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  • Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Vs Moto G5 Vs Micromax Infinity Vs Lenovo K8 Plus – Battle Of The Budget Phones

    Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Vs Moto G5 Vs Micromax Infinity Vs Lenovo K8 Plus – Battle Of The Budget Phones

    Smartphones in today’s day and age have become accessible to everyone because of their cheap price tag without compromising a lot on features. A few years ago what was only available on a premium smartphone has now made its way into the ‘budget category’. As Xiaomi launched the Redmi Y1 at a starting price of Rs 8999, it entered that segment of the market which is already overflowing with different phones from different companies. Let’s stack up four of the best offerings, Redmi Y1, Moto G5, Lenovo K8 Plus and Micromax Infinity from this price range and see which one comes out on top:

    Xiaomi Redmi Y1

    The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 was launched in India as a part of a new lineup that focuses on selfies. The Redmi Y1 has a 5.5 inch IPS LCD display with a 1280 x 720 px resolution. In a lot of ways, it is an updated variant of the Redmi 4, which is also priced at Rs 8999 with the same chipset and RAM/storage configuration.
    Where the Xiaomi Redmi Y1 supposedly excels is the camera department and specifically, the front camera. On the front of the phone is a 16MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture. Xiaomi claims that the software processing and beautify mode will result “in your best selfie ever.” The rear-mounted 13MP camera with PDAF and LED flash.

    Moto G5

    Lenovo-owned Motorola launched the Moto G5 along with the Moto G5 Plus in India in February 2017. Even though in August, Moto G5s and Moto G5s Plus were launched as an incremental upgrade, the Moto G5 at a price of Rs 10500 is a great option. With stock Android OS, and a more than capable Snapdragon 425 chipset, the Moto G5 fits the bill for a lot of consumers.

    For the Moto G5 as well, the camera has been the highlight. The Moto G5 has a 13MP f/2.0 camera with phase detect autofocus with a 5 MP front camera.

    Micromax Infinity

    A phone made for people who prefer design over everything else, the Micromax Infinity offers a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The Micromax Infinity has a 5.7 inch IPS LCD display with a 1440 x 720 px display. Similar to the Moto G5, the Micromax Infinity also has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset, 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage which can be expanded via microSD card.

    It has a 16MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera with auto scene detection, bokeh effect, super pixel and panorama.

    Lenovo K8 Plus

    The Lenovo K8 Plus is the only phone in this list that has a dual-camera setup at the back. It has a 5.2 inch IPS LCD display with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The Lenovo K8 Plus runs stock Android 7.1 Nougat and Lenovo has promised an update to Android 8.0 Oreo by early 2018.

    The Lenovo K8 Plus sports a vertically placed dual-camera setup at the back. It has a primary 13MP Pure cell sensor mated with a 5MP Samsung BSI sensor dual camera with an f/2.0 aperture and dual LED flash. The smartphone is capable of depth effect shots, bokeh effect shots, and dual ISP images. On the front is an 8MP wide angle lens with an f/2.0 and an LED flash.

    Specifications Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Moto G5 Micromax Infinity Lenovo K8 Plus
    Price Starting at Rs 8999   Rs 10500  Rs 9999   Rs 10999 (Click here to buy)
    Display 5.5 inch IPS LCD  5.5 inch IPS LCD  5.7 inch IPS LCD 5.2 inch IPS LCD
    Resolution 1280 x 720 px  1920 x 1080 px  1440 x 720 px 1920 x 1080 px
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 435  Qualcomm Snapdragon 425  Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MediaTek Helio P25
    RAM 3GB/4GB  3GB  3GB  3GB
    Storage 32GB/64GB (expandable via microSD card) 16GB (expandable via microSD card)  32GB (expandable via microSD card) 32GB (expandable via microSD card)
    Battery  3080 mAh 2800 mAh 2900 mAh  4000 mAh
    Rear Camera 13MP with PDAF  13MP with an f/2.0 aperture 13MP with bokeh effect, super pixel mode 13MP Pure cell sensor + a 5MP Samsung BSI sensor
    Front Camera 16MP with an f/2.0 aperture
    Pro Beauty mode    		 5MP with an f/2.2 aperture 16MP 8MP wide-angle with an f/2.0 aperture
    Other features Fingerprint sensor Fingerprint sensor Fingerprint sensor  Fingerprint sensor

