Category Breakdown
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Micromax A114R Canvas Beat
Performance
35.039.4
Camera
15.414.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
20.418.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.328.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.422.0
Summary
- The Maxwest Nitro 5.5 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Micromax A114R Canvas Beat has a slightly smaller 5.0-inch display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~220 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nitro 5.5 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the Canvas Beat utilizes a quad-core Broadcom BCM23550, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera and a 2 MP front camera, with video recording at 720p.
- The Nitro 5.5 has a 2200 mAh battery compared to the 1900 mAh battery of the Canvas Beat, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Nitro 5.5 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Canvas Beat operates on an older Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), which may affect the overall user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Nitro 5.5
Micromax A114R Canvas Beat
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
540 x 960, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Broadcom BCM23550
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Broadcom VideoCore IV
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (1.5GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.2 x 78.8 x 8.7 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.34 in)
N/A
Weight
174 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Pink, Yellow
Black/White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, (Dual stand-by)
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity

