₦airaland Forum

addexx:
Pixel 6 is 8gb ram. Dual sim ( one esim one physical)

Hi, I was told Google pixel phones have 5G network issues and there's no support customers for Nigerian because they don't have team in Nigeria. How do you manage this and if it gets problems. How did you repair and get its parts.

Kpk22:
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.

Samsung Galaxy A57

Jwens:
Honor 600, it's an android flagship phone with premium camera and battery

😂🤣🤣😂

Is that a global brand. Chinese nonsense.

Samuelojonla123:
To tear u slap dey hungry me seriously 😐 where u wan even see 14 Promax for 500k talk less of 15

It's possible boss, depends on the method used in getting the phone

DcoolestChristo:
Ohh... Maybe you should check online stores, you'll surely get it.

It's sold out. Even went to Ikeja, same

That's what I'm using currently

Diamond098454:
Redmi note 15 pro

Kpk22:
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.

You cant go wrong with Samsung...its always samsung

Buy IPHONE 18 Pro Max

[quote author=addexx post=140657724]I doubt you've ever used one .[/quoqte]
So i have to use one before i see the name of the chips and see their benchmarks against actual high end phones
Info that is publicly available

addexx:
I doubt you've ever used one .

Info on the chip performance is publicly available
I dont have to use one

addexx:
I doubt you've ever used one .

Info on the chip performance is publicly available
I dont have to use one
Someone said its a mid range phone cosplaying as a high end phone
All of you will be banging on about
Pure android experience
And its just greed on the part of google
Why not use a snapdragon or mediatek like everyone else

Tecno Spark 40 Pro Plus

Bayoonanuga:
Google pixel and Samsung 😹

No contest

Godfullsam:
Tell us a smart phone brand that can compete with iPhone in terms of camera aside google pixel.

Samsung. I don't know what planet you people are on but on planet earth Samsung have been outclassing iPhone in camera quality for almost a decade now.

Go and buy Tecno or infinix and sell after two years of usage,stop wasting your time buying iphones a ND Samsung,they are all basic phones.

Adebisi444:
Hi, I was told Google pixel phones have 5G network issues and there's no support customers for Nigerian because they don't have team in Nigeria. How do you manage this and if it gets problems. How did you repair and get its parts.

google 5g is very active. If you are experiencing issues. Might be due to service providers or location might not be 5g friendly.
As regards Google customer support, there are no active offices yet in Nigeria. However there are google pixel specialist technicians available. You can find them online in forums and groups like nairaland or in technology hubs and marketplaces.

addexx:
google 5g is very active. If you are experiencing issues. Might be due to service providers or location might not be 5g friendly.
As regards Google customer support, there are no active offices yet in Nigeria. However there are google pixel specialist technicians available. You can find them online in forums and groups like nairaland or in technology hubs and marketplaces.

Thanks for that piece. I read that if Google pixel software update is no longer available... Someone can install the updated version from the developer (Custom Rom) as Google phone allows it because they make it open. How true is that?

Godfullsam:
Tell us a smart phone brand that can compete with iPhone in terms of camera aside google pixel.

Why are you excluding the Pixel,is it a brand of iPhone by any chance?
And it is not my duty to prove anything to you,you made the claim and therefore it is YOUR responsibility to prove it.

Chai... If i find it for you, you go pay commision?

Draytygz:
It's sold out. Even went to Ikeja, same

DcoolestChristo:
Chai... If i find it for you, you go pay commision?

Yeah sure

Okay, Drop your email.

Draytygz:
Yeah sure

DcoolestChristo:
Okay, Drop your email.

nowhejuet@gmail.com

Kpk22:
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?

honestly will go for 11 pro max for big battery 🔋 and long lasting gaming time cuz i tend to game with my phone alot and also the camera on 11 pro max and that of 12 pro are both same plus the 11 pro max is even much more cheaper too.i hope i made a solid point 😁👍🏽

Reading through this thread, the ₦300k–₦500k range is honestly the sweetest spot in the Nigerian market right now. My two cents from buying in this bracket twice:

If you want zero wahala, buy new with warranty. The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ that DcoolestChristo mentioned is hard to argue with — AMOLED, 144Hz, strong battery, and you walk out with a receipt and warranty. New + warranty beats UK-used for peace of mind, every time.

But if camera is the priority, a UK-used Pixel 7 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max at this budget will embarrass any brand-new midranger in photo quality. The catch is battery health. For iPhones, insist on seeing battery health in Settings before you pay — anything under 85%, price in a battery replacement. For Pixels, confirm factory unlocked and a clean IMEI.

One rule I never break at Computer Village: buy from a shop with a fixed address, collect a proper receipt with the shop name on it, and test everything before paying — camera, speakers, fingerprint, charging. A seller who rushes you is a red flag. There are a hundred shops selling the same phone, take your time.