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Best DUAL SIM android phone?

EmilF said:
A quick update: My order have been canceled, as ZTE have requested all the V987 returned from the seller (first lot). I guess I will wait until a new "fixed" lot is available.

By the way, great service from hotmid.com. They contacted me about the problem, and gave me the option to get a phone from the first lot (that they had checked for the "return button problem"), wait for the phones to be exchange or cancel the order. They suggested cancellation, and I did. They made the PayPal refund while I was chatting with them - so great service and trustworthy seller ;)

So I will wait to get it when there is a new fixed production lot avalible.
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I think you better wait a little. There are so many good phones in the pipeline. You will be having more choices to select from. I am also waiting for April.
 
I just upgraded from a viewsonic v350 to a Samsung S duos.

The v350 served its purpose, but was limited by memory and more frequent crashes. I had been looking for a 4.5" maybe 5" screen device as replacement but all current devices seemed to have some draw back. Came close to getting either a zte v987 or samsung grand duos, but I was put off by the resolution of the samsung and the recall of the zte.

I couldnt wait any longer so went for the samsung s duos. So far its a big improvement over the viewsonic. I need the dual sim so as to have a call only work sim, and a good data plan personal sim. I dont play many (any) games, but do use the net, maps, travel apps, camera etc. So far the duos does everything and the battery life seems good compared to 1 day at best with the viewsonic. I also like the dual sim management feature.

I would have preffered a larger screen, slighty higher res camera and more ram on the s duos, but I think its a good compromise for the time being, if you want a branded phone. Until the S4 dual sim comes, and gets down to a reasonable price anyway.......
 
Oh, and it might seem a small thing, but finally I can get a proper moulded case for my phone. Never found one for the viewsonic
 
apple2005 said:
I think you better wait a little. There are so many good phones in the pipeline. You will be having more choices to select from. I am also waiting for April.
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Yes, but then again there is always something good in the pipeline :D But defiantly wait as long as you can.

I already have a new ZTE V987 on its way from hotmid.com. They have got the phones exchanged by ZTE, so there should be no problems with it. The seller also informed me, that ZTE had told them that the problem was only with less than 2% of the phones. It is on its way with DHL, so I hope to get it in the start of this week.
 
EmilF said:
Yes, but then again there is always something good in the pipeline :D But defiantly wait as long as you can.

I already have a new ZTE V987 on its way from hotmid.com. They have got the phones exchanged by ZTE, so there should be no problems with it. The seller also informed me, that ZTE had told them that the problem was only with less than 2% of the phones. It is on its way with DHL, so I hope to get it in the start of this week.
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Congratulations and write a review once you get your dream phone. Hope you will enjoy it. :D
 
Hi, all!
I finally bought the Samsung Galaxy S Duos, just before last Christmas.
For anyone interested:
So far, it has performed satisfactorily.I have been using it mostly for voice calls, SMS and data with two sim cards: one for my work and one personal and the dual-sim feature works smoothly.
I have yet to test it travelling abroad, to see how it behaves with a pay-as -you-go sim-card, but I hope to put it on that test soon.
It seems that the dual-sim offers (in Europe at least) haven't improved much after the S Duos.For the manufacturers it is a half-hearted effort, if one is to judge by the latest Grand Duos from Samsung.

speakie:
Oh, and it might seem a small thing, but finally I can get a proper moulded case for my phone.
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How and where from,did you get that?
I seem to have problems finding accessories for the S Duos, like screen
protection, e.t.c.
 
ZippoM said:
How and where from,did you get that?
I seem to have problems finding accessories for the S Duos, like screen
protection, e.t.c.
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Amazon (UK). The one I got was supplied by 'Londonmagicstore'. Came with screen a protector, but I also got some extra screen protectors, also from Amazon.
 
apple2005 said:
Thank you very much for the detailed review. It helped a lot. What is the screen resolution and contrast as compared to galaxy s2, if you ever played with sgs2? Because at the moment I am using sgs2. But I think now I need a bigger screen.
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The screen resolution is 800 x 480 on the S2 vs. 1280 x 720 on the V987, equaling DPI of 217 vs. 294. So the V987 has a better resolution, also when comparing DPI.

