I9 Vs I68 - Is the CECT I9 Better Than the SciPhone I68?

Lately, I've been receiving a lot of emails from folks wanting to know about the "SciPhone i9." When I explain that the SciPhone often refers to the i68 which is a different, (but also good) phone, the next question is usually, "well, which one is better?" I'll try to answer that question in this article, as well as go over some of the similarities and the differences of the features of these two phones.
Both The i9 And The SciPhone i68 Are Excellent, Small, Shake And Tilt Quad Bands: Both of these iPhone clones are newer models that have added the shake and tilt feature and an extra band to the original P168 model, making this original iClone quad band. They are also smaller, lighter, and thinner than previous models, weighing about 100 grams.
Java Support: If there was one criticism of the P168 (other than it being tri band), it was that you couldn't download or use third party software with it because there was no Java support. Both of these new clones include Java 2.0, which allows for unlimited additional downloads, games, and possibilities.
Camera Quality And Both Sims On line At Once (Dual Sim Active): Most of the i68s have a 1.3 mega pixel camera, while most true i9s have a 2.0 mega pixel camera (although I've seen them as high as 3.0 MP). True i9's have what is called "dual sim active." This means that both cards can be on line and working at one time. SciPhones typically have "dual sim standby" which means that you have to switch back and forth between the two.
One problem that many buyers have though is that sellers sometimes use these terms interchangeably. You really need to read the item description to determine what you are truly getting. There is an upgraded model to the i68 (called the plus) that has new "flow touch" firmware, so if this is important to you, make sure you see this in the item description, whether you are looking at the i9 or the i68.
The price on both of these models is extremely similar. Since both can hold up to 8GB, what you pay typically depends upon memory included. But, even models full of memory are often in the $100 and up range.
So, Which Is Better? Which of these phones are going to work out better for you depends on what you must have in a phone. If you really want both cards on line at once, you'd likely want the 9. If the newest firmware is most important the upgraded i68+ will probably work fine for you.
Unfortunately, since the sellers continue to use these terms interchangeably, it's important that you read the full description and ask questions. Because it's absolutely possible to get one of these phones that includes quad band, dual sim active, the latest firm ware, and a 2.0 MP or higher camera.
You really can't go wrong with either phone. Both are great quality phones with very high customer satisfaction. They are very similar to one another, but some consider the differences vital, so it's important to read the descriptions.