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Top 5 dual SIM Android smartphones

Top 5 dual SIM Android smartphones

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

While the dual SIM feature is still mostly in the entry level domain, there are few good options even in the middle level category. Here are best dual SIM phones that you can buy in India currently.

Photos: Top 5 dual SIM phones

Photos: Top 5 dual SIM phones

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Need a good dual SIM phone? This list will help you choose the best device for you.

Top 5 dual SIM Android smartphones

Top 5 dual SIM Android smartphones

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Dual SIM smartphones are no longer rare. All smartphone vendors have options to offer. Here are the five best.

Top 5 dual SIM feature phones

Top 5 dual SIM feature phones

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Why carry multiple devices when you can have the best of both worlds in one without burning a hole in your pocket?

Dual-SIM patent-holder demands royalty

Dual-SIM patent-holder demands royalty

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Customs officials have been directed to stop shipments of such phones. Industry experts expect the move to hit the sales of dual-SIM handsets, which are imported into the country by companies including Nokia, Samsung, Meridian Mobile and Spice. More importantly, this could also affect the plans to manufacture these handsets in the country. It is estimated that around 100,000 dual-SIM phones are sold in the country every month.

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones in India

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones in India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Once associated with feature phones, the dual SIM feature has now made its way into the smartphone category and has revolutionised the Indian handset market. Take a look at these top 5.

Nokia to launch dual-sim phones in India

Nokia to launch dual-sim phones in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

The company might launch a dual sim phone in 2010.

The hottest dual SIM mobiles in India

The hottest dual SIM mobiles in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Having struck the right chord with the buyers with FM radio-equipped and multimedia phones, the cell phone makers are now concentrating on a new trend -- dual SIM phones.

Nokia launches dual SIM phones

Nokia launches dual SIM phones

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Facing competition from increasing number of mobile phone producers, Finnish-handset manufacturer Nokia today widened its portfolio with the launch of dual SIM phones Nokia Asha 200 and Asha 300.

Nokia launches its first dual sim phone in India

Nokia launches its first dual sim phone in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Handsets Major Nokia on Monday entered the dual sim handset market when it launched its first dual sim set- Nokia C1.

SIM-Binding Standoff: Telcos Vs Apps

SIM-Binding Standoff: Telcos Vs Apps

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

App-based communication services providers and Indian telcos are at loggerheads over the SIM-binding directions issued by the department of telecom, which are to be complied with by the end of February 2026.

Top 5 dual-SIM phones under Rs 5,000

Top 5 dual-SIM phones under Rs 5,000

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Need a good feature phone that has the features as well as budget range? Well, read on.

MNP not a game changer for dual-SIM mobiles

MNP not a game changer for dual-SIM mobiles

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The group of home-grown handset manufacturers, who had tasted success with dual-SIM phones, had initially put up an opposition to the introduction of number portability, wary of losing out on business under the new regime.

Motorola's dual-SIM Android phone @ Rs 31,999

Motorola's dual-SIM Android phone @ Rs 31,999

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Handset-maker Motorola Mobility India on Monday launched the country's first Android-powered dual SIM touch screen smartphone, priced at Rs 31,999.

Microsoft launches dual-SIM Nokia Lumia 630 at Rs 11,500

Microsoft launches dual-SIM Nokia Lumia 630 at Rs 11,500

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Nokia Lumia 630 will soon be launched in India.

Samsung launches dual-SIM Galaxy Grand 2 @ Rs 22,900

Samsung launches dual-SIM Galaxy Grand 2 @ Rs 22,900

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The dual-SIM smartphone will be available in the market from first week of January.

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 20k

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 20k

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Each one of them offers great value for money because of their hardware, display and performance

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 10k

Top 5 dual SIM smartphones under Rs 10k

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

These are listed on the basis of their current price and has nothing to do with their ranking.

Nokia to launch 1st dual-SIM Lumia phone in India

Nokia to launch 1st dual-SIM Lumia phone in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Nokia will launch four Lumia smartphones in India starting with its first dual SIM handset Lumia 630 in May for around Rs 10,000 excluding taxes.

5 dual-SIM Android smartphones, all priced under 20K

5 dual-SIM Android smartphones, all priced under 20K

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Looking for smartphones that will save you the effort of managing two SIMs? Here are some cool options you can consider.

Spice offers dual-SIM handset at Rs 18,499

Spice offers dual-SIM handset at Rs 18,499

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

BK Modi group firm Spice Mobiles on Monday launched a Windows-enabled dual-SIM handset 'Spice D-1111' priced at Rs 18,499.

Is this the best dual-SIM smartphone under Rs 10k?

