Samsung C5212 Duos preview: First look

With Samsung C5212 Duos you get two phones in one. This is the latest Samsung handset to offer seamless dual SIM handling with almost no compromise in terms of usability and telephony. The C5212 Duos looks a good basic package of reserved yet solid looks and great build quality. Plus, it's going to be the most affordable dual SIM-enabled handset by Samsung.

Armed with a basic 1.3 megapixel camera and a decent 2.2" display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, the Samsung C5212 Duos is a budget handset that will do the job of two. You are welcome to join us as we explore its dualistic nature.

 
Samsung C5212 Duos official photo
Samsung C5212 Duos at a glance
General: GSM 900/1800 - SIM 1 / GSM 900/1800 - SIM 2 
Form factor: Bar 
Dimensions: 112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm 
Display: 2.2-inch 262K color TFT, 176 x 220 pixels resolution 
Memory: microSD card slot (up to 8GB) 
Camera: 1.3-megapixel camera, video 
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, USB port 
Misc: FM radio with RDS 
Battery: 1000 mAh battery 

The C5212 Duos proves Samsung have a pretty good idea of what a true dual SIM phone should look and act like. Well, they don't seem to shy away from experimenting either, but the recent S9402 Ego (link) is just taking it too far. Our C5212 Duos here is nothing like that. Reserved and to the point, it's a faithful rehash of the original dual SIM bar D780.

By the way, people over at Samsung must be resolute about owning the dual SIM market with quite a strong two-in-one lineup. The other dual SIM enabled handsets include Samsung D880 Duos, Samsung D980 and Samsung B5702.