Micromax launches Canvas Sliver 5, 5.1mm thick, weighing in at just 97 grams priced at Rs. 17,999

At its launch event in Delhi, Micromax today launched the Canvas Sliver 5. Its the thinnest device end-to-end at just 5.1mm and weighs in at 97 grams. There are slimmer devices in the market, but this one doesn't have a camera bump, hence its slimmest end-to-end.

Coming to specs, the Canvas Sliver 5 has a 4.8-inch HD AMOLED display clad in Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor with 2GB RAM, 16GB non-expandable storage running Android 5.0 Lollipop on top. It is a single-SIM device and there's no microSD card slot. Even in this thin frame Micromax was able to cram a 2000 mAh battery, which the company says is good enough for a day's worth of usage.

There's a 8MP camera at the back with Sony IMX219 sensor, and a 5MP front-snapper for selfies. It is a 4G LTE capable device and has been priced at Rs. 17,999 which might seem a bit hefty for a Snapdragon 410 based smartphone. But the phone feels really light and very well built. Micromax is also introducing new after-sales-service for the Canvas Sliver 5 and Canvas Knight 2, which includes door-step pickup and delivery of your repaired/replaced device within 7 days.

We will publish our hands-on with of the Canvas Sliver 5 in a short while with first impressions, so stay tuned.

Update:

Micromax Canvas Sliver 5 Hands-on Video with First Impressions