Ok, ok, I have been receiving this question either thru the comments page or thru YM messages, so I decided to create this post..
My comparison is based on the features that I had tried so far. Will update this post as soon as I encounter something that is worth posting here lol.
Price Comparison:
Myphone Q21 costs around Php4700.00 while Myphone Q22 costs Php 3540.00.
Physical
In my opinion, the manufacturer spent more on Q21′s physical construction, mostly on the materials used, thus the price difference. Well, that’s just my observation and opinion. Q21 feels solid, looks elegant (I only have the black one, so I can only speak for that particular unit). On the other hand, Q22 looks cheap at first glance,but it is still ok for me. it feels like a creaky plastic, plus I hate the Philippines map at the back cover (duh!)
Features and Menu
Features are almost the same. The arrangement of Icons in the main menu is different on both phones. There are extra icons in the Q22 main menu. These are mainly links to several sites like Yahoo, facebook, twiter, friendster among others, which I find really annoying.
Q21 Menu displays basic icons which you usually access, which I prefer.
Illustration:
Magic Voice
No Magic voice is installed in Q22, while it is found at Q21′s general call settings. What is Magic Voice? The very basic and simple way to describe it is, even when you are a girl, your caller can hear a man’s voice if magic voice is activated (depends on setting). I find this useful when I received some ‘makulit’ callers lol.
Earphones
Myphone Q22 earphones is really improved.
Sounds
Both deliver quality sound when the built in speaker is activated 
Keypad and texting
Texting using Q21 is really hassle free. Characters are displayed on the screen as you type them, no delays. This is also true with Q22.
What I noticed though in Q22′s keypad, there are some awkward keys (i don’t know how to describe this lol). This is mostly on the function keys. See marked areas in the picture below. Though, when you get used to it, it will not be your concern anymore.
‘Period’ (.) has its own key in Q22, unlike in Q21 that you need to press Alt M, or select in the list of symbols.
Just recently I noticed this, Myphone Q22 keypad is softer than Q21, thus giving me a more comfortable feel while texting.
Final Notes
If you are on a very tight budget and you want a qwerty phone, with basic functionality, and you don’t mind not having the magic voice, well Myphone Q22 is the one to buy. If you find the physical a bit cheap, you can always opt to dress it up with cellphone skin. I had seen the white one, and its quite elegant, you can choose to get this instead.
Otherwise, go for Myphone Q21. I prefer to have this personally
But, with some improvements in Q22, I believe the next Qwerty phone from Myphone would be next to perfect! waaaaa I hope they’ll give me one!!!! lol! (wishful thinking)
Tags: myphone q21, Myphone q21 and q22 comparison, Myphone Q22, Which is better Q21 or Q22
i also have the red one. really looks good. lot of people have mistaken it for an expensive nokia and blackberry. but i also prefer a much simpler menu like the q21′s. im not fond of using the friendster, facebook, twitter and other internet stuff that will be charged directly to my load. call and text and mms are ok. sana pwede ma-customized ang menu.
question ko lang bakit nung ginamit ko ang old micro-sd(pre-loaded with mp3) ko, hindi mabasa ng q22 using the audio player and file manager? i had to download the songs and message tones again using bluetooth para ma-customize ang ringtones ko.
hmmm check ko pa.
baka kasi sa settings mo ang default location is from phone? not sure though
hi
i bought my pink q21 last week and i noticed that my q21 has the menu display of the q22… merong facebook and frendster etc. kaya pala wala akong magic voice… any ideas how i can change it?
hmmmm
I have no idea actually.
will try my best to get back to you on this concern,
ipapabago ko din kasi yung menu ng Q22 ko.. hehe
Hi Amy! I am so happy you came out with this review. I was starting to feel robbed because I got my Q21 for 4,500 then I read this Q22 which supports up to 8 GB memory was only 3,540.
I love the elegant/expensive look of my Q21 as it looks like a blackberry bold 9000 and cannot imagine being happy without magic voice which is the coolest. I don’t visit twitter and fb on my cell either so that extra is not necessary for me. Thanks so much again
You saved me money and am once again in love with my Q21.
glad to be of help
Hi Amy!
Thanks so much for your reviews! I’ve been wanting to buy a dual SIM, QWERTY phone to replace my 2 units (Nokia N73 & Sony Ericsson K710i). Both have served me well for 3 to 5 years, respectively.
Have been torn between getting a Samsung and my|phone unit. For one, I am compelled to go for practicality and value for money. It just seems like a crime to shell out more than P10k for a mobile phone. Di ba? Your post helped clarify issues. Thanks much!
At any rate, how has your Q21 been since you purchased it? Still happy with the performance? I hope so. I’m planning to get my own later or next week. Wish me luck!
Thanks much and keep your posts coming! You’re doing a great job!
Cheers,
Landa *^_^*
Updated my review. Please check it here http://www.techiegirlonline.com/2009/09/14/myphoneq21-dual-sim-review/
Hi again, Amy!
Forgot to ask the following questions, too…
- Any problems with battery life, especially if you’re heavy on calls?
- How fast is the usual charging time?
- Any problems with charging or convenient naman? USB charging is possible, right?
- Do you know if there are already accessories available like car chargers?
Thanks so much again!
hi..ask ko lang po if java-capable ba ang q21 and q22..yun kasi yung reason why i sold my t22 a couple of years ago.. *
yes
hi!
i got my Q22 duo just a month ago and i like to use the special features installed in it.
but, unfortunately i dont knw how to use them. i tried asking for the mms/gprs setting of smart and sun networks but they said they still dont have the configuration for the unit i have. pls if someone have an idea on how i will use these applications please help po….
thanks a lot!
pwede po b mgdownload ng games and themes sa myphone q22 duo?:)
jave games, yes. Im not sure kung may available ng themes
san po pwede mgdownload ng mga games for q22?
I just wanted to know kung recommended ba na bilhin ang TV77duo? Kasi I am concern sa TV, camera photo and video, usb, dual sims, charging time, battery life and the interface kung malinaw ba? Yung battery life ba niya is nagtatagal rin ba ng 2 days bago ito malowbat?
wifi ready b ung myphone q22 duo?