Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501) vs Lenovo B (A2016b40)

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Side by side comparison between Micromax Canvas A1 vs Lenovo B phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2017 8:49 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 11:39 AM

Compare Lenovo B X Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Lenovo B (A2016b40) Compare Micromax Canvas A1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lenovo B (A2016b40)

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8 Advantages Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	vs	8 Advantages Lenovo B (A2016b40)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+218 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	207 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (3GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)1% Thinner
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 5.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1700 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

4.5"

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
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Model	Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Other model names	Micromax A1 Canvas, Micromax AQ4501 Canvas A1	Lenovo Vibe B A2016b40 Dual-Sim
Country or region available	India	(Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Russia
Brand	Micromax	Lenovo
Release date	9/1/2014	8/1/2016
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 132 millimeters (2.64 x 5.2 in)	66 x 132.5 millimeters (2.6 x 5.22 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	218 PPI	207 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 5.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6582M (28nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6735M (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (3GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BL253
Battery capacity	1700 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	11 hours
Standby	160 hours (6.7 days)	170 hours (7.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • Screen protector included • Plastic case included (black/gold) • V-Selfie
☢️ Radiation rate
	Micromax Canvas A1 (AQ4501)	Lenovo B (A2016b40)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered