Micromax Canvas A1

Google’s Nexus program has been a huge success. With the rise of Android in developing nations, Google has shifted their attention to budget handsets. Android One is a program by Google to cater to developing countries and the Micromax A1 is one among the few handsets to be launched under this program. As per the Android One program, the devices are based on a reference hardware approved by Google. The Micromax A1 has a 4.5 inch IPS display with a resolution of 854x480 pixels. The pixel density of the device is around 218PPI but the display is pleasant to look at. The device comes with a 1.3GHz Quad-core Mediatek processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. There is 4GB of internal storage present on the device which is reserved for apps and software. A microSD card slot is present on the device that helps expand the storage upto 32GB. Software support is one of the USP of the Android One range. The Micromax A1 at launch runs stock version of Android 4.4 just like the Nexus series. The phone is fast thanks to zero bloatware on the device. Google has also promised a 2 year upgrade cycle for the phone under the Android One program which is a plus point for people who want to be on the latest operating system. The other phones launched under this program are the Karbonn Sparkle V and the Spice Dream UNO. If you wish to look for other alternative with similar specs, then you can opt for the Xolo One.