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  • Micromax Ties Up With BSNL To Launch A JioPhone Competitor Feature Phone

    Micromax Ties Up With BSNL To Launch A JioPhone Competitor Feature Phone

    Micromax is readying to launch a 4G feature phone which will compete with the new JioPhone. The feature phone will be called BharatOne and will be launched in the first week of October for a price of Rs 2000. BharatOne will be launched in collaboration with state-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam.

    The free voice and data offers will be provoded by BSNL and Micromax will take care of the manufacturing. The BharatOne is said to have a better camera, larger screen and more battery life than any other feature phone available in the market right now, including the JioPhone.

    The date of launch has been intelligently decided to take advantage of the festive season. There is enough proof that Indian consumers like to shop for mobile phones during this season. Recently, Xiaomi announced that it sold over 1 million handsets during the Amazon and Flipkart sales. To believe that people will be eyeing an even more affordable phone during the season is not far fetched.

    Reliance JioPhone took the industry by storm when it received over 6 million pre-orders within two days of being announced. So much so that Reliance had to close the pre-orders only a day and a half after it announced the JioPhone. The first phase of the delivery of pre-orders began on September 25th. The consumers can track their orders via the MyJio app but, as of now, the status shows ‘Created’. The tracking of delivery seems pointless right now but, the status should be clearer in the days to come.

    There were reports of Airtel also launching a Rs 2500 feature phone in collaboration with one of the homegrown smartphone manufacturers like Lava or Karbonn.

    The JioPhone’s popularity has forced other telcos to sit up and take notice of the vast potential in the feature phone market, especially after concentrating on the smartphone market for so long.

     

  • Micromax Launches Canvas Infinity With A Bezel-Less Display For Rs 9,999

    Micromax Launches Canvas Infinity With A Bezel-Less Display For Rs 9,999

    Micromax in an event on 22 August has launched the Canvas Infinity with a bezel-less display for Rs 9,999.

    The Canvas Infinity features an all-metal design with plastic top and bottom ends and a brushed metal finish to accommodate the antennas. The device sports a 5.7-inch 1440 x 720 px IPS LCD display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2.5 curved glass on top. Interestingly, LG recently launched the Q6, which also sports an 18:9 display and is priced at Rs 14,990. The Canvas Infinity is powered by a 2,900 mAh battery and runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box, the company has promised an update to newly launched Android 8.0 Oreo in the coming months. The smartphone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 chipset with a quad-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz, Adreno 308 GPU, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The internal storage is expandable up to 128GB via microSD card.  The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back below the camera.

    In terms of optics, the smartphone sports a 13MP rear-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture, Super Pixel Mode, and an LED flash. The Super Pixel mode allows you to take multiple pictures and stitch them together for finer details in the final image. On the front is a superior 16MP camera with real time bokeh effect and Auto Scene Detection. This feature smartly detects the lighting conditions and changes camera settings before you click a picture. Micromax has taken advantage of the tall display and added “preview on the go” feature which allows you to preview pictures that you click without leaving the camera app, much like what LG does with the camera app.

    Micromax has clearly tipped this phone to ride on its “bezel-less” display and a competitive price. The Micromax Canvas Infinity will be available on Amazon India exclusively for Rs 9,999 with registrations starting today and sales beginning from September 1. The company has also announced that the smartphone will retail offline later on.

  • Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro vs Moto Z Play vs Micromax Dual 5 Specs Comparison

    Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro vs Moto Z Play vs Micromax Dual 5 Specs Comparison

    Samsung’s new Galaxy C7 Pro is quite similar in specifications to the Moto Z Play and the Micromax Dual 5 which was recently launched in India. Lets take a look at the specifications of the phones.

