After five successful flash sales, Micromax is bringing its ultra affordable Canvas Xpress 2 for Indian buyers once again. The Rs 5,999 handset will be available on 8 September exclusively on Flipkart, company's official online partner to sell Canvas Xpress 2 in India.

The anticipated flash sale will begin at noon and allow registered customers to participate in the sale on first come, first served basis.

Canvas Xpress 2 has made quite an appeal in the budget smartphone space. It is touted as the cheapest octa-core powered smartphone and brings great value at a low price. The handset went out of stock in mere minutes in previous flash sales and the popularity continues to prevail. It is expected that Canvas Xpress 2 will follow the trend during Tuesday's sale.

Since the flash sale is open only for registered buyers, interested buyers can sign up before the registration window closes on Monday night. The sale commences at noon, so it is advised buyers prepare for it in advance. We have a list of flash sale tips that can enhance the chances of getting the handset despite rush.

Is Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 A Good Choice at Rs 5,999?

Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 has been selling in great numbers ever since its launch. The handset offers great deal of impressive features and specifications at an affordable price. To begin with, Canvas Xpress 2 is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core MediaTek processor, 1GB RAM and 8GB expandable memory.

The Micromax smartphone features a 5-inch HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and Native Damage Resistance for extra protection. Quite impressively, Canvas Xpress 2 sports a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with dual LED flash and a 2MP front snapper with OV sensor and Panorama mode.

Canvas Xpress 2 draws its power from a 2,500mAh battery, promised to deliver 9 hours talk time. The dual-SIM handset runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat and it is upgradeable to Android 5.1 Lollipop.

In addition, the handset features Cirrus Wolfston Stereo DAC for better audio and supports gestures such as pinch in, pinch out and double finger swipe to quickly access favourite apps.