Category Breakdown
Lenovo P700i
Micromax Canvas A1
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Lenovo P700i features a 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Micromax Canvas A1 has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the P700i is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, whereas the Canvas A1 utilizes a more efficient quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Canvas A1 offers a 2 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the P700i.
- The P700i has a larger 2500 mAh battery compared to the Canvas A1's 1700 mAh, suggesting longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the P700i runs on Android 4.0.4, while the Canvas A1 comes with Android 4.4.4, upgradable to 5.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality shows the P700i is heavier at 162g and thicker at 12.8mm, compared to the lighter and slimmer Canvas A1 at 136g and 9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo P700i
Micromax Canvas A1
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB (1.85GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
125.6 x 64.6 x 12.8 mm (4.94 x 2.54 x 0.50 in)
132 x 67 x 9 mm (5.20 x 2.64 x 0.35 in)
Weight
162 g
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

