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Let us see the phone you bought

Desewa08:
For years I was team “Buy used flagship”.
‎Why? Because:
‎– You get better cameras
‎– Faster processors
‎– Bragging rights (let’s be honest 😅)
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‎But those used phones? Battery is often weak. No warranty. Sometimes they’ve been opened or refurbished without your knowledge. So I tried something different this time: bought a new budget phone instead... the realme C75x.
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‎Why I Chose It Over a Used Flagship:
‎I almost went for a used Galaxy S20 FE or iPhone SE 2020 but I thought:
‎
‎“Why not try something new, with warranty, that’s built for 2025?”
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‎The C75x gave me:
‎– 8GB RAM
‎– 128GB ROM
‎– Android 15
‎– 120Hz display
‎– IP69 water & dust protection
‎– Massive 5600mAh battery
‎– Fast charge (0-100% in 90 mins)
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‎And most importantly… I don’t need to worry about battery health or whether it was used in 4 countries before it reached me 😭. The Cold Truth About Used Flagships is I’ve owned used flagships before and while they shine in some areas (especially camera), here’s the honest truth:
‎ • Battery never lasts like new
‎ • Heating issues are common
‎ • No software updates after a while
‎ • Repairs? Good luck finding the right part or original screen
‎
‎And let’s not forget that water splash or drop can be the end if it's already compromised.
‎
‎Just wanted to share my experience because I think budget phones are finally catching up.
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‎If you’ve used the C75x or any other budget device recently that shocked you in a good way... share your experience in the comments

henrygold100:
Let us see the phone you bought

With these specs, this phone go last for years sef 💪

debopeola:
I have seen realme launch their flagship devices in other countries, don't know why we don't have it in Nigeria yet. But all the same I so love their C series, the quality is top notch

I just like how Realme dey mix ruggedness with style 🙌

henrygold100:
Let us see the phone you bought

you wan check something 😂, the specs are real tho got one for my mum

debopeola:
Flagship devices are expensive to use and have, but the realme C75 gave us a taste of what to expect in a flagship phone

I dey curious about the C75x difference from C75 🤔

Mobyle:
I dey curious about the C75x difference from C75 🤔

one of them is the battery, C75 has a bigger battery than C75x

I don't know about the used flagship device, but budget phones have been improving in their designs lately.

The refresh rate is higher in the realme C75X too.

Leilalee:
one of them is the battery, C75 has a bigger battery than C75x

Have been using the realmeC61 for months and I will say this phone suit my taste

The new realme C71 got my attention

The new realme C71 got my attention

I choose new everytime

Desewa08:
For years I was team “Buy used flagship”.
‎Why? Because:
‎– You get better cameras
‎– Faster processors
‎– Bragging rights (let’s be honest 😅)
‎
‎But those used phones? Battery is often weak. No warranty. Sometimes they’ve been opened or refurbished without your knowledge. So I tried something different this time: bought a new budget phone instead... the realme C75x.
‎
‎Why I Chose It Over a Used Flagship:
‎I almost went for a used Galaxy S20 FE or iPhone SE 2020 but I thought:
‎
‎“Why not try something new, with warranty, that’s built for 2025?”
‎
‎The C75x gave me:
‎– 8GB RAM
‎– 128GB ROM
‎– Android 15
‎– 120Hz display
‎– IP69 water & dust protection
‎– Massive 5600mAh battery
‎– Fast charge (0-100% in 90 mins)
‎
‎And most importantly… I don’t need to worry about battery health or whether it was used in 4 countries before it reached me 😭. The Cold Truth About Used Flagships is I’ve owned used flagships before and while they shine in some areas (especially camera), here’s the honest truth:
‎ • Battery never lasts like new
‎ • Heating issues are common
‎ • No software updates after a while
‎ • Repairs? Good luck finding the right part or original screen
‎
‎And let’s not forget that water splash or drop can be the end if it's already compromised.
‎
‎Just wanted to share my experience because I think budget phones are finally catching up.
‎
‎If you’ve used the C75x or any other budget device recently that shocked you in a good way... share your experience in the comments

How long do you think budget devices like the C75x can realistically last?

Specs on the C75x don’t look like budget anymore. Times have changed.

You made valid points. New budget phones now come with specs that used to be flagship-only.