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Micromax Canvas HD (A116) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1031)

Side by side comparison between Micromax Canvas HD vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G X Micromax Canvas HD (A116) 07Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Motorola Moto G (XT1031) Compare Micromax Canvas HD X
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1031)

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Canvas HD (A116)} 7 Advantages Micromax Canvas HD (A116) vs Moto G (XT1031)} 10 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1031)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)8%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
4GB (1.78GB available)vs+8GB (5.49GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)9%
Lighter
294 PPIvs+326 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2000 mAhvs+2070 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

28 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
1GB / 1GB LPDDR2
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
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ModelCanvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
Other model namesMicromax A116, Canvas HD A116, Superfone Canvas HDMotorola Moto G1 XT1031 (CDMA), XT1028 (Verizon)
Country or region availableIndia
India
USA
USA
BrandMicromaxMotorola
Release date2/1/201311/13/2013
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SXG544Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
RAM memory1GB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.78GB available)8GB (5.49GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/11 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh2070 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standby174 hours (7.3 days)210 hours (8.8 days)

➕ Other features

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB

☢️ Radiation rate

Micromax Canvas HD (A116)Moto G (XT1031)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.47W/kg (head), 0.41W/kg (body)0.79W/kg (head)
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