Phones which the operating system will no longer be supported in 2020, such as Blackberry phones, iPhone running iOS 8 or older ones, should be avoided.

5. Avoid phones that are not designed for the Nigerian weath

Blastedholligan:
Buying phones from roadside sellers or unauthorised outlets goes with a lot of risks as experiences of many patrons of such unregistered dealers have confirmed.

Complaints of overheating, battery malfunctioning and many more are on the increase. Some, including very expensive smartphones, break down irretrievably almost immediately after purchase.

Therefore, before you buy phone, here are some things to consider:

1. Don’t buy phones which parts are not readily available in Nigeria. I tell people to always deviate from buying phones that don't have any presence in Nigeria incase any part gets bad. Tecno, Xiaomi, Infinix etc all have presence in Nigeria.

2. Avoid buying used or second-hand smartphones either from the roadside or from an unregistered outlet. Failure to exercise this caution may lead to regret. You may also be unknowingly buying a stolen phone. Buying a new smartphone will ensure that you know the phone’s history and it comes with a battery that has long lifespan.


3. Don’t buy a phone you cannot afford its parts in case you want to repair. Don’t let competition or peer pressure push you. Live within the boundary of your income .

4. Don’t rush to buy a newly introduced phone. If you wait for a few months, you would discover that the price will crash.

5. Avoid phones that are not designed for the Nigerian weather.

6. Phones which the operating system will no longer be supported in 2020, such as Blackberry phones, iPhone running iOS 8 or older ones, should be avoided.

Source:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/01/08/phones-to-avoid-if-you-live-in-nigeria/amp/

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bravesoul247:
I totally agree with your no 1. People don't listen at all. You buy a device that is very unknown, then when it gets spoilt, you'll be looking for parts everywhere. It's a no brainer to me

patroit001:
I am still walking from shop to shop looking for screen and calibrator for my ZIAOMI REDMI NOT 5A GLOBAL EDITION Since June 2017.

SHABASHA:
i was planning on buying a second hand phone but after this i think i just have to wait and complete money first..aswear

wirinet:


https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000184765427.html?pid=808_0000_0201&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.4000184765427&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=2937amp-N8tHtZTMfCZDuC0gahTwsw1582303251491&browser_id=cff6276258eb47c79a638ad52439d987&is_c=Y&gclid=null

ddjay:

Hmmm shabasha mean delicious food for my language

wirinet:

That's no problem. With Aliexpress and Alibaba, any new unknown chinco phone is one week away.

bravesoul247:
I'm talking about getting there parts

Young03:
Story

Your number 2 is baseless

What if my friend wants to sell his used phone and with the receipt still with him.

I should not buy abi because it might be a stolen phone.

Give your advice in full

SHABASHA:
i was planning on buying a second hand phone but after this i think i just have to wait and complete money first..aswear

Mohbola:
Exactly
Some phones don't have their parts here in Nigeria