₦airaland Forum

Wealthyonos:
You should know people and build with them.

I agree that knowing people and building relationships is important. But do you think someone starting with zero connections can build that network from scratch through their work and consistency?

I’ve been thinking about this lately.

When I started my business, I didn’t have a powerful connection or someone who could open doors for me. I started small, learned the business, made mistakes, kept improving and gradually built my customer base.

Today, I’ve been in business for years, worked with thousands of customers and built a team. A lot of what I have achieved came from learning, consistency, networking and putting myself out there.

But I also understand that connections can open certain doors faster.

So I want to hear from you:

Can someone genuinely build a successful career or business in Nigeria without knowing “somebody”?

Or are connections an unavoidable part of getting ahead?

Share your personal experience. 👇🏽

Imalwayshorny:
Are you advertising your business or howna same strategy thrayeS use scam people's for clearance thread

Did I ask anyone to send me money? 😂 I only asked people to share their opinions and experiences about phones. Let’s stick to the topic, please

No, I’m not advertising any business here. I’m simply participating in the discussion like everyone else. I haven’t asked anyone to send money, make payment, or buy anything from me. If you have a concern about the topic, feel free to state it.

olamilekan9:
This is also my budget 300-400k maximum and I’m looking at 11 pro max for 320-350k max or 12 pro for 355k-380k maximum price i can buy it

That’s actually within the budget I was asking about. Between the 11 Pro Max at ₦320k–₦350k and 12 Pro around ₦355k–₦380k, which one would you personally pick and why?

Goo0dHardDick:
U know how much be 15 pm and iPhone 16E?

The guy should budget 1m and above if he wants the above phones you mentioned

prices of iPhones can change things completely. But that’s why I’m interested in what people are actually buying within their budget. If you had ₦1m+ specifically for a phone, which exact model would you go for and why?

Sirseedorf:
Me wey dey find 20k to do banner for my shop and I never see naim person dey carry 300 and 500k go buy phone, tchai life no balance at all

😂 Life truly no balance. But if you get ₦500k today, you go use am buy phone or invest am for the business?

Nicotinekills:
If you don't have house of your own or you don't have a family or a car I suggest you readjust your priorities

I understand your point, but priorities aren’t the same for everyone. What makes sense financially depends on each person’s income, responsibilities and stage of life

No brand loyalty 😂

Imagine you have ₦400,000 cash today and you need to buy a phone.

Which exact model are you buying?

iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, Tecno, Infinix or another brand?

Tell us the phone and the ONE major reason you chose it.

Let’s see what people are actually buying in Nigeria in 2026.

Goo0dHardDick:
Samsung S22, S22 Ultra, s23, s23 ultra, S24
iPhone 12 pro Max- 14 pm
Xioma 12T 5G

That’s quite a lineup 😂 You’ve really tested different brands. Out of all these, which one gave you the best overall experience, and which one would you not buy again?

DcoolestChristo:
You can get Infinix HOT 60 pro plus, it's what I'm using now and it's very solid,

I got mine for around 290k at the start of the year, but it would be slightly above 300k now sha, depending on the variant you go for.

Thank me later.

I’ve heard quite a lot about the Hot 60 Pro+ 👌🏽 At around ₦300k, it sounds like an interesting option. What do you like most about it so far—battery, camera, performance, or the display?

addexx:
Pixel 6 series to pixel 8 series. I got a carton pixel 6 midyear and I'm glad I did. I enjoy unlimited features from Google and I even recently updated to the latest android 17. For a 4 year old phone, this model still competes with latest flagship phones in 2026.

That’s actually impressive for a 4-year-old phone. 😂 What do you think makes the Pixel 6 still worth using in 2026 — the camera, software updates, or overall performance?

And what happened? 👀
Battery? Camera? Software? Durability? Customer service?

Jozilinn:
I believe it's based on user preferences I have never owned an iPhone before but I have people using it and I have helped some of them set their information in the phone.

The camera quality is fantastic for business men and women who want to showcase their business, content creating and many more.

If I'm to speak on your topic I will say it's the way most of the youth or teenagers who hardly have any source of income try everything possible just to own one.

I have a neighbor who just finished ss3 her first job she got paid and she bought iPhone 6 the battery drains like mad. Why not buy an android phone and use with good battery life. This days they don't want to manage before getting somewhere forgetting that you sacrifice to make it.

