The title for best primary phone or handset is being constantly disputed by so many manufacturers — there’s the iPhone, then the best of Android, Nokia’s selection and RIM’s BlackBerry bet. In a country where multiple SIM is very common, the title for most-wanted secondary handset is still up for grabs.
Back in the days, most people I see that uses a second phone prefer the simple and cheap candybar phones.
I reckon the most important factors that determine a secondary phone would include – battery life, affordability and size or form factor.
That could change though depending on the case-use. Let’s go do a survey among those of you who owns a second or third phone. Do hit the comments and answer this — what’s your ideal secondary phone or handset and why?
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babes says:
just want to know whether huawei s7 is good enough for a guy who can’t afford the galaxy tab or ipad? how good would it be compared to my samsung corby2? mejo naliliitan pa ko sa screen kasi ng corby2. thanx to anyone who would know.
Prangka says:
Primary= Nokia E7
2ndary= Nokia C2-00
babes says:
primary: samsung corby 2
secondary: my phone x2, gonna try a triple sim next.
Red says:
Primary Phone = iPhone 4
Secondary Phone = Blackberry 9700
Thinking of replacing the secondary phone though. :)
labuyo says:
Prime: HTC
2nd: Cherry Mobile S80
Allan says:
Primary: any Touchscreen phone like Samsung or Apple
Secondary: any Physical keyboard phone like Blackberry or Nokia…
gary says:
my Primary Phone : iPhone 3GS – Globe
my secondary : Nokia 2303 – Sun
Chris says:
Primary – Samsung Galaxy S II i9100
Secondary: LG Optimus One
kev says:
primary- iphone 4
sec- nokia 6300, Till I sold it. :)) haha I want one of those calculator looking phones right now:))
ipinoy says:
Primary: BlackBerry Bold 9700
Secondary: iPhone 3G
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ceasar says:
primary phone; nokia c7-00
secodary phone; nokia 1280
fan kc ako ng nokia..hehe
1280 is durable. sulit yung money…
haydsil says:
nokia 1208.. wid flashlight.. ok p ang battery life nya.. in addition, d ka pa ma- low morale pag accidentally n mahulog mo ang cp :)
dax says:
primary phone: BlackBerry 9300
secondary phone: Nokia 1280
jdcrose217 says:
primary phone: iPhone 3GS 16gb
secondary phone: Torque Thrice [triple sim for my loading business – for extra income :-) ]
nico says:
i was gonna go for nokia c2-00, but its the x1 and the x1-01 for me now
keibiem5 says:
ideal secondary phone/handset?
nokia c2-00 or lg a165
reason: user-friendly, long battery life, pocket-sized.. good enough for basic calls & texts :-)
16:) says:
Primary phone: Samsung Galaxy S i9000
Secondary phone: Samsung Corby
vince says:
primary phone: htc desire
secondary phone: nokia 5630d
Tsarli says:
I frequently switch phones:
Primary phone(s)- Samsung Spica or iPod Touch 4th Gen with Peel T188.
Secondary phone(s)- Nokia X2-00 or Nokia 1280
Kazuo says:
N8 is my primary phone.
A secondary phone for me dapat long battery life, hot-swapppable yung sim and microSD card, may wifi connectivity.
Hmm nag iisip pa rin ako kung anong magandang secondary phone. XD
Any suggestions?
Eason says:
Primary : Samsung Wave S8500
Secondary : Kingcom Music 801 (Mainly for music)
J says:
Primary: Sony Ericsson S312
Secondary: Cherry Mobile Q7i
Reason: I am not much familiar with my cherry mobile and its a bit bigger than my S312.