    Specificaitons

    		 Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Moto Z Play Micromax Dual 5
    Display 5.7 inch Super AMOLED 5.5 inch Super AMOLED 5.5 inch Super AMOLED
    Resolution 1920 x 1080 px 1920 x 1080 px 1920 x 1080 px
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
    GPU Adreno 506 Adreno 506 Adreno 510
    Main Camera 16-megapixel  f/1.9 16 MP, f/2.0 Dual 13 MP f/1.8
    Front Camera 16-megapixel  f/1.9 5 MP, f/2.2 + Flash 13 MP + Flash
    RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
    Storage 64 GB 32 GB 128 GB
    Battery 3300 mAh 3510 mAh 3200 mAh
    Price Rs. 27990 Rs. 24999 Rs. 24999
    Sim Storage Dual + SD Dual + SD Dual + SD
    Additional Can be Used with Moto Mods EAL 5 Security
    Two Damage Repair Free
     

    On a pure specification to price ratio the Micromax Dual 5 stands at a winning position and while despite being launched only for the Online market the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro is the most expensive out of the lot. Those looking for modularity and a fantastic battery experience can choose the Moto Z play. While the Micromax Dual 5 also does offer up additional security features, dual cameras and a whopping 128 GB of Storage despite the dedicated microSD slot. Purely on the basis of  features + Price advantage the Dual 5 turns out to be the best for the offline market.

    While primarily designed for the the offline market the Micromax Dual 5 will be sold online as well, and the Moto Z Play is available both online and offline. While considering the Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro the OnePlus 3, available for the same price offers a better Android experience and best specifications for the price.

    However, a lot of people may want to buy a Samsung device, simply for the the way images are processed and the good service and support.

    The Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro review will be out shortly, till then you can watch our review of the Moto Z Play and the Micromax Dual 5 below.

     

     

     

  • Unboxing the new Micromax Dual 5, Launched in India With Military Grade Security

    Unboxing the new Micromax Dual 5, Launched in India With Military Grade Security

    Micromax has launched the Dual 5 in India as a part of a new series of phones in the “Dual” brand. The Micromax Dual 5 gets it’s name from the dual camera setup at the back. The phones sports two 13 MP Sony sensors. Of the sensors one is a colour and one a monochrome sensor, you also get F / 1.8 aperture and a Pixel size of 1.12u. The camera setup also has  PDAF and a Corning glass lens surface with a 6 lens type structure and a dedicated color temperature sensor which allows for accurate colour in the images.

     

     

    The dual camera setup has features like a night shot that uses both sensors to get shots without the need of a flash. The front also has a 13 MP sensor and a soft flash which will illuminate your selfies. You also get features like beauty mode and quick capture.

    The Micromax Dual 5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 chipset and has the Adreno 510 GPU. The phone has 4 GB of RAM and a Massive 128 GB storage. The front has a 5.5 AMOLED display with a 1920 x 1080p resolution along with a2.5D curve glass and which is the Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The phone has a  3200mAh Battery with QuickCharge 3.0 and a quick charger in the box.

    The dual camera is definitely the highlight of the phone which gets a contrast PDAF using both the color and monochrome sensor, you also get a High Bokeh mode and a Night mode allowing you to boost exposure on your images using both the sensors.

    The phone has a dedicated secure mode with a second layer of security provided by a military grade Independent security chip, CC EAL5 +. You can hide your important and private information behind a second layer of the OS, which is only accessible by your input method, and any other user will not be aware of this.

    After several failed attempts of a password, or the removal of the SIM card without unlocking the phone , the persons image is captured by the front camera to let the owner know of unauthorised access.

    The Dual 5 also has an IR blaster and stereoscopic multi-antenna that improves network range in low network areas. The dual SIM capability offers 4G LTE, and VoLTE across available carriers in India.

    The Micromax Dual 5 goes on sale for a price of Rs. 24999 for the 128 GB model, and the phone will be available at authorised Micromax dealers, and the Micromax website. The Phone comes with a 1 year replacement warranty , where accidental damage will also be allowed, like water damage or screen breaking is also included in the warranty.

