Micromax Canvas Fire 5 with 5.5-inch HD display, Android 6.0 launched for Rs. 6199


Micromax Canvas Fire 5

Micromax has launched Canvas Fire 5, the company’s latest smartphone in the Fire series dual front-facing speakers and has Auro 3D sound that promises loud and clear sound. It has a 5.5-inch HD screen, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

Micromax Canvas Fire 5

It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that also has an LED flash for capturing better selfies in low lighting conditions. It has dual SIM support and comes with 3G connectivity.

Micromax Canvas Fire 5 specifications

  • 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display
  • 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor
  • 1GB DDR RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Dual SIM
  • 8MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash
  • 5MP front-facing camera with LED flash
  • 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, dual speakers,  Auro 3D sound
  • 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
  • 2500mAh battery

The Micromax Canvas Fire 5  comes in Champagne, Grey and Silver colors and is priced at Rs. 6199. It also comes with 6 months free premium Gaana subscription for unlimited song downloads.

Commenting on the launch, Shubhajit Sen, Chief Marketing Officer, Micromax Informatics said:

In India, with the fast growing internet penetration and access to affordable big screen smartphones, digital music consumption is witnessing a steep rise. About 80% of the consumers watch videos on their mobile devices at least once every 2-3 days, with more than half opting to watch them daily. With youth spending a fifth of their digital media time on audio and video entertainment it is clear that consumers today are seeking sound and music functionality from their smartphones. The new Canvas Fire 5 is specifically designed for such audience to make it easy for them to store, carry and listen to good quality music anytime and anywhere at a wallet friendly price.


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