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Phones You Shouldn't Buy by domack99(op): 2:37pm On Feb 11, 2024
Micromax Smartphones.
All their smartphones are the copied version of any low budget Chinese smartphone.

Old version of iPhone
Buying an old iPhone just to show off is not a good idea instead you can buy the latest version of OnePlus.

Special Edition of any smartphone.
For Example, OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition and Poco F1 Armoured Edition. Base version of these smartphone are the best choice.

Any smartphone, which doesn’t have a service center in your city or nearest to your city.


Any smartphone just because of high amount of RAM.
RAM is required to handle multiple apps at the same time but processor is more important than the RAM. So, always check the Processor before buying a smartphone with high amount of RAM.

Any smartphone just because of the Brand name.
Currently, Xiaomi is the best selling brand in India but if Brands like ASUS, Huawei etc… will provide you better specification at cheaper price then always choose specification over brand. For Example, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2.

Any smartphone just because of Super AMOLED Display.
Samsung Galaxy J2 is a smartphone with Super AMOLED Display but apart from the display, no feature is good.

Any smartphone which advertised as the “Selfie Expert”.
Selfie Camera is not going to make you beautiful/handsome instead you can use a beauty camera app.

Any smartphone, which isn't worth the money.

https://www.quora.com/What-phone-should-I-never-buy/answer/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A5-%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF-Siddharth-Giri?ch=10&oid=120969875&share=3dd2ff0e&srid=NvT2&target_type=answer
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by BlocksNG(m): 4:24pm On Feb 11, 2024
Nice points
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Adewale1603(m): 4:31pm On Feb 11, 2024
Don't buy all these copy Chinese phones, Chinese phones that can't access Google play store. But old iphones and samsungs are still better than latest itel or Tecno
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Babalegba(m): 5:45pm On Feb 11, 2024
Adewale1603:
Don't buy all these copy Chinese phones, Chinese phones that can't access Google play store. But old iphones and samsungs are still better than latest itel or Tecno
For your mind. Wake up it's 2024 already.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Onyeka90210(m):
Babalegba:
For your mind. Wake up it's 2024 already.
Nah truth he talk na
Iphone 7 go beat 95% of techno phones released last year’ grin
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Shuregirl: 8:27pm On Feb 11, 2024
Adewale1603:
Don't buy all these copy Chinese phones, Chinese phones that can't access Google play store. But old iphones and samsungs are still better than latest itel or Tecno
TECNO have been doing well lately sha, na now dem Dey enter my eye
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Error401: 11:29pm On Feb 11, 2024
shaa buy samsung galaxy note 9, thats all i have to say

domack99:
Micromax Smartphones.
All their smartphones are the copied version of any low budget Chinese smartphone.

Old version of iPhone
Buying an old iPhone just to show off is not a good idea instead you can buy the latest version of OnePlus.

Special Edition of any smartphone.
For Example, OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition and Poco F1 Armoured Edition. Base version of these smartphone are the best choice.

Any smartphone, which doesn’t have a service center in your city or nearest to your city.


Any smartphone just because of high amount of RAM.
RAM is required to handle multiple apps at the same time but processor is more important than the RAM. So, always check the Processor before buying a smartphone with high amount of RAM.

Any smartphone just because of the Brand name.
Currently, Xiaomi is the best selling brand in India but if Brands like ASUS, Huawei etc… will provide you better specification at cheaper price then always choose specification over brand. For Example, Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2.

Any smartphone just because of Super AMOLED Display.
Samsung Galaxy J2 is a smartphone with Super AMOLED Display but apart from the display, no feature is good.

Any smartphone which advertised as the “Selfie Expert”.
Selfie Camera is not going to make you beautiful/handsome instead you can use a beauty camera app.

Any smartphone, which isn't worth the money.

https://www.quora.com/What-phone-should-I-never-buy/answer/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A6%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A7%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A5-%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%BF-Siddharth-Giri?ch=10&oid=120969875&share=3dd2ff0e&srid=NvT2&target_type=answer
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by chariisGRACE(m): 11:52pm On Feb 11, 2024
Onyeka90210:
Nah truth he talk na
Iphone 7 go beat 95% of techno phones released last year’ grin
Oga, rest. This is 2024.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Onyeka90210(m):
chariisGRACE:
Oga, rest. This is 2024.
Bring your infinix hot 50 pro max note 8i ultra come make we check something
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by chariisGRACE(m): 8:02am On Feb 12, 2024
Onyeka90210:
Bring your infinix hot 50 pro max note 8i ultra come make we check something
iPhone 7 with ite poor HDR, that's what you want to compare with a super phone like the Zero and Note of last year?

I used to be a big Infinulix critic, not anymore.
If you handle their midrange devices, you'll be out to Shame.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Onyeka90210(m): 8:33am On Feb 12, 2024
chariisGRACE:
iPhone 7 with ite poor HDR, that's what you want to compare with a super phone like the Zero and Note of last year?

