Micromax launches its first 4G smartphone Canvas Knight 2 in India

Micromax has entered 4G smartphone market with launch of Canvas Knight 2, the first smartphone featuring 4G LTE connectivity from the brand. After revolutionizing the 3G market, Micromax showcases its 4G range of products and is expected to launch other smartphones with 4G connectivity in coming days.

Canvas Knight 2

The phone is powered by 1.5 GHz 64 bit octa core Snapdragon 615 processor from Qualcomm and is backed by 2 GB RAM making it a beast of smartphones, 5 inch HD Amoled display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and so is the glass back of the metal and glass body. Canvas Knight 2 features Enhanced soundware with Cirus Logic Wolfson stereo WM8998 which is also a part of other recent launches from Micromax. Device is fitted with 13 MP rear camera with Sony IMX214 CMOS sensor with LARGAN 5P lens and 5 MP camera on the front.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics said, “India is at the cusp of digital revolution and we expect 4G technology to push internet usage to an unprecedented level. Consumer demand is constantly shifting towards devices offering multi-tasking capabilities, 24x7 data connectivity with increased video consumption and real-time mobility solutions. Smartphones always lead any such technology shift, much before full scale network rollouts are done by operators. In our estimate, 4G handsets already account for 15% of total smartphone shipments, up from 4% two quarters back. Installed base of 4G handsets is ~5 Mn compared to a 90Mn+ base of 3G smartphones. With the launch of our new device Canvas Knight 2, the first in the 4G range, we are looking at driving the next wave of internet evolution in the country. Over the next few months, we are all set to launch a series of 4G LTE enabled devices across a range of price points each addressing unique needs of the Indian consumer. Our popular series of Canvas Fire, Unite, Nitro will gradually move to 4G offerings. With a comprehensive portfolio of quality 4G LTE enabled devices, we are confident of propelling the next wave of mobile internet ecosystem in the country.”

Running on the latest Android Lollipop 5.0, the new device promises great benefits like optimized battery usage, improved application performance, refreshed notification system etc. to the neo users.  With a 5-inch Amoled HD Screen the device provides a 16.7 million colour depth, the display catches every colour in its brilliant and spectacular form.With 2G/3G/4G support on both dual SIM slots, one can manage personal and work calls with ease, with intelligent dual SIM features and detailed preferred network settings for each card. Nano SIM card slot can be replaced with the memory card to store more pictures, songs, videos etc

With the best buy price of Rs. 16,299, the Canvas Knight 2 comes with a free 4G SIM and an Airtel 4G Double Data offer which doubles the 4G data amount for any consumer activating the 4G SIM. The device will be available from June 10, 2015 across India