A lot of phone buyers depend on what the sales representative at the phone shop tells them in order to make a decision as regards which phone to buy. This is sadly not the best way to go about it.

A sales representative wants to sell desperately, so there is a good chance she will sugar-coat certain phone info so you can make a purchase. Always do a comprehensive research on the phone you intend to buy before stepping into the phone shop.

Below are crucial steps you must take before going to the phone shop.

1. Once you come across a phone you will like to buy, the first thing to do is to check the phone's specification online. Of course Gsmarena.com is the best place to do this for international phones but for phones unique to the Nigerian market, "Techthins Compare" is the best! www.techthins.com/compare/devices.
Afterwards, proceed by comparing the phone with others in its range. "Techthins Compare" also lets you do this with ease.

2. Read written reviews about the phone online. The best way to do this is via Google. Just search for the name of the phone on Google and pick from the list of suggested sites.

3. Watch YouTube videos of the phones. And learn people's opinion of the phone online.

4. Lookout for people who use the phone in real life. Ask them questions about battery life, price, where they bought thiers etc.

With these steps taken properly, you will be able to sieve out the facts from the exaggerations of a sales representative.