MyPhone to Re-brand Micromax Canvas 4, Features Blow to Unlock

by Daniel Gubalane on Sep 06, 2013

MyPhone recently posted a new teaser image for its next smartphone. Some sites made a strong case that it will be a re-branded Micromax Canvas 4.

A comparison of MyPhone’s teaser image and that of Micromax Canvas 4 reveals a striking similarity. If true, we could be looking at another quad core phone but with a small screen size than MyPhone Iceberg.

Here’s the teaser image and Micromax Canvas 4:

New MyPhone smartphone compared with Micromax Canvas 4 – Pinoy Techno Guide Composite. Photo credit: MyPhone Facebook Page and FoneArena

Micromax Canvas 4 Blow Air to Unlock and Other Features

You can unlock the new MyPhone by
blowing air – PTG Composite.

Aside from the similarity between the side profiles of the two phones above, a MyPhone unit that can be unlocked by blowing air was also mentioned in the rumors of MyPhone Iceberg. It just so happens that Micromax Canvas 4 has that feature.

MyPhone is really looking for phones with special features like Iceberg’s gesture control and wireless display. Aside from blow to unlock function, there are also other special features similar to Samsung‘s SmartPause which pauses videos when you look away, flip to mute and call someone by placing the phone near your ear after choosing a contact and air gestures to control music playback.

Possible Specs of the New MyPhone

If the new MyPhone smartphone is indeed a re-branded Micromax Canvas 4, this will be its specs:

  • 1.2GHz Quad Core MT6589 Processor
  • Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
  • 5-Inch HD IPS Display at 1280×720 Pixels or 294 PPI
  • Gorilla Glass 2 Scratch Protection
  • 13MP Sony Exmor Autofocus Main Camera
  • 5MP Fixed Focus Front Camera
  • 1GB RAM
  • 16GB Internal Storage (10GB Free)
  • Expandable up to 32GB via MicroSD
  • WiFi and WiFi Hotspot
  • Wireless Display
  • Dual Sim/Dual Standby
  • 3G, EDGE GPRS
  • USB 3.0
  • 3.5mm Audio Jack
  • FM Radio
  • Php12,400 (Micromax Canvas 4 SRP)

Update: Official SRP announced! ₱12,388 cash or ₱2,064.67 per Month Installment (6 Months).

Possible Name of the New MyPhone Smartphone

Funny you should ask.

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Since this one is presumed to be under the Agua series, everyone is thinking about water. Some say it’s called MyPhone Voxtex since MyPhone gave a clue that “an unstoppable force is coming“.

However, MyPhone also gave a hint that this one will be named with another three character combination. How about you, what do you think is the name of this new MyPhone smartphone?

Update: MyPhone Vortex Specs and Price and Special Features







Daniel Gubalane

I am a tech enthusiast who likes to review gadgets and organize smartphone specs sheets to create a helpful website for smartphone buyers.

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