Micromax In 1b debuted on Tuesday as the most affordable smartphone from an Indian provider. The new smartphone comes with a waterdrop style display and offers dual rear cameras. The Micromax In 1b is said to offer a “full stock experience” without any bloatware or ads on top. Also, the Micromax phone comes with up to 4GB of RAM and supports reverse charging. All this makes the Micromax In 1b a strong competitor in its price segment. However, models including the Redmi 9, Poco C3 and Realme C15 are already popular options at Rs. 10,000 with its attractive hardware.
In this article, we compare the Indian price and specifications of the newly launched Micromax In 1b with those of the Redmi 9, Poco C3, and Realme C15 to help you select the most relevant option for you.
Micromax In 1b vs Redmi 9 vs Poco C3 vs Realme C15: Price in India
The Micromax In 1b comes with a starting price of Rs. 6,999 for the 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. There is also a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option priced at Rs. 7,999. The phone comes in three different color options: blue, green, and purple. The phone will go on sale in the country on November 26.
By contrast, the Redmi 9 is priced at Rs. 8,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The phone comes in Carbon Black, Sky Blue and Sporty Orange color options and is available for purchase through various online and offline channels in the country.
The Poco C3, on the other hand, comes priced at Rs. 7,499 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant, while its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model is priced at Rs. 8,999. The smartphone flaunts Arctic Blue, Lime Green and Matte Black colors and is available through various channels in the Indian market.
Lastly, the Realme C15 is priced at Rs. 9,999 and Rs. 10,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB and 4GB RAM + 64GB variants, respectively. The phone comes in Power Blue and Power Silver color options and is for sale at various online and offline retail stores across the country.
Micromax In 1b vs Redmi 9 vs Poco C3 vs Realme C15: Specifications
Micromax In 1b, Redmi 9, Poco C3 and Realme C15, all four models have dual-SIM (Nano) support. The phones also come with Android 10. However, the Redmi 9, Poco C3, and Realme C15 all have proprietary skins on top. This is different from the Micromax In 1b which is touted to offer a “full stock experience”. In terms of display, the Micromax In 1b has a 6.52-inch HD + screen (720×1,600 pixels). This is slightly smaller than the 6.53-inch HD + display of the Redmi 9 and Poco C3. The Realme C15, on the other hand, has a 6.5-inch HD + screen.
Under the hood, the Micromax In 1b, Redmi 9, Poco C3 and Realme C15 come with an identical eight-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. The Micromax phone has 2GB and 4GB RAM options, the Redmi 9 comes in just a 4GB RAM version, and the Poco C3 and Realme C15 come with 3GB and 4GB RAM options.
For photos and videos, the Micromax In 1b and Redmi 9 come with a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 13-megapixel main camera sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary sensor. The Poco C3, on the other hand, offers a triple rear camera setup that houses a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. However, the Realme C15 stands out in terms of camera count with a quad rear camera setup. The setup includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor with an ultra-wide angle lens, a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor with a “retro” lens.
The Micromax In 1b carries an 8-megapixel selfie camera sensor on the front, which is larger on the mega-pixel part than the Redmi 9 that includes a 5-megapixel selfie camera sensor. The Poco C3 also has a 5 megapixel camera sensor on the front for selfies and videos. However, like the Micromax phone, the Realme C15 packs an 8-megapixel selfie camera sensor on the front.
On the storage front, the Micromax In 1b has 32GB and 64GB onboard storage options expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card. This is similar to the case of the Poco C3 which has 32GB and 64GB storage options but expandable up to 512GB. The Realme C15 also has the same 32GB and 64GB storage variants but with support for microSD cards up to 256GB. The Redmi 9, on the other hand, has 64GB and 128GB of internal storage options, with expansion up to 512GB via microSD card.
Connectivity options for the Micromax In 1b include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS / A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Redmi 9, Poco C3, and Realme C15 also have similar connectivity options, albeit paired with a Micro-USB port instead of USB Type-C. The Micromax In 1b, Redmi 9, and Realme C15 also come with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, which is missing from the Poco C3.
