Micromax Canvas HD

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Micromax Canvas HD
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Key Specs
  • Display 5.00-inch (720x1280)
  • Processor MediaTek MT6589
  • Front Camera 2MP
  • Rear Camera 8MP
  • RAM 1GB
  • Storage 4GB
  • Battery Capacity 2000mAh
  • OS Android 4.1
Market Status Released
Release Date February 2013

Micromax Canvas HD Review

  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Good screen
  • Decent performance
  • Excellent value for money
  • Bad
  • Plasticky feel
  • Power button is recessed
  • Sub-par camera

Micromax A116 Canvas HD is the successor to the company's popular budget phablet (large screen phones that are considered to be a phone-tablet hybrid), the A110 Canvas 2. The company has bestowed the phone with an HD screen, has put a quad-core chip, under the hood, and has doubled the on-board RAM. The phone was announced in January, but made its debut around 10 days back, generating a great response among new and potential customers, clocking in 9000 unit sales in a day, in addition to generating a lot of buzz in general. So does the Canvas HD live up to the hype? We try to find out.

Micromax Canvas HD Summary

Micromax Canvas HD mobile was launched in February 2013. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 720x1280 pixels at a pixel density of 294 pixels per inch (ppi). Micromax Canvas HD is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor. It comes with 1GB of RAM. The Micromax Canvas HD runs Android 4.1 and is powered by a 2000mAh removable battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Micromax Canvas HD on the rear packs 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 2-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

Micromax Canvas HD is based on Android 4.1 and packs 4GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The Micromax Canvas HD is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Regular and Regular cards. The Micromax Canvas HD measures 144.00 x 74.00 x 10.70mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 156.00 grams.

Connectivity options on the Micromax Canvas HD include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v4.00, FM radio, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, gyroscope, and proximity sensor.

As of 19th March 2024, Micromax Canvas HD price in India starts at Rs. 11,294.

Micromax Canvas HD Full Specifications

General
Alternate names A116
Brand Micromax
Model Canvas HD
Price in India ₹11,294
Release date February 2013
Form factor Bar
Dimensions (mm) 144.00 x 74.00 x 10.70
Weight (g) 156.00
Battery capacity (mAh) 2000
Removable battery Yes
Display
Screen size (inches) 5.00
Touchscreen Yes
Resolution 720x1280 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI) 294
Hardware
Processor 1.2GHz quad-core
Processor make MediaTek MT6589
RAM 1GB
Internal storage 4GB
Expandable storage Yes
Expandable storage type microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB) 32
Camera
Rear camera 8-megapixel
Rear flash Dual LED
Front camera 2-megapixel
Software
Operating system Android 4.1
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
GPS Yes
Bluetooth Yes, v 4.00
NFC No
Infrared No
USB OTG No
Headphones 3.5mm
FM Yes
Number of SIMs 2
Wi-Fi Direct No
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) No
SIM 1
SIM Type Regular
GSM/CDMA GSM
3G Yes
4G/ LTE No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) No
SIM 2
SIM Type Regular
GSM/CDMA GSM
3G No
4G/ LTE No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) No
Sensors
Compass/ Magnetometer No
Proximity sensor Yes
Accelerometer Yes
Ambient light sensor No
Gyroscope Yes
Barometer No
Temperature sensor No
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Micromax Canvas HD User Review and Ratings