Michael says:
Primary Phone: Blackberry Curve 3G (Globe Postpaid)
Secondary Phone: Wala pa :)
“Kaya ko nagpost dito is to ask you guys any suggestions if ano magandang secondary phone. Mainly for Sun/Smart Sim. I like qwerty phones sana kasi mas mabilis akong magtext dun! hehehe. sana you can suggest. I don’t like any china made phones ah kasi I don’t trust their durability. :) Thanks Guys! :)
Obed says:
Primary Phone: BlackBerry Torch 9800
Second Phone: HTC HD7 16GB
Backup Phone: Nokia E90 Communicator
Obed says:
Forgot to put my reason.
Anyway, since my primary phone is BlackBerry Torch 9800 for my business phone and it’s a prepaid, basically I really don’t need a backup phone, I just don’t want to give up my number that I’m holding for 7 years (postpaid).
Though the problem with the BlackBerry Torch is sometimes I cannot access the internet or the browser’s UI is sometimes slow.
So I bought this HTC HD7 just to try out the new Windows 7 (using this for my personal number, postpaid), the reason why I’m trying to keep this despite of everything (especially the Zune market place not being available in the Philippines) is it’s touch capacitive when using mobile internet, which I’m enjoy the most.
Sometimes instead of opening an link from an email through my BlackBerry, I open the link in my HTC HD7, well expect if the link is long I’ll just open it in my BlackBerry.
For the Nokia E90, I always bring this inchase one of my phone got drain and I need to text or call someone and a nice weapon too =p
adam says:
Secondary Phone with Sun Sim Nokia 6610. Primary Nokia 6300.
will says:
my primary phone: N70 (still A OK)
2nd phone: 6101 & 6103 (these phones are with me when I’m away from home so snatchers won’t have their day.
kenneth pattinson says:
1st phone:WALKIE TALKIE
2nd phone:PAGER
3rd phone:TELEPHONE
hahahaha puro nman pla pyabangan dto ee! khit ndi nman totoo! hahaha
Rato says:
Primary Phone: Blackberry Torch 9800
Secondary Phone: Samsung Galaxy Fit S5670
Choice of the Torch for my primary phone is because Blackberry’s the bomb! But I’d like to try what Android can offer too, so i also got a Galaxy. Am waiting for the gingerbread update.
Dean says:
Primary Phone: Samsung GS
Secondary Phone: Nokia X3 touch and type
Matthew says:
Main Phone: Nokia N8
Secondary Phone: Samsung E1080F
Matthew says:
Main Phone: Nokia N8
Secondary: Samsung E1080F
raymondp says:
main phone: sgs i9000
secondary phone: myphone q19i
i use my secondary phone when going to unsecured or public places where there are large number of hoodlums then use my main phone in secured places like malls.
mars says:
primary phone: motorola aura
2nd: xperia arc
E says:
Primary: N8
Secondary: Samsung (I don’t know the model)
michael says:
Main Phone: Lg optimus 2x
secondary phone: Nexus S
Back-up Phone: iphone 4
tablet: samsung galaxy tab
Love collecting gadgets…. <3
neojohan says:
Tingin ko di nila naunawaan yung tanong ni maestro yuga. Tatagalugin ko na lang.
Ano ang pithayang ikalawang telepono o “handset” at bakit?
Ako po 3310, matibay and mabilis akong magtext dun kahit hindi nakatingin sa screen.
neojohan says:
Koreksyon, Ano ang pithaya niyong ikalawang telepono o “handset†at bakit?
Benchmark says:
Primary: Samsung Star 1st Generation (10 years Globe Prepaid)
Secondary: None (But I got another Globe Prepaid sim for my Tatoo ~ won it here in Yugatech)
IMO it will cost me alot if I maintain 2 different sim. I can SMS/Call anybody even if he/she has different network. Also there are alot of promos regarding free text to other networks.
BTW I only bought a sim for my Tatoo for reason I accidentally left my phone at the office and I have to contact somebody that day. :)
Just my opinion. :)
Arnel says:
my secondary phone is a myphone B15 Duo…
my primary phone is a Galaxy Mini…
xxxxx says:
iPhone4 (postGlobe)
BB 9700 (postSun)
@dan: i think the primary phone kinda gives you an idea how people pick their secondary phones. it’s a survey the more info the better IMO
dan says:
do you people have to brag you primary phones and post paid lines?
