By Elroy Chibex


It’s another weekend, a time we pick up an erring part in mobile tech and thrash it out. This article was inspired by a comment from Mobilista Surajudeen, and we explore reasons why you shouldn’t buy low-end smartphones from popular phone brands.



There’s a general misconception people have with mobile phone makers. OK, for instance, If I asked, “What are the best Android phone brands?” The reply I expect to hear would be answers like Samsung, LG, Sony, and HTC. This is true. These aforementioned brands make the best Android phones you can see in the market, but then, there’s a limit to their greatness.

These popular brands make phones people love, but the great experience ends with their high end (and a few mid-range) phones. When it comes to low end devices, the likes of Samsung , LG, HTC and Sony are useless. Yes, you read it right. People buy them with the inner belief they’re getting something great, but trust me, the reverse is the case here.

If you want to buy a cheap Android device, look away from these popular brands because their low end devices are under specced and over priced. An experience with it may leave a bad taste in your mouth. If you must buy any of these popular brands, then save up and buy the very expensive ones. That’s when you know you’ve bought something worth celebrating.

There are many instances: Let’s pick out the Samsung J1. This is a phone released in 2015 but it comes with measly 512 MB RAM, and the price (at the time of writing this) is N20,330. It’s funny when you know you can get a 2 GB RAM Infinix Hot 2 for less or same price. Another case is the Galaxy Star 2 Plus, which Samsung used as a Hero deal during the
Jumia Mobile Megathon. The phone has no 3G, carries just 512 MB RAM, 4GB internal memory and was priced at N17,000.

Outside Samsung, there’s a mid-range Sony device, Xperia M4 Aqua . You can imagine, the 8 GB version of this phone has just 1.26 GB usable memory. Even rooting and hacking cannot save the situation. Imagine shelling N40,000 and being faced with this problem. LG, and HTC are also culprits, when you look at their low-end devices, you see that they’re expensive compared to the offerings of Chinese brands.

If your budget for a new smartphone is at the region of N30,000, then stay away from big name brands. Rather look towards the likes of TECNO, Gionee, Innjoo etc. They offer way better value for money compared to those popular brands you know.

Oya rant your own Happy Weekend folks!!

Source: [url=mobilityarena.com/weekend-rants-dont-buy-cheap-android-phones-from-popular-brandsheres-why/]Mobility[/url]

Wow! I made it.......... FTC















I'm dedicating this FTC to my phone for not denying me this FTC.

A very good write-up. That's what I always advise people to do. Thumbs up.

Tell them.
Na so dem go carry small phone with big name d form Doro boss. Mtcheeeeeeeeeeew

Lol

This is very correct. Big brands like Samsung, HTC, and LG make very good devices. Their high-end and mid-range devices come with spectacular features and offer great value. But they really do not put as much effort in their low-end devices.

But I think there is a reason for this. A low-end Samsung Galaxy device with very good features and an affordable price would divert customers away from high-end and mid-range devices. I mean, why waste money on a high-end device when you can get a very good low-end device for less? It would mean poor sales of those high-end and mid-range devices since its the low-end devices getting all the attention.

I think this is the reason Apple only churn out high-end devices every year. Their customers do not have a choice since there aren't other iOS alternatives. It's either you buy this iPhone or you opt for another operating system. And if you only have an eye for iOS, you're forced to save up some money and buy an iPhone.

Brands like Samsung, HTC, and LG would've followed Apple's footsteps, but they want to keep customers who cannot afford expensive devices for themselves, which is why they continue to make their low-end devices. But unfortunately, they forget that these same customers want value for their money, which is why they continue to make mediocre devices.

Chinese brands realized this mistake and they have taken advantage. Brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Meizu, UMI, ZTE, OnePlus, Honor, and Huawei are swarming the Asian market and giving Samsung, HTC, and LG a run for their money with the affordable and remarkable devices they churn out.

Xiaomi plans on entering the African market this month, and when they do, other Chinese brands will definitely follow, and when this happens, I'm afraid big brands like Samsung will have to deal with a serious headache.

[quote author=Craven post=37693062]This is very correct. Big brands like Samsung, HTC, and LG make very good devices. Their high-end and mid-range devices come with spectacular features and offer great value. But they really do not put as much effort in their low-end devices.

