Micromax today launched a new handset in the Canvas series, it’s called the Micromax Canvas 5 e481. This is a dual SIM handset with 4G LTE support and is powered by MediaTek Octa Core processor. Canvas 5 is running Lollipop with 3GB on-board RAM.
The Canvas 5 (e481) houses the MediaTek MT6753 64 bit octa core chipset clocked at 1.3GHz coupled with Mali T-720 GPU. Android Lollipop 5.1 runs out of the box over a 5.2 inch IPS screen with 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. The screen comes with gorilla glass 3 protection and using a 2.5D curved glass.
Canvas 5 with a metal frame is loaded with 3GB RAM, 16GB storage and external microSD card support of up to 64GB. Weight with battery is 143 grams and thickness is 8.5mm. A 13MP AF camera with LED flash is packed on the rear and secondary front facing camera is 5MP resolution with front flash.
Key features are 4G, 3G, 2G, WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0. The Micromax Canvas 5 gets power from a 2900 mAh battery that as per the company gives up to 10 hours of talk time. The handset is priced at 11,999.
Does it support VoLTE?
Does it support 3G native video calling?
The specs say that it has dual video call feature!
Can apps be moved to external storage? Many people are complaining that apps can’t be move, pls clear my doubt.
Yes it can
Hi Gogi,
Any idea when this phone will release. Online or Retail store. Or Both?
Please reply.
hi
guys lets not talk all that bad about MMX i have used a few and they are good not bad and i dont know if u are aware a few months back MMX beat samsung at the number one spot its an indian company been around for some time and they do have decent phones
AND before some one asks the question im not a MMX fan boy or employee
Just felt we should not talk so bad about an Indian company who is giving a good fight to many Mobile giants
Right said brother, I am using micromax phones from some time now, I have used 3 devices from mmx, till now I haven’t faced any major hardware issue and phones are decent, after comparing with xiaomi you might not think it’s the best phone you could buy, but considering lots of service center I think it can be a good buy
Kaha say purchare kar sakte hai micromax canvas5 E481 please kisi ko pata ho pata dena.
This would have been a great Release from micromax if they would have priced it at 9k
If you buy this than forget about android updates.
Even unite 2 got lollipop update, nevertheless you don’t need updates if you know have custom ROMs ?☺
Le tv 1s may not be coming soon bros. May be by the end of December or in the January. Like the Redmi note 2 , this also reminds China only model at least for some time. K3 note has been ruling for 6 months. Ironically no one has given a good competition to it.
Hahaha…. Seems u have been using it..!!
How can anyone be so biased..??
This is a complete crap, heats up much, very bad built quality, not a great sound in earphones, also the earphones not included.
That’s why I returned this crap after 6 days of usage.
Right now Coolpad note3 is the best in its price bracket, then Yureka plus falls in this category after 12.1 update, heating is under control and it has a great sound in earphones. I’m using Coolpad note3 and Xpress 2. My cuzn has Yureka plus. Don’t reply bullsh*t.
Micromax yu will take care of the 5.5 inch bro . Yutopia is the answer . Mmx is not risking its brand image by manufacturing 5.5 instead it is done by Micromax subsidiary yu band. Yu horribly failed with yureka models.let us see whether bounces back with yutopia
Micromax phones are loaded with crapware. They also install “Software Update” app from two companies that re-install the crapware if removed and also stealthily install more crapware.
I just read that Ixigo and Micromax have entered into a tie up to install even more crapware.
Importantly, much of the crapware is also installed as System App resulting in the user being unable to remove it without becoming an Android Ninja first.
Can Gogi maintain a megalist of Micromax crapware?
Import cost is only 7070/- per unit
Gogi…
I think Mali T720 GPU is a let down… For a Full HD display and 3 GB RAM, it should have been T760..
Why this mtk 6753,i seen a lot of device with this chipset,is it better than mtk 6752.
I think MTK6752 has heating issue so avoid it.
Price printed on the handset is 15k(check unboxing videos on youtube) and i think that will be the offline price.may be 12k is for online sales.as per unboxing videos availbe on youtube camera is not great for a flagship and lets wait for Gogi’s review.
Micromax should have to think before pricing it at 11,999/-
LeTV 1s is coming to India at this price range.
Who will buy this….?
