Smartphones have seen a meteoric rise to fame in the last 5-6 years particularly because of what they were able to contribute to a user’s life. While Nokia used to remain the top-dog even though Apple had come up with the iPhone and Samsung with the Corby and some other smartphones, the world was reluctant to move on from the keypad phones and embrace these new boys.
What happened afterwards? The rest as they say is history. Nokia saw one of the grandest of falls ever to grace a brand and the stocks of Apple, Samsung, HTC etc. rocketed. Nokia did make a last ditch attempt to survive the un-fathomable drop through the 808 PureView and N97 but the world was having none of it. They were simply over-awed by these newcomers.
While Dual-SIM capability wasn’t one of these super awesome features, it certainly added to their credibility. Having such functionality is definitely a plus as it brings you the luxury of having two SIM cards in one phone rather than two. Considering that mobile network coverage does stall in a lot of areas (Motorway and Northern Areas to name a few) having two SIMs on the go can be rather handy. So to help you affiliate yourself with smartphones that offer such capability, here’s a list of the 10 best Dual-SIM phones in Pakistan, as of publishing this post.
#10 Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual
Price: Rs. ~33,000
The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual is one of Sony’s finest releases to date particularly because of its gigantic selfie camera that is fully equipped to topple even the best of primary cameras. With a mammoth 13 megapixel sensor and an LED flash to ensure that you do not have to depend on surrounding light for selfies, the C5 Ultra Dual quickly found itself to be a darling among many a smartphone users.
Other than its larger than life selfie camera, it also houses a 13 megapixel primary camera and a 6.0 inch display capped off by dual-SIM capability as well.
#9 Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Dual-SIM
Price: Rs. 60,000-65,000.
2016 has seen some of the greatest releases ever from Samsung. The Galaxy S7 edge Dual-SIM definitely stands at their forefront and there’s hardly any reason to question that. Probably the most comprehensive set of features ever to be assembled inside a smartphone, the S7 edge Dual-SIM is loaded with whatever you can wish for; A fingerprint reader, dust and waterproof technology, 4GB of RAM among numerous other features epitomize this excellent smartphone.
Other than that, its curved edge display needs no introduction and if you’re wondering if it can accommodate two SIM cards at the same time, congrats! You’ve struck gold!
#8 HTC One M8 Dual-SIM
Price: Rs. ~43,000.
To date, the HTC One M8 Dual-SIM is the company’s most sought after smartphone. Though, the latest M10 will surely take that title away from it, the M8 Dual-SIM deserves its fair share of plaudits as this is the smartphone that laid the basic foundations for future M series smartphones’ success.
The M8 Dual-SIM was by far the best Android smartphone when it debuted in the market in 2014. It has since somewhat fallen down the pecking order but that in no way is enough to take away its status as one of the revolutionary smartphones the world has ever seen. Its dual-lens primary camera was the subject of much attention as it brought something new to the table and when it comes to processing, it boasted the best hardware ever to be assembled inside a smartphone at that time. Should we even be mentioning it supported dual-SIM?
#7 QMobile Noir Z10
Price: Rs. ~17,000
QMobile is seemingly coming out of age and the Noir Z10 definitely proposes that the company is moving in the right direction. While we’ve had our fair share of doubts that the company made huge compromises on performances to keep the prices down, we can now safely say that it is no longer the case with QMobile.
The Z10 is a powerhouse of features and within this amount of money, it is hard to believe what QMobile has to offer; 3GB of RAM, 1.3 GHz Octa-Core processor, 13 megapixel primary and 5 megapixel selfie camera, a 5.2 inch display and dual-SIM capability wraps up a totally wonderful package from the native Pakistani company.
#6 Lenovo A7010 or Vibe X3 Lite
Price: Rs. ~30,000
The Lenovo A7010 or also known by the name of Vibe X3 Lite is another one of an excellent wave of Lenovo smartphones. While mostly known for its laptops, Lenovo has recently encroached over to smartphone manufacturing. With releases like this, they’re sure to make their way to the top sooner rather than later.
