Samsung announced the launch of its Dual-SIM Android smartphones named Duos in India. The newly launched smartphone include Galaxy Ace Duos, Galaxy Y Duos and the Galaxy Y Pro Duos, for note the Duos stand for dual-SIM. Dual SIM Dual Active technology that allows consumers to be available on CDMA and GSM numbers all the time.
Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos code-named SCH-i589, dual SIM dual active features some impressive spec, powered by 832 MHz processor and 2.3 Android OS. Here is some of the features list –
- 832 MHz processor and 512 MB of RAM
- 3.5 inch HVGA touchscreen display
- 2.3 Android OS
- Can use both GSM and CDMA
- 5 megapixel rear camer
- Supports EvDO Rev.A (3.1Mbps) download speeds
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi
- Stereo FM radio with RDS
- Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0
- 1650 mAh Li-Ion battery
Samsung Galaxy Y Duos code-named GT B5512 features 3.14-inch QVGA display which is powered by 832 MHz processor, 384 MB of RAM and Android 2.3 OS.
- 3.14-inch QVGA display
- 832 MHz processor, 384 MB of RAM
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
- GSM + GSM
- 160 MB Internal storage, External expandable with 32 GB via microSD
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi
- 3 megapixel rear camera
- Stereo FM radio with RDS
- Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0
- 1300 mAh Lithium – ion battery
Samsung Galaxy Y Pro Duos code-named GT-S6102 features similar hardware spec similar to Galaxy Y Duos , but with a smaller screen of 2.6-inch QVGA display. One difference is that its equipped with a VGA front camera, so 3G video calling is possible in this model.
- 2.6-inch QVGA display
- 832 MHz processor, 384 MB of RAM
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- GSM + GSM
- 160 MB Internal storage, External expandable with 32 GB via microSD
- 3G, EDGE/GPRS, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- 3 megapixel rear camera and VGA front camera
- Stereo FM radio with RDS
- Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0
- 1350 mAh Lithium – ion battery
Pricing for Samsung Duos smartphone in India, also being unveiled, currently in the Indian market Galaxy Ace Duos has been priced at Rs 16,900, Galaxy Y Duos has been priced at Rs 10,490 and Galaxy Y Pro Duos has been priced at Rs 11,090.
This smartphones are now comes to direct competition with Nokia dual SIM mobiles as currently in India Nokia dual SIM mobiles are the most sold ones. if the pricing of this newly launched Duos are brought down a little bit, then it will be a great hit among common people in India.