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They honestly aren’t. It won’t stop Nigerians from owning them. People in poverty hate when you can easily identify their status. They cover themselves with the latest brands and designer wears in a bid to stand out from their peers.

Kimmierain:
yeah I agree with you and the fact that most iPhones gets overheated when used is a no no for me

this never happened for me from the iPhone 12, 14 and currently 15. These phones never heat up. I only noticed the heating with my iPhone xsmax back then.

Kimmierain:
most people get iPhone for the hype honestly in as much as it has it's errors.

I've never been an iPhone fan from the very moment it came out there's some features I'd say it's superior to the android o like the camera but it still never made me a fan!!

meobizy:
They honestly aren’t. It won’t stop Nigerians from owning them. People in poverty hate when you can easily identify their status. They cover themselves with the latest brands and designer wears in a bid to stand out from their peers.

My guyyy and it's so sad, they think being wealthy is about using the latest phone and everything such poor mentality

Nice thread tho, btw how much did buy that your phone sef?

As for me o I've never used an iPhone but I don't like the fact that I can't do somethings without going back to my Android, if I must use iPhone, an Android phone will be by my side

Desewa08:
This might offend some people but I’ll still say it: iPhones are not for everyone.
‎
‎I’ve used both iPhones and Androids and as much as I respect the clean UI and camera of iPhones not everyone needs a phone that costs as much as rent in Lagos 😭. Some of us just want a phone that:
‎
‎•Won’t die before 3pm
‎
‎•Charges fast
‎
‎•Has decent camera for weekend pictures
‎
‎•Doesn’t freeze mid-Zoom call
‎
‎•Doesn’t make us check our account balance before buying data 😩
‎
‎I used to think I needed an iPhone until I realized I was basically using a ₦900k phone to scroll Twitter, snap food pics and watch Instagram skits that my Android could’ve shown me the same way 😭. I switched to a realme phone a few months ago and I won’t lie, I had my reservations. I mean, the name alone feels like something you'd see on the back of a power bank 😭 but omo… this phone has been doing the most.
‎
‎✅ Battery that actually lasts (I charge once a day now)
‎✅ No unnecessary heat even during long calls
‎✅ Camera quality? Surprisingly solid.
‎✅ Smooth UI... No glitchy wahala or clutter
‎
‎It’s not perfect sha. The name still doesn’t sit well with me and people still look at me somehow when I say it but if we’re talking value for money, I’m not sure anything else comes close right now.
‎
‎So let's argue:
‎-Do you need an iPhone or is it just vibes and pressure?
‎-What brand are you using that actually shocked you (in a good way)?
‎-And why do we look down on phones with “unpopular” names?
‎

which of the realme did you buy sef
I want to get one also

lexxybb:
My guy, you've said it all, iPhone is a luxury and meant for those who can afford it. There are cheaper options in android that can still deliver what most people need from a phone at a relatively cheaper price. My take is that most people that buy iPhone, buys it to show that they belong to a class

I use Xiaomi but i need a good android phone for taking products pictures. Budget is between 200-300

Phabulous4:
Sir, at this time and age, I think value for money should be the most priority. Having said this, I'm dishing my Samsung 'not flagship' for Tecno camon 40 pro.

Ire oo

How much is this please and is the camera quality good for taking product pictures?

Obviouslyblunt:
I use an iPhone 15 currently. I have been in the iPhone ecosystem since the days of iPhone 5s, only skipping the 8 for an X. I don’t use iPhone for luxury. I use it because of the smooth UI and fluidity. I hate that apple lock down their phones so much. I am currently using trollstore on iOS 17.0 to sideload apps and tweak my phone to my desire. Hence why I’ll die with this iPhone 15, or if another jailbreak or tweak comes out for these new iPhones.

I love Samsung, pixel and the Redmi turbo device I saw one time on this website and I’ll argue that these are better phones than the iPhone. But In the end I still come back to iOS because of that fluidity. It’s just missing on android social apps. I really wish android will try this to perfection so it will be, bye bye iPhones for me, but I know it has to do with developers optimizing their apps, and swift integration is what will give you this, which iOS uses.

I really like you this, you just said my mind about the iphone series
Android need to step up their games on app notifications and integration which Is very very important

You know most people buy just for show and due to peer pressure

That's the bitter truth

Felabrity:
You can always have both

I am a fan of lasting battery though

Of course you can, if you can afford it.

I would advise you check it review on YouTube, have not got one myself. Just planning to buy.

Price around 380k.

Rbae:
How much is this please and is the camera quality good for taking product pictures?

