Specifications and Software
The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 415 SoC - an octa-core chip running at 1.4GHz with an integrated Adreno 405 GPU to handle graphical work. You also get 2GB of RAM, 16GB of onboard storage ( 11.5GB is usable) , microSD card support ( 32GB) , Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, and USB OTG. The Canvas Nitro 4G features a decently sized 2500mAh battery as well.
Rather than skinning the life out of Android, Micromax has decided to go with stock Lollipop 5.0.2, which is good for those looking for a pure Android experience. The lack of customisation, however, means you lose out the gesture features found in other Micromax handsets. Look and Feel
The Canvas Nitro 4G is pretty good looking handset. The design is simple without being boring, and Micromax has used a mix of interesting textures to make the smartphone comfortable for everyday use. The body is made of plastic but it doesn’t feel cheap or tacky. On the side, we have two chrome strips that run along the entire length of the phone. The volume rocker and power buttons are both placed on the right. They feel a bit too recessed for our liking but it’s something that you’ll get used to. The headphone socket goes on the top while the speaker grille and Micro-USB port are placed at the bottom. Performance
The phone handles most games and apps very well. The Snapdragon 415 is a decent workhorse and the 2GB of RAM ensure that multi-tasking is a lag-free affair. The interface is smooth and animations are relatively stutter-free as well. The good news is that the Canvas Nitro 4G supports Indian LTE bands on both SIM slots, so you have some flexibility here. We noticed that the phone got warm rather quickly with regular use, compared other handsets with octa-core MediaTek chips. It never gets uncomfortably hot, though, so it’s not a big problem.