Jan Brane says:
Primary: Blackberry Curve 3G (Globe Postpaid)
Secondary: Nokia 2330c (Sun Cellular / Globe Prepaid)
Back-up: Sony Ericsson K800i
L@nn says:
Primary: Iphone 3G
Secondary: HTC HD2 (Gingerbread)
Backup: Huawei Ideos
SteveJobs' Secretary says:
Primary: White iPhone4
Secondary: Black iPhone4
Backup: 64GB iPad2 3G
jojo says:
my secondary phone-nokia e51 due to its simplicity, sturdy design, thinness, and with symbian i have all the apps/games that i need and of course, fast wifi and 3g. I just hope that nokia will make a dual sim dual standby phone in the mold of the e51 with all its functions/capabilities so that i won’t have the need to carry a 2nd phone.
Blue says:
Primary Phone: SE xperia X8(Globe)
Secondary phone: Nokia- C1 (Smart
Samsung-Apache says:
A perfect cellphone Nokia 1280 walang ka talo sa iba? Aangal ka
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supernaut says:
Pri: Huawei u8500
Sec: Dual sim phone. (before) Cherry M35 (Now) Samsung Punch
Jay Quing says:
Primary: a smartphone (iphone, galaxy mini’s, nokia)
Secondary: an ultrabasic phone (call and text, add some radio fm or mp3 player for a little entertainment)
Iyan Sommerset says:
Primary: Nokia 2330
Secondary: none (don’t need a second sim)
Bored Bored says:
Primary: HTC Desire, Rooted of course.
Secondary: Samsung E2120. Was already sent to manufacturers once for warranty purposes (the one with the bad board issue where it can’t turn itself on).
ledor toru says:
before samsung e1080 and nokia 1202 now cherry mobile q5i i need dual sim (3 network in total) for my work as a purchaser
Raymond says:
Main Phone: Iphone 4
Personal Phone: Iphone 3GS
Spare: Nokia N868mp,Samsung Omniai9000
If I am to consider another: An evolved, android tablet phone
Francis says:
Primary: sgs i9000 smart prepaid
Secondar: iphone globe prepaid
ads says:
Primary is HTC Desire Z with unlimited data plan which is perfect for its mobile hotspot capability
Secondary is BB 9700 for push emails and instant messaging
I am really into phones with qwerty keypads
NJ says:
primary: Optimus One – a smartphone!
secondary: a china phone!
:))
Kiko Manalo says:
W750i! music player, 2mp camera, sleek design and very easy to text :) I have this 2nd/alt phone for 3 years already.
Hermie says:
A cherry mobile phone with built in TV and dual SIM. The portable TV concept has been with me since childhood from those portable black and white Casio TV to the TV Tuner of Sega Gamegear to phones.
Red @ Pinoy VIP says:
mine is nokia 6300. :)
Cliff Rosario says:
Main: iPhone 4 (Globe Post)
& a HTC Desire HD (Globe Post)
Secondary:Nokia 2730 Classic.. (Globe Pre)
xaos says:
Nokia 2730 Classic +1
Raymond says:
Primary: SGT-P1000
Secondary: N5800XM
abubu says:
Primary: iphone
Secondary: cherry orbit
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AJL says:
Main Phone: BlackBerry Torch 9800
Secondary Phone: Nokia E63 (Roaming)
mikey says:
main: iphone 4, upgrading to iphone 5/4s when it comes out
2nd: samsung gs2
no explanation needed. might get htc sensation bc of all the hype. i also have a nokia x6 that i only use for worst case scenarios.
dan says:
Main Phone: Nokia E63
Secondary Phone: my 9 year old Nokia 6610, and still kicking.
jepoiski says:
Main Phone : Google Nexus S – my Smart Gold line is on it
Secondary Phone : Blackberry Bold 9780 – my Globe line is on it
Office Phone : Nokia E5 – office issued
Jologs says:
Main Phone: Iphone 4 (Globe postpaid)
Business Phone: BB 8520 (Globe postpaid)
Secondary phone: MyPhone Q19i (Smart postpaid and Sun prepaid), bought for its cheapness, long battery life, simple UI, QWERTY keypad, dual sim features, and overall simplicity. I love this phone kahet 1899php lang sya.
