China-branded phones that almost do it all

Reuben Lee | Dec 03, 2007

Talk about mobile phones packed to the brim with features. If you think the Nokia N95 is impressive, wait till you check out the features you can find on some of today's China-branded handsets.

We came across several such phones at the recent SITEX fair held in Singapore and they were packed with everything from analog TV (with built-in antennas) and dual SIM card slots to DivX playback and touchscreen displays. Some of them even sported high-capacity batteries and built-in accelerometers for motion control. The best part about these phones is their price. At about S$300 a pop (without contract), they are certainly a lot more affordable than most mid- to high-end models in the current market.

But before you ditch your handset, caveat emptor (buyer beware) when getting these Chinese phones. They are mostly represented by small sales offices, which make the warranty and product support rather dubious. In Singapore, it seems these units are sold as only export sets as they do not have the approval of local authorities for use in the island state.

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