MANILA, Philippines — Dual SIM phones are definitely the “in” gadgets for the budget set. Aside from having two different options when it comes to calling and texting, the phones usually come at a cheaper price tag compared to their single SIM counterparts.

With the market saturated with dual sim models, it’s difficult to choose which phone is the most suitable for an individual’s specific needs. When it comes to a no frills Dual SIM phone with a long battery life and easy to use controls look no further, the Intex IN1010 may be the phone that you’re looking for.

The IN1010 sports a chic candy bar build. Having dimension of only 116.4x68x16.8 mm and the weight of only 92g, the IN1010 is virtually almost weightless and can easily fit inside small pockets.

The screen is aptly sized at about 4.6cm.Though having the looks and the size of a typical chocolate candy bar, the phone is relatively easy to handle. On the backside of the phone is a 1.3 MP camera positioned almost at the top left-most part of the phone, which is somewhat different compared to other phones.

When Intex certifies that the phone is easy to use, they really mean it. Operation of the phone is a no-brainer. The interface is simple and easy to learn. The menus are uncluttered and organized for the user, yet a degree of exploration is still needed to fully utilize the phone.

As a communications device, the phone has a dual SIM feature, perfect for users subscribed in more than one service provider. This feature then makes the IN1010 an indispensable phone that can be used to take full advantage of the call and text promos going about.

The phone has a maximum capacity of up to 60 messages only and this can easily be filled to the brim within less than a day for an average user, which is quite a bummer as it somehow forces the user to delete previous messages in order to make room for new ones. This shortcoming can then be remedied by adding a MicroSDcard which could then serve as storage for videos, pictures, music, and other files. The storage capacity is expandable to up to 32GB.

In terms of battery life, the IN1010 is exceptional. Intex claims that the battery can last to up 6 hours of non-stop talk, and up to 720 hours of standby time. Even with hundreds of text messages sent and received in a day, the phone’s battery life is hardly dented, making it perfect for long trips and travels.

The IN1010 is a hands-down easy to use phone. The simplicity in its operation and the way it organizes the menus and applications is one of the high points of this phone. The only qualms that I have with this phone are its inability to respond to fast texting, and its pint-sized text message capacity.

With its small size, easy to learn features, and outstanding battery life, the phone is perfect as first phones for kids, or for travelers having limitations on phone charging times in their schedules.At the end of the day, the Intex IN1010 is a handy dual SIM phone packed with numerable features, plus a long battery life to boot.