
Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#5968)54.5
Performance(#7345)54.3
Camera(#5334)42.1
Display(#3770)70.5
Battery(#5359)43.5
Build(#4014)70.8
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions143 x 71 x 8.3 mm (5.63 x 2.80 x 0.33 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMatte Black, Chrome Black
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
OS VersionAndroid 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes