Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) vs Xiaomi Redmi 2
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) and the Xiaomi Redmi 2, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.7 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 134 g | 133 g |
| Released | Apr 2015 | Jan 2015 |
Summary: Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) is ahead on our rating. Xiaomi Redmi 2 is ahead on battery, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi 2 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | IPS LCD |
| Size | 4.7 inches, (~67.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.7 inches |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, qHD (234 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 2 |
| Features | — | 312 ppi pixel density |
Platform
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| OS | Android 5.0 (Lollipop) | Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), MIUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6582M (28 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Adreno 306 |
Memory
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) | microSDHC, up to 32GB |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 1GB or 2GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 8GB or 16GB |
Main Camera
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF (autofocus) | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Features | LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR | LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p |
Selfie Camera
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Single | 2 MP | 2 MP |
| Video | Yes | 720p |
Battery
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Po 2200 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 335 h (2G) | — |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h (2G) | — |
| Charging | — | 10W wired, Quick Charge 1.0 |
Body
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 mm thickness | 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | 134 g (4.73 oz) | 133g |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM |
| Colors | White/Gold, Grey/Silver | — |
Comms
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) | Xiaomi Redmi 2 |
|---|
| Announced | April 2015 | January 2015 |
| Status | Available. Released April 2015 | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Xiaomi Redmi 2 — 2,000 mAh for the Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) versus 2,200 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is lighter, Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Xiaomi Redmi 2 — 134 g for the Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) versus 133 g for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Which is newer, Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) or Xiaomi Redmi 2?
Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) — Apr 2015 for the Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) versus Jan 2015 for the Xiaomi Redmi 2.
Is the Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) or the Xiaomi Redmi 2 rated higher?
We rate the Micromax Canvas Spark (Q380) 6/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi 2 5/10.
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