  • Micromax to Launch Dual 5 Smartphone on 29th March

    Micromax to Launch Dual 5 Smartphone on 29th March

    In a long conversation with Micromax CEO Rahul Sharma, we found out a lot about why the company went silent for a long time. A conversation that was long overdue and why the company needed to rework their backend to comeback to the market.

    Micromax still is one of the largest smartphone vendors in the country, while their premium and flagships did not do so well in 2016, the company sold a large number of entry level smartphones and feature phones. However, once a big advertising giant, Micromax seems to be losing pace to Chinese competition like Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo who target the market by bombarding it with budget phones.

    Rahul Sharma, was keen to let us know a few thing about the phone. The fact that the Dual 5 is a Dual camera phone, and with the pictures he showed off from his recent skiing trip the camera setup seems impressive. He also spoke about a new button that sits on the left side of the phone which serves a purpose he said which he will reveal at launch. For Micromax the Dual 5 will be first of a series of “Dual” phones, possibly all with dual cameras.

    The Dual 5 is made out of metal and has a 5.5 inch form factor and a design which is quite identical to the HTC 10 in look and feel. Rahul also mentioned that the phone is “the most secure phone in India” which are bold claims, considering that the market is struggling with whether or not to use phone banking and store vital information on their phones.

    Watch the full video to get more details.

     

  • Micromax Plans a Big Comeback – Will Launch Several Phones This Month

    Micromax Plans a Big Comeback – Will Launch Several Phones This Month

    India’s homegrown brand Micromax may not have seen good days in the past few year, but, it appears that the company is planning a comeback to the market. The company which had become popular thanks to their budget alternatives to big brands like Samsung and HTC back at a time where players like Xiaomi and OnePlus were nonexistent, now is challenged by many big smartphone players offering budget smartphones.

    The smartphone market has become extremely aggressive and competitive, forcing big players like Samsung, Sony and Moto to launch products that compete with the budget alternatives of Chinese brands. While for India’s brands, especially those who depend on Chinese OEM manufacturers to manufacture their products, the margins continue to shrink.

    This made it difficult for Micromax to tackle the current market, and while the company was plagued by bad market reputation, and poor after sales service, there were issues within the organizational structure.

    Our sources tell us that Micromax has prepared and is ready to hit the market with mid-rangers phones priced around the Rs. 15,000 price bracket. These phones will offer up not only a few interesting features and specifications but will also include impressive warranties. The first series of smartphones from Micromax should start appearing end of March or early April.

    Micromax’s Online brand YU will also see a revamp and major launches in the coming months. Micromax appears to have re-organized the company’s structure and is planning more products for the mobile accessories market as well.

    Micromax’s twitter handle also recently became active with some news of an upcoming smartphone.

    Recent leaks have shown that the next Micromax smartphone will come with dual cameras, which may make the tweet above more make more sense.

  • Lenovo Overtakes Micromax to Become No.2 Smartphone Manufacturer in the Country

    Lenovo Overtakes Micromax to Become No.2 Smartphone Manufacturer in the Country

    Lenovo has overthrown homegrown Micromax and become the number two smartphone manufacturer in the country just behind Samsung, who don’t seem to be having a good time either. Xiaomi has also climbed up to the fourth spot behind Micromax thanks to their new offline sales models.

    While the Smartphone market in India has grown 25%  many hown-grown brands have suffered market share losses due to lack of innovation and high yield costs. Both Lenovo and Xiaomi have focused on offline this year and the results have shown. Micromax’s market share reduced to 9.8% in September from 14.1% last quarter. Intex market share also came down from 8.4% to 6.4%.. While Xiaomi, Lenovo, Oppo, and Vivo have gained market share with focus on the mid-ranged smartphone segment.

    Samsung has also suffered huge losses not only in market share but also market goodwill dropping for a 26% to a 21% in one quarter. Although all companies have focused strongly on the festive season returns seem to be poor, with a lot of interest going towards launches from Apple, Google, Moto, Lenovo and Xiaomi. Lenovo also recently launched the Z2 plus which offers great specs for Price ratio.