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  • good for its price.....
    Roshan RB (May 29, 2014) on Gadgets 360
    It is powered by a powerful 1.2 GHz Quad Core Processor, has 1GB of RAM, a clear 5 inch display with 1280 x720 pixel display resolution. It has a large battery of 2100 mAh and has a 16 million color IPS display. It comes with latest Android Jelly Bean 4.1 out of the box. The processor of the Canvas HD A116 is a Mediatek MT6589. It has an expandable memory of up to 32 GB, has an 8 megapixel HD rear camera with autofocus and LED flash. The processor is a cortex A7 SoC. 5 inch touch screen Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update 1.2 Ghz Quad-Core Processor, 2100 mAh Battery 8 MP Rear autofocus camera with LED Flash Display resolution of 1280×20 HD IPS display Memory capacity of up to 32 GB GSM 900/1800 WCDMA 2100 Mhz Dimensions: 114x74x10.7mm Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi 802.11b/g/n M Store, M Buddy M! SMS, M! Zone and Hook Up apps. overall its an awsome device to say.. for its price we cannot expect anything more than this . i used this device for nearly 5 months .it was good with no lags or problems .so people who are not brand concious can go for it.
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  • Till Now Best
    Avijit Deb (Apr 27, 2018) on Gadgets 360
    Having used it for last 4 yrs with out trouble , but now troubling me always hangs , self dials any where opens google , settings , goes to flight mode automatically and many more , What do you all suggest , send it to museum
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  • Value for money!
    Harshith Mallya (May 31, 2014) on Gadgets 360
    Having used this phone for over a year.Here is what I feel : Pros: Amazing display and decent camera. Most games ran without any lag. Good Build, Decent battery life Cons: Preinstalled apps can only be disabled and not deleted.
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  • best value for money phone canvas hd
    Mithun Shere (May 31, 2014) on Gadgets 360
    I have purchased this phone on oct 14 2014. I am looking for a phone with 5inch display and highend specif. this phone fit in my mind after reading reviews online.Design is Slim and sleek, Front have 5inch hd display, but the rear cover is bit plastiky but it coverup ratings in its performance.The battery cover is also rich look. Inside, we have two GSM SIM slots with the microSD card slot in between. The power and volume buttons are also at ideal place like other smart phones. on the top headphone jack and microUSB port are placed.it is lighter 157 g. easily fits in my pocket. In the features Interface IPS panel makes high resolution, the A116 boasts of an impressive HD (1280 x 720).usb on the go is also useful to easy access of data.got jelly bean update which increase the performance.but till looking for kitkat ,powered by the MediaTek MT6589 quad-core SoC. This is made up of four ARM Cortex-A7 CPUs running at 1.2GHz and a PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU.2000 mh battery also support well up to 6-7 hrs.but till need some hardwear update like gorila glass,high resolution rear cam.more inbuilt storage.but in 14000/- its best in its class.
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  • Micromax Canvas HD - review after 11 days of usage.
    Suraj Nair (May 19, 2014) on Gadgets 360
    Unboxing. The Micromax Canvas HD ships in a modest little box with all the basic accessories bundled in.The retail box contents include: 1. Micromax A116 Canvas HD 2. Earphones 3. AC Charger 4. USB Cable 5. Documentation.Design The Canvas HD capitalizes on the popularity of the phablet style handsets by offering similar capabilities at a fraction of the price point. Measuring 144x74x10.7mm, the dimensions are definitely pocketable. The handset weighs a mere 156 grams which is just fine for a 5 inch sized smartphone.The Micromax Canvas HD looks like the Canvas 2. The front is mostly just the 5 inch capacitive IPS LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1280. Below the display are three capacitive keys while above it you can find a 2 megapixel front facing camera a notification light.The left side sports just the volume rockers while the right hand side has the power key. Both keys are a bit flush with the handset and some users might find that there is lack of tactile feedback.Over at the top there?s a micro USB charging port as well as 3.5mm audio jack. The back of the handset contrasts with the piano black front by being made of glassy white plastic, however this device has the matte - finished variant also. An 8MP camera module is placed right at the top with a dual LED flash below it. A MicroMax logo can be spotted right above the speaker grille. We?re not huge fans of the slippery glossy material used as it is prone to getting scratched up and attracts fingerprints too. Performance. The Micromax Canvas HD runs on the most powerful unit from the Mediatek line of processors. Inside the handset you?ll find a 1.2Ghz Quad Core Cortex-A7 Mediatek MT6589 processor with a PowerVR SGX544MP graphics chip. There?s 1GB of RAM which should help keep things running smooth while multitasking. Inbuilt storage is restricted to 4GB which can be understood considering the budget positioning of the handset though you do get a microSD slot. This device did not struggle in most of the benchmarks as compared to other phones in the same price range with a score of 4062 in quadrant and 9704 in antutu. However benchmarks do not signify the actual value of the product accurately. Camera The camera on the Micromax Canvas HD is an 8 Megapixel auto focus unit with dual LED flash for low light shots.The camera interface is a proprietary app which is a bit of a shame considering that it doesn?t have as many options as that on the stock Android camera. That said, all the essentials are covered. However focusing speed is definitely not it?s strong point and it struggles a lot with close up shots. White balance too tends to be off. Images were noise free for the most part and image quality is above average but they definitely don?t stand out. The camera also suffers from blown highlights but this can be remedied by setting exposure levels a notch lower. Coming to the final verdict, Canvas HD is a good package but its worst after - purchase servicing is a great regression.
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