Micromax Canvas A116 HD V/S UMI x2
Micromax was having a dream run with its Canvas series smartphone. While Canvas II A110 - the second phone in the Canvas series - put the limelight on Micromax, the Canvas HD A116 was a blockbuster even before its release in India. Micromax Canvas HD A116 was sold out within hours of its launch, making it perhaps the only smartphone in India to sell out so fast. Even the Canvas A110 was sold out from the market and is still being ordered. Canvas A110's price also soared from Rs 9,000 to Rs 11,500 as demand rose significantly. But amid all this brouhaha, UMI, a Chinese handset vendor, launched a phone that has such high end features that it could even put smartphones priced at Rs 35,000 to shame.
The phone in discussion is the UMI X2, which is priced at Rs 14,000 only. The UMI X2 comes with a 5 inch high definition display, quad core processor, 2 GB RAM, 13 megapixel rear camera, 3 megapixel front camera, 2500 mAh battery and a lot more. But the question is whether you should go for the Micromax Canvas HD or the UMI X2 as both are priced equally. We have already reviewed the Canvas HD so we are in a good position to talk about its performance, and we expect to review the UMI X2 soon. Here is a simple comparison of features of both the handsets that will help you choose the right phone for yourself.
Body
Micromax Canvas HD A116 is a really slim phone-elegant to be precise. It has a shiny yet non-slippery body. Unlike other budget smartphones, Canvas HD has a good build and does not feel cheap. Of course, it isn't the slimmest 5 inch smartphone; nor the lightest at 10.7 mm thickness and weighing 156 grams. On the other hand, UMI X2, which too has a 5 inch display, is just 8.9 mm thick and weighs 155 grams. In the pictures, UMI X2 looks good with a metallic strip around its sides. However, it is difficult to say about the exact nature of its build quality as of now.
Display
The UMI X2 comes with a 5 inch display. However, the UMI X2 has 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution compared to the 1280 x 720 pixel resolution of the Micromax smartphone. Of course, the pixel density is more on the UMI X2 and pictures look sharper and clearer on it. To be specific, UMI X2 has 441 ppi display resolution, which is a lot better than Apple iPhone 5's 326 ppi density and Samsung Galaxy SIII's 306 ppi pixel density. On the other hand, Micromax Canvas HD has 294 ppi pixel density. Both the phones have IPS panels, but UMI X2 scores over the Micromax Canvas HD as it has a Gorilla Glass 2 display which provides some sort of protection to the screen from scratches.
Camera
Micromax Canvas HD comes with an 8 megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and auto focus. There is a 2 megapixel camera in the front. The cameras are theoretically able to capture high definition images and videos but as we have pointed out in our review as well, Canvas HD is like most other budget smartphones when it comes to the camera. In fact, we found a bug in the smartphone that prevents the camera app from opening. UMI X2, on the other hand, looks exciting with its 13 megapixel auto focus rear camera with single LED flash and 3 megapixel front camera. Figure wise, the UMI X2 anyway looks better than the Micromax handset, but it is a category where figures are misleading.
Storage
Where storage is concerned Micromax Canvas HD is a decent device as it has 4 GB of internal memory of which 1.77 GB is available for the user. One can also expand the memory up to 32 GB using a micro SD card. But when compared to the UMI X2's storage space, Canvas HD looks very ordinary. This is because, the UMI X2 comes with a huge 32 GB ROM, of which we expect that around 25-28 GB will be available for users to store their data. Besides, the UMI X2 has support for a micro SD card as well through which you can expand the memory by another 32 GB.
Battery
Both phones come with 5 inch screens as well as quad core processors so their requirements are similar. That is why the 2500 mAh battery in UMI X2 looks a lot better than the 2000 mAh battery of Micromax Canvas HD. As I said in the review as well, Canvas HD gives around five hours of talktime with one full recharge. We expect the UMI X2 to provide more talktime as it has a bigger battery, which should last around 6-7 hours at the least.
Processor, OS, RAM
Both the handsets come with the same MediaTek processor which has four cores and 1.2 GHz clockspeed. Also, both UMI X2 and Micromax Canvas HD A116 have Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, and both the handset manufactures have promised to release Android 4.2 update for the smartphones in due course of time. What makes the UMI X2 special is its 2 GB RAM against Canvas HD's 1 GB RAM.
I would buy UMI x2 instead of Micromax Canvas HD after seeing the specifications !!