I have not compared to the Galaxy S2, but compared to the Galaxy S3 I would say that the screen is just as good, if not better. The colors is vivid and contrast is great, also the viewing angles are good.
 
Hi EmilF.

Good job the review for the ZTE V987.

I didn't see any mention on the dual-sim aspect of the phone.
How is that working?
 
some of the best dual sim android phones are

Lava Iris 502
OS Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Processor 1 GHz
Display
Size 5 Inches
Resolution WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels
Color 16 M
Camera
Primary Camera Yes, 5 Megapixel
Internal 2 GB
Expandable Memory microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory 512 MB RAM, 4 GB ROM
Intex Aqua Wonder


[*]4.5-inch Touchscreen
[*]8 MP Primary Camera
[*]1 GHz Dual Core Processor
[*]Android v4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
[*]Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
[*]1.3 MP Secondary Camera
[*]Wi-Fi Enabled
[*]Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)

Xolo A1000


Wi-Fi Enabled
Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.2 MP Secondary Camera
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
8 MP Primary Camera
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
1 GHz Dual Core Processor
Samsung Galaxy Grand

Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
8 MP Primary Camera and 2 MP Secondary Camera
Full HD Recording
Expandable Storage Capacity of 64 GB
Multi Window
Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor

Sony Xperia Tipo Dual


Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
3.2 MP Primary Camera
800 MHz Scorpion Processor
3.2-inch TFT Capacitive Touchscreen
FM Radio
Android v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
Wi-Fi Enabled
Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB


iBall Andi4.5Q

 Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
1 GHz Dual Core Cortex-A9 Processor
Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
8 MP Primary Camera
Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
Secondary Camera Support
4.5-inch Touchscreen

Byond Phablet P2

Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB
Android v4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
5.7-inch Capacitive Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Enabled
8 MP Primary Camera
Dual Standby SIM (GSM + GSM)
HD IPS Display
1 GHz Dual Core Processor

I hope this list is more than helpful
 
Hi Everyone!
Just got my ZTE V987 last week. I was very happy with the phone, but yesterday stopped to log my calls to call log.
Is there some android setting to turn logging off or is it a bug?

I bought it from etotalk and it is with etotalk mod rom.

I did not tried factory reset, because I do not have a mood to reinstall and set up all apps. again. If there is a fix would be nice, if not will need to reset.

Thanks,
Laci
 
llelkes said:
Hi Everyone!
Just got my ZTE V987 last week. I was very happy with the phone, but yesterday stopped to log my calls to call log.
Is there some android setting to turn logging off or is it a bug?

I bought it from etotalk and it is with etotalk mod rom.

I did not tried factory reset, because I do not have a mood to reinstall and set up all apps. again. If there is a fix would be nice, if not will need to reset.

Thanks,
Laci
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Sometimes many problems are solved by just restarting the phone. Did you do that?
 
diman82 said:
Don't buy from EtoTalk - they are deceivers!
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Complety true, a company with a very bad service. They steel money from you!

Here is my story:
I will write my story here to prevent that other people will make the same mistake to buy at Etotalk like I did. You can read how Etotalk promises a lot and works very slow. I will try write my story like a drama story so maybe so you can read it like a book.
One day I decided to replace my DX900 for a new phone. After searching the internet I selected a couple of dual sim phones and I choose for the ThL V9 on recommendation of Bruno Martins. I know Bruno already a long time from developing firmware for the DX900. I was one of the alpha testers of his new firmware. Bruno said that he did also buy this device and I always liked his no nonsense firmware. On Sunday 29 April 2012 I made my order at Etotalk for the Gray ThL V9 and accessories like a spare battery for 302 dollar. I did feel very happy, my new phone was arriving.
On April 2 I got an email that the gray color was out of stock and I could change to Black or White. I choose to wait until the gray phone was in stock again because I liked that very much. One week later I asked again if my phone was send meanwhile. They said to me that the gray phone was not deliverable yet and I asked them to send the first gray phone to me that comes in their shop. I asked them why it was still on their website. They didn
 
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