Best Dual SIM Phones in India (Dedicated MicroSD Card Slot)

When it comes to Android smartphones in 2017, most of them are dual SIM in nature. Only a few of the flagship smartphones come with Single SIM support because they blatantly copy the iPhone, which is a single SIM device. A Dual SIM phone has become a necessity nowadays. Most of us have two or more than two SIM cards. In most cases, we use one for personal usage and another for official purpose. Also, we tend to buy more than one SIM card to test out different telecom networks and use their different plans, since some of them offer cheap data while others offer cheap voice calls. A telecom operator’s signal quality depends on area, hence a user purchases multiple SIM card to test the signal strength and find out which operator is best in their area. There are multiple reasons why people purchase multiple SIM cards, thus we have decided to make a list of the best dual SIM phones that are currently available in India. These smartphones belong to different price segments.

The list is in no specific order, like most of our long form articles. So without any further delay, let’s get started.

Find out the best dual SIM smartphones in India

1. Samsung Galaxy On Nxt

Samsung Galaxy On Nxt was launched in India back in October 2016. It comes with a dedicated microSD card slot, thus you can insert two SIM cards along with a microSD card simultaneously. It supports Nano SIM with Dual Standby mode. Other features include a 5.5-inch Full HD display, Exynos 7870 octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. The On Nxt runs on TouchWiz UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS but it should receive an Android 7.0 Nougat OS update in the near future. Under the hood, there is a 3300mAh battery to power the phone. The Galaxy On Nxt, one of the best dual SIM phones is available exclusively via Flipkart.

   Buy Now From Flipkart

2. Moto E4 Plus

Moto E4 Plus, one of the best waterproof smartphones in India, was launched back in July 2017. It is also one of the best dual SIM smartphones that come with a dedicated microSD slot. The slot supports Nano SIM along with Dual Standby mode. The Moto E4 Plus is one of the most affordable 5000mAh battery smartphone, that will easily last for couple of days. The phone boasts of a 5.5-inch HD display and is powered by the MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor. In the camera section, we get a 13 megapixel primary camera at the back along with a 5 megapixel selfie camera on the front. It is being sold exclusively via Flipkart.

   Buy Now From Flipkart

Must Read: Best Smartphones Under 20000

3. LG Q6

LG Q6, one of the best bezel-less mobiles in the budget segment, was unveiled in India back in August 2017. It rocks an amazing 5.5-inch IPS FullVision display, that has a resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels (Full HD+) and pixel density of 442 PPI. The screen-to-body ratio is 78% and aspect ratio of 78%. It is a great display for consuming content and playing games. The Q6 is also one of the best dual SIM mobiles in India that has a dedicated microSD card slot. The phone comes with 32GB internal memory but you can extend it up to 2TB by inserting a microSD card. It runs on LG UX based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS out of the box and will surely be updated to Android 8.0 Oreo OS.

   Buy Now From Amazon

4. Moto G5 Plus

Moto G5 Plus, one of the best dual SIM phones in India with a dedicated microSD card slot, was launched back in March 2017. It supports Nano SIM card and Dual Standby mode. The 4G VoLTE enabled phone is available on both Amazon and Flipkart. It comes with both 3GB or 4GB RAM and 16GB or 32GB ROM. Other specifications include a 5.2-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 625 processor, 12 megapixel primary camera and a 5 megapixel front camera. Under the hood, it packs in a 3000mAh battery with Turbo Charging support. Like other Motorola phones, this dual SIM phone also has water-repellent nano-coating. Hence, it is water resistant as well but not water proof. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat OS out of the box and will surely get updated to Android 8.0 Oreo OS in the near future.

   Buy Now From Amazon    Buy Now From Flipkart

5. Lenovo K8 Plus

Lenovo K8 Plus, one of the best dual SIM phones in India, was launched back in September 2017. It also boasts of a dedicated microSD card slot, hence you can place two SIM cards along with a microSD card together. The K8 Plus supports Nano SIM along with Dual Standby mode. It is available exclusively on Flipkart. This Lenovo phone boasts of a 5.2-inch Full HD 2.5D curved glass IPS display, MediaTek Helio P25 octa-core processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. It runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. In the camera department, we get dual cameras at the back - a 13 megapixel primary lens along with a 5 megapixel secondary lens. There is a 8 megapixel selfie camera on the front as well.