The K says:
Secondary phone which I’m using as the primary phone because I use it more often: Nokia 1280.
No smartphone OS can beat its UI in terms of “fastness”. Perfectly legible under direct sunlight. Favorite: tactile keypad, so nice to text with. And most importantly: ayaw ng mga snatchers.
sam says:
primary phone: nokia 8800 arte
secondary: iphone4
extra phone from my college years: nokia n92, n91 & e90.
Favorite ko n91.
dr marklijay says:
primary phone iphone 3gs
secondary phone nokia e51
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deuts says:
My secondary/backup phone is the very same phone in the picture above, the Nokia C1-00. It’s simple, long battery life and dual-sim.
raph says:
still waiting for nokia c2-00… yugs, mare-release pa ba yun?
ice says:
hmmmm just noticed, maybe mr yuga should change the question to “what is your main phone and secondary phone” hahaha…
jake says:
main phone: Blackberry 9700
secondary phone: Nokia 1280
my secondary phone is the one i often use in public places since i commute a lot & it has a LONG battery life & most importantly hindi takaw-mata sa snatchers *baka ibalik pa sa akin nung snatcher* hahaha :))
Nathy says:
Main phone: white ip4
Secondary phone: white bb 9780
It’s called the virgin collection
Bill Gates says:
Phone 1: iPhone 4
Phone 2: HTC Desire HD
Maximum radiation in my pants. Yeah!
migz says:
main phone : htc desire hd
secondary phone : apple iphone 4
third phone : nokia c3
Ronskie says:
Main phone: Dell Streak
Secondary phone: iphone3g
Steve Jobs says:
Main Phone: iPhone 4
Secondary Phone: iPhone 4
Rainluvs says:
Main phone: iphone4
Secondary phone: iphone3g
Jin says:
Primary: Xperia Arc
Secondary: X10
Backup Phone: Desire
marvin says:
Secondary phone: samsung galaxy tab
Yep, you heard it right. My secondary.phone is a tablet. Love my tab. Ipad can’t do that. :p
paul says:
My secondary phone’s a Sony Ericsson W910. I mostly use it as my music player. Actually I can do that as well with my main phone but it quickly drains the battery. At least with this setup, I have no worries re: draining my phone/missed calls. :)
jaypee says:
Main: HTC Desire HD
Secondary: Samsung Galaxy Spica
Ok ang 2 android phones synchronized ang account email calendar phone contacts VIA google
xtian_paolo says:
Primary Phone : BB9700
Secondary Phone : Nokia X3 – Price is affordable, nice screen, long battery life and has Wi-Fi (since I always want to be connected to the internet)
al says:
blackberries for me, with bbm as an added bonus still rocking my old 9700 the best battery life my galaxy s wont get me through a day without turning everything off
[punkmeister] says:
Nokia 2730. Sulit na cheapest 3G phone/music/fm player.
HAHAman says:
Just the CM P1. I need a secondary phone cause i text in class. I can’t afford if my main phone gets confiscated by the prof.
asherbee says:
primary phone: blackberry torch
secondary phone: nokia n95 8gb
Yui says:
Primary: Iphone 4
Secondary: Blackberry 9800
yui says:
Personal use: I4
Business: BB9800
heckiboi says:
Primary: SAMSUNG WAVE 1 S8500GT
Secondary: Nokia 5730XM and Nokia 1100
Fleeb says:
The question asks about the ideal SECOND phone. So I will only answer my ideal SECOND phone handset. C1. Why? Backup phone. The first one acts as an organizer beyond being just a phone.
eRvN says:
main phone: nokia e72
2nd phone: lg ku250, it was my previous phone used for 3 years, okay pa rin medyo madali na nga lang mag-low batt.