I used to be a big Infinulix critic, not anymore.
If you handle their midrange devices, you'll be out to Shame.
All these marketers sha
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Rexymania(m): 1:21pm On Feb 12, 2024
Very enlightening
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by psucc(m): 2:23pm On Feb 12, 2024
chariisGRACE:
iPhone 7 with ite poor HDR, that's what you want to compare with a super phone like the Zero and Note of last year?

I used to be a big Infinulix critic, not anymore.
If you handle their midrange devices, you'll be out to Shame.
Guy abeg recommend any tecno phone around 80-90k. Please
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by chariisGRACE(m): 5:28pm On Feb 12, 2024
Onyeka90210:
All these marketers sha
Yes, I own 6 mega stores, 2 in Onitsha main market, 3 in Alaba, 1 in Port Harcourt.

We sell premium sense to people who don't have.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Onyeka90210(m): 5:51pm On Feb 12, 2024
chariisGRACE:
Yes, I own 6 mega stores, 2 in Onitsha main market, 3 in Alaba, 1 in Port Harcourt.

We sell premium sense to people who don't have.
Better recommend another thrash techno phone for the guy above, make you see food chop.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by chariisGRACE(m):
Onyeka90210:
Better recommend another thrash techno phone for the guy above, make you see food chop.
I'm glad you know that I am not a hungry man, unlike you.

You have successfully reconfigured your food ration. From 1-0-1 to 0-0-1.

It's almost 9pm, go and heat that soup you cooked since Thursday. Your life depends on it.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by chariisGRACE(m): 7:45pm On Feb 12, 2024
psucc:
Guy abeg recommend any tecno phone around 80-90k. Please
Make I no lie you, phones don cost o.

At that price, na manage you go manage o. You can't get a brand new phone for that amount.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Onyeka90210(m): 7:56pm On Feb 12, 2024
chariisGRACE:
I'm glad you know that I am not a hungry man, unlike you.

You have successfully reconfigured your food ration. From 1-0-1 to 0-0-1.

It's almost 9pm, fi and head that soup you cooked since on Thursday, your life depends on it.
Dey play
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Breastfeed: 6:25am On Feb 13, 2024
Nice tips, I'm glad brands like TECNO have service centers in Nigeria
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Breastfeed: 6:26am On Feb 13, 2024
Adewale1603:
Don't buy all these copy Chinese phones, Chinese phones that can't access Google play store. But old iphones and samsungs are still better than latest itel or Tecno
lies, have you experienced the latest Tecno phones?
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Breastfeed: 6:26am On Feb 13, 2024
Onyeka90210:
Nah truth he talk na
Iphone 7 go beat 95% of techno phones released last year’ grin
abegiii, that's not true.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Breastfeed: 6:27am On Feb 13, 2024
psucc:
Guy abeg recommend any tecno phone around 80-90k. Please
you can get the spark 10 for that amount
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by psucc(m): 10:17am On Feb 13, 2024
Breastfeed:
you can get the spark 10 for that amount
Even Spark 8 goes for 115k
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Obviouslyblunt: 1:29pm On Feb 13, 2024
Any phone with a Helio mediatek processor. Looking at tecno and infinix as the main culprit.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Adewale1603(m): 4:23pm On Mar 18, 2024
Babalegba:
For your mind. Wake up it's 2024 already.
tell me the reason why All these Tecno or itel android phones are not trackable when stolen or lost unlike iphones, Samsung and others.
So you'll still settle for such devices
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by Adewale1603(m): 4:29pm On Mar 18, 2024
Breastfeed:
lies, have you experienced the latest Tecno phones?
I don't care of their recent or latest phones. It's their security, after sale support, customer service and warranty that matters in the long run.
tell me the reason why All these Tecno or itel android phones are not trackable when stolen or lost unlike iphones, Samsung and others.
So you'll still settle for such devices knowning in your mind that if it suddenly gets lost or stolen, it's gone forever, no option for tracking and possible retrieval
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by PlaysNigeria: 6:50pm On Mar 18, 2024
Onyeka90210:
Nah truth he talk na
Iphone 7 go beat 95% of techno phones released last year’ grin
Aje, I remember one time I was using smart 5 infinix I just bought in store, few weeks later I bought iPhone 7 playfully. I got so used to the iPhone 7 because the smart 5 was always freezing.

I sold the new smart 5 for cheap and never used any transsion phone again till date.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by YangaBabe: 7:02am On Mar 23, 2024
Nice tips, that's why I prefer brand like TECNO who have a visible presence here and have very good after sales service.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by YangaBabe: 7:03am On Mar 23, 2024
Adewale1603:
Don't buy all these copy Chinese phones, Chinese phones that can't access Google play store. But old iphones and samsungs are still better than latest itel or Tecno
oh please, tell yourself the truth, recent TECNO devices can even compared with new iphone sef.
Re: Phones You Shouldn't Buy by biroo: 7:06am On Mar 23, 2024
Great tips, though some special edition are amazing o, like the Camon doodle special edition, that phone was very much worth it.
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