While searching for a dual-mode cell phone (yes, I want one with both GSM and CDMA ready), I found out that three sim-cards handset is even existed! Fortunately, they aren’t expensive, since all of the threesome phone I can find — X668, X728, and ZTC 830 — are manufactured by some China-based company. The bad news, you can’t expect high-end features inside as only the standard communication and multimedia capabilities are included. Now let’s check the detail one by one, shall we?

upporting dual-band GSM (900/1800), X668 cell phone sports a 3-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 176 x 220 and handwriting recognition, an integrated 1.3 megapixel camera module, polyphonic ringtone, SMS/MMS, and a built-in MP3/MP4 player. It doesn’t have free onboard memory, but it does come with TransFlash card slot (256MB card included), allowing users to store their data or media files externally. Regarding battery, it can last for up to 72 hours standby time or up to 8 hours talk time.

X668 cell phone is currently retailed for $144.97.

To make a long story short, just add a Bluetooth 2.0 functionality to X668, and you’ll get X728 cell phone. The design is slighly better too. But for that small enhancement, you have to take $155.25 out of your pocket.

ZTC 830 has almost similar specs than above model, X728. It has Bluetooth, dual-band GSM support, media player, Transflash media card slot, touchscreen, etc. However, this phone, priced at $162, is the most beautiful one on the trio, IMHO.

Conclusion

Honestly, I don’t have any experience with “made-in China” handset. I know that I can’t expect much after-sales support for the product, but my main awareness is whether the phone would last long or not. Anybody want to share their experience?