Micromax today launched the Canvas Spark Q380 in an event in Gurgaon, India. What’s interesting about the device is its budget pricing, packing a 4.7-inch qHD IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582M processor with 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM running Android Lollipop for just Rs. 4999.
And did I mention you have an 8 MP rear auto-focus camera with LED flash at the back and a 2 MP front camera. That’s not all powering the phone is a 2000 mAh battery. The build of the device is excellent, it has a matte back-cover which helps to grip it better. Moreover, its just 8.4mm thick and weighs in at 134 grams which definitely hits the sweet spot.
Commenting on the launch Vineet Taneja, CEO Micromax Informatics Ltd. said:
Around 70mn Indians are upgrading to smartphone annually driven by the need to get connected to mobile internet. If we look at the current scenario, only 2mn smartphones sold monthly are under Rs 5,000/- vs. over 10mn feature phones which presents a huge opportunity to upgrade through a new offering. Today’s launch reaffirms our commitment to make technology accessible for everyone, and introducing more people to the best of the connected world.
Coming to availability, Micromax has chosen to opt for flash sales instead of its usual online plus retail model. You will be able to register for the Canvas Spark starting tomorrow April 22nd and it will be available on April 29th.
Stay tuned for our hands-on overview with camera samples, traffic was a mess coming back to Delhi from Gurgaon, so it might take a little more.
