Category Breakdown
Maxwest Nitro 5
Micromax A109 Canvas XL2
Performance
30.439.2
Camera
19.012.4
Display
55.255.2
Battery
18.921.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.729.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.922.2
Summary
- The Maxwest Nitro 5 features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Micromax A109 Canvas XL2 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~200 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, but the Nitro 5 uses a Spreadtrum SC7731 chipset, whereas the Canvas XL2 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6589M chipset, which may offer slightly better performance.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nitro 5 can record video at 1080p, compared to the Canvas XL2's 720p.
- In terms of battery, the Nitro 5 has a 2000 mAh capacity, while the Canvas XL2 has a larger 2500 mAh battery.
- Both run on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) and lack advanced features like stereo speakers or wireless charging.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Maxwest Nitro 5
Micromax A109 Canvas XL2
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 (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960, 16:9 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7731
Mediatek MT6589M (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@25fps
720p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145.6 x 72 x 9.6 mm (5.73 x 2.83 x 0.38 in)
N/A
Weight
155 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver, Black, Gray
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