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Micromax Canvas A116 HD V/S UMI x2
Micromax was having a dream run with its Canvas series smartphone. While Canvas II A110 - the second phone in the Canvas series - put the limelight on Micromax, the Canvas HD A116 was a blockbuster even before its release in India. Micromax Canvas HD A116 was sold out within hours of its launch, making it perhaps the only smartphone in India to sell out so fast. Even the Canvas A110 was sold out from the market and is still being ordered. Canvas A110's price also soared from Rs 9,000 to Rs 11,500 as demand rose significantly. But amid all this brouhaha, UMI, a Chinese handset vendor, launched a phone that has such high end features that it could even put smartphones priced at Rs 35,000 to shame.
The phone in discussion is the UMI X2, which is priced at Rs 14,000 only. The UMI X2 comes with a 5 inch high definition display, quad core processor, 2 GB RAM, 13 megapixel rear camera, 3 megapixel front camera, 2500 mAh battery and a lot more. But the question is whether you should go for the Micromax Canvas HD or the UMI X2 as both are priced equally. We have already reviewed the Canvas HD so we are in a good position to talk about its performance, and we expect to review the UMI X2 soon. Here is a simple comparison of features of both the handsets that will help you choose the right phone for yourself.
Body
Micromax Canvas HD A116 is a really slim phone-elegant to be precise. It has a shiny yet non-slippery body. Unlike other budget smartphones, Canvas HD has a good build and does not feel cheap. Of course, it isn't the slimmest 5 inch smartphone; nor the lightest at 10.7 mm thickness and weighing 156 grams. On the other hand, UMI X2, which too has a 5 inch display, is just 8.9 mm thick and weighs 155 grams. In the pictures, UMI X2 looks good with a metallic strip around its sides. However, it is difficult to say about the exact nature of its build quality as of now.
Display
The UMI X2 comes with a 5 inch display. However, the UMI X2 has 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution compared to the 1280 x 720 pixel resolution of the Micromax smartphone. Of course, the pixel density is more on the UMI X2 and pictures look sharper and clearer on it. To be specific, UMI X2 has 441 ppi display resolution, which is a lot better than Apple iPhone 5's 326 ppi density and Samsung Galaxy SIII's 306 ppi pixel density. On the other hand, Micromax Canvas HD has 294 ppi pixel density. Both the phones have IPS panels, but UMI X2 scores over the Micromax Canvas HD as it has a Gorilla Glass 2 display which provides some sort of protection to the screen from scratches.
Camera
Micromax Canvas HD comes with an 8 megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and auto focus. There is a 2 megapixel camera in the front. The cameras are theoretically able to capture high definition images and videos but as we have pointed out in our review as well, Canvas HD is like most other budget smartphones when it comes to the camera. In fact, we found a bug in the smartphone that prevents the camera app from opening. UMI X2, on the other hand, looks exciting with its 13 megapixel auto focus rear camera with single LED flash and 3 megapixel front camera. Figure wise, the UMI X2 anyway looks better than the Micromax handset, but it is a category where figures are misleading.
Storage
Where storage is concerned Micromax Canvas HD is a decent device as it has 4 GB of internal memory of which 1.77 GB is available for the user. One can also expand the memory up to 32 GB using a micro SD card. But when compared to the UMI X2's storage space, Canvas HD looks very ordinary. This is because, the UMI X2 comes with a huge 32 GB ROM, of which we expect that around 25-28 GB will be available for users to store their data. Besides, the UMI X2 has support for a micro SD card as well through which you can expand the memory by another 32 GB.
Battery
Both phones come with 5 inch screens as well as quad core processors so their requirements are similar. That is why the 2500 mAh battery in UMI X2 looks a lot better than the 2000 mAh battery of Micromax Canvas HD. As I said in the review as well, Canvas HD gives around five hours of talktime with one full recharge. We expect the UMI X2 to provide more talktime as it has a bigger battery, which should last around 6-7 hours at the least.
Processor, OS, RAM
Both the handsets come with the same MediaTek processor which has four cores and 1.2 GHz clockspeed. Also, both UMI X2 and Micromax Canvas HD A116 have Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, and both the handset manufactures have promised to release Android 4.2 update for the smartphones in due course of time. What makes the UMI X2 special is its 2 GB RAM against Canvas HD's 1 GB RAM.
I would buy UMI x2 instead of Micromax Canvas HD after seeing the specifications !!
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For those who are looking for performance oriented handsets at affordable price points, below is a spec comparison of Karbonn S1 Titanium and Micromax A116 Canvas HD. Read the comparison below and decide, which new quad core market entrant is worth buying.