But I think there is a reason for this. A low-end Samsung Galaxy device with very good features and an affordable price would divert customers away from high-end and mid-range devices. I mean, why waste money on a high-end device when you can get a very good low-end device for less? It would mean poor sales of those high-end and mid-range devices since its the low-end devices getting all the attention.

I think this is the reason Apple only churn out high-end devices every year. Their customers do not have a choice since there aren't other iOS alternatives. It's either you buy this iPhone or you opt for another operating system. And if you only have an eye for iOS, you're forced to save up some money and buy an iPhone.
ON POINT

stupidity is when you carry 20k to buy samsung galaxy J1 512mb ram in this generation because the phone is from Samsung and phones like hot 2,innjoo halo are there.

Samsung,lg and co dont put much effort in making low end fones because dey dont make money 4rm dem.dey all end up losing money...most of dem are still trying to break even,even with dia high end sales.htc and sony are trying to back out of smartfone industry.

cc: lalasticlala ishilove

The best phones to buy are according to your cash are
25k to 30k = Infinix Hot Note Pro, Gionee M2 and Innjoo Note One
20k to 25k = Tecno Boom, Tecno Camon and Infinix Zero
15k to 20k = Infinix Hot 2, Innjoo One, Samsung GT3....
Below 15k = Gionee M2 mini and Innjoo Halo because of their massive 3000mAh battery at only 14k
Compare the two Gionee M2 mini and Innjoo Halo

IT'S ON NOW!!! The Battery War has just begun!
Click here to see which phone last longer |Gionee vs Innjoo| - 3000mAh @ N14k ONLY!

Craven:
This is very correct. Big brands like Samsung, HTC, and LG make very good devices. Their high-end and mid-range devices come with spectacular features and offer great value. But they really do not put as much effort in their low-end devices.

But I think there is a reason for this. A low-end Samsung Galaxy device with very good features and an affordable price would divert customers away from high-end and mid-range devices. I mean, why waste money on a high-end device when you can get a very good low-end device for less? It would mean poor sales of those high-end and mid-range devices since its the low-end devices getting all the attention.

I think this is the reason Apple only churn out high-end devices every year. Their customers do not have a choice since there aren't other iOS alternatives. It's either you buy this iPhone or you opt for another operating system. And if you only have an eye for iOS, you're forced to save up some money and buy an iPhone.

Brands like Samsung, HTC, and LG would've followed Apple's footsteps, but they want to keep customers who cannot afford expensive devices for themselves, which is why they continue to make their low-end devices. But unfortunately, they forget that these same customers want value for their money, which is why they continue to make mediocre devices.

Chinese brands realized this mistake and they have taken advantage. Brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Meizu, UMI, ZTE, OnePlus, Honor, and Huawei are swarming the Asian market and giving Samsung, HTC, and LG a run for their money with the affordable and remarkable devices they churn out.

Xiaomi plans on entering the African market this month, and when they do, other Chinese brands will definitely follow, and when this happens, I'm afraid big brands like Samsung will have to deal with a serious headache.

I don't think so.
Xiaomi might be a world brand with good specs but trust Nigerians, we will still brand it as China and jettison it for Samsung and co

Nice write up

Craven:
This is very correct. Big brands like Samsung, HTC, and LG make very good devices. Their high-end and mid-range devices come with spectacular features and offer great value. But they really do not put as much effort in their low-end devices.

But I think there is a reason for this. A low-end Samsung Galaxy device with very good features and an affordable price would divert customers away from high-end and mid-range devices. I mean, why waste money on a high-end device when you can get a very good low-end device for less? It would mean poor sales of those high-end and mid-range devices since its the low-end devices getting all the attention.

I think this is the reason Apple only churn out high-end devices every year. Their customers do not have a choice since there aren't other iOS alternatives. It's either you buy this iPhone or you opt for another operating system. And if you only have an eye for iOS, you're forced to save up some money and buy an iPhone.

Brands like Samsung, HTC, and LG would've followed Apple's footsteps, but they want to keep customers who cannot afford expensive devices for themselves, which is why they continue to make their low-end devices. But unfortunately, they forget that these same customers want value for their money, which is why they continue to make mediocre devices.

