Within the last couple of months, the mini iPhone clones have become increasingly popular. I’ve noticed that many people are starting to research the size and the weight of the phones every bit as much as they are interested in the other features. In this article, I will compare the features, size, similarities, and differences of two very popular models - the CECT M188 and the CECT i9.

Size: First up, let’s look at the size of the two phones. The original iPhone clone that came out last year, (the P168), weighed in at 125 grams. In contrast, the i9 weighs 100 grams and the M188 weighs only 70. While the older P168 had the dimensions of 117 x 61x 16mm, the i9 measures 110 x 60 x 11.5 mm. The M188 is the smallest at 85 x 49 x 10 mm. Obviously, the 88 is the tiniest and lightest. It’s about the size of a credit card. So, if you’re going for the smallest model, this is it. If you’re content with a light, relatively sleek phone that will easily fit in a pocket, the 9 fits the bill too.

Color: One big draw of the M model is that it comes in a gold finish. These gold ones are readily available. I have seen sellers that offer the i9 in colors like pink and rainbow, but they are harder to come by.

Quad Band Or Tri Band: If you don’t know which you need, call your carrier or check their website. Most people are fine with a tri band. The exception is if you run on the 850 MHZ band. In that case, you’d need a quad band. The i9 is a quad band. The M188 is only a tri band.

Do You Want Or Need Java?: One very popular feature of the 9 model is that it contains Java 2.0. This means that you can download or use third party downloads applications, and software. A few examples of this are Outlook, Word, Skype, etc. The 88 doesn’t have Java.

Price: Both of these are inexpensive phones that don’t require a contract. The cost is going to depend on memory. Obviously, one of these clones with 8GB of memory is going to cost more than an comparable phone of only 2GB. But, both of these average in the low $100 range. Sometimes, the M188 is slightly more expensive. I suspect that’s because there are fewer available.

Features That These Phones Share: Both of these are dual sim, finger touch phones that have the shake and tilt or “swing to the music” feature. Both have: web browsing; MP3 / MP4; Bluetooth; dual sim slots (two plans or phone numbers); FM radio; e book readers; digital camera and web cam. Both are responsive, nice phones that more than get the job done and house tons of features on the cheap.

So, Which Phone Is Really Better?: Which of these you prefer depends on what you are looking for in a phone. If you want or need a quad band, you’ll want the i9. But, if you’re looking for “something different” that’s not your typical iPhone clone, the small size and the gold color of the M188 may turn your head.

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