   Buy Now From Flipkart

Must Read: Best Smartphones Under 15000

6. Moto C Plus

Lenovo-owned Motorola had launched the Moto C Plus in India back in June 2017. It is one of the best smartphones with dual SIM in India and it comes with a dedicated microSD card slot. Both the slots support Nano SIM. We also get Dual Standby mode, which is a common features in most dual SIM mobiles. In terms of features, the Moto C Plus boasts of a 5-inch HD TFT display, MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It runs on Android 7.1 Nougat OS out of the box. There is a massive 4000mAh battery under its hood and it promises a battery life of 30 hours on a single charge. It is a 4G VoLTE enabled phone, which is available exclusively on Flipkart.

   Buy Now From Flipkart

7. XOLO Era 2X

XOLO Era 2X, one of the best smartphones under 8000 in India, was launched back in January 2017. It is also one of the dual SIM phones with a dedicated microSD card slot. It supports Micro SIM and Dual Standby mode along with 4G VoLTE. It is a Flipkart exclusive phone which is available in two RAM variants - 2GB and 3GB. Both of them have 16GB of internal memory, which can be expanded externally up to 32GB by adding a microSD card. Out of the box, it runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. It is one of the best budget smartphone with dual SIM to rock a fingerprint sensor, which is located on the back. It features a 5-inch HD display, which is powered by the MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor.

   Buy Now From Flipkart

8. Samsung Galaxy On Max

Samsung Galaxy On Max, one of the top 10 mobiles in India, was launched back in July 2017. It is also one of the best dual SIM phones and boasts of a dedicated microSD card slot. It supports Nano SIM along with Dual Standby mode. The Galaxy On Max is exclusively available on Flipkart. There is 4G VoLTE support and hence you can use the Reliance Jio 4G network to make VoLTE calls over mobile data. Under the hood, it packs in a 3300mAh battery but there is no support for fast charging. It comes with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, which can be expanded up to 256GB by adding a microSD card. The On Max boasts of a 5.7-inch Full HD 2.5D curved glass TFT display, which is being powered by the MediaTek Helio P25 Lite octa-core processor.

   Buy Now From Flipkart

Must Read: Best Smartphones Under 10000

9. Samsung Galaxy On5 / On5 Pro

Samsung Galaxy On5 and On5 Pro were launched back in November 2015 and July 2016, respectively. Both of them support Micro SIM, Dual Standby mode and comes with a dedicated microSD card slot. The On5 is available on Flipkart, while the On5 Pro is available on Amazon India. Both of them boast of a 5-inch HD display, which is being powered by the Exynos 3475 quad-core processor. These Samsung phones run on TouchWiz UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. In the camera section, there is a 8 megapixel primary rear camera along with a 5 megapixel selfie shooter. The On5 (one of the best smartphones under 7000) and On5 Pro, two dual SIM smartphones, feature 1.5GB RAM with 8GB ROM and 2GB RAM with 16GB ROM, respectively.

   Buy Now From Amazon    Buy Now From Flipkart

10. YU YUNIQUE 2

YU YUNIQUE 2, one of the best smartphones under 6000, was launched in India back in July 2017. It supports Micro SIM along with Dual Standby mode and also comes with a dedicated microSD card slot. It boasts of a 5-inch HD IPS display and is powered by the MediaTek MT6737 quad-core processor. It rocks 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM, which can also be expanded up to 64GB by adding a microSD card. The YUNIQUE 2 is a dual SIM smartphone which is available exclusively on Flipkart. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box and hopefully it will get an Android 8.0 Oreo OS update in the future. It is a 4G VoLTE enabled phone, which packs in a 2500mAh battery under its hood.

   Buy Now From Flipkart

Must Read: Best Smartphones Under 5000

This brings us to the end of our best dual SIM phones section. We hope that this article has helped you in purchasing some of the best dual SIM smartphones. Since 98% Android phones boast of Dual SIM support, it was very hard to choose the top 10. Thus, we would request you to tell us your picks via the comments section below. We would update the article according to your suggestions. Do give your feedback as we take it very seriously. If you’re looking for something else, do check out our other articles embedded below.