     

     

  • Micromax Canvas 6 Review

    Micromax Canvas 6 Review

    The Micromax Canvas 6 has all the makings of a good, maybe even a great handset, great build and great specs. However, it lacks in basic OS operations and the software makes it fall way down in category. watch our video review.

     

  • Micromax Canvas 6 Unboxing

    Micromax Canvas 6 Unboxing

    Micromax’s Canvas 6 comes in after a mega revamp of the company, a new logo and new management. But is it enough to get a new outlook towards the brand? Or will Micromax need to do more?

    The new canvas features a 5.5 inch display and a full metal body. The sharp edges are not very comfortable and pinch the hand. The phone is 173 gms in weight and 8.7 MM thick. Check out the unboxing video below. The phone is available for pre-order (here) and will start shipping 18th May.

     

    Specs

    Micromax Canvas 6
    Display 5.5 inches Full HD
    Resolution 1920 x 1080p
    Dimensions TBA / 173gm
    Processor MT6753 1.3GHz Octa coreMT6753 1.3GHz Octa core
    GPU Mali-T720
    RAM 3GB
    Storage 32GB flash storage
    Rear Camera 13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus
    Front Camera 8 MP
    Expandability microSD, up to 64 GB
    Battery  Li-Po 3000 mAh
    Connectivity 4G+, Wi-Fi 802.11ad, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, VoLTE
    OS Android 5.1
    Price Rs. 13999

     

     

  • YU’s Next Phone Yunicorn Will Launch 19th May

    YU’s Next Phone Yunicorn Will Launch 19th May

    Micromax subsidiary Yu Televentures will launch their next flagship the YU YUnicorn on the 19th of this month according to the official invite the company just sent out.

    The phone is expected to be the YU 5330 and may not run Cyanogen due to the recent launch of Lenovo Zuk Z1, which is the current exclusive for India.

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    According to rumours the phone is expected to have a metal body and run on the Helio P10 chipset just like the Meizu M3 Note launched today. The Yunicorn is also expected to have 4 GB of RAM and a Full HD display of a possible 5.5 inch screen size.

    Stay tuned for updates.

  • Smartphone Launches This Month : Samsung, YU, Motorola, Lenovo and OnePlus

    Smartphone Launches This Month : Samsung, YU, Motorola, Lenovo and OnePlus

    A lot of new Smartphones are headed to India this month, and with the market going ablaze with all the options, here are some things you should know about the new launches.

    While many other phones may launch, These seem to be the peoples choice at the moment.

    Moto G4 and G4 Plus

    Now Lenovo owned Moto is all set to launch their next gen G4 and G4 Plus on 17th May while a lot is not know about the handsets, it is clear that Moto is pushing its smartphones hard. The G4 is expected to come with a fingerprint scanner and various other improvements on performance display and camera. The G4 Plus is expected to be a big brother of the G4 with possibly a larger display.

     

    Yu 5330

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    While the actual name of this handset is unknown, the Yu 5330 has leaked and CEO Rahul Sharma was seen breaking “Flag Ships” in a video. If we put it together, the company wants to make a “Flagship Breaker” Smartphone. However the specs and leaks do not pit it as a flagship smartphone.

    Lenovo Zuk Z1

    Lenovo’s online only brand ZUk is creating some buzz in India, the Zuk Z1. The phone comes with a metal frame with a display of 5.5 inches IPS screen and 1080p resolution, while the phone itself measures 8.9mm thick and comes with a 4,100mAh battery with a 2.5A charger. Its is expected to be launched under Rs. 20000 on 10th May.

