Having trouble on switching SIM cards? Perhaps these Xperia Z series with Dual SIM card slots might decide on what you need for duality of purpose.

First is the Xperia Z3 Dual, released in September 2014 and still one of the best Dual SIM Android phones in the market. It has 5.2 inch FHD IPS display, 2.5GHz Quad Core Processor, 16GB ROM, 3GB of RAM, 2.2MP front camera + 20.7MP rear camera with LED flash, Dual SIM LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, powered by Android 5.1 Lollipop and battery capacity of 3100 mAh.

Xperia Z3 Dual Specs:

OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop (upgradeable to 6.0 Marshmallow)
DISPLAY: 5.2-Inch FHD IPS Triluminos Display, X-Reality for mobile, 1920×1080 pixels, 424 ppi, Multitouch up to 10 fingers, Scratch Resistant Glass
CPU/GPU: 2.5 GHz Quad-core processor Krait 400, Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 chipset, Adreno 330 GPU
RAM: 3GB of RAM
STORAGE: 16GB Internal Storage, Expandable via MicroSD (up to 128GB)

CAMERA:

REAR: 1/2.3” 20.7 MP Sony Exmor RS for mobile sensor, 8x Digital Zoom, Wide angle G Lens (25 mm), Up to ISO 12800 Photo / 3200 Video, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode – video stabilization, 4K video recording, Geotagging, Autofocus, Pulse LED Flash
VIDEO RECORDING: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
FRONT: 2.2 MP front camera Sony Exmor R for mobile sensor, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode – video stabilization, Full HD video recording

NETWORK/CONNECTIVITY:

3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0, magnetic charging connector, Bluetooth v4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac), DLNA Certified, MHL 3.0, NFC, ANT+ wireless technology, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, EDGE, GPRS, HSPA+, A-GPS, GLONASS, Dual SIM (Nano), Dual Standby

MULTIMEDIA: FM Radio, Audio Recorder/Player, Video Audio Recorder/Player
BATTERY: Non-removable Li-Ion 3100 mAh, Talk time: up to 16 hours, Standby time: up to 920 hours

OTHER FEATURES: Waterproof and dust tight (IP65 and IP68)
WEIGHT: 152 grams
DIMENSIONS: 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
COLORS: Black, White, Copper

*PRICE: $326.68 (Amazon.com) | ₱14,300.00 (Kimstore.com) | ₱14,458.00 (Lazada)

*Note: Price varies on market/location/seller, price tag as of July 31, 2016

Second is the upgraded model of Z3 Dual, the Xperia Z3+ (Plus) Dual which released in June 2015, has the same form factor from its predecessor except for the under the hood specs. It has 5.2 inch FHD IPS display, 64 bit Octa Core processor, 32GB ROM, 3GB of RAM, 5MP front camera + 20.7MP rear camera with LED flash, Dual SIM LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, powered by Android 5.1 Lollipop (upgradeable to 6.0 Marshmallow) and battery capacity of 2930 mAh.

Xperia Z3+ (Plus) Dual Specs:
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop (upgradeable to 6.0 Marshmallow)
DISPLAY: 5.2-Inch FHD IPS Triluminos Display, X-Reality for mobile, 1920×1080 pixels, sRGB130%, 424 ppi, Multitouch up to 10 fingers, Shatter Proof Glass
CPU/GPU: 64-bit Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810, Octa Core processor (Quad-core 2.0 GHz + Quad core 1.5 GHz), Adreno 430 GPU
RAM: 3GB of RAM
STORAGE: 32GB Internal Storage, Expandable via MicroSD (up to 128GB)

CAMERA:

REAR: 1/2.3” 20.7 MP with auto focus, 8x Digital Zoom, 4K Recording, HDR, Superior Auto, Wide angle lens (25 mm), ISO12800, Sony Exmor R for mobile, SteadyShot – video stabilization, Superior Auto – automatic scene selection, Image stabilizer, Geotagging, Autofocus, Pulse LED Flash
VIDEO RECORDING: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
FRONT: 5 MP front camera, Full HD video

NETWORK/CONNECTIVITY:

3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0, Native USB tethering, Miracast, Screen Mirroring, Chromecast, magnetic charging connector, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac), DLNA Certified, MHL 3.0, NFC, ANT+ wireless technology, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, EDGE, GPRS, HSPA+, A-GPS, GLONASS, Dual SIM (Nano), Dual Standby

