Micromax just launched the new Canvas Spark, an ideal smartphone for the budget-conscious buyers who are looking to purchase a smartphone that incorporates all the latest features.

Micromax recently teased its forthcoming budget phone dubbed Canvas Spark on social media, revealing that it will be available exclusively on Snapdeal.

The tenth largest smartphone vendor in the world, Micromax, today launched its new flagship, the Canvas Spark and its definitely an affordable smart phone.

According to IndiaToday, the smartphone will be sold for Rs. 4,999 (approx. $79) in a flash sale format similar to brands like Micromax-owned Yu, Lenovo and Xiaomi.

The smartphone will be available starting April 29 in white gold and grey silver color variants exclusively on the online marketplace Snapdeal via flash sale, for which registrations commence today, April 22, TimesOfIndia noted.

Design and Display

The Canvas Spark is housed in a sleek and elegant body complemented by an uber-cool metallic rim. It weighs just 134g and measures 8.5mm. Canvas Spark also boasts 4.7" IPS display with a screen resolution of 540x960 pixels and offers 16M color depth. To add durability the Canvas Spark comes with a Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 that improves scratch resistance and offers captivating visuals with outstanding clarity.

OS and Processor

Micromax Canvas Spark runs on an Android Lollipop 5.0 OS and is powered by a quad-core processor which is clocked at 1.3GHz frequency. Based on a MediaTek MT6582M chipset, Canvas Spark is coupled along with 1GB of DDR3 internal RAM. In order to enhance the graphics, it is packed with ARM Mali-400 GPU.

Camera and Memory

Canvas Spark sports an 8MP AF rear camera and a 2MP FF front camera. In addition, there is a special beauty camera mode in both front and rear camera. OV Sensors 8858 and Largan Lenses have been employed.

The Canvas Spark bears 8GB of internal memory out of which 4.5GB is allotted to apps and mass storage. Spark's external memory is expandable up to 32GB with the help of MicroSD card slot.

Long Lasting Battery and Connectivity

The Canvas Spark features a 2000mAh Battery that gives 7 hours of talk time and 335 hours of standby time. It also accommodates connectivity features such as Wifi, Bluetooth, USB, GPS, HSPA etc, and includes G-Sensors, proximity and light sensors.

Apps

The smartphone is preloaded with apps such as Saavn Games: Marble, Reverie, Snapdeal, quikr, Paytm, Mad, News Hunt etc.

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The Canvas Spark offers features that rival Motorola's Moto E which cost Rs. 6,999.