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Hands-on coverage and full specification sheets for Philippine mobile devices, with a focus on the MyPhone A878 Duo and its place alongside the A898 in the local Android lineup.
View A878 Duo Full SpecsMyPhone A878 Duo — Overview
September 2012 The MyPhone A878 Duo drew plenty of reader questions when it hit shelves, particularly around how it differed from the earlier A898 model. This page breaks down the spec sheet, addresses the most common confusion, and places the A878 Duo next to the A898 for a clear side-by-side read.
Why this review exists
After the A878 Duo release, blog readers left comments wondering whether previous A898 information actually referred to the A878 Duo instead. The post clarifies that the two are distinct models, and walks through the A878 Duo feature set in detail.
What you will find here
- Complete hardware specifications for the A878 Duo.
- Clarification on the key differences versus the A898.
- Notes on 3G capability and connectivity.
Quick Spec Sheet
The published September 2012 specifications are summarized below. Detailed notes on each row live on the dedicated A878 Specs page.
| Model | MyPhone A878 Duo |
|---|---|
| Platform | Android-powered smartphone |
| Differentiator | Lacks 3G capability, unlike the A898 |
| Release Context | Released shortly before the September 2012 review |
| Category | Dual-SIM Android handset in the local MyPhone lineup |
A878 Duo vs. A898 — How They Differ
Both phones are part of the MyPhone Android family, but they are distinct products. The most discussed difference among readers is mobile data capability.
MyPhone A878 Duo
- Android-powered, dual-SIM form factor.
- No 3G support — the key talking point in reader comments.
- Released as a separate model from the A898.
MyPhone A898
- Earlier model covered on the blog.
- Includes 3G capability, unlike the A878 Duo.
- Frequently referenced when readers ask about MyPhone Android devices.
A full side-by-side comparison is included on the A878 Specs page for readers weighing the two handsets.
Globe LTE Lineup & Related Devices
Beyond the MyPhone handsets, the blog has covered Globe's LTE lineup and supporting devices. Reader interest in prepaid broadband options is also reflected in past entries on the blog — including a giveaway tied to the Globe Tattoo Prepaid Broadband “Player Stick.”
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