Category Breakdown
Micromax Canvas Mega 2 Q426
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
Performance
38.743.5
Camera
15.436.0
Display
55.255.2
Battery
24.220.8
Build
17.516.1
Connectivity
39.057.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.129.1
Summary
- The Micromax Canvas Mega 2 Q426 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua has a smaller 4.8-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~229 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Canvas Mega 2 is powered by a Spreadtrum SC9832 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Xperia M2 Aqua utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with a slightly slower 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia M2 Aqua supports 1080p video recording, compared to the 720p of the Canvas Mega 2.
- The Canvas Mega 2 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2300 mAh battery in the Xperia M2 Aqua.
- Software-wise, the Canvas Mega 2 runs Android 5.1 Lollipop, while the Xperia M2 Aqua originally shipped with Android 4.4.2 but can be upgraded to 5.1.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Micromax Canvas Mega 2 Q426
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
General
Release Date
2016
2014
Announced
2016
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
4.8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC9832
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
140 x 72 x 8.6 mm (5.51 x 2.83 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
149 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.40 W/kg (body)
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1
4.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

