[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.

i’m planning to have one..,ok ba to pang skype..?
Hi, according to user reports the front cam doesn’t work on skype. Only the call support. I’ll check that and I’ll inform you.
got one, may problem po ako sa pag send nang message pag 2 sims na gamit mo
(globe & smart) , may time na sa sim 2(smart) ko na e send, tapos yung receiver, na receive nya yung message ko from my sim 1(which is globe), kaso naka lagay doon sa screen ng phone na sim 2(smart) yung gamit ko na pang send sa message.
Hey there, I got this unit last Sunday, my only probable complain is that the battery life isn’t very long about less than 2 days after charge. The rest of the common specs I just read in the manual seems okay for now since it’s my first time using an android phone.
ganyan din prob ko dati but i realize and some told me since its android ngah and ito na yung pinakamurang android madali lang talaga sya malowbat.. pero me apps para makatipid ng battery try to download it.. Easy Battery Saver and
Easy Task Killer Advanced on play store. if u have fb u can join our group at MyPhone A818 Duo Users para matulungan ka rin nila if me prob ka regarding wit this fone..
You’re already lucky to reach 2 days at standard apps installed for an android phone. But you can buy JuiceDefender ultimate to save battery life (yung may bayad ha wag yung free). Overall good buy at 4K
soft touch ba ang screen ng A818
???
yep!
ask ko lng kung talaga bang mabilis cia maglow bat?parang 10hrs lng cia low bat na agad…naka standby lng cia at paminsan minsan txt…may charging hours ba yan dapat or until ma full charge lng?
download Easy Battery Saver and Easy Task killer on Play Store.. Ganyan talaga ang android..
which one is better A818 or ts1 ?
hi mr.noypi.. my dilemma is whether to buy myphone A818 or lg optimus
l3…. regardless of the price, can u share some insights and infos,
maybe contrast between the 2? pls……. :) thanx ;)
pwede po bang kakao talk app here?
Got One Yesterday@Harbor Point Subic…Wise Buy…Thanks and thank u so much Anak :O
Mga guys tanong ko lang. pano ko ba malalaman yung number ng nagmisscall sakin na hindi ko kilala. Kasi di nakalagay yung number nya, UNKNOWN lang yung nakalagay. Tas walang other options like view number.. thanks
pag unknown po ang nakalabas sa phone. i think call outside the country po ung incoming mo..kasi if coming from the phils yan dapat number po nya ung lalabas.