    OnePlus Three

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    This year OnePlus decided to keep things on the down low as their #hype campaign last year left a lot of people disappointed. Reports are mentioning two models of the OnePlus 3 one with 4GB of RAM + 32GB of storage and one with 6GB of RAM + 64GB of storage. A price of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 20,400) is quoted for the base model of the OnePlus pointing towards a roughly Rs. 24000-25000 launch price in markets like India. While it is expected to launch end May we are not sure when it will come to India. Hopefully, at the same time as the rest of the world.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 2016

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    Samsung is launching the J5 and the J7 in India, the 2016 variant.  While we are working on relevant videos, let us tell you that the handsets will have Snapdragon chipsets and many improvements which were requested by users. Samsung has taken a user centric approach this year and that might be a good thing.Samsung will launch both phones on 9th May.

     

    Micromax Canvas 6

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    The Indian company which has not been faring well in the market, is trying to regain ground with the launch of several new handsets and a company redesign. Expected to launch sometime next week, the Canvas 6 has a Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 and a 5.5 inch Full HD display. You will get 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM along with expandability and dual SIM.

     

    Which smartphone will you be waiting for and why? Let us know below.

  • Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus has Android Marshmallow for Rs. 3999

    Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus has Android Marshmallow for Rs. 3999

    Micromax has launched the Micromax Canvas Spark 2 Plus, a ultra budget android phone with Android Marshmallow out of the box.

    Specs wise Micromax has thrown in a 5-inch display, a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 3G connectivity, 8GB Storage, a 5 MP rear camera and 1 GB RAM. The Canvas Spark 2 Plus comes loaded with Indus which supports 10 regional languages. The phone also has a 2000 mAh battery and a 2 MP front camera .

    Features like a swipe right to translate or left to transliterate their messages in the language they want to communicate in. The phone goes on sale on Snapdeal from April 22nd 2016 and will be available  in three colours- Metallic Grey, Copper Gold and Champagne Gold. One of which is very much like the Rose Gold from Apple.

     

     

  • Micromax Canvas 5 Review

    Micromax Canvas 5 Review

    A Budget Device that Looks Great and Performs Well

    Micromax’s flagship Canvas 5 is a marked improvement from its predecessors, bumping up specs where it needed to most. The newest flagship tries to step out of Canvas 4’s shadow which saw some negativity regarding build quality and camera performance. With impressive design, performance, specs and a smooth UI for a budget device, the Canvas 5 is a solid device in the sub-Rs. 15,000 price range and gives a stiff competition to the Moto G (3rd Gen) and the OnePlus X. The Canvas 5, however, still has issues that will be familiar to long time Micromax users.

    Overview

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    The Canvas 5 is available for Rs. 11,999 with 3 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 32 GB via MicroSD card slot. This year, Micromax has decided to forget about its past Canvas devices for something users will truly appreciate. Many OEMs like Micromax, Motorola and OnePlus want to prove that it is possible for a budget device to look and feel premium. The Canvas 5 seems to have found the right balance of hardware, design and build that is likely to attract consumers.

    Build Quality and Design

    The Canvas 5 has an impressive build and sleek design. The front sports a Gorilla Glass 3 with a 2.5D Curve Touch panel that melts along the edges, which is pleasing to the eyes and also makes the display look bigger than it actually is when switched off. The glass leaves no smudges and keeps the screen clean. All this along with a metal side and rounded edge gives the device a premium look.

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    In the back you have a removable plastic panel that has a faux leather texture to it. Because it’s extremely flexible, it’s not likely to break any time soon. The leather-like texture feels great in your hand and provides for a firm grip.

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    Hardware

    Micromax has bumped up the hardware with an improved RAM and chipset. The Canvas 5 comes with 3 GB of RAM, which is handy for games, and a 1.3GHz octa core MediaTek MT6753 ARM Cortex-A53 chipset. Check out the full spec table below.

    Specification Micromax Canvas 5
    Display 5.2-inch full HD screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with 2.5D Curve Touch Panel
    Resolution 1920×1080 pixels with 480ppi
    Chipset  Media Tek MT6753, ARM Cortex-A53
    CPU 1.3 GHz octa-core processor
    GPU  Mali-T720 MP2
    RAM 3 GB
    Front Camera 5 MP with flash (2560×1920)
    Rear Camera 13 MP AF (4160×3120)
    Storage 11 GB (7.5GB available)
    Expandability  Up to 128GB via MicroSD card slot
    Battery 2,900 mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/AGPS, 4G LTE (LTE FDD 850MHz/1800MHz and TDD 2300MHz)
    Operating System Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Price  Rs. 11,999

    Performance

    The device, with an octa-core 1.3 GHz processor and 3GB RAM, gives one of the smoothest performance that we have seen from any Micromax phone. The hardware allows you to multi-task with greater ease and also improves gaming performance, though the device starts to heat up when the cores start kicking in.

