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Best dual-SIM Android phones (November 2016)

While many folks can get by with a single-SIM handset, there's something to be said about the flexibility that is afforded to you when you have a dual-SIM device. A dual-SIM setup allows you to not only potentially have two different phone numbers but you can also have one SIM for data, another SIM for calling and text, and you can more easily travel abroad without having to remove your primary SIM card.

Typically manufacturers do not make dual-SIM versions of all their phones, instead they usually create dual-SIM models for phones that are popular in international markets. Sorted by price, on this page is where you will find our list of the best dual-SIM Android phones currently available. We will keep this list up to date as new phones are released, and as always please share your thoughts on what you think the best dual sim Android phone is.

Editor's note – We will be updating this list as more devices hit the market.

Update, November 2016: This month we removed the Moto G4 Play, Honor 5X, Moto G (2015), OnePlus 3, Alcatel Idol 4S and Huawei Mate 8 to make room for the OnePlus 3T. We've also rearranged our list and removed pricing categories.

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Samsung did a killer job with their 2015 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Design-wise, many would say those two phones were close to perfect. The company forwent a plastic design and instead included glass front and back panels with an aluminum frame. They weren't without their flaws, though. The S6 and S6 Edge didn't offer expandable storage or removable batteries — two features Samsung has been known to include in all its smartphones for years.

Now the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have made their way to the masses, and they fix many of the problems the S6 line introduced last year. While they don't offer removable batteries, Samsung included expandable storage on both handsets in case the 32GB of on-board storage isn't enough. Samsung mostly stuck to the same design this time around, though they did shrink down the camera bumps on the back and made the devices a little thicker to make room for larger batteries.

In terms of specs, these are top-of-the-line smartphones. They come with Quad HD Super AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processors, 4 GB of RAM, great 12 MP rear-facing cameras and run the latest version of Android. Instead of featuring the same screen sizes this time around though, Samsung kept the S7 at a smaller 5.1 inches, while the S7 Edge has been bumped up to a larger 5.5-inch panel.

Seriously, these are some incredible smartphones. They are a little pricey, but all in all, we think the high asking price is worth it.

Videos

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Review

Samsung Galaxy S7 Review

Samsung Galaxy S7 Unboxing & First...

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Unboxing...

Specs

Samsung Galaxy S7

5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577 ppi
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4 GB of RAM
32 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Non-removable 3000 mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9 mm, 152 g

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534 ppi
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4 GB of RAM
32 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Non-removable 3600 mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7 mm, 157 g

Buy the Galaxy S7 from Amazon Buy the Galaxy S7 Edge from Amazon

OnePlus 3T

We weren't expecting OnePlus to release another new flagship in 2016, but it happened. If you were a fan of the OnePlus 3, you'll certainly love the OnePlus 3T.

With its powerful Snapdragon 821 processor backed by 6GB of RAM, the 3T absolutely flies through web browsing, gaming and most other everyday tasks. It also has a bigger battery this time around (3,400mAh to be exact), which is more than enough to get you through a full day of use on a single charge. In addition, the 3T now sports 16MP rear and front-facing camera sensors, a dual-SIM card slot, plenty of on-board storage, and a fast front-facing fingerprint sensor on the front.

Basically the OnePlus 3T is a better OnePlus 3, and we're certainly not complaining. You can buy it from OnePlus' website in Gunmetal and Soft Gold color options.

Specs

5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 401ppi
2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
6GB of RAM
64/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD card expansion
16MP rear camera, 16MP front camera
Non-removeable 3,400mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35mm, 158g

Buy now from OnePlus

LG G5

While the Galaxy S7 series is a minor refresh in terms of design, the LG G5 sees a massive departure from the design language used in the G series, ditching the rear volume/power setup that first debuted with the LG G2. The G5 also adopts a unibody metallic design that has a removable cap for access to the removable battery and a port for modules that allow users to expand the phone's capabilities by adding a camera grip and other special accessories.

The distinctly different design of the LG G5 may not be for everyone, but there's little denying that LG has went out of its way to try and innovate in a market where big changes like this aren't all that common.

