Though Micromax focused on the lower end smart phone devices to begin with, but soon it raised the bars and aimed on the high-end devices. Thus, it threw a big challenge to companies like he Samsung, Sony, LG, etc. Now, the company making the buzz in the smart phone market and keeping the big players on their feet. With the launch of the Canvas Knight, it proved once again that when it comes about designing and hardware it is second to none.
Looks and design
The looks of the phone speaks volume of the company and its design tactics. It has left no stones unturned for coming up with a cleaner yet classy appearance. Though the front and the back of the device covered with glass makes it prone to accidental scratches, but wise addition of a case protects it smartly from any such fateful affairs.
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| Micromax Canvas Knight |
The 16.0 mega pixel camera at the back, the smooth glassy front and the back and a 5.0 inch full HD touchscreen adds to the wow factor of the device. Besides, the display power on/off button and the pair of increase/decrease volume button on the right side of the device. So, the looks and design are on the best side
Hardware features and connectivity
The inside of the smart phone is as good as it looks from the outside. It comes with a decent hardware features. The full HD display and the 443 ppi pixel density, one of the best features of the device. Besides, it runs on the 2 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek processor with 2 GB RAM. The on board 32 GB memory non-expandable. Moreover, the 16.0 mega pixel camera is the most attractive feature of the handset since it featured to provide plenty of shooting options. Besides, the front camera is of 8.0 mega pixel. The device comes with plenty of connectivity options including the GPRS, 3G, Bluetooth and WiFi. A dual SIM smart phone running on the Android 4.2.2 operating system. However, the Li-on 2350 mAh does not promise a good battery life. One needs to charge it at least once every day to reap better performance from the handset.
Software features
Beyond any doubt, the device has a good display. It makes watching the videos and surfing the web easier. Moreover, it could aptly handle high-definition games, multiple application with ease. Besides, the good rear/back camera shots well according to the expectation. The sound/audio output quality is average. Although the sound output clear, but the volume too low.
Verdict
One must accept this a better Android device available in the market today with the price tag of RS 19999. The great design, the overall solid performance and the camera, something which one cannot ignore, score great points for the device. However, the company could have launched the device with the latest version of the Android software. Had it done so, it would have meant adding icing to the cake both for the company and the consumers. Besides, the Li-ion 2350 does not promise a better battery life.