The A7010 mirrors many Motorola phones with the two speaker grills at its front. It’s not just about those two as the smartphone is full of exciting features that include dual-SIM capability, 5.5 inch display, 3GB of RAM and two well performing cameras. It also features a Huawei-Nexus type fingerprint sensor at its back too!
#5 OnePlus 2
Price: Rs. 43,000-48,000
If there’s one company which has shown true potential to turn itself into a genuine threat to the big boys, it is OnePlus. The company, though relatively new, took the high route to the very top by coming up with some high-end devices as opposed to some other manufacturers who went with lower-end or budget devices first.
The OnePlus 2 is another one of OnePlus’s premium releases and it shows how far the company has come in such a short span of time. With features that include a 1080p resolution 5.5 inch display, dual-SIM capability and a sumptuous 13 megapixel primary camera with laser auto-focus, the OnePlus 2 is a must consideration if you’re in the hunt for a powerful dual-SIM smartphone.
#4 Huawei Mate S Dual-SIM
Price: Rs. 40,000-50,000
Huawei has a knack for producing value for money smartphones and the Mate S is another prime example of it. Full of exciting features and one of the slimmest waists available in the market at this very moment, the Mate S is 100% Huawei.
Speaking in numbers, the Mate S contains a 5.5 inch 1080p display, 3GB of RAM, a sleek 7.2 mm width and a 13 megapixel primary camera plus dual-SIM capability. Its design and build quality have received unanimous appreciation and when one looks at the Mate S, it can easily be seen as to why the Mate S has caused all the fuss.
#3 Samsung Galaxy A7 2016
Price: Rs. 40,000-50,000
2016 has seem some significant increments to Samsung’s A and J series. These two series were initially launched to target the higher-mid and lower-mid categories. The J series mostly contains low cost smartphones whereas the A series encroaches into all types of categories.
The A7 2016 is its latest son and boy has it impressed us primarily due to its supreme build quality, lag-free user experience and a gorgeous display. Optional dual-SIM is another of its pluses and we’d definitely recommend giving the A7 2016 high priority when you’re on the lookout for a new smartphone.
#2 Huawei P9 Dual-SIM
Price: Rs. 35,000-40,000
Huawei has come up with some splendid devices as of late which signal its intent to usurp some of the very best manufacturers out there. While previously only limited to less or no devices, Huawei has upped the game when it comes to the dual-lens camera department and the P9 Dual-SIM is its proud home.
The P9 Dual-SIM is known more for its outstanding dual primary camera but its not just about that. Dual-SIM capability, 8 megapixel front camera, 3GB RAM, outstanding build quality and a 5.2 inch 1080p HD display are some of its other prominent features.
#1 LG G4 Dual
Price: Rs. ~34,000
LG G4 Dual was sure to make an appearance in this list. Our apologies if it took this long to make an appearance but those people who know what the G4 Dual is all about will now be saying: “Its worth the wait!”.
The LG G series has consistently produced smartphones of the very highest order. While we’ve seen people disgruntled with Samsung and Apple at times, the G series has always lived up to its expectations. The excellent specifications of the LG G3 made many people wonder as to how will the company improve it and improve they did. With more powerful specifications which include a 16 megapixel primary and 8 megapixel selfie camera, leather finish back, Fast Charge technology and 3GB of RAM, the G4 dual has lived up to its billing in all aspects.
The LG G4 Dual brings an end to our round-up of the best dual-SIM smartphones in our country as of 2016. The list sees some sumptuous devices and it is no surprise that the smartphones are known more for other features than their dual-SIM capabilities. Our primary objective in writing this article was to let our viewers know about the best possible dual-SIM smartphones available in our country at this moment and the flagship models that offer dual-SIM variants.
All of these smartphones have received commendable responses up till now regarding their performance and when reading their specs on paper, it is easy to know why. When on the lookout for one of these, do visit our website so that you could purchase them from the best-priced outlets in our country. Suggestions as always are more than welcome.
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