Spec wise, we're looking at a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with 4 GB RAM, a 5.3-inch display, and 32 GB storage with microSD for expansion. The specs here are certainly impressive all across the board. It's also worth mentioning that LG has revamped its software, making it faster and less bloated. One controversial move with the software, however, is the removal of the app drawer in favor of what LG says is a "simplified experience."

Videos

LG G5 Review!

LG G5 vs Nexus 6P Quick Look!

LG G5 camera module demonstration

LG G5 Vs LG V10 Quick Look

Specs

5.3-inch IPS LCD display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 554 ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4 GB of RAM
32 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200 GB
16 and 8 MP dual rear cameras, 8 MP front camera
Removable 2800 mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7 mm, 159 g

Buy now from Amazon

ZTE Axon 7

ZTE's Axon Pro from 2015 was a good phone, but it fell short in a few key areas. It came to market with only one storage option, no expandable memory, and the dual camera setup on the back of the device felt a bit gimmicky. Not only does the company's latest flagship fix all of those problems, it brings much more to the table.

It has a big 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, the latest Snapdragon processor, plenty of RAM, multiple storage options, and yes, expandable memory up to 256GB. It also sports some killer front-facing speakers, all-day battery life, a great camera, and a sleek, attractive design. While certain parts of the software could use a little more polish, the ZTE Axon 7 goes toe-to-toe with the best in the Android market. It's also inexpensive at only $400, making this an even more attractive option for folks looking to score a solid flagship device.

Specs

5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 538ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4/6GB of RAM
64/128GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
20MP front camera, 8MP rear camera
Non-removable 3250mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
151.7 x 75 x 7.9mm, 175g

Buy now from Amazon

Motorola Moto Z Play

If you're looking for a smartphone with insane battery life, a good camera and a modular design, Lenovo's Moto Z Play might be the phone for you.

The standout feature on this phone is its big 3,510mAh battery, which really impressed us in our full review.

One reason why the Moto Z Play has such good battery life is the sensible spec sheet – you get a 5.5-inch Full HD display and a Snapdragon 625 processor, compared to the more power intensive Quad HD/Snapdragon 820 found on the Moto Z and Z Force. You also get 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage space, which is expandable up to 256GB. It won't yield the best performance, but that's not really the point of this phone.

It's not the cheapest phone out there, but it does mow down the competition in certain areas.

Specs

5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 403ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor
3GB of RAM
32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
16MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Non-removable 3510mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
156.4 x 76.4 x 7mm, 164g

Buy now from Amazon

Motorola Moto G4 Plus

Instead of announcing just one Moto G variant this year, Lenovo brought us three different devices – the Moto G4 Plus, Moto G4 and Moto G4 Play.

The highest-end of the bunch is the Moto G4 Plus, and it brings a handful of notable improvements to the Moto G range. It has a big 1080p display, capable processor, expandable storage, and even a fingerprint sensor this time around. While we had a slight problem with the volume/power buttons and the camera in low light, we can honestly say this is one of the best budget offerings in 2016.

Right now you can buy it in the U.S. for $249.99 through Amazon or Motorola.com.

Specs

5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 401ppi
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor
2/3/4GB of RAM
16/32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
16MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Non-removable 3000mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
153 x 76.6 x 9.8mm, 155g

Buy now from Motorola

So there you have it – our picks for the best dual-SIM options Android has to offer at the moment. Did we miss anything? Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Snapdragon 835 tipped for the Galaxy S8, but what about Exynos?

qualcomm Snapdragon-chip

As part of yesterday's leaked details about the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) chip set, eagle eyed readers may have spotted reference to the Samsung Galaxy S8 at the bottom of the chart. According to the spec sheet, the Samsung Galaxy S8 will be the first smartphone powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 835 and the phone will make its debut around MWC 2017, which many were already expecting.

This year's Samsung Galaxy S7 sports Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 flagship SoC, but also came with an Exynos 8890 variant in some regions. Samsung has been quiet about its next generation mobile SoC, but a number of reports and rumors suggest that an Exynos 8895 or 9 series chip is under development, and could again likely end up powering some Galaxy S8 models.

