So we asked this question over two years ago and we would like to revisit your opinions. There are many reasons for a dual sim phone but the majority of users don't use it.
Here are a few scenarios in which having a dual sim phone is beneficial:
-Traveling
-Separate Lines (Personal & Business)
-Overlapping coverage
The question is:
Does having the option for dual sims sway your decision in purchasing your next device?
Leave comments below for any other scenarios in which you believe having a dual sim smartphone may be beneficial.
Please be honest in your poll answers and leave a comment with your thoughts after submitting your poll answers. This is an anonymous poll.
Comments
That said, I may change my mind and re-combine my lines again and I'd want that capability.
Understand there are those who do, but I think it's less needed in practice vs desire to have that option available.
TL;DR: If ZTE wants to make a phone for enthusiasts, dual SIM along with a number of other things, should be included. If on the other hand, the mass market is being targeted, they shouldn't bother with dual SIM.
Mostly, I use the SIM2 as an expansion slot, for the SD card. BUT... I have used the SIM2 a couple of times as a SIM slot, and it was very nice to have when I needed it, AND that BOTH sims can be active at one time.. UNLIKE another phone (HONOR 6) where only 1 SIM could be active at one time. That was a PITA. I had sent my AXON7 in for repairs, and couldnt use MY sim in it at the SAME TIME. But, it is a cheaper phone that I only use as a HOT SPOT data/internet 99% of the time. So, DUAL SIMS was one of the reasons I DID buy the AXON 7, and that BOTH SIMS can be active at once..
Dual SIM is preferred for me. I would also prefer the dual SIM to be dedicated, too. With a separate port for the Micro SD Card. My only purpose for a Dual SIM is SIM #1 would be for my regular phone and SIM #2 would be for my $29.99/mo AT&T Unlimited Data Plan. Enable Data Only on SIM #2 and shut off Data on SIM #1. Create a Broadband APN to be able to turn on the HotSpot whenever I leave home with my laptop. I can then stop carrying my bulky Unite Explore because my Axon 7 handles the job without the weight or taking up space in my briefcase.