Personally, if I'm financially stable I don't see any problem having an iPhone, I can still use it with my Android. It's just that people these days overrate iPhones.

debopeola:
You know most people buy just for show and due to peer pressure

Exactly!!

lexxybb:
My guy, you've said it all, iPhone is a luxury and meant for those who can afford it. There are cheaper options in android that can still deliver what most people need from a phone at a relatively cheaper price. My take is that most people that buy iPhone, buys it to show that they belong to a class

na only small children like una Dey buy phone to show they belong to a class.which class?ur mate Dey show acres of land u Dey shoe phone.i have used an iPhone all my life but I don’t see it as big boy.

Angelpraise123:
I feel iPhones are unnecessarily expensive. Atp, I feel it's only the name they carry and their camera. The value for that expensive amount, I'm still not seeing it.

iPhone is not expensive..it’s your currency that is shit..
Imagining telling an American buying a product worth $700 and use for two years is expensive..

For me, it's never been about the brand but the device's performance. Having used iPhones and androids, I'll settle for what can fit my needs at that particular time and the device's durability..
But Google Pixels seem to be on another class of its own (plan on getting a good one next month shaa)

iPhone no be for everybody, agreed. But saying it’s “just vibes” dey funny .
iPhone gives you security, updates, smooth ecosystem and mad resale value. Your Realme dey try, no doubt but no compare Range Rover with keke just because both dey accelerate.

Desewa08:
This might offend some people but I’ll still say it: iPhones are not for everyone.
‎
‎I’ve used both iPhones and Androids and as much as I respect the clean UI and camera of iPhones not everyone needs a phone that costs as much as rent in Lagos 😭. Some of us just want a phone that:
‎
‎•Won’t die before 3pm
‎
‎•Charges fast
‎
‎•Has decent camera for weekend pictures
‎
‎•Doesn’t freeze mid-Zoom call
‎
‎•Doesn’t make us check our account balance before buying data 😩
‎
‎I used to think I needed an iPhone until I realized I was basically using a ₦900k phone to scroll Twitter, snap food pics and watch Instagram skits that my Android could’ve shown me the same way 😭. I switched to a realme phone a few months ago and I won’t lie, I had my reservations. I mean, the name alone feels like something you'd see on the back of a power bank 😭 but omo… this phone has been doing the most.
‎
‎✅ Battery that actually lasts (I charge once a day now)
‎✅ No unnecessary heat even during long calls
‎✅ Camera quality? Surprisingly solid.
‎✅ Smooth UI... No glitchy wahala or clutter
‎
‎It’s not perfect sha. The name still doesn’t sit well with me and people still look at me somehow when I say it but if we’re talking value for money, I’m not sure anything else comes close right now.
‎
‎So let's argue:
‎-Do you need an iPhone or is it just vibes and pressure?
‎-What brand are you using that actually shocked you (in a good way)?
‎-And why do we look down on phones with “unpopular” names?
‎

realme all d way for now. I no waste money at alllll

I’ve been using a 12promax since 2021 bought brand new…no lag it runs smoothly.
I’ve only had to change battery since it has degraded
It’s really worth it

Desewa08:
This might offend some people but I’ll still say it: iPhones are not for everyone.
‎
‎I’ve used both iPhones and Androids and as much as I respect the clean UI and camera of iPhones not everyone needs a phone that costs as much as rent in Lagos 😭. Some of us just want a phone that:
‎
‎•Won’t die before 3pm
‎
‎•Charges fast
‎
‎•Has decent camera for weekend pictures
‎
‎•Doesn’t freeze mid-Zoom call
‎
‎•Doesn’t make us check our account balance before buying data 😩
‎
‎I used to think I needed an iPhone until I realized I was basically using a ₦900k phone to scroll Twitter, snap food pics and watch Instagram skits that my Android could’ve shown me the same way 😭. I switched to a realme phone a few months ago and I won’t lie, I had my reservations. I mean, the name alone feels like something you'd see on the back of a power bank 😭 but omo… this phone has been doing the most.
‎
‎✅ Battery that actually lasts (I charge once a day now)
‎✅ No unnecessary heat even during long calls
‎✅ Camera quality? Surprisingly solid.
‎✅ Smooth UI... No glitchy wahala or clutter
‎
‎It’s not perfect sha. The name still doesn’t sit well with me and people still look at me somehow when I say it but if we’re talking value for money, I’m not sure anything else comes close right now.
‎
‎So let's argue:
‎-Do you need an iPhone or is it just vibes and pressure?
‎-What brand are you using that actually shocked you (in a good way)?
‎-And why do we look down on phones with “unpopular” names?
‎

When I see picture at the end of the thread, I know say na lie lie thread.

