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Micromax Canvas Power 2 (2017) review

Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Mediatek MT6580
Mali-400 MP2
1 GB / 16 GB
5.5 inches (720 x 1280 px)
8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px

Micromax announced the launch of the Canvas Power 2 smartphone in 2017. The manufacturer is offering the Micromax Canvas Power 2 phone with 5.5 inches display, Mediatek MT6580 chipset, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.

The Micromax Canvas Power 2 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, and a Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5.5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).

Micromax Canvas Power 2 specifications

BrandMicromax
NameCanvas Power 2
ModelQ398
Release date2017

Body

The weight of Micromax Canvas Power 2 is about 6 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Micromax phone are average (6.05 x 3.05 x 0.37 inches).

Weight6 oz
Dimensions6.05 x 3.05 x 0.37 inches
Colorsblue
SIM typeMicro SIM

System

The Micromax Canvas Power 2 comes with Android OS v6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software. We use AnTuTu app to measure general processing performance. AnTuTu Benchmark is the most popular benchmark app for Android phones.

OS versionAndroid OS v6.0 (Marshmallow)
SoCMediatek MT6580
CPUQuad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUMali-400 MP2
PerformanceAnTuTu v9: 31955

Display

The size of Canvas Power 2 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5.5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5.5 inches IPS display of Micromax Canvas Power 2 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeIPS
Screen size5.5 inches
Resolution720 x 1280 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Micromax Canvas Power 2 (1 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM1 GB
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Canvas Power 2 has no autofocus capability (fixed-focus). An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.

Selfie camera5 MP
Main camera8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Micromax Canvas Power 2 supports 2G and 3G networks only. 3G is obsolete now, because most phones can use 4G and 5G networks. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Canvas Power 2 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetoothv4.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Headphone3.5 mm jack

Battery

The Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The Li-ion is a low maintenance battery which offers high energy, is lightweight and does not require periodic full discharge. The battery of Canvas Power 2 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Micromax phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Micromax Canvas Power 2 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.

Sensorsaccelerometer, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Micromax Canvas Power 2, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

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Micromax Canvas Power 2 / Q398

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