Imagine a smartphone with quad core processor is for less than Rs 15,000. Can you? Well Micromax makes this true with the latest Canvas phone – A116 Canvas HD.
With MediaTek’s latest MT6589 chipset, which includes quad core 1.2GHz processor, 1GB RAM, PowerVR SGX5 GPU and 4GB internal storage Micromax A116 Canvas HD becomes the wonder phone in 2013 with this price tag.
With 5″ 1280x720p IPS display A116 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and offers features like 8MP rear camera, front camera, dual SIM, WiFi, Bluetooth, external microSD support upto 32GB, GPS, 2100mAh battery and others.
On the event Micromax showcased the stat which says the company is the market leader in the phablet category in India – 198.1K shipment of phablets with special mention to A110 Canvas 2, the successful one. The company already entered into partnership with Broadcom, another chipset maker with the target to launch 3G Android smartphones at Rs 5,000.
Commenting on the launch Deepak Mehrotra, CEO, Micromax said.“At Micromax, we constantly strive to innovate and develop great technological experiences for our consumers. Today’s launch marks our association with MediaTek to bring forth our first quad core phone in this segment, offering consumers a great user experience with latest features and added functionality. We are excited with the success of Canvas 2, which has clearly established Micromax as number one player in the new 5” phablet category in India. We are looking forward to similar success with the new phone being unveiled today,”
Tech Specs:
- 1.2GHz Quad core processor (MediaTek MT6589)
- 1GB RAM
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- PowerVR SGX5 GPU
- 5-inch 1280x720p IPS display
- Camera – 8MP rear/ 0.3MP front
- 4GB internal storage/upto 32GB memory card slot
- dual SIM support
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MicroUSB, GPS
- 2100mAh battery
- Price – under Rs 15,000
With this price point Micromax A116 is going to be a hit, as expected.
Mack February 10, 2013 at 9:11 am
Its a great phone, definitely going to rock the market.
Just preorder from buycheapindia.com/buy-micromax-a116-canvas-hd-cheapest-online/
pranav January 26, 2013 at 5:28 pm
wat is this “PowerVR SGX5″ gpu?? imo, its always like PowerVR SGX540,541,542,543… and what is its frequency?
bhavesh January 24, 2013 at 1:51 pm
I Like Micromax A116 Canvas HD Packs Quad Core Processor, Yet Cheap at Sub-15K
renjucool January 23, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Those people who are the hard core fan of Samsung(even me), Do you know the market of Samsung some years back in 2004.No body know about samsung mobiles and they have poor service networks at that time for mobile devices. But later since they adopt Android OS and the introduction of Galaxy series phones make them a huge hit. So don’t worry about Micromax they will come up with good and affordable smartphones to India.
Even if you buy a high end phone for 35000rs within 6months that become outdated.So I think its better to go for budget smart phone of Micromax A110,A116 etc
Amit.G January 23, 2013 at 6:03 am
I had a chance to use Canvas 110 for about 30mins, I was really impressed with its super smooth performance, never expected that from micromax, more over its just 9.5k!!
Canvas A110 is selling at a rate of 5400 units per day in India.
Rajendra Shukla January 22, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Alas I purchased Mi-495 yesterday. Else I might have waited for A116 and increased my budget. I thing similar features to LG Nexus 4.
raj January 22, 2013 at 5:19 pm
I’m sure they will outnumber samsung smart phones in terms of sales this year.Slowly this company also moving to premium smartphone segment (just like LG & Motorola) & leaving the budget segment(< 6k range) All the budget models released this month are outdated.Time for a new player to rise!!
Venky January 22, 2013 at 2:23 pm
I use canvas 2 for the past two months, I love this phone very much, only draw back is, it is little big to hold in the hands other than that this phone is gorgeous purchase for any age category. There is no doubt in the canvas, a116 will be a huge hit where value for money is a main Centre of focus for people in India. At the same people who have purchased the canvas 2 will be disappointed they have missed the little higher specification phone, but still micro max can stastify there customer by giving jelly bean upgrade.
Arka January 22, 2013 at 9:07 am
Micromax always offers value for money.the only problem is that they have no strong support service(customer care,service centre,email,social network presence etc). Their aim is to be the leader in India in Smart Phone category and heard that they produce 30 smartphone this year.It is only not.Their Canvas 2 is selling hot across India as 5500 units/day. It is very surprising!!
Because,People of India is not only price concious but they want good after sale support services too. So,why are they buying so many Micromax phone I can not understand.Is it only for cheap price with lots of features or anything else?
karan January 22, 2013 at 8:45 pm
bro in every city of punjab there is service center….
Arka January 22, 2013 at 9:50 pm
I know that dude.Here in Kolkata,also have some numbers of service centre.but,is their service is too good like Samsung and Nokia? I heard that if they take any serious case of mobile,they send it to factory and give return >30 days..do you know this?
karan January 22, 2013 at 10:07 pm
Exceptions are always there…man
Manish January 22, 2013 at 11:12 pm
I Aggree with u. only disadvantage of micro max their poor support service. other than good product in great price.
Gogi January 23, 2013 at 10:29 am
Durability of handsets are very poor no matter how much attractive they appear to be. Anyone who has used MMX knows this very well. Service & customer communication response is very bad (rather worst!) & not comparable to reputed leading brands. You dont get any software upgrades & there is no PC Sync software/driver available even for their smartest phones. Do your own research before u decide anything.
nithin January 30, 2013 at 9:53 pm
i have using micromax a70 in last 1yr,withou any complaint,i’m writing this comment on my 1 year old micromax a70
Keval Shah January 22, 2013 at 8:22 am
Micromax is new leading compeny in smartphone market
tomas January 22, 2013 at 8:14 am
wow but storage and battery seems low
Venkat January 22, 2013 at 7:20 am
These companies Like Micromax & Karbonn, Lava ….etc are all Chinese dump companies. They are like use & throw products. Only purchase, no service after the sales. The service provided by these companies is most pathetic in the world.
Ganesh Srinivasan January 22, 2013 at 5:52 am
Micromax rocks
I still use my Micromax phone, alongside iOS devices
I will buy one to be used as my second phone, e mailing and social networking device
I read another report which stated Micromax phablet is the largest selling phablet in India beating Samsung’s Note and Note II. Kudos to Micromax
I understand Micromax plans to launch 30 new smart phones in 2013
I guess in 2013 Micromax would race ahead of Samsung in India in premium phones at affordable price
Srikanth January 22, 2013 at 3:27 am
Good article,
LOL.. A116 is not available on its own website..wonder why micromax doesnt provide info on its own products,
nithin January 30, 2013 at 9:57 pm
micromax a110 is not officially lauched,that’s why micromax doesnt provide info on its own products,