Dual SIM, pros and cons?

Zebb · 23-06-2016, 15:24

Anyone with views on this?

TheBigM · 23-06-2016, 15:28

No cons compared to single sim.

Pro that you can use two sims...except when you can't because you're using sim 2 slot for microSD card.

Also often sim 2 is voice/SMS only and not data.

CheshireBumpkin · 23-06-2016, 16:09

Plenty of dual SIM discussion here:

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2149233

sdduk · 23-06-2016, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigM

No cons compared to single sim.

Pro that you can use two sims...except when you can't because you're using sim 2 slot for microSD card.

Also often sim 2 is voice/SMS only and not data.

Cons they have terrible cameras and Battery life but do agree with the pro's
Also not all have the 2 sim where you have to use one for the sd memory card there are ones where you get 3 slots 2 for sims and 1 for sd card.

Zebb · 23-06-2016, 16:36

Just looking for some points to help me decide where to buy a Moto G4, Tesco single SIM or Motorola UK dual SIM.

secretcode · 23-06-2016, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdduk

Cons they have terrible cameras and Battery life

Lots of high-end phones have dual SIM versions, like LG G5, Xperia Z3+, HTC One E9s, some Samsungs. So you can get get good cameras and standard battery life.

They're just mostly not sold in the UK market, you have to import.

sdduk · 23-06-2016, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by secretcode

Lots of high-end phones have dual SIM versions, like LG G5, Xperia Z3+, HTC One E9s, some Samsungs. So you can get get good cameras and standard battery life.

They're just mostly not sold in the UK market, you have to import.

True i was going on the Chinese phones which i have had a few and all have had terrible cameras and batterys.

petef · 24-06-2016, 00:07

I have a Moto G 2nd gen (XT1068) with relatively low usage. One SIM is FreedomPop which gives me free data up to 200 MB/month. The other is Talkmobile Happy Hour (PAYG) for talk & text (10p/call, 4p/text).

--
Pete Forman
https://payg-petef.rhcloud.com/

CheshireBumpkin · 24-06-2016, 00:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdduk

True i was going on the Chinese phones which i have had a few and all have had terrible cameras and batterys.

That's not my experience with the Honor 7.

Camera is good - not flagship standard, but good. Battery is excellent and beats my old S6 hands down with the same usage and apps.

Stereo Steve · 24-06-2016, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheshireBumpkin

That's not my experience with the Honor 7.

Camera is good - not flagship standard, but good. Battery is excellent and beats my old S6 hands down with the same usage and apps.

Also have the Honor 7. Very good camera. Maybe not the best but perfectly good for family snaps etc. Pulls in an excellent signal and is fast and snappy. Much as I prefer iOS and would like a smaller phone, this is ideal for me at the moment. I have my main number on VOD which rings anywhere and for data I have sim2 on 3 which is superb and cheap. Also have the benefit of a second number which I can give out to people I maybe don't want to have my main one.

Battery is superb as CB says. Easy 2 days on my average use.

I will go back to single sim at some point but at the moment it suits me down to the ground to be honest. Costs nothing to run on PAYG and is totally flexible.

sdduk · 24-06-2016, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheshireBumpkin

That's not my experience with the Honor 7.

Camera is good - not flagship standard, but good. Battery is excellent and beats my old S6 hands down with the same usage and apps.

Sounds a good phone.

CheshireBumpkin · 24-06-2016, 23:30

Deleted as the post I was responding to was changed...

23-06-2016, 15:24	#1
Zebb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 652	Dual SIM, pros and cons? Anyone with views on this?

23-06-2016, 15:28	#2
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	No cons compared to single sim. Pro that you can use two sims...except when you can't because you're using sim 2 slot for microSD card. Also often sim 2 is voice/SMS only and not data.

23-06-2016, 16:09	#3
CheshireBumpkin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cheshire/Shropshire Border Posts: 592	Plenty of dual SIM discussion here: http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2149233

23-06-2016, 16:22	#4
sdduk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 216	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigM No cons compared to single sim. Pro that you can use two sims...except when you can't because you're using sim 2 slot for microSD card. Also often sim 2 is voice/SMS only and not data. Cons they have terrible cameras and Battery life but do agree with the pro's Also not all have the 2 sim where you have to use one for the sd memory card there are ones where you get 3 slots 2 for sims and 1 for sd card.

23-06-2016, 16:36	#5
Zebb Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 652	Just looking for some points to help me decide where to buy a Moto G4, Tesco single SIM or Motorola UK dual SIM.

23-06-2016, 21:32	#6
secretcode Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 9	Quote: Originally Posted by sdduk Cons they have terrible cameras and Battery life Lots of high-end phones have dual SIM versions, like LG G5, Xperia Z3+, HTC One E9s, some Samsungs. So you can get get good cameras and standard battery life. They're just mostly not sold in the UK market, you have to import.

23-06-2016, 21:38	#7
sdduk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 216	Quote: Originally Posted by secretcode Lots of high-end phones have dual SIM versions, like LG G5, Xperia Z3+, HTC One E9s, some Samsungs. So you can get get good cameras and standard battery life. They're just mostly not sold in the UK market, you have to import. True i was going on the Chinese phones which i have had a few and all have had terrible cameras and batterys.

24-06-2016, 00:07	#8
petef Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 120	I have a Moto G 2nd gen (XT1068) with relatively low usage. One SIM is FreedomPop which gives me free data up to 200 MB/month. The other is Talkmobile Happy Hour (PAYG) for talk & text (10p/call, 4p/text). -- Pete Forman https://payg-petef.rhcloud.com/

24-06-2016, 00:32	#9
CheshireBumpkin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cheshire/Shropshire Border Posts: 592	Quote: Originally Posted by sdduk True i was going on the Chinese phones which i have had a few and all have had terrible cameras and batterys. That's not my experience with the Honor 7. Camera is good - not flagship standard, but good. Battery is excellent and beats my old S6 hands down with the same usage and apps.

24-06-2016, 00:44	#10
Stereo Steve Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,378	Quote: Originally Posted by CheshireBumpkin That's not my experience with the Honor 7. Camera is good - not flagship standard, but good. Battery is excellent and beats my old S6 hands down with the same usage and apps. Also have the Honor 7. Very good camera. Maybe not the best but perfectly good for family snaps etc. Pulls in an excellent signal and is fast and snappy. Much as I prefer iOS and would like a smaller phone, this is ideal for me at the moment. I have my main number on VOD which rings anywhere and for data I have sim2 on 3 which is superb and cheap. Also have the benefit of a second number which I can give out to people I maybe don't want to have my main one. Battery is superb as CB says. Easy 2 days on my average use. I will go back to single sim at some point but at the moment it suits me down to the ground to be honest. Costs nothing to run on PAYG and is totally flexible.

24-06-2016, 23:25	#11
sdduk Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 216	Quote: Originally Posted by CheshireBumpkin That's not my experience with the Honor 7. Camera is good - not flagship standard, but good. Battery is excellent and beats my old S6 hands down with the same usage and apps. Sounds a good phone.

24-06-2016, 23:30	#12
CheshireBumpkin Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cheshire/Shropshire Border Posts: 592	Deleted as the post I was responding to was changed...

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