Display: S1 Titanium boasts a 4.5 inch qHD multi-touch capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, whereas, Canvas HD packs a larger 5 inch HD IPS capacitive touchscreen display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution.
Processor: Both the handsets come equipped with a 1.2GHz quad core processor under their hood. The quad core chips mainly offer up to 50% greater performance than dual core processors, better multi-tasking, increased efficiency and reduced average system power consumption.
Operating System: Again, both the devices head against each other with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system that comes with features including Project Butter for more responsiveness and smoother navigation, improved Android notifications, live wallpaper support and more.
Camera: In this segment, A116 Canvas HD scores more with an 8MP rear camera and VGA front camera as compared to the 5MP rear camera and VGA front camera in S1 Titanium.
Storage: Both the handsets come with 4GB internal storage and a micro SD card slot supporting up to 32GB additional storage.
Connectivity: When it comes to data connectivity, S1 Titanium and Canvas HD come packed with features including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and micro USB 2.0.
Battery: While Canvas HD is powered by a 2.100 mAh battery of undisclosed backup, S1 Titanium is loaded with a 1,600 mAh battery claimed to deliver up to 4 hours talk time.
Price: Micromax A116 Canvas HD is estimated to be priced at Rs 15,000 and Karbonn S1 Titanium is priced at Rs 12,999.
Verdict
Both the Karbonn and Micromax offerings come with similarities in the processor and operating system fronts, however, falling into different categories, these devices are quite different from each other.
When it comes to S1 Titanium, the handset comes with a lesser price tag as compared to the Micromax offering.
On the other hand, A116 Canvas HD comes with a larger display being a phablet and improved battery spec alongside better camera.
I don't know why this comparison exists in the first place. I just went through the review of Micromax Canvas HD and it seems to be a better device in all aspects. It is definitely better than Carbon S1 Titanium.
See the detailed review here: http://micromaxfan.com/micromax-canvas-hd-a116-review/
Canvas HD
Micromax Canvas HD is better one compared to Karbonn as it has more support on xda :highfive:
Micromax is good coz of better gpu n hd resolution n obviously better support on xda....
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Awesome support on XDA!
I have a A116 and I would say no use in comparing it with S1 as the specs are way better on the A116 and the support as mentioned is too good here. MegaStarkHD V3 ROM rocks :good:
The successor to the highly popular Micromax Canvas HD is coming, it's Micromax Canvas Pro HD it will come with 2GHz processor , 3.2 mp front camera, 13 mp rear camera and 2gb ram , looking at the specs do you think it can beat Galaxy S4 and HTC ONE??
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Nice But Will Always Prefer Samsung.
for me quality does matter than the quantity.but water coming into my mouth seeing canvas specs. .:laugh:
5 inch Tru HD display, 1.2Ghz quad core processor, Android 4.2.1 Jelly bean operating system and you can unlock the phone by blowing at it. The phone will be available from Weekend.
Micromax has finally launched Micromax Canvas 4 A210 after much of teasing and creating hype. As reported by The Mobile Indian earlier Micromax has priced the phone at Rs 17,999 and will be available starting this weekend.
Micromax Canvas 4 gets a 5 inch Tru HD display covered with Gorilla Glass 2 for display protection. It uses a 1.2 GHz Mediatek 6589 chipset and comes with 42 Mbps 3G speeds. Canvas 4 has the latest PowerVR 5XT GPU instead of PowerVR SGX544. 5XT chips are multi-core variants of the SGX series with some updates. It also has 1 GB RAM, along with 16 GB inbuilt memory. The latest Micromax flagship phone is based on Android 4.2.1 jelly bean operating system.
Canvas 4 gets a 13 megapixel rear camera with BSI sensor for better low light photography, and a 5 megapixel front camera. Micromax Canvas 4 gets a 2000 mAh battery that promises 20 hours of talk time.
Micromax has also included a new unlock gesture which allows you to blow at the phone or shake it to unlock it.
http://www.infibeam.com/Mobiles/micr...trackId=viv546 buy at only 17090 using coupon MONSOON5
If anyone is willing to start work on the rooting and rom modding here is the rom
http://www.moulnisky.com/index.php?dir=Micromax/A210/
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hapticc said:
http://www.infibeam.com/Mobiles/micr...trackId=viv546 buy at only 17090 using coupon MONSOON5
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Thats great...what you think micromax canvas 4 is worth for Rs.17.000?
kamendra said:
Thats great...what you think micromax canvas 4 is worth for Rs.17.000?