John Carl says:
Main: iPhone 4 (Globe postpaid)
Secondary: Nokia 5800 (Globe prepaid)
tebenets says:
main phone – LG optimus gt 540 (will let it go by end of the year for an iPhone)
2nd phone – Acer betouch e130. used it for work (threaded sms). a keeper because it does not crash unlike the LG.
3rd phone – Nokia 6500 classic. one of the slimmest phone around.
JKisaragi says:
Primary: Galaxy S
Secondary: BB Curve 8520
chinitoguy says:
My main phone is Samsung Galaxy S.
My second phone is Samsung Punch dual sim.
leon says:
no need for second phone, only using 1 postpaid line.
one phone for all, HTC Desire Z.
Joenel says:
Main Phone: Nokia 5530 expressmusic
2nd Phone: Nokia 1280
Nokia 1280 is cheap and even though its Monochrome, its UI is faster compared to Nokia 1616 and it is readable under the ray of sun.n_n
my previous Phone was Samsung Jet but I sold it because the User Interface and Battery life Sucks triple time.
nameless says:
I’ll give it to Samsung GT-E2121B. You’ve got everything plus a 1 week of battery life.
jonaflormicfren says:
any nokia phone than can be utilized for talk and text is good for me. http://youshudno.blogspot.com/2011/04/use-technology-but-resist-seduction-by.html
Anjo says:
Primary: SE Xperia x10
Secondary: Nokia 6120c
I already had the 6120c for more than 5 years. Still using it and have no plans of letting it go. Di pa napaparepair or nasisira. Very ideal for texting and calls. Excellent battery life as well. And also, excellent HSDPA connectivity. Ito pa ang gamit ko na modem dati nung hindi pa uso ang mga USB Broadband sticks.
1001 says:
Samsung champ duos it’s my screen phone for anonymous numbers
Glenn Ong says:
Main: BlackBery 9700
2nd: Nokia E51
My Nokia E51 was my previous phone before I switched to BlackBerry. I still love it because it’s very sturdy, thin, and handy.
go15 says:
primary: sony ericsson xperia 10 mini pro
seconday: sony ericsson w660i
w660i was my phone from college (2007), I like it because of the color, battery life and it is thin.
go15 says:
primary: sony ericsson xperia 10 mini pro
seconday: sony ericsson w660i
w660i was my phone from college (2007), I like it because of the color, battery life and it is thin. I used to have k700i as my secondary phone before until it retired. nothing beats the good quality of s.e. :-)
nise says:
main phone: NOKIA N97
second phone: NOKIA X2-01
third phone: nokia 2630
fourth phone: nokia 1680-c2
raul21 says:
same set up for me as zeratul,,
panalo battery life ng c3, kaya yung ang back up ko sa ip4
erizol says:
Torque D20 dual active SIM
5 to 7 days battery power even with constant calling/texting!
zeratul says:
main: iPhone 4
2nd: nokia c3
well, the c3 was my old phone so its kinda automatic. i like it coz its easy to use and is just simple
sinister says:
Primary: htc desire z
Secondary: nokia c1-01
gian says:
Nokia n95 and sometimes the nokia 6280.
giogagz says:
primary phone: se xperia x10 for browsing and games
secondary phone: blackberry 9300 for texting and call
Juan says:
Main Phone: Samsung Galaxy S2
MyMaria says:
Secondary phone is a MyPhone QT7. It’s functional with a good battery life and dual sim active. What more could I ask for? :)
Winziph says:
cherry phones or any dual sim phones.
Justine says:
Main Phone: SGS II
Secondary Phone: SE Walkman
Dean says:
Main Phone: SGS
Secondary Phone: Nokia X3