Popular indigenous smartphone maker, Micromax has launched a phablet dubbed as Canvas XL in India.
The new Micromax phone tentatively titled as Canvas XL sports a big 6.0-inch display with qHD (960x540p) resolutions and runs on the Android v4.2 Jelly Bean OS out-of-the-box.
Under the hood, it packs 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB inbuilt memory (expandable up to 32GB), 2450 mAh Li-Ion battery, 8.0-megapixel main camera (with flash support) and a 5.0-megapixel front-facing camera. On connectivity front, it boasts of 3G network support, dual-SIM slots, Bluetooth (with A2DP), Wi-Fi and GPRS/EDGE.
According to reports, Micromax Canvas XL (A119) will be made available at online store Home Shop 18 from 19 January for ₹13,990. As an introductory offer, the e-commerce website is giving away freebies like Harris Smith watch, TPS Sun Glasses and others worth ₹6,498. [To know more about the phablet, click here]
Once released, Micromax's new phablet will be competing as a cheaper alternative to Intex Aqua Octa, Samsung's Mega Series (5.8 and 6.3) and HP Slate 6 (expected to hit markets in February).
Key specifications of Micromax Canvas XL:
| Model | Micromax Canvas XL (A119) |
| Display | 6.0-inch qHD (960x540p) display |
| OS | Android v4.2 Jelly Bean |
| Processor | 1.3GHz quad-core processor |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Storage capacity | 4GB, expandable up to 32GB |
| Camera | Main: 8.0-megapixel camera with LED flashFront: 5.0-megapixel camera |
| Battery | 2450 mAh (Li-Ion);Talk time: up to 9.5 hours
Standby mode: 209 hours |
| Network | 3G |
| Add-ons | Dual-SIM, Bluetooth (with A2DP), GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, microSD card slot, FM radio with recording option |
| Dimensions | 165.0 x 84.2 x 10.4 mm |
| Weight | 180 g |
| Price | ₹13,990/- |
