The introduction of triple SIM phones this year made me wonder how far dual-SIM phones have already penetrated mobile phone market. I’d like to do a poll on that just to see how’s the handset mix look like.
So out poll asks — Do you use Dual-SIM Phones?
Here’s the options you can choose from:
- Yes, I use dual-SIM phones.
- No, but I use 2 or more phones at a time.
- Don’t need one. I only have 1 number.
- I’m on triple SIM now.
- What’s a dual-SIM phone?
I’ve added this in our poll at the sidebar on the right. You can submit your votes there or leave a comment below to share your thoughts.
I used to have 3 SIM cards on three different phones but got tired of maintaining all of them so I junked the public number (only have the personal/private number and the business number left). Was contemplating on dual-SIM before but there’s none in the smartphone category. Besides, battery life is a huge drawback with these handsets.
pano ba gawin ang cherry moble insrt simcard
I’m currently using 2 Dual-SIM phones and a BB 8830 World Edition given to me.
My dual SIM phones: a Chinaphone knockoff of the Nokia 6300 which I bought around July or August last year. :) Still standing, a whole year and around 4 or 5 months and counting. :) Then I have a BB “Bold” or whatever knockoff, that has TV and WiFi. :) Rocks. Contented Chinaphone user here!
The only issue I have with Chinaphones is that their joints seem to always come apart, then the battery life leaves much to be desired. But other than that, they actually work better than Cherry Mobile!
Tried the Cherry Mobile D15, but for some reason its mic seems to keep malfunctioning. I had that problem a few weeks into using it, then I had it fixed, a few weeks after the repair, I sent it to my cousin in Manila (I’m in Iloilo). She complained of the same issue a few weeks after she got it, though she said that the phone was working fine when she first used it.
A friend bought the Cherry Mobile S15, it seems to work better than the D15.
A couple of friends have the Torque D2, and its main issue is a lag in typing the text.
I’ve also used MyPhone T13, and it was fine for a while until the texting started lagging as well, like the Torque D2. Though the D2 had the lag out of the box. The sound (speakers) was great on the T13. Came with a Sun plan.
I also got to use a “Nokia N83” China touchscreen phone. Rendered useless a month before it turned 1 year. It still powers on but the touch screen isn’t responding anymore.
In my opinion, Chinaphones are more durable than the local branded phones. You go for the Chinaphone for the features and durability, you go for Cherry Mobile, etc. for the warranty, service and possibly the bling/features of some models.
@Vic
The Cherry Mobile Q11 actually says that it has WCDMA on the box. I’m not sure if it’s good for CDMA. I wanted to try it with a Bayantel SIM though. Will update you if I get to.
Thinking about the Cherry Trident and Torque Trinity next! :D
Thanks for the space, Abe. :D
Oct. 16, 2010 // 5:50pm Phils
May mga instances na mag palyar ang network sa isang sim mo. Kaya very wise kun more than one ang sim mo. Ako more than one. Para hindo masyado gastos, binili ko rin nga mga murang cell phone para at all times on line ang lahat na sims ko kahit pa man hindi-dual sim based ang phone ko.
Hopefully if I misplaced the one phone or even mag lolowbat ang phone ko, at least may other phone pa, that I still can use.
So seguro, it helps for you too.
have a graet blessed day to all!
Yes, I use dual-SIM phones.
I’m having a bit of a predicament right here. I want to get myself a decent unlocked phone and can’t make up my mind on which one to pick. First of all, i thought of the Samsung B3310. My buddy has one. It appears pretty durable, and it all seemed alright, but i began looking at others. Now my largest problem is to choose between the Nokia 5070 and the Samsung Blackjack i607. Any advice?