Now the phone is giving her serious issues, admission is coming and she needs a good phone. She's aiming for iPhone 13 and her mother hasn't seen the money for her admission.

iPhone is a good phone but a lot of people have the mindset that owning an iPhone means wealth.

Just do your thing and leave others to do theirs and always remember to cut your coat to your size. And never try to please everybody because nobody send your papa.

iPhone or Android it's depending on your lifestyle,income and most importantly your personality.

Exactly! 😂 I think that’s the real point — iPhone is a good phone, but people should buy based on their needs and financial capacity, not because they want to prove a point. At the end of the day, use what works for you

Diamond098454:
The camera is okay but iPhone remain the best in terms camera

Good review

meobizy:
Stick to those other phones and stop making noise. Your every other topic is on iPhones.

😂 You say I should stop talking about iPhone, yet you keep coming back to my iPhone posts. Who is really making noise? 😂

bdon123:
Bros if u dnt hav money to buy know u are not alone.Iphone n samsung camera cant be compared wit d rest.As i dey so i wan buy iphone duo by nxt month.will i use all d fuctions?probably no
Bt then i get 1 life to live n i go gbadun myself wit my money...not for others to come n spend wen i go

😂😂 First of all, I’m a lady o! You people always assume I’m a guy here 😅. But yes, enjoy your money abeg

Niok:
You didn’t tell us the site you ordered from and the process involved
Is this a ploy to get people to order through you or what?

If na you , you go share free update 😊
I travelled to china to share free update 😆😆

Some people will buy a ₦1m+ iPhone just to use WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram and make calls.

Meanwhile, there are Android phones offering excellent cameras, battery life and performance for much less.

So tell me honestly: Is iPhone actually worth the money, or are Nigerians paying mainly for the Apple logo? 🍎

Nadingo:
With N500k, you'll get a UK used Pixel 8 pro

Oh good

Nadingo:
Where you wan see 15 pro max for N500k?

I guess he talking about second hand

Diamond098454:
Redmi note 15 pro

Oh really how is the camera

lazkizz:
Iphone 15 pro max

Or Iphone 16E

Oh good make sense

mobilemykel:
How long did it take to arrive from order date ?

3-4 days

I’m curious to hear from people who have actually used these phones.

If you have between ₦300k and ₦500k to buy a phone today, which one would you choose and why?

My priorities would be:

• Good camera for pictures/videos
• Strong battery life
• Smooth performance
• Good storage
• Durability
• Something that will still be valuable after using it for a while

Would you go for iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi/Redmi, Tecno or Infinix?

And importantly, would you buy UK-used/foreign-used or brand new?

Let’s hear honest recommendations from people actually using these phones.

[quote author=mobilemykel post=140604049]How long did it take to arrive from order date ?[/quote
3-4 days ]

Theunderman:
How do one order something like this

Here is WhatsApp +234 701 270 8136

Imalwayshorny:

Have been using iPhone for so many years and I know the difference btw fake & original imagine growing up in a environment where they sell gadget every where ☺️☺️a.k.a alaba international market that is mostly where you will get good & the bad phone imagine living in that kind of environment knowing the in & out of phones having a lot of engineers 🧑‍💻 as friend who would help check it it original or refurbished I have done my home work before posting anything here
Thanks for your advice anyways 😁

Diamond098454:
Wow....... More convincing now. Everything cost how much?

Got it from china for 380k buying & clearing included 128gb

AndroBlaze:
@OP

No mind them jare.


Is it proper dual sim??

Yes it’s a

RealityKings1:
Not hostility but Review

That’s a wrong review have you ordered from me before the answer is no you can just read the post & pass not a must to comment

I’ve noticed something since I started discussing iPhones on Nairaland.

The moment you post about an iPhone, especially when it involves sourcing from China, some of the comments quickly become hostile.

You’ll see comments like “clone,” “scam,” “Aba phone,” or outright insults — sometimes without anyone actually asking questions about the product or presenting evidence.

I understand why people are cautious. There are definitely fake and refurbished phones in the market, so consumers have every right to ask questions and verify what they’re buying.

But I think there’s a difference between being skeptical and making accusations without evidence.

If someone believes a particular phone is a clone, shouldn’t they be able to explain what they identified that makes it a clone?

I’m curious to hear from other Nairalanders:

Why do discussions about iPhones seem to bring out so much suspicion and hostility?

Is it because of the number of fake phones in the market, bad experiences with sellers, the perception that products from China are automatically fake, or simply because Nigerians are very skeptical when it comes to phones?

Let’s have a proper discussion. 👇