Micromax has launched Canvas Xpress 2, a budget smartphone, into the market but it's not going to be an easy ride as there are at least a few devices that will give it a run for its money in the Indian market. The device will take on the likes of Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) that are already available in the market.
It is difficult to say which budget smartphone is the best, but we can give clearer picture and help you choose the handset of your choice by highlighting key features. So, here is the specification comparison of Micromax Canvas Xpress 2, Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) 3G version, all of which have the same price tag of Rs 6,000.
Display: Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 sports a 5-inch HD capacitive touchscreen with 720x1,280 pixels (294ppi pixel density), while Xiaomi Redmi 2 has 4.7-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 720x1,280 pixels (312ppi pixel density), and Moto E (2nd Gen) has 4.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 540x960 pixels (245ppi pixel density).
Verdict: Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 has edge over other two devices.
Processor: Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 is powered by Mediatek MT6592M processor, while Xiaomi Redmi 2 and Moto E have Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 under the hood.
Verdict: Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 is the winner
Operating System: Moto E (2nd Gen) runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and upgradable to 5.1 Lollipop, while Canvas Xpress 2 and Xiaomi Redmi 2 run on Android 4.4.4 KitKat.
Verdict: Moto E is the winner
Memory: Xiaomi Redmi 2 houses 1 GB RAM for 8 GB internal memory variant and 2 GB RAM for 16 GB model (expandable up to 32 GB), while Canvas Xpress 2 and Moto E have 8 GB internal memory expandable up to 32 GB, and 1 GB RAM.
Verdict: Xiaomi Redmi 2 is winner
Camera: Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 has 13 MP primary camera and 2 MP front snapper, while Xiaomi Redmi 2 has 8 MP main camera, and 2 MP secondary snapper. Moto E has 8 MP rear camera and 5 MP front snapper.
Verdict: Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 is winner
Battery: Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 scores over the other two devices with 2,500mAh battery, compared to 2390mAh in Moto E and 2200mAh in Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Verdict: Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 is winner
Conclusion: If one is to go by the specifications, Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 is the clear winner, but a handset is not all about features. Xiaomi Redmi 2, successor of the Redmi 1s, which has been discontinued, has received good feedback and Moto E (2nd Gen) is a killer well-balanced budget smartphone with good build quality and better OS that will be reflected in performance.
