Micromax launches 6-inch Canvas Mega 2, a phablet for Rs. 7,999

Micromax has launched a new budged 4G LTE smartphone dubbed Canvas Mega 2 in India. The phone is aimed at youth and cricket lovers, who are on the go and require devices with bigger screen for media consumption and playing games. 

The Micromax Canvas Mega 2 features a phablet sized 6-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) IPS display and is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage, which can be increased via microSD card.

For photography, it gets 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front facing camera. The dual-SIM phone runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and supports 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS connectivity. It is backed by 3000mAh battery.

Priced at Rs. 7,999, the Micromax Canvas Mega 2 comes in Black color and sits in the Value for Money (VFM) category. It will be available from online and offline channel across the country soon. 

Commenting on the launch Mr. Shubhajit Sen, Chief Marketing Officer, Micromax Informatics said, "With the launch of Canvas Mega 2, we will surely drive the value for money phablet category in the country by addressing major consumer pain points of better viewing experience and more productivity on-the-go at disruptive price points. With the cricketing season on its roll, the new smartphone will be a true haven for the sports aficionados in the country as they will be able to consume best quality cricket viewing experience on the move."