I will be sharing some of the problems of these phones from my little experience.

Disadvantages of Smartphones from unpopular or new Brands

1. Testing Mode
All these newly launched mobile phone companies are too early to give you a standard device like the ones that existing before then. Rome was not built in a day
and a journey of 5000 miles always start with a step. So, these companies will definitely start from somewhere just like their predecessors by producing a low-quality phone with some enticing specs to attract people. That's why their smartphone devices are always cheap and affordable.

2. Scarcity or unavailability of phone parts
Another shortcoming of using these type of phones is the frustration and depression you will get when you discover that you can get a part replacement for your
faulty phone. Am saying this from what I experienced some weeks ago when my Alcatel one touch develop a mouth-piece problem and the only solution is to get
another mouth-pieces because the one inside the phone has been damaged by a careless repairer. But to my greatest surprise, we are unable to get another mouth-pieces
that will work for my phone. No Alcatel office in my area. The only option left for me then was to pick calls with ear pieces.

3. Poor Battery Capacity
Don't be deceive by what you see (battery capacity), many of them don't last long and their rate of charging is always slow. But we do have some of them that
come with good lasting battery especially the ones whose battery are non-removable.

4. Annoying in-built Applications
The most annoying part is when you want to delete them and you find out you can't or if you delete them, there is a probability that your smartphone will start
malfunctioning. If you see apps with languages you don't understand, then you should the phone is designed for countries speaking that particular language only.

5. Softwares are not available online
If you are a tech enthusiasts who love to do wonders with any smartphone you lay your hands on like modifying, customizing, upgrading the ROM, etc, I will advise
you not to try it with these types of smartphone because you might regret it. Even their custom ROM is not available online.

6. Poor Camera
Talking about their rear cameras, they are fair and okay. Why won't they be okay when this is one of the physical features that will entice people to buy their
device. But, believe you me, their front camera will discourage you. A phone with a good rear camera but a poor frontal camera is a no go for me.

7. Poor Multi-tasking
Another con is poor multi-tasking. Even with a good processor type and size and RAM above 1GB, try opening just few Application and your phone will start
lagging because the RAM space left to run the apps with very low as the unnecessary inbuilt apps have taken all the space.

8. No Nearby Office
Do you know the kind of rest of mind you will get and how relaxed you will be when your faulty smartphone is being repaired by repairers working for the mobile
company whose product you are using, Customer care will be there to attend to you and changing of battery, charger and other things will be easier for you.

You can add yours

Source: http://www.obagoblog.com/2016/11/disadvantages-buying-unpopular-smartphones.html

Na so i buy one of those phones only to look for the battery through out the whole of my state,see am for where?. Na boys latter construct battery for me

Standard Organization of Nig are figure heads, no standard, 9ja now a dumpin ground bt the adv of those cheap chips called phones will make well known coys to raise standard further. E.g high samsungs with low batteries nt 2 gud.

Example, Gfive, wiko, thl, Asus, gowin and sharp.

Asus is a good phone company with offices in Nigeria

AGUBANZE:
Na so i buy one of those phones only to look for the battery through out the whole of my state,see am for where?. Na boys latter construct battery for me

Lol... have been there before

Youngpo413:
Example, Gfive, wiko, thl, Asus, gowin and sharp.

Asus can't be in that category cos they're already an established brand in China.

nice points you have there OP,

but worst is when you don't check out The Most Comprehensive Guide To Buy Your Next Smartphone http://www.legitstuffs.com/2015/11/features-to-watchout-for-when-buying-smartphone.html

Firstly, the popular brands started from somewhere and some people were the first set of users.
Secondly, we have aliexpress and I am pretty sure they can get any phone part or battery you need (the world is a global village).
Thirdly, I have used a Samsung and my xiaomi device has a way better battery.
Finally, have you even checked the prices of these popular devices, not everybody does yahoo yahoo you know.

You're Totally Wrong.. Very Wrong.. Have you checked LeEco Phones... Even an unpopular phone the Leagoo shark 1 has 6300 mah battery..

The only point I agree with is Point no 2 but then you can always buy any replacement parts online.
I use a cubot device, cubot h2 to be precise and believe me sincerely this is the best android phone I've used so far. I've used HTC and Samsung but this phone beats them hands down. Battery superb, front camera o, back camera o, 3gb ram, 16gb rom, superb gaming experience etc etc. Although this device is unpopular, I don't have any regret whatsoever.



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J4parry:


Asus can't be in that category cos they're already an established brand in China.

Na China ú dey?

ADVANTAGES OF BUYING PHONES FROM UNPOPULAR PHONE MAKERS.
1. They are cheaper in price.
2. They have the same or even better specifications than the big phone maker flagship phones of the same range.
3. They have created a healthy competition which forces the big phone companies to drop their prices.
4. They try to impress their customers so that they can be well accepted.
5. Most of them come with free accessories e.g tecno were once selling their phone with a gift of power bank and jackets.
6. With my small budget I can also have a feel of what the rich dudes buying Samsungs n Xperia are feeling with my unpopular phone.
7. Their parts are very cheap.

E.g tecno

Which kinda boring post is mynd44 posting dis morning na.

Where is Lalasticlala sef?

If it's not Samsung, it can never be Samsung

Check my signature

U r very correct op, I bought one phone like dat, e no last one year, very difficult to get battery replacement, can't even get a new screen, etc. Just had to throw it away. It's better to buy a popular phone brand to avoid unnecessary headache

rhektor:


Na China ú dey?

does the topic or the content of the article above addressed to Nigeria?

All are balderdash except for the "Unavailable spare parts"

Apple is a grown company, yet iPhone 7 was flop.

Samsung is grown, yet note 7 was flop. And need I say that Samsung has a poor battery life?

Nokia is grown, yet lagging behind.

Blackberry is trying to catch up.

So get your facts right..

What I check for in a phone are the specs I am looking for.
If I find the specs in an unpopular (chinese) brand, I wouldn't mind buying it as long as it has good reviews from people who have used the phone.
These unpopular brands are cheaper and even offer you good value for money especially if you have a low budget unlike the so-called popular brands which are more expensive. Most times, the expensive price you pay for these popular brands is just for the brand name.

9. Durability

Sometimes I feel these phones are built with 2 years expiry date or less. Once they are dead you can never bring it back to life.

10. No Resale Value.

I use a Malaya Shake 4,it's a new product but it is way better than most tecno and infinix phones. Runs on d latest android O.S Marshmallow 6.0.. camera is on point.

Youngpo413:
Example, Gfive, wiko, thl, Asus, gowin and sharp.

Asus? Do you know asus at all?

wildchild1:
If it's not Samsung, it can never be Samsung

Check my signature

imbecilic response.... xiaomi reigns

Youngpo413:
Example, Gfive, wiko, thl, Asus, gowin and sharp.

Remove Asus and THL from your list

Sharon6:
The only point I agree with is Point no 2 but then you can always buy any replacement parts online.
I use a cubot device, cubot h2 to be precise and believe me sincerely this is the best android phone I've used so far. I've used HTC and Samsung but this phone beats them hands down. Battery superb, front camera o, back camera o, 3gb ram, 16gb rom, superb gaming experience etc etc. Although this device is unpopular, I don't have any regret whatsoever.



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how much did u get it and from where did u get it?

You shouldn't just create thread to get recognized...

Unpopular doesn't necessarily mean poor quality cos I know phone brands that are unpopular in Nigeria with good quality devices


Try:

Xiaomi

LeEco

Jiayu

Meizu

Lenovo

Zopo

OPO or OnePlus

ZTE

Zopo


So try not to include the Brands above or you put them in an exemption list.


With recent Explosive produced by Samsung and iPhone gymnast (reference to the bend gate issue). Even Popular brands fail quality test sometimes

Zuk z1 and z2, OnePlus series, Oppo 7. Small companies that came out guns blazing

OP, we know al these. But can't help it kos these phones are way cheaper and money yab man! Poverty can make U see d wrong thing as right!

Youngpo413:
Example, Gfive, wiko, thl, Asus, gowin and sharp.

How can u call wiko

rottenPussy:
All are balderdash except for the "Unavailable spare parts"

Apple is a grown company, yet iPhone 7 was flop.

Samsung is grown, yet note 7 was flop. And need I say that Samsung has a poor battery life?

Nokia is grown, yet lagging behind.

Blackberry is trying to catch up.

So get your facts right..

IPhone 7 a flop?