MULTIMEDIA: FM Radio, Audio Recorder/Player, Video Audio Recorder/Player
BATTERY: Non-removable Li-Ion 2930 mAh, Talk time: up to 21 hours, Standby time: up to 510 hours, Music listening: Up to 81 hours, Video playback: Up to 10 hours
OTHER FEATURES: Waterproof and dust tight (IP65 and IP68)
WEIGHT: 144 grams
DIMENSIONS: 146.3 x 71.9 x 6.9 mm
COLORS: Black, White, Copper, Aqua Green

*PRICE: $303.50 (Amazon.com) | ₱16,000.00 (Kimstore.com) | ₱15,414.00 (Lazada)

*Note: Price varies on market/location/seller, price tag as of July 31, 2016

Next is the Xperia Z5 Dual – released in October 2015 and has specs of 5.2 inch FHD IPS display, 64 bit Octa Core processor, 32GB ROM, 3GB of RAM, 5MP front camera + 23MP rear camera with LED flash, Dual SIM LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, powered by Android 5.1 Lollipop (upgradeable to 6.0 Marshmallow) and battery capacity of 2900 mAh.

Xperia Z5 Dual Specs:
OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop (upgradeable to 6.0 Marshmallow)
DISPLAY: 5.2-Inch FHD IPS Triluminos Display, X-Reality for mobile, 1920×1080 pixels, 424 ppi, Multitouch up to 10 fingers, Scratch Resistant Glass
CPU/GPU: 64-bit Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810, Octa Core processor (Quad-core 2.0 GHz + Quad core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A57), Adreno 430 GPU
RAM: 3GB of RAM
STORAGE: 32GB Internal Storage, Expandable via MicroSD (up to 200GB)

CAMERA:

REAR: 1/2.3” 23 MP with Hybrid Autofocus 0.03sec, 8x Digital Zoom, 5 x Clear Image Zoom, 4K Recording, HDR, Superior Auto, Wide-angle G lens (24 mm), Up to ISO 12800 Photo/3200 Video, Sony Exmor RS for mobile sensor, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode – video stabilisation, Geotagging, Touch focus, Face detection, Pulse LED Flash
VIDEO RECORDING: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps
FRONT: 5 MP front camera Sony Exmor R for mobile sensor, Full HD video, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode – video stabilization, Wide-angle lens (25 mm)

NETWORK/CONNECTIVITY/FEATURES:

3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac), DLNA Certified, MHL 3.0, NFC, Fingerprint sensor, WiFi MIMO, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, EDGE, GPRS, HSPA+, A-GPS, GLONASS, Dual SIM (Nano), Dual Standby
MULTIMEDIA: FM Radio, Audio Recorder/Player, Video Audio Recorder/Player

BATTERY: Non-removable Li-Ion 2900 mAh, Up to 2 days’ battery life, Talk time: up to 17 hours, Standby time: up to 540 hours, Music listening time: up to 87 hours, Video playback time: up to 8 hours

OTHER FEATURES: Waterproof and dust tight (IP65 and IP68)
WEIGHT: 156.5 grams
DIMENSIONS: 146 x 72 x 7.3 mm
COLORS: Graphite Black, White, Gold, Green

*PRICE: $458.99 (Amazon.com) | ₱19,999.00 (Kimstore.com) | ₱20,585.00 (Lazada)

*Note: Price varies on market/location/seller, price tag as of July 31, 2016

After the release of Xperia Z5 Dual, the upgraded version of it came out – the Xperia Z5 Premium Dual. The stunning specs of the Xperia Z5 Premium Dual such as:    5.5-inch 4K UHD display @(3840×2160 resolution), 64 bit Octa Core processor, 32GB ROM, 3GB of RAM, 5MP front camera + 23MP rear camera with LED flash, Dual SIM LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, powered by Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and battery capacity of 3430 mAh.

