Micromax to Launch Canvas Play with Android Lollipop Soon
Micromax to Launch Canvas Play with Android Lollipop SoonMicromax Info/ screen-shot

Indian smartphone maker Micromax is reportedly planning to launch a new phablet, Canvas Play, in India soon.

The company has listed the yet-to-be-released handset on its official website, hinting the smartphone will soon make its way to the stores.

The new Micromax Canvas Play sports a 5.5-inch FWGA display and ships with the Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box.

Under-the-hood, it comes packed with 1.3GHz Mediatek quad-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB in-built memory, and 2820 mAh battery that is capable of running the device for close to 273 hours under standby mode.

The handset houses a 5mp camera on the rear side and a 0.3mp (VGA) snapper on the front.

Expected Price of Micromax Canvas Play:

As of now, there is no word on how much the Canvas Play costs, but going by the specification list of the device, it is expected to be priced under ₹8,000.

Competition:

Once released, Canvas Play will compete with Microsoft Lumia 535, Asus Zenfone 5, Karbonn Titanium S2 Plus, Nokia XL, and its sibling Canvas Doodle 3.

Key specifications of Micromax Canvas Play:

Model Micromax Canvas Play
Display 5.5-inch FWVGA screen with 480x800p resolution
OS Android 5.0 Lollipop
Processor 1.3GHz Mediatek quad-core CPU [type: MT6582M]
RAM 1GB
Storage Capacity 8GB, expandable up to 32GB
Camera
  • Main: 5.0-megapixel camera with LED flash, fixed-focus
  • Front: 0.3-megapixel camera with fixed focus
Battery 2820 mAh;Talk time: 10 hoursStandby time: 273 hours
Network 3G
Add-ons Dual-SIM slots, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi, micro-USB, microSD card slot, GPS, FM radio