The Micromax In 1b includes a 5,000 mAh battery that is identical to that of the Redmi 9 and the Poco C3. All three phones also support 10W fast charging. However, the Realme C15 packs a larger 6,000mAh battery with fast charging support up to 18W.
In terms of dimensions, the Micromax In 1b measures 164.5×75.8×8.9mm, while the Redmi 9 measures 164.9×77.07×9.0mm and the Poco C3 measures 164.9×77.1×9.0mm. The Realme C15, on the other hand, is 164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8mm in size. The Micromax phone weighs 188 grams, which is lighter than the Redmi 9 and Poco C3, both at 194 grams. However, the Realme C15 is the heaviest of the four at a weight of 209 grams.
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Micromax in 1b vs Little C3 vs Redmi 9 vs Realme C15 comparison
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| Display classification | – | – | ||
| Software classification | – | – | ||
| Performance Rating | – | – | ||
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| Value for money rating | – | – | ||
| GENERAL | ||||
| Brand | Micromax | Little bit | Xiaomi | Real me |
| Model | In 1b | C3 | Redmi 9 | C15 |
| Release date | November 3, 2020 | October 6, 2020 | August 27, 2020 | July 28, 2020 |
| Launched in India | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dimensions (mm) | 164.50 x 75.80 x 8.90 | – | 164.90 x 77.07 x 9.00 | 164.50 x 75.90 x 9.80 |
| Weight (grams) | 188.00 | – | 196.00 | 209.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 6000 |
| Removable battery | No | – | – | No |
| Fast charge | Property | Property | Property | Property |
| Colors | Blue, green, purple | Arctic blue, lime green, matte black | Carbon Black, Sport Orange, Sky Blue | Power Blue, Power Silver |
| MONITOR | ||||
| Screen size (inch) | 6.52 | 6.53 | 6.53 | 6.50 |
| Resolution | 720×1600 pixels | 720×1600 pixels | 720×1600 pixels | 720×1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20: 9 | 20: 9 | 20: 9 | 20: 9 |
| Protection type | – | – | – | Gorilla glass |
| HARDWARE | ||||
| Processor | eight cores | eight cores | eight cores | eight cores |
| Processor brand | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| RAM | 2GB | 3GB | 4GB | 3GB |
| Internal storage | 32 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Expandable storage | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Expandable storage type | micro SD | micro SD | micro SD | micro SD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 128 | 512 | 512 | 256 |
| Dedicated microSD slot | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| CAMERA | ||||
| Rear camera | 13 megapixels (f / 1.8) + 2 megapixels | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels (f / 2.2) + 2 megapixels (f / 2.4) | 13 megapixels (f / 2.2) + 8 megapixels (f / 2.25) + 2 megapixels (f / 2.4) + 2 megapixels (f / 2.4) |
| Rear autofocus | yes | yes | yes | Phase detection autofocus |
| Rear flash | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Frontal camera | 8 megapixels | yes | 5 megapixels (f / 2.2, 1.12 microns) | 8 megapixels |
| SOFTWARE | ||||
| OS | Android 10 | Android | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Skin | – | MIUI for Poco | MIUI 12 | Realme user interface |
| CONNECTIVITY | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | yes | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.00 |
| USB type C | yes | – | – | – |
| SIM quantity | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flash of lightning | – | No | – | – |
| 4G active on both SIM cards | – | yes | – | – |
| Supported Wi-Fi Standards | – | – | 802.11 b / g / n | – |
| Micro USB | – | – | yes | yes |
| SIM 1 | ||||
| SIM type | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 4G / LTE | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| SIM 2 | ||||
| SIM type | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 4G / LTE | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| SENSORS | ||||
| Fingerprint sensor | yes | – | yes | yes |
| Proximity sensor | yes | – | yes | yes |
| Accelerometer | yes | – | yes | yes |
| Ambient light sensor | yes | – | yes | yes |
| Gyroscope | yes | – | – | – |
| Face unlock | – | – | yes | – |
| Compass / magnetometer | – | – | – | yes |
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