Micromax unveils 4G smartphone

Micromax has rolled out Canvas Xpress 4G, priced at Rs 6,599. The dual-SIM device which runs on Android Lollipop comes with a 5-inch 720p HD display screen. It is powered by a 1GHz quad core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory with support for microSD card.

Offered with a 2,000 mAh battery, it is equipped with 8 MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front camera. On the connectivity side, it supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, among others. The device is available for sale on Flipkart.

“At present, we have 13 4G devices in our portfolio and most of them are in mid-range segment. Micromax's strategy revolves around combining 4G, power of online sales channel and value for money proposition," said Vineet Taneja, chief executive officer, Micromax. Almost three out of four phones that Flipkart, who is also our exclusive online partner, sold was 4G, he added.