[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.
am still planning to buy…is it realy nice^.^??? just wondering
pwede po ba khit wlang charger pero may battery? kasi nwawala na ksi yung charger nito eh…
dapat po may special treatment kung myphone din po yung ipapalit, parang loyalty award naman naming gumagamit ng myphone diba? parang kung myphone yung ipapalit, mga 1k sana yung ibabawas ^_^ -asa lang, pero sana matupad.. hehe
Ask for a replacement unit na lang and try to give the phone a second chance. Some people already gave their positive feedbacks about it. ^_^
pwede po ba khit wlang charger pero may baterry?
Can you still surf evn if there is no wifi or load?
Hi! What can you say about the phone’s performance, especially on skype video call? Thanks.
I bought one last week. Happy for what its worth.
No 3G though. But quite fast and user friendly.
I just got bump in transfering contacts from SIM to Phone.
You have to Associate each contacts from SIM so it can be copied to the phone. Import/Export function seemed not to work.
I’m not sure about its function though.
Anyway, I’m in Aussie now and it works like a charm.
Hi Odi, thanks for the share. I bet it’s the best for its price. The discounted price I mean.
it works but sure is tricky i suggest that input ur contact individually, using import/export function is crazy mine has 120 contacts when i copied to phone directory it multiplies by 6 so i got 6 copies of the same contact. .
What’s the use of PASSPORTKEYBOARD? Thanks.
What password keyboard?
The PASSPORTKEYBOARD icon is just a password enabler, meaning you will need a password to unlock your phone, but it does not seem to do anything. The defult password is 1122. I tried using it, nothing at all. I think it is just an error
The PASSPORTKEYBOARD icon is just a password enabler, meaning you will need a password to unlock your phone, but it does not seem to do anything. The defult password is 1122. I tried using it, nothing at all. I think it is just an error.
bad phone.mura nga.kulang naman.
*no gps,
*no hsdpa,hspa,wcdma
*no flash
*luge mabili..
Wala pang hardware support
Hi, krizchan. I think hindi ka lugi sa phone na to sabi nga you get what you pay for. The best na ang specs nya for 4k. And at that price tag, don’t expect HSDPA and GPS. There are other phones that support it but they come in the 6k range.
Hi Ann, look for the camera flash option in your camera and see if it’s turned on. If not, try to enable it. Otherwise, restart your phone and try it again. If the problem still persist, you should bring it back to myphone ASAP to claim your warranty and ask for a new unit.