Two in one. And yet another device in the midrange sector that sports unremarkable hardware. However, there is one feature which is being installed in an increasing number of smartphones: "DualSIM" are the keywords for Samsung Galaxy S DUOS' most striking attr.
Everyone probably knotrEveryone probably knows this problem: you do not want to leave your cellphone at home when travelling to another country but do not want to pay steep roaming prices. Dual SIM smartphones have a clever solution for such dilemmas. The device can accommodate two SIM cards and dial into the respective network at the same time. So you can, for example, browse the internet with the SIM card of a foreign provider when you are abroad and do not have to inconveniently exchange the cards. This is only one possible scenario. Dual SIM devices are also often used in cases where an employer supplies a mobile phone contract and the employee wants to use a private contract next to it.
An increasing number of smartphones that feature dual SIM technology are found on the market for the reasons mentioned above. However, it is striking that none of the available devices are high-end smartphones, like for example Samsung's Galaxy S3. Our review reveals how our test device, Samsung's Galaxy DUOS, fares with its hardware and particularly just how viable the dual SIM feature is in everyday use.
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Samsung also sticks to its line with this device and does not use metal on the casing's exterior, unlike frequently seen in competitors (e.g. HTC's One X / HTC's One S). The display bezel and the entire casing are made of plastic, which naturally has an effect on the weight. The total weight, including the battery, is 120 grams. That is 13 grams less than Samsung's Galaxy S3 flagship product. The charger weighs 36 grams. A plus point that pleases us is the matte-white battery lid, because fingerprints and micro-scratches virtually remain invisible. This regrettably cannot be said about the screen. As usual for this device category, a glare-type screen is installed, so a micro-fiber cloth should always be at hand for wiping off annoying fingerprints. Owing to the marginally protruding display bezel, the Galaxy S DUOS does not completely rest on the display. The silver-colored plastic bezel's surface texture strongly resembles brushed aluminum. Since Samsung is adept at using poly-carbonates, we do not discover any flaws in terms of stiffness or workmanship on this smartphone.
The casing's rear also defies selective pressure. All gaps are even and the device's workmanship is absolutely meticulous. Both the volume rocker's and power button's pressure point is good as usual and the home button's pressure point feels even better. The device looks a lot like the Galaxy S3 due to its design and the buttons' positioning. However, we see clear differences in the dimensions. The Galaxy S DUOS is not as slim with 10.5 mm as the Galaxy S2 (8.5 mm) or S3 (8.6 mm). Also, it is not as wide (63 mm) or as high (122 mm). It is comfortable to hold and is easy to use with one hand due to the low width and height. The smartphone is currently available in "pure white".
Everyone probably knows this problem: you do not want to leave your cellphone at home when travelling to another country but do not want to pay steep roaming prices. Dual SIM smartphones have a clever solution for such dilemmas. The device can accommodate two SIM cards and dial into the respective network at the same time. So you can, for example, browse the internet with the SIM card of a foreign provider when you are abroad and do not have to inconveniently exchange the cards. This is only one possible scenario. Dual SIM devices are also often used in cases where an employer supplies a mobile phone contract and the employee wants to use a private contract next to it.
An increasing number of smartphones that feature dual SIM technology are found on the market for the reasons mentioned above. However, it is striking that none of the available devices are high-end smartphones, like for example Samsung's Galaxy S3. Our review reveals how our test device, Samsung's Galaxy DUOS, fares with its hardware and particularly just how viable the dual SIM feature is in everyday use.
Case
Samsung also sticks to its line with this device and does not use metal on the casing's exterior, unlike frequently seen in competitors (e.g. HTC's One X / HTC's One S). The display bezel and the entire casing are made of plastic, which naturally has an effect on the weight. The total weight, including the battery, is 120 grams. That is 13 grams less than Samsung's Galaxy S3 flagship product. The charger weighs 36 grams. A plus point that pleases us is the matte-white battery lid, because fingerprints and micro-scratches virtually remain invisible. This regrettably cannot be said about the screen. As usual for this device category, a glare-type screen is installed, so a micro-fiber cloth should always be at hand for wiping off annoying fingerprints. Owing to the marginally protruding display bezel, the Galaxy S DUOS does not completely rest on the display. The silver-colored plastic bezel's surface texture strongly resembles brushed aluminum. Since Samsung is adept at using poly-carbonates, we do not discover any flaws in terms of stiffness or workmanship on this smartphone.
The casing's rear also defies selective pressure. All gaps are even and the device's workmanship is absolutely meticulous. Both the volume rocker's and power button's pressure point is good as usual and the home button's pressure point feels even better. The device looks a lot like the Galaxy S3 due to its design and the buttons' positioning. However, we see clear differences in the dimensions. The Galaxy S DUOS is not as slim with 10.5 mm as the Galaxy S2 (8.5 mm) or S3 (8.6 mm). Also, it is not as wide (63 mm) or as high (122 mm). It is comfortable to hold and is easy to use with one hand due to the low width and height. The smartphone is currently available in "pure white".
avelling to another country but do not want to pay steep roaming prices. Dual SIM smartphones have a clever solution for such dilemmas. The device can accommodate two SIM cards and dial into the respective network at the same time. So you can, for example, browse the internet with the SIM card of a foreign provider when you are abroad and do not have to inconveniently exchange the cards. This is only one possible scenario. Dual SIM devices are also often used in cases where an employer supplies a mobile phone contract and the employee wants to use a private contract next to it.
An increasing number of smartphones that feature dual SIM technology are found on the market for the reasons mentioned above. However, it is striking that none of the available devices are high-end smartphones, like for example Samsung's Galaxy S3. Our review reveals how our test device, Samsung's Galaxy DUOS, fares with its hardware and particularly just how viable the dual SIM feature is in everyCase
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