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Micromax Canvas 1#5170

Released: 2017

Micromax Canvas 1

Overall Score

29.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#5170)29.0
Performance(#5468)49.5
Camera(#5752)27.9
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5578)40.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Micromax Canvas 1

Short Review

  • The Micromax Canvas 1 features a compact design with dimensions of 143 x 71 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 150g, available in Matte Black and Chrome Black colors.
  • It sports a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset, a quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking.
  • The rear camera is an 8 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • The device is powered by a 2500 mAh battery, which does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 7.0 Nougat, the software experience is straightforward but lacks the latest features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The phone is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and retains a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Micromax Canvas 1 offers essential features in a simple package, suitable for basic usage.

Specifications

General

Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionFor India

Display

Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions143 x 71 x 8.3 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMatte Black, Chrome Black
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity