RealEzee:
"I'll choose the a7 pro(even with it's mediocre p23, but a far lesser price)" sorry man you lost me at this moment, spec for spec the note 8 is far more superior to the a7 pro and not within the same price range, only Realme gives Xiaomi much rivalry in terms of similar spec within similar price range.

Saying it's overhyped without detailed analysis is quite bias from you, from the pool of smart phone brands in Naija within similar price tag how many offers better specs when match spec for spec, you equally left out the effect of the naira devaluation resulting to price tag played on this devices.

If I'm buying a phone within $100-200,how many smart phone brands here offer better spec than Xiaomi currently? Place Xiaomi $200 phone with a Samsung at that amount, you still see Xiaomi offering better spec man.

Value for money is key, and that isn't overhype,but fact.

theoneJabulani:
A7PRO is a wonderful device for its price but comparing but to Redmi note 8 is outrageous. For now, you can't know the true value of a device in Naira because our currency is shit for now. For example, I bought my umidigi power in last November for 44k but now it's about 57k on jumia, is it umidigi's fault?

Lionshare01:

Read carefully before u quote bro. Was referring to the redmi 8 not the note 8. I love the note 8

akashi01:
Check the dollar conversion rate before you start rambling like a re.tardd

edoairways:
@Lionshare01 totally agree with you. The abuse of the word budget is understatement from some monikers.

Lavoca:
See someone who doesn't know about his device having USB Type C talking

Lionshare01:

Can't u guys read? The comparison was with redmi 8 not note 8..the note 8 Is a pretty wonderful device

samnificent:
Oukitel deserves the accolades Xiaomi gets on here.
Their devices are BUDGET friendly and durable.

edoairways:

Someone who doesn't understand English is responding. Is not ironic that you couldn't comprehend the message? Probably you haven't heard the word "devil's advocate"?

RealEzee:
"I'll choose the a7 pro(even with it's mediocre p23, but a far lesser price)" sorry man you lost me at this moment, spec for spec the note 8 is far more superior to the a7 pro and not within the same price range, only Realme gives Xiaomi much rivalry in terms of similar spec within similar price range.

Saying it's overhyped without detailed analysis is quite bias from you, from the pool of smart phone brands in Naija within similar price tag how many offers better specs when match spec for spec, you equally left out the effect of the naira devaluation resulting to price tag played on this devices.

If I'm buying a phone within $100-200,how many smart phone brands here offer better spec than Xiaomi currently? Place Xiaomi $200 phone with a Samsung at that amount, you still see Xiaomi offering better spec man.

Value for money is key, and that isn't overhype,but fact.

samnificent:
Oukitel deserves the accolades Xiaomi gets on here.
Their devices are BUDGET friendly and durable.

famep:

he said redmi 8 not redmi note 8 y do people mistake this two

Lavoca:
There is nothing to comprehend boy.

theoneJabulani:
Meanwhile the redmi note 8(a real proper mid-ranger) still retails around 70k! So if you call the redmi 9 a budget device, then u dnt know what true budget is.. that is from your post. You used the Redmi note 8 as a yastic for what a true budget device is, I guess that's where my mistake was from but notwithstanding, I never really fancied the Redmi 8 infact it was on my list when I want to get my phone but the 720p display put me off especially when you consider that the Snapdragon chipset used is only slightly better than the P35 in Umidigi power. Even then it was 46k, our Naira is to blame. The Redmi 9 on the other hand is a whole new story and the specs speak for itself

RealEzee:
my bad bro,made a mistake adding the note, speaking of the redmi 8, other notable mentions will include the redmi 9, 9a and 9c, all these with the redmi 8 offer better specs for the price, just like the earlier comment stated you will have to consider the naira devaluation in terms of pricing as it affects us over here. Like I said earlier the rivals in this segment is Realme.

theoneJabulani:
Meanwhile the redmi note 8(a real proper mid-ranger) still retails around 70k! So if you call the redmi 9 a budget device, then u dnt know what true budget is.. that is from your post. You used the Redmi note 8 as a yastic for what a true budget device is, I guess that's where my mistake was from but notwithstanding, I never really fancied the Redmi 8 infact it was on my list when I want to get my phone but the 720p display put me off especially when you consider that the Snapdragon chipset used is only slightly better than the P35 in Umidigi power. Even then it was 46k, our Naira is to blame. The Redmi 9 on the other hand is a whole new story and the specs speak for itself

Blazebond:
Any phone above 45k in nigeria ain't budget friendly,Xiaomi phones are freaking expensive.

Lionshare01:


U missed the point bruv! My question is, "at 66k, is this a proper budget device? Can this be afforded by the masses? Is it justifiable to compare this device to other budget devices from other OEMs? "

Lionshare01:


Very True in the mid-range section, but coming to a proper Nigerian budget, I'll think a proper device at a proper Nigerian budget, can't be gotten from xiaomi. But these xiaomi niggars, go everywhere ranting and insult people's devices,
When they get to transsion, I think their argument is justified!
They get to umidigi, they complain about updates!
They get to oukitel, they complain about processors!
They get to elephone, that's a story for another day..
But truth be told, u'll get better value for money below the 50k price range from these brands!