[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.

http://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=722679
read din kau dito updated din sila.. and meron din sila news bout sa rooting..
paano i-enable yung cookies para maka sign-in sa facebook sa myphone a818
http://www.tipidcp.com/viewtopic.php?tid=32072
check out this thread as well…. madami din kau matutunan….
yap gumagana ang mga games ok na po xa.. thumbs up..
nagana din ba dito yung games na napapagana din ng mga samsung galaxy?
like angry bird , fruitninja etc…
Ok ang Fruit Ninja gumagana cya sa phone na to.
yes. updated ang Android nya. 2.3 Gingerbread. :)
does anyone try to download games like angry bird and fruit ninja ?
im trying to buy and im not sure if it is compatible with games that i want !
compatible naman yang dalwang games.
super sulit naman ang phone na ito.. i love it.. para na din xang galaxy lalot nag download ako ng themes ng galaxy
concise and very helpful review! Plus, the comment section is active. I was looking for an affordable phone for my mom and i saw a myphone stand at the mall (she evolved and now dares to explore the android world). i had to google it first before buying of course. Thanks for helping me out!
Hi mom’s boy, I’m glad we helped you. Thanks!
my tv b ito?
There’s no report on TV capability from users yet. So I guess it doesn’t have one.
wala po itong tv. ung TS1 ung meron kaso mababa ung OS nya V2.2 lang
I bought my a818 duo yesterday at SM fairview at P3,999 kahit walang kapalit na sira or lumang cellphone. For me, I find the phone cool, simple user lang kasi ako.
Thanks Xiaoking! don’t enable video call, upon signing in a pop-up message will appear just cancel it so you could still use the skype… if ever you accidentally enabled it, simply uninstall the skype app the re-install it again and then again upon signing in make sure not to enable video call features…
Have you tried yahoo messenger Xiaoking? requires messenger plugin, yet could not download it from android market, i thought this could be an alternate… thanks to those who are sharing their insights….
Hi Onidz, try to search for it in Google and install it to your phone. I think it should work that way.
Unfotunately still the same, it says not found.. hope sumone could help… googlemarket to google play?