Micromax launched its latest smartphone in the Canvas series called the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 earlier this week. It is priced at Rs. 5,999 and will be available to buy from online retailer Flipkart starting August 4, 2015 while the registrations are now open till August 3, 2015.
It comes loaded with a lot of features and will compete with the likes of HTC Desire 626G Plus and Panasonic Eluga S which pack nearly similar specs. If you are confused between these three smartphones, then read on to find out how Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 vs HTC Desire 626G Plus vs Panasonic Eluga S compare with each other in terms of specifications, features and price.
Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 vs HTC Desire 626G Plus vs Panasonic Eluga S: Comparison
| Device/Features | Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 | HTC Desire 626G Plus | Panasonic Eluga S |
| Price | Rs. 5,999 | Rs. 14,450 | Rs. 8,817 |
| Display | 5-inch HD IPS, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | 5-inch HD | 5-inch HD IPS |
| Resolution | 1280×720 pixels | 1280×720 pixels | 1280×720 pixels |
| SoC | MediaTek 6592M | MediaTek MT6752 | MediaTek |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.4GHz | Octa-core 1.7 GHz | Octa-core 1.4GHz |
| RAM | 1GB | 1GB | 1GB |
| Memory | 8GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| MicroSD | Yes – up to 32GB | Yes – up to 32GB | Yes – up to 32GB |
| Battery | 2500mAh | 2000mAh | 2100mAh |
| Rear Camera | 13 MP, Auto Focus, Dual LED flash, OV sensor, 5P Largan Lens and Blue Glass Filter | 13 MP, Auto Focus, LED flash | 8 MP, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 2 MP | 5 MP | 5 MP |
| Connectivity | 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS | 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS | 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS |
| OS | Android 4.4 KitKat (upgradable to Lollipop) | Android 4.4 KitKat | Android 4.4 KitKat |
Processor & RAM
All the three smartphones are powered by an octa-core MediaTek chipset with Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 and Panasonic Eluga S clocked at 1.4GHz while Desire 626G Plus is clocked at 1.7GHz. They feature 1GB of RAM.
Display
This department is a tie since all three smartphones flaunt a 5-inch HD display with 1280×720 pixels resolution.
Camera
The Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 sports a 13 mega pixel rear camera with great features such as dual LED flash, OV sensor, 5P Largan Lens and Blue Glass Filter while there is also a 2 mega pixel front facing camera. The HTC Desire 626G Plus sports a 13 mega pixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5 mega pixel front facing camera. The Panasonic Eluga S comes with an 8 mega pixel rear camera and a 5 mega pixel front shooter.
Storage
On storage front, all three phones house 8GB of internal memory with microSD card support up to 32GB.
Battery & Connectivity
Canvas Xpress 2 packs largest 2500mAh battery followed by Eluga S with 2100mAh battery and lastly the Desire 626G Plus with 2000mAh battery.
Connectivity options on all three phones include 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Software
All the smartphones again run Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. The Canvas Xpress 2 comes with promised upgrade to Android Lollipop via FOTA.
Price
The Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 carries the lowest price tag of Rs. 5,999. The Panasonic Eluga S and Desire 626G Plus are now available to buy for Rs. 8,817 and Rs. 14,450 respectively.
Verdict
Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 excels in every department over its competitors such as rear camera, software upgrade and battery. It lags behind in front camera department but it is acceptable owing to its considerable low price tag. The Micromax Canvas Xpress certainly boasts of great features and proves to be a tough contender for its competitors.
Which handset among Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 vs HTC Desire 626G Plus vs Panasonic Eluga S do you think is better? Share your views with us in the comments section below!
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