Chinese brands realized this mistake and they have taken advantage. Brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Meizu, UMI, ZTE, OnePlus, Honor, and Huawei are swarming the Asian market and giving Samsung, HTC, and LG a run for their money with the affordable and remarkable devices they churn out.

Xiaomi plans on entering the African market this month, and when they do, other Chinese brands will definitely follow, and when this happens, I'm afraid big brands like Samsung will have to deal with a serious headache.

Xiaomi is not coming this month.



You can buy phones with good build quality and well optimised ROM at affordable price from our store.

Gmajor:



I don't think so.
Xiaomi might be a world brand with good specs but trust Nigerians, we will still brand it as China and jettison it for Samsung and co

It all depends on marketing.

#TeamXiaomi
obi worldphone i see you

ITbomb:
The best phones to buy are according to your cash are
25k to 30k = Infinix Hot Note Pro, Gionee M2 and Innjoo Note One
20k to 25k = Tecno Boom, Tecno Camon and Infinix Hot
15k to 20k = Infinix Zero 2, Innjoo One, Samsung GT3....
Below 15k = Gionee M2 mini and Innjoo Halo because of their massive 3000mAh battery at only 14k
Compare the two Gionee M2 mini and Innjoo Halo

IT'S ON NOW!!! The Battery War has just begun!
Click here to see which phone last longer |Gionee vs Innjoo| - 3000mAh @ N14k ONLY!

Nice one there. But I guess you meant Infinix HOT 2, not Zero 2.

Zero 2 is 35k.

I gbadun Hot note pro

Ok

.

Same as Big for Nothing

This is a gospel truth.

nice one,rocking my techno Y6.....

ok

khalhokage:
By Elroy Chibex


It’s another weekend, a time we pick up an erring part in mobile tech and thrash it out. This article was inspired by a comment from Mobilista Surajudeen, and we explore reasons why you shouldn’t buy low-end smartphones from popular phone brands.



There’s a general misconception people have with mobile phone makers. OK, for instance, If I asked, “What are the best Android phone brands?” The reply I expect to hear would be answers like Samsung, LG, Sony, and HTC. This is true. These aforementioned brands make the best Android phones you can see in the market, but then, there’s a limit to their greatness.

These popular brands make phones people love, but the great experience ends with their high end (and a few mid-range) phones. When it comes to low end devices, the likes of Samsung , LG, HTC and Sony are useless. Yes, you read it right. People buy them with the inner belief they’re getting something great, but trust me, the reverse is the case here.

If you want to buy a cheap Android device, look away from these popular brands because their low end devices are under specced and over priced. An experience with it may leave a bad taste in your mouth. If you must buy any of these popular brands, then save up and buy the very expensive ones. That’s when you know you’ve bought something worth celebrating.

There are many instances: Let’s pick out the Samsung J1. This is a phone released in 2015 but it comes with measly 512 MB RAM, and the price (at the time of writing this) is N20,330. It’s funny when you know you can get a 2 GB RAM Infinix Hot 2 for less or same price. Another case is the Galaxy Star 2 Plus, which Samsung used as a Hero deal during the
Jumia Mobile Megathon. The phone has no 3G, carries just 512 MB RAM, 4GB internal memory and was priced at N17,000.

Outside Samsung, there’s a mid-range Sony device, Xperia M4 Aqua . You can imagine, the 8 GB version of this phone has just 1.26 GB usable memory. Even rooting and hacking cannot save the situation. Imagine shelling N40,000 and being faced with this problem. LG, and HTC are also culprits, when you look at their low-end devices, you see that they’re expensive compared to the offerings of Chinese brands.

If your budget for a new smartphone is at the region of N30,000, then stay away from big name brands. Rather look towards the likes of TECNO, Gionee, Innjoo etc. They offer way better value for money compared to those popular brands you know.

Oya rant your own Happy Weekend folks!!

Source: [url=mobilityarena.com/weekend-rants-dont-buy-cheap-android-phones-from-popular-brandsheres-why/]Mobility[/url]

You have spoken well, imagine Samsung galaxy grand with 8gig internal memory goes for about N50k. Very useless device

Noting like me Nokia Lumia 625