Is this the best dual-SIM smartphone under Rs 10k?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

Launched just a few days ago, the HTC Desire 210 has received good response from critics and customers thanks to its affordable price and some cool features.

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Red Fort blast accused communicate with Pak handlers via 'ghost' SIM cards

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

The outcome of the investigations essentially formed the basis for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to issue a sweeping directive on November 28 last year, mandating that app-based communication services like WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal must be continuously linked to an active, physical SIM card within the device.

Vivo V70: Snapdragon Power, Zeiss Cameras

Vivo V70: Snapdragon Power, Zeiss Cameras

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Vivo has begun putting out teasers of its upcoming V70 line on the brand's India web site, hinting at a fresh entrant that could shake up the upper mid-range and flagship smartphone category.

Mobile makers' calling card: pack in more SIMs

Mobile makers' calling card: pack in more SIMs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Just when you thought dual-SIM handsets would suffice, manufacturers are planning to offer triple and even multi-SIM handsets.

Apple's New Lineup Will Have You Queueing Up To Buy!

Apple's New Lineup Will Have You Queueing Up To Buy!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and new Watches set the stage for a smarter future, but it comes at a price.

Apple launches iPhone Air, its thinnest phone ever

Apple launches iPhone Air, its thinnest phone ever

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The new model is 5.6mm thick. CEO Tim Cook said it promises "pro performance in a thin and light design."

Now, use two SIM cards in the same phone!

Now, use two SIM cards in the same phone!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2007

Tata Teleservices along with Samsung recently launched a dual phone called Samsung Duo that supports a CDMA and a GSM SIM connection. Spice, too, has introduced its own rendition with the Spice D88 model that supports both GSM & CDMA connections.

Multiple SIMs weigh heavy on operators

Multiple SIMs weigh heavy on operators

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

For example, Idea Cellular posted a 0.7 per cent decline in the average minutes of use per subscriber in the first quarter of the current financial year, partly because of the increasing use of multiple SIM cards. So, too, with Vodafone-Essar. The company admits a fall in usage per subscriber, as an increasing number utilised SIMs of more than one operator, particularly in the new circles.

HP launches dual-SIM, quad-core voice tabs at Rs 17,300

HP launches dual-SIM, quad-core voice tabs at Rs 17,300

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Tech giant Hewlett-Packard has launched two voice-calling tablets and appointed actor Deepika Padukone as brand ambassador in a fresh bid to strengthen its position in the Indian market.

Two-in-one mobile phones catch on

Two-in-one mobile phones catch on

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Users are increasingly taking to dual-SIM handsets, which enable two connections on a single device.

Microsoft's cheapest Internet phone with battery that lasts 29 days!

Microsoft's cheapest Internet phone with battery that lasts 29 days!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Microsoft Devices Group has unveiled the Nokia 215, its most affordable Internet-ready phone.

Top mobile trends of 2011 in India

Top mobile trends of 2011 in India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Here is a look at the mobile industry's performance in the year gone by and how it will perform in 2012.

When beauty meets brains

When beauty meets brains

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

HTC Desire 326G Dual SIM is sure to grab a big chunk of budget smartphones market soon, says Shruti Puri

LG launches G Pro Lite phablet in India at Rs 22,990

LG launches G Pro Lite phablet in India at Rs 22,990

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The LG G Pro Lite comes with dual-SIM support, a dedicated hot key and a stylus pen. It features a 5.5-inch IPS display.

Micromax launches Canvas Blaze smartphone @ Rs 11,000

Micromax launches Canvas Blaze smartphone @ Rs 11,000

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Canvas Blaze will have one sim slot that will work on 3G equivalent CDMA network of MTS and the other will support GSM sim which can work on network of telecom players like Airtel, Vodafone, Idea Cellular etc.

Will Asus Fonepad 7 compete with Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Neo?

Will Asus Fonepad 7 compete with Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Neo?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Despite a faster processor and a bunch of new apps, the Asus Fonepad 7 falls short on many fronts.

Microsoft launches 'most affordable' Lumia smartphone

Microsoft launches 'most affordable' Lumia smartphone

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Microsoft Devices on Wednesday announced the launch of "most affordable" Lumia 530 dual SIM smartphone for Rs 7,349 in India.

Sony launches Xperia M; costs Rs 12,990

Sony launches Xperia M; costs Rs 12,990

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

The phone features 1GHz dual core Snapdragon processor and 1GB RAM.

Coming soon: Nokia's Android phone in India at Rs 8,500

Coming soon: Nokia's Android phone in India at Rs 8,500

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Nokia's much-awaited Android-based 'Nokia X' will be available in India from March 15, as the Finnish firm takes head-on the likes of Samsung and Micromax to grab a share of the burgeoning affordable smartphone market.