    Swiping through the phone is snappy and fluid and you will love the ease of it all within 5 minutes of usage. The phone will respond quickly to all your basic day-to-day needs and with no app drawer, you can access your apps a lot faster, though . Talking about the apps, the Canvas 5 has a lot of bloatware like SwiftKey, Quikr and Snapdeal, all of which can be uninstalled this time around.

    Games like Marvel’s Contest of Champions and Asphalt 8 work smoothly without and lags. However, playing for long periods at a stretch will heat up the smartphone.

    Benchmark

    The phone scored over 32000 on AnTuTu Benchmark and has been found to be 95% better than devices in the range, while it scores a 4931 on AndEBench Benchmark. We compared the Canvas 5’s results with that of the slightly higher OnePlus X, Yu Yureka and Moto G (3rd Gen) and this is what we found.

    Benchmark Micromax Canvas 5 OnePlus X Yu Yureka Moto G (3rd Gen)
    AnTuTu 32801 41899 24258 23383
    Vellamo (single core) 1061 1583 1038  1248
    Vellamo (multicore) 1524 1445 1530  1243
    AndEBench 4931 7623  4807  4160

    As you can see, the Micromax Canvas 5 scores better than the Yu Yureka and the Moto G (3rd Gen), and also performs better than the OnePlus X in the multicore test.

    Camera and Multimedia

    The Canvas 5 actually has a great camera app with loads of modes and pro features like those found on flagship Samsung Galaxy phones. You also get an app that lets you retouch images and give the desired makeup that it needs.

    Canvas 5

    The device features a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front with flash. The images taken by the primary camera are fairly decent and is quick at capturing images. The added professional modes like ISO, exposure compensations and white balance help you take that perfect shot. So, for a mid-range device, the Canvas 5 gives you a lot to play around with.

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    The primary camera holds well under low light conditions and comes with standard Face Beauty and Smile Shutter features as well as Picture-in-Picture. The display of the device is a 1920x1080p panel with 480ppi which gives bright and vivid colours. So much so that it makes you want to switch on the phone even if you have nothing in particular to do. Outdoor visibility is decent, however, reflections on the screen can make it hard to see at certain angles.

    Phone Network and Battery

    The Canvas 5 joins the list of 4G network-ready Android phones this year along with the Moto G (Gen 3) and the OnePlus X.

    A 2,900mAh battery lets you use the device for a whole day. Heavy usage will let the Canvas 5 serve you till the evening before requiring another round of charging. Charging the Canvas 5 takes a while, and if you happen to use a different cable for charging, you’ll get a notification telling you the charging is slow asking you to use an original charger.

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    Some neat features like ‘Smart Awake’ lets you access some apps like music player and camera without having to switch on your device. Simply make a pattern of C on the screen when on standby mode and the camera app will open. Similarly, drawing M will open up the music player. This is a neat way to save some juice.

    The Canvas 5 gives up to 9 hours of talktime (3G) and around 6-7 hours of internet surfing on a single charge.

    • Talk Time : 9 hours
    • Standby : 275 hours
    • Internet : 7 hours
    • Music : 9 hours
    • Gaming : 2.5 hours

    Conclusion

    The Canvas 5 has a lot going for it and a lot that needs improvements still. A superb design and build quality along with great display and good performance makes this device worth every penny. Few things that could hold the device back, though, are the bloatware, the occasional heating issues, and most importantly, the poor after-sales service. The Canvas 5 is a pretty solid smartphone in its range and should definitely be an option if you’re in the market for budget devices.

     

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