We all like sliced bread – some prefer sourdough, multi-grain, wholemeal, artisan or even gluten-free. The Mintt Duo 3 is the white bread of this ‘bread and butter’ smartphone company.
That is not an insult to Mintt (more info here) or the Mintt Duo 3 – more a positioning statement. And it is a use statement too – this is an everyday smartphone that provides all Android 9 features at Woollies white bread prices. Reserve exceptional bread (like its Mintt UltraMintt Y3) for those with a bigger budget.
And that is how we feel about using the Mint Duo 3 for a week or two. It does everything white bread is supposed to do!
Mintt Duo 3
Website here
Price: $179 online only via Mintt
This is a mini-review because it is essentially a slightly parred down version of the $199 Mintt Coolmintt A3. It received 4.5/5 in GadgetGuy reviews.
So let’s look at the differences
Item | Duo 3 | Coolmintt A3 |
Display | 5.7” IPSHD+ Waterdrop Display | 6.08” IPS Full-Screen Display |
Ram/Storage | 3/32/microSD | same |
Processor | MTK6739 4 x Cortex-A53 1.28GHz | same |
Camera rear | 13 MP+ 0.3 MP Dual Rear Camera | same |
Camera front | 8MP Front Selfie Camera | same |
Dual Sim | yes unnlocked All Australian 4G bands | same |
Battery |
2700mAh removable micro-USB 5V/1A | 3000mAh removable same |
Comms |
Wi-Fi N AGPS BT 3.5mm jack and earphone | same |
Security |
2D facial recognition Fingerprint sensor | same |
Android | 9 – full version | same |
Size | 148 x 72.5 x 9.6mm x 174g Raven Screen protector and clear case | 157 x 74 x 9mm x 180g Obsidian Silver Same |
Warranty | 2-years | same |
For $20 less, you lose a little screen size and battery capacity. That is it.
So forgive us – every parameter except the two above gave the same test results – so read the Mintt Coolmintt A3 review here.
GadgetGuy’s take – short and sweet
White bread – perfect for a Bunning’s sausage sizzle, toast and vegemite, or a sanger.
Mintt Duo 3 – perfect as a basic Android smartphone that will not disappoint. One I would happily give kids, mum, and even friends who wanted a basic, no-frills smartphone.
It earns extra points for an excellent 2-year warranty and a removable battery.
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