features r good?
    sound quaity?

    • this a a third class mobile, now durable, camera quality is not satisfactory, voice not clear, not able to read both sims, I purchased it , but I was not aware that within a week you can get is replaced, now from last two months the set is lying at service centre with one or the other problem.

  • hey anyone of u take picture 4rm this mobile and post it i wnt 2 see itx camera result.and does it hv editing features?

  • i bought this cell last month(feb 2011)..i havent found any issues yet except its girly looks.so i want to sell it off.interested people(from kolkata)can contact me at rajrup.das@gmail.com
    thanks.

  • Not recommended im from the UK. I brought this from india when i was on holiday there as you can’t get phones like the Q55 Bling in the UK. I can’t get access to the internet even though i have internet aspart of my phone contract. The camera is crap and the message storage is small so i have to keep deleting messages for me to receieve new messages. I recommend every1 considering to purchase it to basically not.

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