Category Breakdown
Micromax Canvas Mega 2 Q426
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.070.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.454.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
5 MP
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

