1. HTC Desire VC
The booming dual-SIM market in India lured several international manufacturers to take the plunge. Samsung was followed by HTC who unveiled its beautifully crafted, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich powered Desire VC in the market for Rs 19,000.
The Desire VC comes with a Dual SIM (GSM + CDMA) functionality, with both the SIM cards capable of being active simultaneously. It features a 4-inch WVGA (480×800 pixels) display, a powerful 1 GHz Cortex-A5 processor coupled with 512MB RAM, an impressive 5-megapixel camera, Beats audio technology and 1650 mAh battery life. The internal memory stands at 4 GB which can be expanded to 32 GB using a micro SD card.
2. Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos
Priced at Rs 11900, Samsung's budget Android Gingerbread smartphone continues to be a hot favorite among the dual-SIM buyers. Fueled by Qualcomm MSM 7627 Turbo 800MHz and ESC6270 processors, the device sports a 3.5-inch TFT HVGA screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels.
There is a 512 MB of RAM to ensure the seamless and smooth running of apps. Laced with Samsung’s own Touchwiz, the device is embedded with a impressive 5-megapixel camera.
The lightweight device supports an internal memory of 3 GB which can be expanded to 32 GB using Micro SD card. It has a 1300 mAh battery which promises to give you upto 6 hours of talktime on 3G and upto 420 hours on 3G. The device is WiFi enabled and capable of tethering to another device through WiFi Hotspot.
3. Josh Mobile - JT 4+
Another option in the category is that of JT 4+. Sporting a bar form factor, the device supports 1.3-megapixel camera with video recording, 4GB expandable memory, bluetooth and great battery backup promising 8 hrs of talk time and a outstanding 400 hrs of standby time.
4. Philips - D612
Priced for Rs 2999, Philips D612 offers a 2.4-inch resistive screen with a touch and type keypad for easy texting and typing and a basic 2 -megapixel primary camera without flash to take pictures on the go. The GSM+CDMA capable device also includes Bluetooth, FM Radio and expandable memory capacity of 8 GB.
5. Intex AQUA 4.0
Intex has also stepped in the popular Android dual-SIM market with Aqua 4.0. The Android 2.3 powered device sports a 3.5-inch screen with a 480×320 pixels resolution. Under the hood the device packs in a 800 MHz processor, 3-megapixel rear camera and a front-facing 0.3-megapixel camera to initiate video calling and chatting.
The light weight device also includes 512MB internal memory, 256MB RAM and support for 32GB via microSD. The 3G enabled device also hosts a string of connectivity options like WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, GPS. Battery life stands at 1400 mAh battery and promises up to 3hours of talk time and standby up to 140 hours.
Consumers who prefer handsets with English and Hindi language support will also be delighted with Aqua 4.0. Other goodies include sound recorder, push email, Gravity, Light and proximity sensors, mobile tracker, and apps such as Flipkart, Facebook, India Rail, Skype and more. Available in black and white color variants, the device is priced at Rs 5490.
6. Lemon Mobiles - Trio 323
Lemon Mobiles Trio 323 is another offering in this segment. The java powered device brings on board a 2.2-inch screen with a multistep keypad. It also houses a 1.3-megapixel camera with video recording to take pictures on the go, bluetooth and 8GB expandable memory. The device also boasts of a solid battery backup which includes 8 hrs of talk time and 260 hrs of standby time.
7. Nokia C2-00
The Finnish brand brings its popular and pocket friendly phone offering a dual-SIM solution along with GSM+ CDMA capabilities with Nokia C2-00. Allowing you to juggle your calls and manage data across two networks, the stylish device comes fitted with a 1.8-inch TFT display. The device houses one internal SIM slot while the second one rests outside, bringing you ease in swapping the SIM card without shutting the phone down.
In addition to that the device boasts of great multimedia features and can remember up to five SIM cards. The device supports also 0.3-megapixel camera with 5x zoom and several camera features like self-timer, white balance along with video recording capabilities.
This slender phone from Nokia is backed by 1020 mAh battery that offers up to 5 hours of talk time and a standby time of up to 460 hours. Priced at Rs. 2,419, the Nokia C2-00 has an internal memory of 16 MB which can be expanded up to 32 GB using microSD card.
8. Nokia C2-03
Another great budget offering from Nokia under the dual-SIM category is the Nokia C2-03. The touch and type, Symbian S40 powered device comes fitted with a 240 x 320 screen with up to 65K colours. Weighing just 118g, Nokia C2-03 offers talk time of up to five hours, and standby time up to 400 hours, with the music playback time up to 35 hours - which is simply amazing.
The device also features a Easy Swap which allows you to open the slot on the side of the phone and simply insert the new SIM, without having to remove the battery. The Nokia C2-03 also supports the Nokia browser which compresses the data upto to 90% making it easier, faster and more affordable to access internet and use popular services like search and Facebook.
It also comes preloaded with the new Nokia Maps for Series 40 and can aid you in planning a route even in an offline mode. Priced at Rs 3850, Nokia C2-03 brings consumers, dual-SIM functionality, touch and keypad, great web, map, entertainment and email experience. Do we say more?
9. Fly Mobile - GC 222
Fly Mobile's GSM+CDMA offering is known as GC 222. This java-enabled device brings a 2.2-inch display and a 1.3-megapixel camera with video recording option. It has a triple SIM along with a 32GB expandable memory and a beefy battery bringing 9 hrs of talk time and 200 hrs of standby time. Connectivity option is restricted to Bluetooth, but the device houses both radio and a media player for your entertainment needs.
10. Motorola Milestone XT800
Motorola's Milestone family has been quite popular, but among its members, Milestone XT800 deserves a special mention. The Milestone XT800 is the first dual SIM and Android powered device from the Motorola stable. Bringing dual SIM (GSM + CDMA) capabilities, the device is powered by Android 2.1 (Eclair) and a 550 MHz processor.
The sleek and stylish device is equipped with a 3.7-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and a 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash and auto focus capabilities. The internal memory stands at 256 MB which can be further expanded using a microSD card up to 32 GB.
The candy bar shaped phone houses a 1400 mAh battery capacity bringing up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 96 hours of standby time. Priced at Rs 9299, the device offers slew of connectivity options like GPRS, EDGE, 3G and Wi-Fi
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