Micromax Canvas Blaze HD EG116 Mobile Price List in India

Micromax smartphone have been largely preferred by people across different age, profession and economic status. One of the most successful segments remains the Canvas series of phones. Canvas series devices cater to the needs and tastes with their design and functionalities. The Canvas Blaze HD EG116 is supposed to do the same and take it a step forward. It is a budget phone suitable for handling a wide range of day to day tasks. Users are getting a big display to switch from one app to another. With the latest Android OS, it is all set to give competition to other brand models within similar or higher price segment.

Features and Specifications

The Canvas Blaze HD EG116 is equipped with a 5 inch IPS display screen. It is supporting a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and 16.7 million colors. It successfully delivers high definition and vivid picture clarity while playing games and videos. A crystal clear visual output hardly compromises on detailing. There is a processor strong enough to allow users watch and enjoy their choice of movies, videos, games, reality shows and more. The touchscreen responds quickly by accepting multi-touch and turning navigation into a smooth experience.    

Design and Quality

Sleek and trendy, this device is available in black and white color variants. The company seems to have done a commendable job to make the phone appear more appealing than some of the other phones in the same segment. The slim body fits quite easily in both hands. It has curved edges with 3.5mm audio jack on the top edge for connecting the headphones. Volume rocker is located on the right edge while the power button and USB port placed on left and bottom respectively. Overall, the device has a glossy finish which is very much in trend. 

Tech and OS

Micromax Canvas Blaze HD EG116 is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad core processor. Thus, the users will gradually get used to accomplishing their tasks timely. Most of the essential applications can be loaded and operated really fast. With the presence of 1GB RAM, users would be gradually spending time by doing more and waiting less. Multitasking abilities of this device can also be compared to higher priced devices. It runs the Android Jelly Bean 4.1 and there is no news for upgrading options from the brand. Users will surely enjoy staying connected to their social network due to the ease in Wi-Fi and internet connectivity. Sharing their choice of media across songs, videos and other files would be relatively easy.

Camera and Multimedia

The photographic experience is above average and the 8MP rear snapper captures some real good images. This autofocus camera is sure to breathe life in dull moments. It delivers decent picture clarity irrespective of lighting conditions. There is an LED flash available for adding more light in low lighting conditions. For those who enjoy selfies and video chatting, there is a 2MP front facing camera suitable for an enhanced experience. Audio and video in various formats such as MP3, AAC, 3GP, WAV, AVI, AMR, MIDI and MPEG4 are well supported. The presence of GPS and Google Maps makes it easier for users to have accurate navigation. There are enjoyable preloaded music, news and entertainment apps to be in action.

Battery and Storage

This powerful and stylish device is fitted with a 2000mAh battery which would deliver long lasting performance. It is enough to offer a talk-time of 5 hours and also up to 150 hours of standby time. With moderate and planned use after a full charge, the users can expect a decent performance. On the storage front, this device comes with 4GB internal storage capacity. Out of this memory storage, users can only make the most of 2.5 GB. Not to worry, this can be further boosted by addition of 32GB microSD card.

PROS and CONS

Pros:

·         5 inch IPS display screen

·         Snapdragon Quad-Core processor

·         Dual Camera

·         Expandable storage capacity

·         Decent battery performance

Cons:

·         Average RAM capacity

·         Low internal storage

Verdict

Micromax has attempted to provide users with yet another value for money device. The Canvas Blaze HD EG116 has managed to score well overall. However, at a price point below Rs 8,000, users can be expecting more. There are devices launched at lower prices offering 4G facility which is missing with the phone. Some of the device giving decent competition is Lenovo A2010, Phicomm Energy 653, Xiaomi Redmi 2 etc.