Many people, for work or for saving, and for someone just for convenience, require phones with 2 SIM cards. As a result, manufacturers decided to create phones in bulk with two SIM cards.
Today the market offers phones of completely different levels. There are telephones both cheaper and more expensive. You can choose either a touch or a push-button phone. But today it will be about smartphones with a touch screen and with two SIM cards. The review did not involve the very cheap Chinese dual-use, as their quality leaves much to be desired, and for a person who values his time and convenience, these models do not deserve attention yet.
Mobile device with two SIM cards
The main characteristic of such phones is increased power consumption. Phones designed for two SIM cards, of course, catch a signal for two cards at once, which quickly drains the battery. Of course, in most high-quality devices, a battery of a larger capacity is installed than in conventional smartphones, but you should not really hope for a longer operation.
There are models that are generally equipped with standard, or even less capacious batteries, which generally reduces the battery life of the phone to a matter of hours. That is why, when choosing a phone, you should first pay attention to the battery capacity.
Microsoft Lumia 640 3G Dual Sim
Microsoft Lumia 640 3G Dual Sim
Microsoft smartphones appeared after the purchase of Nokia by the giant Microsoft. The creator of the Windows operating system decided to expand to the mobile phone market. This is not to say that the venture was successful, but not because of the flaws of the phones themselves, but "thanks to" too high a competition.
Microsoft smartphones are basically the choice of those people who need the phone more for talking. We can’t say that there is nothing in these phones, but they are significantly inferior to Android smartphones in terms of number and variety of functions. These phones are distinguished by the possibility of longer battery life, which will please any practical user. On Microsoft Lumia, you can also watch movies, read books, play, but the choice of applications is much smaller than on other operating systems. A nice feature of the device is its screen, which is made using ClearBlack technology. Such a model costs about 120 dollars.
Advantages:
- Good IPS matrix with rich colors.
- Autonomous work.
- Pretty high-quality camera.
Disadvantages:
- No 4G.
- A glossy case that slides and gets dirty.
Samsung Galaxy J1 SM-J120F / DS
Samsung Galaxy J1 SM-J120F / DS
Samsung is one of the leaders in the mobile phone market. The flagships of this brand are filled with a huge number of latest technologies, which then go into more affordable models. However, the main thing that you can expect from smartphones of this brand is the unsurpassed build quality and a pleasant price-performance ratio.
The Galaxy J1 is one of the cheapest Samsung brand phones with AMOLED screen technology. The smartphone has a fairly powerful processor, a large amount of RAM (1 GB) and a battery capacity of 2050 mAh. The combination of characteristics allowed to achieve a talk time of up to 12 hours, which is quite good. Separate praise deserves the display, which pleases with a juicy picture and rather qualitatively avoids glare from the sun. The only strange feature of this device is the lack of a light sensor, that is, there is no function for automatically adjusting the screen brightness in this smartphone.
The price is about 105 dollars.
Advantages:
- Different slots for SIM cards and memory cards.
- All major communication standards are supported.
- Autonomy.
Disadvantages:
- The lack of a light sensor.
- Camera.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro
Xiaomi has long been a recognized player in the phone market. Each new product attracts a lot of attention, since the phones of the company are quite worthy in terms of characteristics, and the prices are kept at the budget level. That is, this is a telephone for the people. Yes, they do not have the latest technologies, as in models from Samsung and Apple, but it is worth remembering that Xiaomi is still quite inexpensive phones, although the Chinese company also has phones that can compete with the flagships of Samsung and Apple.
High performance and lower power consumption are the strengths of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro. This phone is one of the best offers on the market, since at a price of $ 125, the smartphone is not much inferior to more expensive models. The manufacturer also provided support for microSD, although the slot for a memory card is combined with a slot for a second SIM card.
Pros:
- Bright screen with rich colors.
- Good performance, suitable for games as well.
- Long battery life.
- Memory card support.
Minuses:
- Lack of a separate slot for a memory card.
ASUS ZenFone Max ZC550KL
ASUS ZenFone Max ZC550KL
ASUS mainly specializes in the production of laptops that are distinguished by good features and overall build quality. The company transferred its strengths to phones.
This smartphone from ASUS is an example of balance. In terms of performance, it is quite far behind the previous model considered, however, low-key performance indicators provide a normal device temperature. It does not burn the hand even at maximum loads. Although demanding games will slow down on this device. Thanks to five energy-saving modes, as well as a large battery that has a capacity of 5,000 mAh, the device can talk up to 38 hours and standby time up to 910. The cost of the device is about 170-180 dollars.
Advantages:
- High-quality and practical back cover.
- Capacious battery.
- Separate slots for SIM cards and microSD.
Disadvantages:
- You can not get the battery.
- Weak screen resolution.
- Quite a lot of useless and uninstallable applications.
Meizu Pro 5
Meizu Pro 5
Meizu Pro 5, as well as the model from Xiaomi, will please the user with performance. The characteristics of this phone will allow you to freely watch high-quality videos and play fairly demanding games without brakes. Naturally, taking advantage of the convenience of two SIM cards. Of the possible unpleasant moments, we can only highlight that the phone does not have optical stabilization, so lovers of high-quality photos should think before buying this device. In addition, you can’t call it cheap, the price starts at $ 250.
Advantages:
- Quality sound.
- Performance.
- Pretty high-quality pictures.
Disadvantages:
- There is no optical stabilization.
- There is no support for some communication standards.