Samsung's next-gen Exynos chip may offer additional ISP and modem features to better compete with Qualcomm's Snapdragon

For a recap, the Snapdragon 835 leak suggests that we're looking at an octa-core Kryo 200 CPU setup, a new Adreno 540 GPU, LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 memory, along with a X16 modem, all packaged using Samsung's 10nm FinFET manufacturing technology. If the move back to an octa-core configuration turns out to be true, the 835 may end up looking a little more similar to Samsung's Exynos chip again, which is likely to be sticking with a big.LITTLE CPU configuration.

Although details about both the chips remain unconfirmed, previous rumors about the Exynos 8895 processor point to a higher clocked version of the 8890, potentially reaching 3GHz for the big cores and 2.7GHz for the little cores. Although it's not clear if Samsung plans to stick with its M1 CPU core, revise it, or return to an ARM Cortex solution next generation. However, it's almost certain that Samsung will build such a chip on its own 10nm FinFET process. The chip is also expected to feature ARM's latest Mali-G71 GPU, which can offer up to 80% more performance than the Mali-T880 found in this year's Exynos 8890, and supports 4K content and displays. The Mali-G71 has already made its debut inside HiSilicon's Kirin 960.

Samsung's next generation processor, which will probably appear as a 9XXX series chip rather than the 8895, is also tipped to offer up a 70 percent boost to its image processing capabilities, which may be useful for a dual camera configuration. More recently there has also been talk about integrating a Shannon modem often used by the company into the SoCs itself, something which Qualcomm already does with its in-house X series modems.

ARM's Mali-G71 GPU, rumored for the next-gen Exynos, would be key for driving high resolution displays needed for VR.

Samsung is apparently interested in the Shannon 359 modem, which incorporates LD-LTE, LTE FDD, TD-SDCMA, WCDMA, CDMA, and GSM capabilities into a single chip. This would essentially allow Samsung to cover all of the world's networks with a single solution, rather than having to rely on Qualcomm for CDMA coverage in countries like the USA. However, the Shannon 359 isn't expected to arrive until Q3 2017, so this technology won't be available in time for the Galaxy S8 and Samsung's next Exynos SoC.

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With Samsung's semiconductor division playing an increasingly important role in terms of company profitability, Samsung will be unlikely to turn down the opportunity to power at least some of its Galaxy S8 handsets with an in-house Exynos processor. Providing that it competes with the Snapdragon 835 on features and performance.

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OnePlus gear now available to purchase in India

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OnePlus has managed to carve out a bit of a name for itself in the Indian smartphone market and is now upping its presence by bringing a small range of accessories to its online store in the country. From today, OnePlus fans can pick up a travel bag or a branded t-shirt to show off their support for the unconventional smartphone company.

There are only four items on sale in the store's gear section right now, but it's pretty much the same stuff you can buy in any of the company's other regional stores. Those looking for something to store all their gadgets in might find the large Travel backpack quite appealing. The Travel Messenger bag is a little smaller, but it is still big enough to contain a 13-inch laptop. It comes in your choice of black or blue grey colors. Here's a breakdown of what's on sale:

OnePlus 3T review

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If you're after a smartphone, the OnePlus 3 can currently be picked up through the official website for Rs. 27,999. The company has also confirmed that it is looking to bring the new OnePlus 3T to the country as a "top priority" and there's already a link on the Indian store page. Unfortunately this just gives a 404 error for now, and OnePlus has not yet given a date about when the phone will be launching in India.

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mercredi 23 novembre 2016

Best dual-SIM Android phones (November 2016)

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

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OnePlus 3T

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LG G5

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ZTE Axon 7

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Motorola Moto Z Play

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Motorola Moto G4 Plus

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Snapdragon 835 tipped for the Galaxy S8, but what about Exynos?

Samsung Galaxy S8: all the rumors in one place

OnePlus gear now available to purchase in India

OnePlus 3T review