You are right,me also waiting for Le 1s to arrive in India.
Hey gogi bro is this the same phone which Micromax claiming powerfull then all phone or just like that….
In this year under 10 k we are now getting octacore fhd display and 3 gb ram next year in nov dec 4 gb ram is certain seeing the trend Win win situation for customer
Need a review… If it is a well built , a good Performer, Great battery back up phone than its competitor .. Then the Rs 11999 will be ok.. though a finger print scanner is missing .. I too think a finger print scanner sud be a must have feature for phones priced above 10k
Specs price brand everything is ok.
N icing on cake sreen size of 5.2.
I m going for it.
which one is good to buy coolpad note 3 or canvas 5 gogi?
coolpad note 3
fingerprint scanner
canvas 5
full hd display
corning gorilla glass 3 protection
front camera flash
blindly go for coolpad3. im using canvas 5 now. worst phone. i am facing heating and hanging issues.
What is that 2.5D glass
The display edge is curved.
Like Samsung galaxy s6 edge!
No it is like lumia 930 or 1020 or Mi 3.
It gives premium feel to phones.
wake up mmx even samsung give 5.5 inch screen @ 10990
You can get a calling tablet for 6K why go for phone??
heheheeh great comment
gogi ji will u review this phone??
Not sure yet.
which one is good to buy coolpad note 3 or canvas 5 gogi?
coolpad note 3
fingerprint scanner
canvas 5
full hd display
corning gorilla glass 3 protection
Coolpad note 3 ui is totally sluggish if you add widgets in screen its totally crashes and battery backup is below average camera was the worst part of this phone….only fingerprint scanner is awesome
I will definitely buy Micromax Canvas 5. Gogi sir please review this phone
Little overpriced….. No fingerprint scanner,no fast charging, underpowered processor 6753 instead of 6752 or 6795, smaller screen size compared to 5.5 on others. Should be below rs. 8000.
yes rightly said!
Yes, at least below 10k
Yea. Maybe you can ask them to give it you for free.
It is not “online only” brand like Mi and Yu. So they priced 12000 that includes distribution and local stores profits.
After 2 months of release, you will get this phone below 10000 in online stores.
Still coolpad note 3 is the best choice.
Yes coolpad is cool as one looks to its hardware @ price they r offering it.
But have u seen or used coolpad??????
It’s very heavy arnd 175 gm and very poor design with very THICK BAZEL, which will remember you old phones like CANVAS 2 or so.
After all there is something called ‘PREMIUM’ in phones and that is what Micromax is trying to give. By giving METAL frame with 2.5 D CURVED screen.
Phones can not be compared on by just looking at their hardware side, if so there will not be Sony, Samsung, Apple, HTC, One+1, Oppo, Vivo and so.
You just use PREMIUM phone from any of above mentioned Company, then compare it with your shitty cheap priced phones, then you will let came to know what is this so called ‘PREMIUM’ is????
MIcromax and premium?
फिर से पढ़िए. उन्हौने इन कंपनियों को प्रीमियम कहा: Sony, Samsung, Apple, HTC, One+1, Oppo, Vivo
Well said. When sun will rise from west ,that day only MMX will launch premium handset.
Specs are good, but price can be 10k for competeting Coolpad Note 3 and others. Still, if product is good it be best buy.
If its launched before the coolpad note 3 or xolo mobile then it would have been considered by many. But now they are out of competition. Maybe in offline market they can sell well.
I like LeTV Le 1s. Make in India seems flop now considering import duty, octroi and other charges why Chinese phones are cheaper?.
3rd grade hardware has been used. It is clearly known that if Gionee uses 2700 mAh battery and it gives 24 hours of 3g backup, why this phone uses 2900 mAh battery and gives only 10 hours? It clearly shows hardware is d grade even f grade. Do not purchase.
Don’t blame the hardware brother, it’s the in-efficiency of MMX that they were unable to optimize the software based on the availability of the hardware.
Same specs new xolo black available in below 10k. And also no finger print scanner, no any other new futures. Price is 12k? Micromax not a international brand or own manufacturer, like Samsung or Sony.
Bro…Micromax have already own manufacturing unit located in Uttrakhand, In Rs.11999 device have good specification, Micromaxx is Indian international brand and served in area like Russia, bangladesh, srilanka etc