Micromax Canvas 5 first look: Price, specs, and features of the new phone

Micromax Canvas 5 offers a 5.2-inch Full HD IPS display. (Source: Debashis Sarkar)

The new flagship Micromax Canvas 5 runs Android Lollipop OS. (Source: Debashis Sarkar)

Canvas 5 will go on sale in India across stores. Micromax's new phone will target the Moto G and the Xiaomi Mi 4i given its pricing.

Micromax Canvas 5 is powered by a 1.3GHz MT6753 octactore processor with 3GB RAM and 16GB ROM with support for external storage. (Source: Debashis Sarkar)

With support for 4G, the dual SIM Micromax Canvas 5 is powered by a 2,900 mAh battery. (Source: Debashis Sarkar)

Micromax Canvas 5 offers a 5MP front camera for taking selfies. (Source: Debashis Sarkar)

The device comes with a 13MP rear camera with Flash. (Source: Debashis Sarkar)

Micromax has added a faux-leather back panel on the Canvas 5.

Canvas 5 comes with 3GB RAM, a feature that no other smartphone in this budget range offers.

The Canvas 5 looks like a stylish budget phone and shows how seriously Micromax is taking design as a differentiating factor.