Dual-SIM phones used to only commonly be found in other parts of the world, but now there are a number of them available in the UK, including some high-end and high-profile handsets.
Having a dual SIM card slot in your phone has a number of potential benefits. For example, you might have one work SIM and one personal one. Or one for use in the UK and one with better international rates for use abroad.
They won’t be useful to everyone, but if you carry two phones now or can think of situations where a different number or network would be helpful, then a dual-SIM phone is well worth considering. With that in mind we’ve created this guide to the best dual-SIM smartphones currently available in the UK.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 comes from a company that’s only just starting to break into the UK, but it could soon become a household name, as Xiaomi is a brand that makes great phones at great prices.
The Xiaomi Mi 8 is an example of that, with a big, high-quality 6.21-inch Super AMOLED screen, a 1080 x 2248 resolution, and top-end power, thanks to a Snapdragon 845 chipset and 6GB of RAM.
It also has a pair of 12MP cameras on the back and a 20MP camera on the front, plus facial recognition and a fingerprint scanner, all wrapped up in a premium shell, with a glass back and a metal frame. It’s a flagship through and through, yet it vastly undercuts rivals. And of course, it has a dual-SIM card slot too, which is something most rivals still don’t.
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The Honor 10 is also an affordable flagship, but it comes from a slightly bigger name, as Honor is a sub-brand of Huawei.
The Honor 10 is a phone that would stand out even if it wasn’t a bargain, as it has a shimmery glass finish which in certain shades can shift between two colours, making it far more eye-catching than most handsets.
But its specs are no less impressive. As well as a dual-SIM slot the Honor 10 has a 5.84-inch 1080 x 2280 screen with slim bezels and a notch. It also has a high-end Kirin 970 octa-core chipset and 4GB of RAM. Plus, there’s up to 128GB of storage, so there’s plenty of space, and there’s a dual-lens camera on the back, with both 16MP and 24MP lenses.
Those are joined by a 24MP lens on the front, and the phone also has facial recognition and a fingerprint scanner. Give it a try and you might wonder why anyone would spend twice as much on a phone.
The Huawei P20 Pro is one of the best phones of 2018 even before you factor in its dual-SIM credentials.
It stands out in large part thanks to its triple-lens rear camera, which can take better photos than most other smartphones and excels even in the dark.
The P20 Pro also has a 6.1-inch 1080 x 2240 screen and it uses AMOLED, offering better contrast than LCD and vibrant colours.
The phone is also water-resistant, packs flagship power, masses of storage and a stylish design similar to the Honor 10, with a metal and glass build and the option for a back that can shift between colours.
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The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR are all dual-SIM phones, but they’re a bit different to most, as while one slot takes a standard nano SIM card, the other is an eSIM. That’s an electronic SIM that you can’t remove, rather it can simply change networks without changing the physical card. This could be the future of SIM cards, though right now not all networks support it.
Beyond its high-tech SIM, the iPhone XS is just an all-round great phone. It’s so famous you probably already know all about it, but if not, know that highlights include a stunning, slim design with an all-screen front, one of the most powerful processors around, and a top-class 5.8-inch 1125 x 2436 Super AMOLED screen.
The iPhone XS also has arguably the best facial recognition on a phone, through Face ID, and a brilliant dual-lens rear camera.
Plus, it’s water-resistant, and runs iOS, making it an instantly appealing option for anyone not into Android.
If you want something bigger though, consider the iPhone XS Max, while for something a bit cheaper take a look at the iPhone XR. They’re all great phones.
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The Huawei Mate 20 Pro might just be the best phone of 2018. It’s definitely up there. Of course, it wouldn’t make (let alone top) this list if it wasn’t also a dual-SIM phone.
Aside from taking two SIM cards, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro stands out thanks to a super powerful and super smart Kirin 980 chipset. This is the first 7nm Android chip and outmatches any other Android chipset from 2018.
The Mate 20 Pro also has a mammoth 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and a class-leading triple-lens rear camera. Plus, there’s a huge 6.39-inch 1440 x 3120 Super AMOLED screen and a massive 4,200mAh battery, delivering two days of life.
Other highlights include an in-screen fingerprint scanner, a stylish design and clever features, like the ability to use the Mate 20 Pro as a wireless charging pad for other devices.
There isn’t much this phone doesn’t have. It’s basically a bigger, better, smarter alternative to the Huawei P20 Pro.
So there you have it. While these five handsets aren’t the only dual-SIM phones they are arguably the best.
They’re all high-end but suited to different tastes and budgets. The Xiaomi Mi 8 and Honor 10 are surprisingly affordable, making them good options if you can’t justify a full flagship price tag. The Huawei P20 Pro meanwhile is a great Android flagship with no real compromises.
The iPhone XS is arguably even better and certainly a better choice for iOS fans – though also consider the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR if you want something bigger or cheaper respectively.
Then in first place there’s the Huawei Mate 20 Pro. This is a phone with more features packed in than you’ll know what to do with and importantly it does a great job of all the basics as well. Just be sure you want a big screen and can stomach the high price.
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