Huawei’s online only brand Honor launched its budget smartphone Honor Bee in the Indian market last week at Rs. 4,999. It will go on sale starting today exclusively on Flipkart.com . Despite its decent specs and affordable price, it will face stringent competition. It will compete with the likes of Canvas Spark and InFocus M2 which are available at the same price as the Honor Bee. If you are confused among these three phones, check out this post to make an informed decision about which handset to buy. Read on to find out how Honor Bee vs Micromax Canvas Spark vs InFocus M2 compare with each other in specifications and features.
Features and Specifications Comparison: Honor Bee vs Micromax Canvas Spark vs InFocus M2
Device/Features | Honor Bee | Micromax Canvas Spark | InFocus M2 |
Price | Rs. 4,999 | Rs. 4,999 | Rs. 4,999 |
Display | 4.5-inch FWVGA | 4.7 inch qHD, Gorilla Glass 3 protection | 4.2 inch WXGA |
Resolution | 854×480 pixels | 960×540 pixels | 1280×768 pixels |
SoC | Spreadtrum | MediaTek | MediaTek |
CPU | Quad-Core 1.2GHz | Quad-Core 1.3 GHz | Quad-Core 1.3 GHz |
GPU | Mali 400 | Mali 400 | Mali 400 |
RAM | 1 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
MicroSD | Yes – up to 32 GB | Yes – up to 32 GB | Yes – up to 64 GB |
Battery | 1730 mAh | 2000 mAh | 2010 mAh |
Rear Camera | 8 MP with Dual LED Flash, CMOS Sensor | 8 MP, Auto Focus, Flash, M8 Largan Lens, OV sensor 8858 | 8 MP, Flash |
Front Camera | 2 MP | 2 MP | 8 MP, Flash |
Connectivity | Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS | Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS | Dual-SIM, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
OS | Android 4.4 KitKat with Emotion UI 3.0 | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 4.4 KitKat with InLife UI |
Thickness & Weight | 10 mm, 170 grams | 8.5 mm, 134 grams | 11.1 mm , 145 grams |
Processor & RAM
All the three handsets are powered by a quad-core processor paired with 1 GB of RAM and Mali 400 GPU however they differ in SoC and clocking speed. The Honor Bee is powered by quad-core Spreadtrum processor clocked at 1.2 GHz. Other two handsets are powered by quad-core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.3 GHz.
Operating System
Honor Bee and InFocus M2 run rather dated Android 4.4 KitKat operating system wrapped under their respective UI’s. Micromax Canvas Spark runs Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.
Display
InFocus M2 features a smaller screen but with better resolution as compared to other two smartphones. It comes with a 4.2-inch WXGA display with a resolution of 1280×768 pixels. Honor Bee and Canvas Spark feature 4.5-inch FWVGA (854×480 pixels) display and 4.7-inch qHD (960×540 pixels) display respectively.
Camera
All the three handsets sport an 8 mega pixel rear camera. Honor Bee and Canvas Spark are equipped with a 2 mega pixel front facing camera while InFocus M2 sports an 8 mega pixel front facing camera with flash.
Storage
Internal memory on all the three smartphones is 8GB and they come with microSD card slot. Honor Bee and Canvas Spark feature expandability up to 32GB while InFocus M2 can support up to 64GB of expandable storage.
Battery & Connectivity
InFocus M2 features a bigger 2010 mAh battery followed by Micromax Canvas Spark with 2000 mAh battery and lastly the Honor Bee which is backed up by a 1730 mAh battery.
Connectivity options which these handsets offer include Dual-SIM support, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.
Price
All the three handsets are priced at Rs. 4,999. Honor Bee is available to buy exclusively from Flipkart.com. InFocus M2 and Micromax Canvas Spark can be grabbed exclusively from Snapdeal.com.
Verdict
Though all the three smartphones are priced the same, The Honor Bee and Canvas Spark match with each other closely in specifications. The InFocus M2 on the other hand, leads over the other two phones in many departments like better display resolution, more expandable storage, bigger battery and better front facing camera.
Which handset among Honor Bee vs Micromax Canvas Spark vs InFocus M2 do you think is better? Share your views with us in the comments below!
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