LG L Fino D295
LG L Fino D295
This device is almost an ideal representative of the budget segment of mobile phones for 2 SIM cards. This is a fairly standard 4.5-inch screen with a completely normal resolution (480x800). The built-in camera makes pretty high-quality photos for the budget segment. Bluetooth 4.0 pleases with its speed and optimization. A processor with 4 cores allows you to run even quite "complex" games. This device is absolutely universal and will suit most average users. In addition, a smartphone costs about $ 120.
Advantages:
- Stable software.
- High-quality IPS screen.
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 8 megapixel camera.
- Pretty productive processor.
Disadvantages:
- Battery capacity (1 900 mAh).
- Not enough internal memory (4 GB).
Lenovo Vibe P1
Lenovo Vibe P1
Many smartphones with two SIM cards have a significant catch.The catch is in one slot for a SIM card and a memory card, that is, you have to choose between a memory card and the second operator. And in Lenovo Vibe P1, the manufacturer has provided two separate slots for SIM cards, and a separate slot for a memory card, which is very convenient and makes the phone truly dual-SIM.
The screen size is 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1920x1080. The processor is a powerful eight-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615. The amount of internal memory is 16 GB. The letter P in the name of the Lenovo smartphone means that it is equipped with a high-capacity battery. Indeed, in order to achieve normal battery life with a powerful processor and a large screen, the phone is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery. You can watch movies on the phone for 16 hours, and thanks to the support of fast charging, the device is fully charged in 2 hours. According to the latest fashion trends, the phone is equipped with a fingerprint sensor. 13MP camera allows you to take very high quality and colorful pictures.
The price of a smartphone starts at $ 200.
Advantages:
- Performance.
- Camera.
- Autonomy.
- Screen.
- Memory.
Disadvantages:
- Fixed cover.
- The lack of optical stabilization.
Sony Xperia XA Dual
Sony Xperia XA Dual
Sony is known for high-quality phones made from good materials. Her phones are equipped with a pretty good "stuffing", and the operating system is optimized for a specific model. This time, Sony decided to make a smartphone according to its classic recipes, but add an additional slot for the second Sim card to it. The device has a stylish case with a metal frame, and the display is almost frameless on the sides, which looks very stylish.
The 5-inch IPS display has a resolution of 1280x720. The eight-core MediaTek HelioP10 processor is responsible for the performance. Thanks to 2 GB of RAM and a powerful processor, the device calmly copes with most applications. The amount of internal memory is 16 GB, while there is a separate slot for a memory card. The battery capacity, of course, leaves much to be desired - only 2,300 mAh. That is, in the offline mode, the phone is enough for a day of economical use and no more. The smartphone is equipped with a 13 megapixel camera and LED flash, which allows you to take very rich and beautiful pictures. Sony Xperia XA Dual is one of the best offers on the dual-SIM market. For such characteristics and the corresponding price - from $ 180.
Advantages:
- Performance.
- Camera.
- Design.
- Screen.
- Separate memory card slot.
Disadvantages:
- Low autonomy.
Digma Linx A400 3G
Digma Linx A400 3G
Compact, unpretentious budget phone for everyday use. Despite the rather low price, 60-70 dollars, the smartphone is pretty well equipped. Naturally, it makes no sense to compare with Sony and Xiaomi, since these are devices of completely different classes, but among state employees, DIgma is one of the best.
The Spreadtrum processor with four cores, together with 512 MB of RAM, can cope with most tasks, with the exception of demanding games. Still, such a phone is most often bought only for practical purposes: to call from two SIM cards, use the Internet, send SMS. The 2-megapixel camera will also not be able to surprise you, but if you just need to take a picture of the information (announcement, document), then it will cope well with this task.
Pros:
- Price.
- Autonomy.
- Compactness.
Minuses:
- Performance.
- Camera.
LG K10
LG K10
LG K10 is a phone that is the golden mean. It is intended not only for calls, but also heavy applications on it will also be launched with difficulty. The main advantage of this device is the camera. The 13 megapixel matrix with autofocus allows you to make very high-quality SIM cards, which is simply a find for a smartphone of this level. By the way, the LG phone costs about 140 dollars.
For photo enthusiasts, the smartphone has a wide-angle lens and the “Hand gesture” function. The device has a 5.3-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1280 × 720.The screen pleases with brightness and realistic color reproduction. Separate praise is the removable battery, which today is becoming a rarity. You can buy a spare battery and carry it with you to quickly replace if necessary. And it really may be necessary, because one of the few drawbacks of the model is the low battery capacity - 2,300 mAh. Speaking about the LG K10, we should also mention the design. The smartphone looks beautiful and modern in the best traditions of LG. Therefore, such a phone is not at all embarrassing to show in public.
Advantages:
- Camera.
- Price.
- Screen.
- Removable cover.
disadvantages
- Low battery capacity.
To summarize, it can be noted that a mobile phone with a touch screen and with two SIM cards can be bought with a budget of about $ 150. This amount will allow you to choose a fairly functional device that can not only make calls. Now, of course, phones with two SIM card slots have weaker characteristics than other phones. However, the popularity of dual-SIM cards should soon force manufacturers to create more functional and “charged” phones with support for two SIM cards. In the meantime, lovers of high performance should turn their attention to the phones Xiaomi, Meizu and Sony.
If the budget for buying a phone is much lower than $ 150, and the functionality and touch screen are not so important, then you should pay attention to push-button budget phones with 2 SIM cards. Of course, you should not expect high performance and great features from them, but if the phone serves exclusively for calls, then this will be an even more optimal option, since such devices cost around $ 30-80.
