Sunday, July 14, 2013

MICROMAX CANVAS 4 (A210) - The New Kid in the Canvas Family!

Two years back a friend of mine had purchased a cell phone from a not very known company then called MICROMAX. I vividly remember how much fun we had made of him for buying a CHINESE mobile.

But what happened since then is History!

Proving millions wrong this INDIAN brand (YES Micromax is an Indian Manufacturer) has established itself in the market and has emerged out to be a fierce competitor to the bigwigs like Nokia and Samsung. And also remains the key player in the Budget Phone arena.

While the Canvas series took Micromax to an all new level, Micromax Canvas 4 is the youngest member of the Canvas family. Though youngest it proves to be the Big daddy of all.

This phone with 1.2GHz Quad core processor comes with an Aluminum body which the company claims that significantly amplifies signal reception. With a 5 inch screen and a 13 Megapixel Camera this phone runs on the Jelly Bean (version 4.2.1) operating system of Android which till date is the latest and can be called the best.

Micromax has provided a few new features like unlocking the screen with simply blowing air on the screen. A video being played pauses as soon as the user looks away from the screen. Multiple Windows for multitasking is just another feature. (Well to be very frank all these features maybe called as a USP are not really needed in routine operations).

Now the most important, the Price factor! Priced at 17,999/- this is really a value for money phone. Because it offers you almost all the features which the phones like Samsung Galaxy SIII or the Note 2 offer and that to at half their price. But Micromax is known for making phones which cost below 15k. But will the market accept an 18k phone from the company that only time will tell.

With no mention of the Brand name on the front panel, one may misjudge it as a Samsung Galaxy S4. But this is just to show the similarity between the two phones. Anyways Canvas4 is bit heavier that S4. But does that really matter if the phone is in your budget?

Also, in its novel marketing campaign, Micromax had launched the Pre-online booking of this phone without even revealing the tech specs of the device. Around Eleven Thousand odd people booked this phone in a very short span of time. This is what is called as faith which the company has been successful in establishing.


It’s indeed a very good going Micromax but now what lies ahead is a challenge-To sustain this image and come out with an innovation every single time.

MICROMAX CANVAS 4 - At a Glance
  
Operating System
Android Jellybean 4.2.1
Screen Size
12.7 Cms (5)
Rear Camera Resolution
13.0 MP
Front Camera Resolution
5.0 MP
Processor
1.2 GHz Quad Core
Battery Capacity
2000 mAh
Connectivity Options
3G/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/USB
Warranty Available
1 Year
Price
17,999/-

Mobilomania Verdict: A DEFINITE PICK!