Top 7 CDMA and GSM dual SIM Phones.

The inception of networking made the introduction of phones having multiple connectivity options in the market. But the idea of owning more than one phone seemed fancy to many users in the early 21^st century and has grown significantly over the last few years.

This was tapped by device manufacturers and the advent of dual SIM category surfaced in the past few years. The idea of having two SIM slots in a single phone maximized the user interface to a great extent. And the consumer forum grew magnanimously over the years.

CDMA and GSM dual SIM phones have gained a market that’s at the potentiality of growth, and with the smartphone manufacturers ensuring more such models being pumped into the markets, the consumers can rest assured for the multi utility of devices becoming so feasible.

Here is our list of some of the best dual SIM phones supporting GSM and CDMA networks:

1. Gionee Marathon M5 Lite

The Marathon M5 Lite is available in 2 versions- GSM only and GSM/CDMA. The GSM only version is priced at Rs. 12,999 only while the CDMA/GSM version costs around Rs. 13,649.

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 Specifications: Gionee Marathon M5 Lite

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6735
• CPU: 1.5 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T720
• RAM: 3 GB
• OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
• Display: 5.0 inch, AMOLED HD display
• Camera: Primary- 8 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP
• Memory: Internal- 32 GB; External- Up to 128 GB via microSD card.
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, GPS with A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, 2G, Bluetooth, dual SIM, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.

 

2. HTC Desire 600C

HTC brings this device with an added boost to convenience and connectivity by making it dual SIM enabled. The Live Blinkfeed feature makes this device unique to this list. A powerful quad core processor combines productivity with performance in this device. And plus the Boom Sound makes this a phone for music lovers.

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3. Micromax Canvas Duet 2 EG111

Micromax has gained considerable expanse in the Indian smartphone market owing to its impressive specs sheet and a very aggressive pricing strategy. Micromax Canvas Duet 2 is a dual SIM GSM and CDMA phone which shortlists itself as a strong contender with its looks and sturdy design.

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4. Huawei Honor Holly 2 Plus (CDMA+ GSM with LTE)

Honor Holly 2 Plus is one of the most affordable phone (Rs. 8,499) with support world roaming. It is a dual SIM phone supporting 2G, 3G, 4G, and CDMA bands. It also has 2 GB RAM, runs on Android Lollipop 5.1.1 out-of-the-box, and is powered by a large 4,000 mAh Li-Po battery.

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Specifications: Huawei Honor Holly 2 Plus

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6735P
• CPU: 1.3 GHz quad-core
• GPU: Mali-T720MP2
• RAM: 2 GB
• OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Display: 5.0 inch, IPS HD display,
• Camera: Primary-13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 128 GB via microSD card.
• Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Po (non-removable)
• Connectivity: 4G LTE, 3G, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, FM Radio, dual SIM (CDMA + GSM), EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct

5. MTS Blaze 5.0

This new device comes as a surprise from the company as a successor to MTS Blaze 4.0. Unlike its predecessor, it is a powerfully loaded phone with 1.2 Ghz quad-core processor, 1 GB RAM, 8 MP primary camera, and other features.

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6. Micromax Canvas Duet AE90

An offering from Micromax comes bundled with powerful performance as it brings the feature of GSM & CDMA dual SIM accessible on this model. With platforms combining seamless functioning, this phone allows its users to experience the best of both CDMA and GSM networks.

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7. HTC Desire 700

A feature phone like HTC Desire 700 marks its spot on this list with a unique edge of being a phone supporting both CDMA and GSM network both. Perks like excellent battery backup and its connectivity have aided this device in marking a spot on the top 10.

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8. HTC Desire 728G

Desire 728G costs Rs. 17,199 and is available on ebay.in. It is one of the best phone CDMA and GSM dual SIM phone that you can buy right now under Rs. 20k. It runs on an octa-core chip, 1.5 GB RAM, and is powered by Android Lollipop.

Specifications: HTC Desire 728G Dual

• Chipset: MediaTek MT6753
• CPU: 1.3 GHz octa-core, 64 bit
• GPU: Mali-T720
• RAM: 1.5 GB
• OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
• Display: 5.5 inch, IPS HD display
• Camera: Primary-13 MP AF with LED Flash; Secondary- 5 MP FF
• Memory: Internal- 16 GB; External- Up to 32 GB via microSD card.
• Battery: 2800 mAh
• Connectivity: GPS with A-GPS, microUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.1, dual SIM, EDGE, HSPA, WiFi with hotspot and WiFi Direct.

Since the number of devices providing supporting CDMA and GSM dual SIM feature are limited, this is an uncharted domain. The big global companies are yet to tap into this zone fully. I expect that with the rapid spurt in technology, we will get to see interesting endeavours from major brands in near future.