Alcatel OT SAPPHIRE 2 vs MyPhone A888 DUO Price and Specs Comparison

The "Battle of affordable qHD dual-core Android Phones": Alcatel OT SAPPHIRE 2 vs MyPhone A888 DUO

The "Battle of Cheapest Dual-Core Android Phones" continues with qHD (quarter High Definition) display. The market is flooded with affordable qHD droids ranging from as low as P7K - P10K and as a consumer, making the right choice will give you the best value with your hard earned money.

QHD Androids from our local brand includes, StarMobile CRYSTAL - P7,990, Cherry Mobile FLAME - P6,299, Cloudfone Thrill 430X - P6,999 and from competing global mobile brand, Lenovo S720 - P9,999, O+ 8.6 - P7,995, Kata i1 - P7,999, ZTE Grand X V90 and LG Optimus L9 - P14,990


Alcatel OT SAPPHIRE 2 vs MyPhone A888 DUO Price and Specs Comparison

Price: Alcatel OT SAPPHIRE 2 is selling at P6,990 while MyPhone A888 DUO at P6,390. A price difference of P600.

Features: Both are Dual SIM, Dual Standby, FM Radio and GPS Capable. Noise Cancellation and Dragontrail Scratch Resistant Glass Display (SAPPHIRE 2), Dual MIC noise reduction, Turn to MUTE function and TV Out (A888 DUO).

Physical Design: Both features 3 soft capacitive buttons, 10.8mm (SAPPHIRE 2)

OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean - JB (SAPPHIRE 2), Android Ice Cream Sandwich - ICS (A888 DUO).

CPU: Both are powered by 1 GHz MT6577 dual core processor

GPU: is it an Integrated PowerVR SGX531?

RAM: Both 512 MB

Screen: 4.5" 16M Colors qHD Capacitive Display (SAPPHIRE 2), 4.5" IPS qHD Capacitive Touchscreen (A888 DUO).

Resolution: Both 540 x 960 pixels

Pixel per Inch: Both 245 ppi

Internal Memory: Both 4 GB expandable up to 32GB via microSD slot

Camera: 5MP rear, autofocus with LED Flash and VGA front (SAPPHIRE 2), 8MP rear, autofocus with LED Flash and 1.3 MP front (A888 DUO)

Sensors: G-Sensor, Proximity and Light

Connectivity: Both are WiFi, Bluetooth, micro-USB and 3G capable

AnTuTu Benchmark: 6378 v3.0 (A888 DUO)

Battery: Both are rated at 1800 mAh.

Alcatel OT SAPPHIRE 2 and MyPhone A888 DUO are brothers, they have the same processor, display and battery capacity.

The selling point of A888 DUO are dual camera 8MP/1.3MP combo at much more affordable price while SAPPHIRE 2 is covered with Dragontrail Scratch resistant glass display.

So, what is your pick?

Sources:
Alcatel OT SAPPHIRE 2 Full Specs
MyPhone A888 DUO Full Specs


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