Xperia Z5 Premium Dual Specs:
OS: Google Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
DISPLAY: 5.5” 4K UHD Triluminos display, X-Reality for mobile, 3840×2160 pixels, 806 ppi, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, Multitouch up to 10 fingers, Scratch Resistant Glass
CPU/GPU: 64-bit Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810, Octa Core processor (Quad-core 2.0 GHz + Quad core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A57), Adreno 430 GPU
RAM: 3GB of RAM
STORAGE: 32GB Internal Storage, Expandable via MicroSD (up to 200GB)

CAMERA:

REAR: 1/2.3” 23 MP with Hybrid Autofocus 0.03sec, 8x Digital Zoom, 5 x Clear Image Zoom, 4K Recording, HDR, Superior Auto, Wide-angle G lens (24 mm), Up to ISO 12800 Photo/3200 Video, Sony Exmor RS for mobile sensor, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode – video stabilisation, Geotagging, Touch focus, Face detection, Panorama, Pulse LED Flash
VIDEO RECORDING: 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
FRONT: 5 MP front camera Sony Exmor R for mobile sensor, Full HD video, SteadyShot with Intelligent Active Mode – video stabilization, Wide-angle lens (25 mm)

NETWORK/CONNECTIVITY/FEATURES:

3.5mm audio jack, Micro USB 2.0, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac), DLNA Certified, MHL 3.0, NFC, Fingerprint sensor, WiFi MIMO, ANT+™ sport, fitness, health support, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, EDGE, GPRS, HSPA+, A-GPS, GLONASS, Dual SIM (Nano), Dual Standby

MULTIMEDIA: FM Radio, Audio Recorder/Player, Video Audio Recorder/Player
BATTERY: Non-removable Li-Ion 3430 mAh, Up to 2 days’ battery life, QC2.0
OTHER FEATURES: Waterproof and dust tight (IP65 and IP68)
WEIGHT: 181 grams
DIMENSIONS: 154.4 x 76.0 x 7.8 mm
COLORS: Chrome, Black, Gold

*PRICE: $538.95 (Amazon.com) | ₱25,000.00 (Kimstore.com) | ₱24,952.00 (Lazada)

*Note: Price varies on market/location/seller, price tag as of July 31, 2016

NOTE: ADDITION TO XPERIA DUAL SMARTPHONE

Addition to Xperia Dual SIM Smartphones, the Xperia M5 Dual (not from Z series/family) dubbed as a Super Mid-range Smartphone. Check out the specs below and click here for the Unbox/Review of Xperia M5 Dual.

SONY XPERIA M5 DUAL E5663 SPECS:
Operating system: Android 5.0 Lollipop
Display: 5” FHD IPS 1080p (1920×1080) | Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
Processor (CPU): 64-bit Octa-core processor (2.0 GHz) | MediaTek helio X10 (MT6795) | GPU: PowerVR G6200
SIM capability: Single SIM | Dual SIM (Nano SIM)
Networks: GSM GPRS/EDGE (2G) | UMTS HSPA (3G) | LTE (4G) Cat 4

Connectivity: aGPS, GLONASS, Bluetooth 4.1 wireless technology, DLNA Certified, WiFi, NFC, NFC Mobile Payment, ANT+ wireless technology, FM Radio RDS
Memory and storage: 3 GB RAM | Up to 16 GB of flash memory* | microSD card with up to 200 GB

* Up to 16 GB—Memory is comprised of approximately 6 GB of system memory, plus 10 GB of “internal storage” for downloaded applications, music, pictures, videos, and some application data.

Main camera: 21.5 megapixel| Hybrid Autofocus | Sony Exmor RS for mobile image sensor | 5x Clear Image Zoom | 4K video recording | SteadyShot video stabilization | Superior Auto automatic scene selection | HDR for photos and video
Front camera: 13 megapixel camera, Autofocus, Sony Exmor RS for mobile image sensor, HDR for photos

Battery: 2600 mAh | Talk time: Up to 12 hours 11 minutes** | Standby time: Up to 656 hours** | Music listening: Up to 62 hours 32 minutes**

** Battery life has been measured against Sony Mobile Communications AB’s smartphone usage profile, defined in September 2014, to represent the typical smartphone user’s active-use conditions, including but not limited to a range of usage scenarios (calling, texting, web browsing, social networking, game playing, music listening, picture taking, picture browsing, online video watching, video recording, and playback).

IP68 certified: waterproof and dust-tight (for over 1.5 meter – up to 30 minutes)
Sound: 3D Surround Sound (VPT), Clear Audio+ sound improvement software, xLOUD Experience, Stereo recording, Bluetooth stereo
Color: Gold, Black, White
Weight: 142.6 grams
Dimensions: 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm

*PRICE: $299.99 (Amazon.com) | ₱17,800.00 (Kimstore.com) | ₱14,999.00 (Lazada)

*Note: Price varies on market/location/seller, price tag as of July 31, 2016

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