Hey guys, I am looking to purchase a smartphone, and my budget is currently capped at 200-220k.

I initially took a liking to the samsung a24, although I was deterred by the lack of an ideal body protection (Gorillla).
Lately I've been looking at Redmi Note 12s and 13.

I would appreciate some insights and recommendations from the OGs: [atheistandproud , sunshineV , skywalker240]
Thanks.

Edit: I would like to state that Transsion Smartphones are not up for consideration.

Buy that latest Itel

I want to check something 😁

Galaxy A3x Series

Sirmwill:
Buy that latest Itel

I want to check something 😁

Lol

Niel77:
Galaxy A3x Series

A34 seems way above my budget

Stellar360:


Lol

Your heart will just be doing gbim gbim

Dassol 😁

Stellar360
Then go for the A24/25

That budget won't get you Samsung a24.
For good value for money, go for RN12 or add money & buy RN13.

Niel77:
Stellar360

Then go for the A24/25

I heard it's around 270k

GanagiBitrus:
That budget won't get you Samsung a24.
For good value for money, go for RN12 or add money & buy RN13.

Redmi Note 12 is currently my favorite.
Although I heard it has a shitty camera, but performs exceeding well computational wise, especially at Gaming.

I also came across atheistandproud 's topic on how Redmi has lately been falling off.
Which is why i'm seeking for more insights.

Stellar360:


Redmi Note 12 is currently my favorite.
Although I heard it has a shitty camera, but performs exceeding well computational wise, especially at Gaming.

I also came across atheistandproud 's topic on how Redmi has lately been falling off.
Which is why i'm seeking for more insights.

On "... falling of", what atheistandproud meant is that compared to previous Redmi phones of the same series, there hasn't been any significant upgrade in the latest models. For example, Redmi Note 10 vs Redmi Note 11 https://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=10247&idPhone2=11336.

Hence, he advises that if you have a previous model that's still serving you, don't buy a new one because it's not a significant upgrade.

Scientheosopher:

On "... falling of", what atheistandproud meant is that compared to previous Redmi phones of the same series, there hasn't been any significant upgrade in the latest models. For example, Redmi Note 10 vs Redmi Note 11 https://m.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=10247&idPhone2=11336.
This means that if you have a previous model that's still serving you, don't buy a new one because it's not a significant upgrade, if any.

oh, I see.
Would you recommend the Redmi Note 12?

Stellar360:

oh, I see.
Would you recommend the Redmi Note 12?

Absolutely!
If you multi-task, go for at least the 6GB RAM variant.

Scientheosopher:

Absolutely!
If you multi-task, go for at least the 6GB RAM variant.

Alright, Noted.

For this budget I'll strictly recommend Spark 20 pro or Spark 20 pro plus, Camon 30, Pova 6

Ezeifeduba:
For this budget I'll strictly recommend Spark 20 pro or Spark 20 pro plus, Camon 30, Pova 6

I'm afraid, Transsion devices would not be considered.
Albeit, thanks for the recommendation.

Stellar360:
Hey guys, I am looking to purchase a smartphone, and my budget is currently capped at 200-220k.

I initially took a liking to the samsung a24, although I was deterred by the lack of an ideal body protection (Gorillla).
Lately I've been looking at Redmi Note 12s and 13.

I would appreciate some insights and recommendations from the OGs: [atheistandproud , sunshineV , skywalker240]
Thanks.

What's your previous device?

atheistandproud:


What's your previous device?

An Infinix Smartphone.

I'm a heavy-user, if that's what you're asking?

Stellar360:

An Infinix Smartphone.

I'm a heavy-user, if that's what you're asking?

Be more specific

atheistandproud:


Be more specific

I enjoy playing Football and First Person Shooter Games, I also watch movies too.
I like to multi-talk with multiple apps all at once.
I enjoy taking good photographs as well, among others.

Stellar360:


I enjoy playing Football and First Person Shooter Games, I also watch movies too.
I like to multi-talk with multiple apps all at once.
I enjoy taking good photographs as well, among others.

I was talking about your previous phone. What is the name of the specific model?

atheistandproud:


I was talking about your previous phone. What is the name of the specific model?

Well, I have been using a smart 5 for a while, and I wish to upgrade it to something that would suit my needs.

Stellar360:
Hey guys, I am looking to purchase a smartphone, and my budget is currently capped at 200-220k.

I initially took a liking to the samsung a24, although I was deterred by the lack of an ideal body protection (Gorillla).
Lately I've been looking at Redmi Note 12s and 13.

I would appreciate some insights and recommendations from the OGs: [atheistandproud , sunshineV , skywalker240]
Thanks.

TECNO SPARK 20 is your best bet

Stellar360:


Redmi Note 12 is currently my favorite.
Although I heard it has a shitty camera, but performs exceeding well computational wise, especially at Gaming.

I also came across atheistandproud 's topic on how Redmi has lately been falling off.
Which is why i'm seeking for more insights.

just avoid that brand loke a plague

Jacku:
TECNO SPARK 20 is your best bet

I'm not interested in getting a Transsion device.
But thanks for the suggestion.

Jacku:
just avoid that brand loke a plague

Why is that?

Tecno spark 20 pro plus.

Camon20 won’t be bad

Tecno spark 20

Get UK used Samsung s10

Come and buy my

Used Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 8/256 for sale.
The phone is already updated to Xiaomi HyperOS

All accessories that came with the phone are intact including the carton.

Price: #240,000 only

Contact me on whatsapp number 0703 795 9741

Go for Vivo v29/pro or v30/pro or better still go for oppo Reno series