[important]UPDATE: The Trade-in Madness Promo is extended until JUNE 3, 2012![/important]
If ever you are currently saving up to take hold of your very first android device–I have good news for you! Now is the time to get your smartphone from MyPhone’s Trade-in Madness promo. You can get the new MyPhone A818 Duo android phone for a discounted price of just P3999. That’s almost P1500 savings from the original retail price of P5499! How’s the specifications? It’s very competitive. Check it out below.
But what’s the catch? It’s pretty simple! You just have to bring in an old phone to be traded-in to get the discount. The phone can be from any brand or any model and the great part is it doesn’t need to be working. They also accept junk mobile phones as long as it is complete. However, it is not necessary and you can avail the smartphone for P4499 if you don’t want to exchange a mobile handset.
Here are the complete promo guidelines taken directly from MyPhone’s FB Fan page:
1. Customer can avail of the promo by
surrendering a mobile phone of any
brand or model, working or non-
working, to buy a MyPhone A818 Duo
at the price of Php3,999.00.
2. Phone to be traded-in should
include its battery pack.
3. Phone that is broken down into
separate parts will not be accepted.
4. Promo period is from April 28 to
May 6, 2012.
The offer is made for a better introduction of their new android phone and spread it to the masses. Also, I suggest you trade-in a non-working phone to save some money.
Here are the MyPhone A818 Duo complete specs:
• 3.5 inch HVGA Capacitive Touchscreen 320×480 pixel resolution
• 650 MHz processor
• 191MB internal storage, RAM TBA
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• Dual Sim / Dual Standby
• 3.2 MP primary camera
• Front facing VGA camera
• Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth
• WAP / GPRS / SMS /
• MMS/ NO 3GMultimedia Player / FM Radio – Headset jack3.5mm
• Pinoy Phone Apps , APK, Java
• Micro USB v2.0
• Internal memory expandable via microSD up to 16GB
• Battery TBA 1300mAh
MyPhone didn’t give the information regarding the RAM and battery capacity so we should check that out to be sure if it’s really a good buy. The amount of RAM should be atleast 256MB for a decent multitasking and a minimum of 1500mAh for the battery to last a day considering it’s big 3.5 inch screen will consume power faster. At the same price range, you can also have the Torque Droidz View and read what I have to say in it.
Overall, the phone is good but it is not the best in its category because it lacks 3G connectivity. If you opt a dual-sim android, you may look for the Alcatel Blaze Glory 918N at the same price level. You can also check my insights in the new LG Optimus L3 which is the best buy for under P6000 IMHO. But with Myphone’s current price of merely P3999, it is the best deal around in that price. Check out MyPhone’s latest price list.
If you already have this phone, please share your experience and opinion in this new offering from MyPhone so that others may be aware of it.
Promo runs from April 28-May 6, 2012 (Metro Manila) and May 2, 2012-May 6, 2012 Nationwide.

cant activate the flash on my camera…can you help me
Your probably right. Unfortunately, Myphone is still not on cyanogen’s list of compatible devices, so until then I’ll stick with what the A818 has to offer. don’t want to risk rooting it and ending up with a brick. But all in all, the A818 is still worth the price.
Ok, thank you JIM.
Tried installing adobe flash 10.3 and 11.11, still couldn’t get it installed. I tried researching and found out adobe only runs on arm v7 processor. a818 has an arm v6 so i guess installing adobe flash player is out of the question. i guess last option is to root the system, although i won’t be doing that anytime soon
Oh, but I have an ARMv6 chip too? And I’ve got Adobe Flash Player? Maybe because I’m on CyanogenMod/
just got the A818, and I’ll just confirm what kid europe posted:
• No 3G HSDPA Available (TRUE)
• No Flash Player 10.1 or 10.2 support for browser (TRUE)
• No mention for real web page or full web page like in PC (being left behind in super high-end smartphone like Apple, Samsung, and Nokia) (it has a built in browser and it CAN access full web pages)
• No even Maximum 32GB (if he meant external SD card, max is 16GB
• No HD or 3D available to support Video, Image, and HD/3D Games (haven’t tested it yet)
• Android 2.2 left behind high-end of 2.3, 3.0, and 4.0 Android ( it’s using Android version 2.3.6)
• Resistive Touchscreen not Capacitive Touchscreen (its capacitive)
• GPS (no GPS, it uses wifi and mobile networks to determine location)
• No front facing camera for available 3G Talk or Skype (NOT true, it has a front facing camera)
As for battery, it’s 1300mah and i installed a power meter app. for heavy internet usage (wifi turned on) it registers a 34h usage. for call and text mode (disabled all features except call and text) it registers at 85h
Thanks for the share Jim. It will help a lot of users. By the way, you can look for Adobe Flash Player for android. I’m not sure if it will work for that though. I must say that the battery is exceptional for the price.
Hi bucks, thanks for the info. Have you already disconnected mobile data and other connections? It’ll save you a lot of power. I hope you can share us your review of the unit.
uhm..battery wont last..it took only 10hours then you need to charge it. based on my experience ^______,^
such an asshole to exert an effort and ended up caught off its feet!!! kid europe .. you wasted internet bandwith and electricity to be just dumbfounded … errr wrong guy wrong place wrong time…i think i need to defacate
Myphone TS1 is different from A818 Duo.
They are DIFFERENT bro. Don’t mislead people with your WRONG info.
PLEASE CONFIRM for MY PHONE A818
Main Disadvantage
• No 3G HSDPA Available
• No Flash Player 10.1 or 10.2 support for browser
• No mention for real web page or full web page like in PC (being left behind in super high-end smartphone like Apple, Samsung, and Nokia)
• No even Maximum 32GB
• No HD or 3D available to support Video, Image, and HD/3D Games
• Android 2.2 left behind high-end of 2.3, 3.0, and 4.0 Android
• Resistive Touchscreen not Capacitive Touchscreen
• GPS or Maps missing
• No front facing camera for available 3G Talk or Skype
Read more: http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/5376680/ts1+duo+android+2+2
seriously? that’s TS1, not A818,
tsk tsk,