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bought one brother as at 17k its perfectly worth it specially with the flip cover and all those feature. imagine canvas hd(13000)+ 16gb card(700) + better camera as it has sony sensor+ better flip cover+ better display just at a premium of 2700
moreover do you know you can use phone without removing flap.
i don't think it is worth of rs 17,999 INR, i think these feature are just repeated on these phones, my choice will be spice as on their handsets there is no lag even when playing heavy games like -nova 3. and if you think i am an idiot speaking these things, it is my opinion and my review of these phones, i have used both of them!
kamendra said:
Thats great...what you think micromax canvas 4 is worth for Rs.17.000?
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sralli said:
i don't think it is worth of rs 17,999 INR, i think these feature are just repeated on these phones, my choice will be spice as on their handsets there is no lag even when playing heavy games like -nova 3. and if you think i am an idiot speaking these things, it is my opinion and my review of these phones, i have used both of them!
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no doubt spice has good phones too but canvas 4 is very good at 17000 with this deal. as dollar prices are higher by about 5-8 rs so there is a rise in price of newly launched devices. all phones will be priced higher in coming days as all imports are paid in $$$$$ and if you like canvas 4 you should definately buy as its more then capable devices at 17k
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no doubt spice has good phones too but canvas 4 is very good at 17000 with this deal. as dollar prices are higher by about 5-8 rs so there is a rise in price of newly launched devices. all phones will be priced higher in coming days as all imports are paid in $$$$$ and if you like canvas 4 you should definately buy as its more then capable devices at 17k
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I agree with you but still micromax is packing all it's phone's with the same features, and i don't hate micromax , i love it, but they should have some ingenuity in their works for example canvas hd, canvas2 plus and canvas 4 have more or less the same feature! tell me if you agree to that?!
sralli said:
I agree with you but still micromax is packing all it's phone's with the same features, and i don't hate micromax , i love it, but they should have some ingenuity in their works for example canvas hd, canvas2 plus and canvas 4 have more or less the same feature! tell me if you agree to that?!
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yes but company is trying its best . canvas 4 is not bad phone but its not best too questions are legit
The effort done on the Canvas 4 been about the quality and about the software package given. Gorilla glass 2 is a good choice as the use of a metal frame gives a more positive image about the product. About the software given in bundle I realize can be seen as silly in a forum where producing a modded Rom is daily job but for the standard users it is not.
Just for your information, the front housing of the canvas 4 costs, as spare, 2k inr more then the front housing of the Canvas HD
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Micromax Bling 3 A86 comes with a 4 inch display, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system, and 1 GHz dual core processor
Micromax used to sell Swarovski encrusted phones under its Bling series long ago, and now it has launched a new handset under the series, called as Micromax Bling 3 A86. This time it is a smartphone based on Android 4.1 operating system and is priced at Rs 9,599.
The new Micromax Bling 3 comes with moderate features such as 1 GHz dual core processor, 4 inch display, and a 1600 mAh battery. The Bling 3 comes with a 5 megapixels rear camera with flash and a 0.3 megapixels front camera.
The Bling 3 A86 also features 3G, Bluetooth v3.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, USB 2.0 and Gravity Sensor. However specification is not the highlight of the phone; it has crystals as the home button while the back panel is designed to appeal to women customers.
However we feel that the phone is a bit too overpriced, as phones with similar specification sell for as little as Rs 6,000. Also even if we consider the design aspects, we feel Rs 9,599 is a bit too steep. The phone is currently available on Snapdeal.
Check out this link
tech2.in.com/news/smartphones/micromax-planning-a240-smartphone-with-57inch-hd-display/911458
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Everyone knows where the Micromax phones come from. The Canvas 4 was a rebranded BLU Life One.Now It seems Micromax found another BLU product to put it's stickers on and sell in India.
I bet it's the BLU Life View which exactly has the same specs as the rumored phone
If you compare, Canvas 2 and Canvas HD , you will see Canvas HD has a really good hardware improvement compared to Canvas 2.
But then, compare Canvas HD and Canvas 4 , you will see only upgrade in both Camera, which 12mp and 5mp in front, and a 16gb internal memory. When I heard about Canvas 4, I was excited but then, I expected a new processor, 2gb ram. I am disappointed with the Canvas 4 , Micromax is also charging around 17k to 19k for Canvas 4. I don't find worth buying it.
And same goes to Canvas Doodle 2, almost Same Hardware like Canvas 4. Almost same hardware and they are charging it for 22k