| Before I get started comparing the CECT i9 to | | | | Built In Radio Vs Software And Apps: The CECT i9 |
| Apple's iPhone, I must disclose that I'm a big fan of | | | | has a built in radio. You don't need any software or |
| the clones and often write about them. I appreciate | | | | applications to use it. The iPhone does not have a |
| having an alternative to a mandated contract and I | | | | radio but, as I understand it, there are apps available |
| really enjoy some of their bonus features. That said, | | | | for this (which you'll have to pay for). And, I have |
| in this article I will compare many of the features of | | | | heard that you can use AOL radio as well, although I |
| these two phones side by side to help you determine | | | | don't have personal experience with this. |
| which may be better for you. | | | | Removable Battery: The iPhone has a built in battery |
| Basic Included Features: The i9 is based on the Apple | | | | that you can recharge but can not remove yourself. |
| model and looks and performs almost identically. Both | | | | Again, I do not have personal experience with this, |
| phones allow you to talk, text, email, web browse, | | | | but I'm told that having the dealer replace the |
| listen to MP3s, watch MP4s, take photos and video, | | | | battery for you costs about $79. The i9 and all of |
| and use Bluetooth. Both phones are quad bands. | | | | the clones have a removable battery that you just |
| These features seemed so innovative a year or so | | | | pop out and replace. |
| ago but we've become so used to them, that | | | | Shake And Tilt: Many of the clones (including the 9) |
| they've become almost mainstream. Nonetheless, | | | | have what is called "shake control." This means that |
| both phones contain these features. | | | | you can advance songs or go to "next song" or |
| Size: The iPhone weighs 4.7 ounces or 133 grams and | | | | "previous song" by shaking the phone. You don't |
| measures 4.5 inches high by 2.5 inches wide. The i9 is | | | | have to scroll around. You can also tilt the phone and |
| smaller and lighter than this. It weighs about 100 | | | | the picture will go from landscape to portrait. |
| grams. It is about .5 mm shorter and is not as fat | | | | Memory: Here's one place where Apple wins. The |
| (about 4 mm thinner.) The Apple has a 3.5 inch touch | | | | iPhone is available in 8GB or 16GB. The i9 can |
| screen whereas the i9 has a 3.2 inch touch screen. | | | | accommodate up to 8GB, which in my experience is |
| Which you like better depends on how big you want | | | | enough, but I'm sure some would disagree with me. |
| your phone. Some say the larger screen is preferable | | | | Price: Here, the knock off wins hands down. You can |
| but some find the Apple version too heavy and fat. | | | | get an 8GB Apple for about $200, but that's only |
| Dual Sim Versus Single Sim: The i9 is a dual sim phone | | | | with a 2 year very pricey AT&T contract. If |
| which means that you can insert two sim cards into | | | | you want the 16GB model, you'll pay about $300, |
| the phone. This is probably one of the most popular | | | | again with a contract. The i9 iClone will typically run in |
| features of the clones because this allows you to | | | | the low $100 range, but you don't have to have a |
| have two phone numbers or two plans. You can | | | | contract and can go with whatever low cost service |
| have a talk plan on one carrier and then use a | | | | you prefer. You just insert your GSM sim card and |
| prepaid sim on the other to browse the Internet as | | | | you're off. |
| needed on the cheap. | | | | |