Prestigio has launched a range of affordable dual SIM Android smartphones for UK phone users who want to keep their work and private lives separate.

Running on Android Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean, the unlocked Multiphone handsets enable users to insert two SIM cards from any operator, using a single tap to switch between them.

The 3.5″, 4″, 4.5″ and a slimline 5″ models are made with Gorilla Glass and have an an 8 mega-pixel camera – the same as the iPhone 5. The handsets receive automatic Over-The-Air OTA updates when online and have a microSD card slot for extra memory up to 32GB.

“We wanted to offer a high build quality smartphone with a great spec that also offers something extra: the dual SIM capability,” said Martin MacNamara, UK sales manager at Prestigio. “Its a flexible solution that offers lots of opportunities, and all for a very competitive price.

The handsets cost:

• 3.5″ (MultiPhone 3500 Duo) RRP £79
• 4″ (MultiPhone 4040 Duo)  RRP £119
• 4.5″ (MultiPhone 4500 Duo) RRP £179
• 5″ (MultiPhone 5000 Duo) RRP £139