You no use iPhone anything.

From iPhone to realme?

Are you going forward or backwards?

Just soon all eye phones would change to earphones..... blackberry bi like?

Obviouslyblunt:
I use an iPhone 15 currently. I have been in the iPhone ecosystem since the days of iPhone 5s, only skipping the 8 for an X. I don’t use iPhone for luxury. I use it because of the smooth UI and fluidity. I hate that apple lock down their phones so much. I am currently using trollstore on iOS 17.0 to sideload apps and tweak my phone to my desire. Hence why I’ll die with this iPhone 15, or if another jailbreak or tweak comes out for these new iPhones.

I love Samsung, pixel and the Redmi turbo device I saw one time on this website and I’ll argue that these are better phones than the iPhone. But In the end I still come back to iOS because of that fluidity. It’s just missing on android social apps. I really wish android will try this to perfection so it will be, bye bye iPhones for me, but I know it has to do with developers optimizing their apps, and swift integration is what will give you this, which iOS uses.

pls how do u subscribe on some apps. I just starting using an iphone and I am having difficulties paying subscription on some apps. You seem like a real and deep iphone connoisseur.

Samsung, king of them all. Wetin be realme? Nothing like Samsung; the only phone that can compete with iPhone.

I recall in the 90s in Switzerland that Ericsson highest phone was sold equivalent of 1500 dollars while Nokia 1220 series was sold for 1200 dollars. No camera, only SMS and calls. Samsung was one the upcoming phones then. Everyone has its season. If Naira was steady, Iphone 16 would have been less than 300k

I like the iPhone it neat and clean but the OS restrictions and limitations on customisation almost got me depressed..

Kimmierain:
yeah I agree with you and the fact that most iPhones gets overheated when used is a no no for me

Those would be refurbished IPhones which most Nigerians used..

Many iphone you see people using are not actually original. That you buy iPhone new, boxed, doesn’t make it original one. Rebranded & refurbishes, nah hin plenty pass. There’s a company in China that do repacked phones..

And I don’t think it’s peculiar to only iPhone..

Personally, I detest even the name of that phone around me and I don't know why 🤣🤣

I don't have problems with people using it but God knows I don't have it in my plans to ever buy it.

Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo.

Desewa08:
This might offend some people but I’ll still say it: iPhones are not for everyone.
‎
‎I’ve used both iPhones and Androids and as much as I respect the clean UI and camera of iPhones not everyone needs a phone that costs as much as rent in Lagos 😭. Some of us just want a phone that:
‎
‎•Won’t die before 3pm
‎
‎•Charges fast
‎
‎•Has decent camera for weekend pictures
‎
‎•Doesn’t freeze mid-Zoom call
‎
‎•Doesn’t make us check our account balance before buying data 😩
‎
‎I used to think I needed an iPhone until I realized I was basically using a ₦900k phone to scroll Twitter, snap food pics and watch Instagram skits that my Android could’ve shown me the same way 😭. I switched to a realme phone a few months ago and I won’t lie, I had my reservations. I mean, the name alone feels like something you'd see on the back of a power bank 😭 but omo… this phone has been doing the most.
‎
‎✅ Battery that actually lasts (I charge once a day now)
‎✅ No unnecessary heat even during long calls
‎✅ Camera quality? Surprisingly solid.
‎✅ Smooth UI... No glitchy wahala or clutter
‎
‎It’s not perfect sha. The name still doesn’t sit well with me and people still look at me somehow when I say it but if we’re talking value for money, I’m not sure anything else comes close right now.
‎
‎So let's argue:
‎-Do you need an iPhone or is it just vibes and pressure?
‎-What brand are you using that actually shocked you (in a good way)?
‎-And why do we look down on phones with “unpopular” names?
‎

Are you aware that Samsung Galaxy S25 + is as expensive as, if not more expensive than, iPhone 16 Pro Max?

It sounds ignorant when people equate every Android with the cheapest version. The trouble with iPhone is that it has limited options unlike android that has 100s of options from the ultra expensive to the very cheap.

Btw, I’ve never been a fan of iPhone. Simple tasks that Android let you do are over complicated or unavailable in iPhone. For example, I can easily select messages on WhatsApp and mark as read or delete but with iPhone it’s not straightforward. To silence my phone, I simply face it down and the sound is off. Many more

i doubt if iphone would survive my intense gaming activity for 2 years without the battery paying the price...
im using infinix note 12 viip
it charges 0 to 100 in 30mins
which means i just need 30mins charge to play for hours