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Even the s8 plus is worth buying in 2020 as far as there is custom rom support. And the last time I checked, there was. |
KrazyDave16:Anything that doesn't support custom rom development in my eyes is already a flop. |
Samabu07:It should cost 30 sumtin k |
lastchild:Then why would you ask if it's waterproof when you know clearly it's not. U can't fault anyone for assuming you are a marketer. And like I said, there's nothing wrong with that. |
skywalker240:What phone should she get? |
IdeeEsperanza:Lolll |
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pek: |
Isn't this exactly what the Realme x2 pro looked like? /spits* |
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Fairly used Nokia 3.1. If you must, fairly used tecno or infinix. But please I beg you. Do not buy any itel product even if it is for free. |
Good one. I remember my gone-too-soon redmi note 4 with x20 Deca core. That phone's overheating was out of this world. It's metal rear made it worse but it also meant the device cooled pretty quickly. I will only embrace mediatek the day they release their source codes for custom rom development. That day, snapdragon will become my second wife. |
No custom rom support. What's the point? |
I believe every modern phone made today is more waterproof than their removable battery cousins of the yesteryears. A brief dunk in water or lugging it around during rainfall, and it should be just fine. Even without p2i coating. But because of Transsions deal in which it seemingly sold it's soul to mediocrity, I cannot speak for it. And to the op, I can see right through you and your marketing. There's nothing wrong with marketing your products if that's what gives you your monthly paycheck. I just love identifying your tactics, lol. Ignore those bashing your products. I hate Transsion, but I fully understand that you all are just doing your job. |
Helio p35 amaka *smacks lips* For a phone I will never buy. |
Buy a fairly used redmi 8a. Except you're not serious. Every top smartphone company has manufacturing plants in China. So in the end,, everything is still Chinese. |
Those waiting for redmi 10x,keep dreaming. No sane oem will release it's 5g phones in Nigeria. As for oppo, they should have calmed down like Xiaomi until after the lock down and see if exchange rate will stabilize |
Urhobokwaleboy:Correct guy |
atheistandproud:You're no different from the others lol. Maybe of should have ignored the post since u couldn't settle down to read it. For the umpteenth time, as a Xiaomi fan, I chose the Redmi Note 7 to give the infinix note 7 A GODDAMN FIGHTING CHANCE. are you people too blind to see that this is an attempt to further ridicule the infinix or do I have to be so blatant? I clearly explained that redmi note 7 beats the infinix in CAMERA QUALITY! again, I have to spell it out. I also mentioned how the DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY gives it an upper hand, one of whose fingers is CUSTOM ROM development. WETIN DE WORRY UNA?!!!!!? as for MIUI, my sis just called me a couple of days ago to complain how her redmi note 8 has started lagging. It freezes occasionally whenever she uses the keyboard. I personally don't use miui because of these kinds of Walhalla. Havoc os and evolution x are my home base. So, even on a 4 gig ram redmi there's no guarantee of a stutter free/ choppy framerates experience. |
Meel:Now, this sounds like a marketer |
atheistandproud:Calm down, I just saw that he mentioned you. Didn't think that was a moniker. |
Randerl:*facepalm* I don't expect everyone to necessarily agree with me. Opinions are subjective. Versatility here means basically, how many camera options it offers. Given, the macro cam may be rubbish but it's still there. Half is better than none Edit : I'm switching it to a 6.5 for infinix because, I just realized it doesn't have a wide angle cam. I thought it did. My bad. |
atheistandproud:Oga. A usb port has 3 characteristics - data transfer, power delivery and shape of the port. The advantage of type C is it CAN deliver higher power as well as faster data speeds than what micro USB can offer. But if what is intended to be delivered can be done by micro USB, then there is no need for type C. We see that here. Both phones offer equal power delivery of 18watts. Both phones have the same data transfer speed technology at USB 2.0. What is left to differentiate them is shape. Noone is talking about the potential. We all know, micro usb is outdated and type C supports superior technologies. As for future proofing, USB 2.0 will remain 2.0 in the next 5 years. So you're not future proofing nothing. The note 7 will only deliver 18W for the next 10 years. Nothing will change. Also, micro USB doesn't seem to be leaving the Nigerian shores anytime soon. So calm down. |
Randerl:Versatility was only mentioned in cameras. What's your deal? |
Randerl: Randerl:Correct. Thank you. Well said |
Randerl:We aren't taking into consideration the release date in this comparison, so yes. I believe it is justified. Increased camera count with additions of depth and macro sensors is mostly for marketing not just in Nigeria. So yes. Every other camera aside the primary and ultra wide in the infinix is for marketing. |
Randerl:*facepalm* that means you did not read it. I understand. It's quite long, hehe |
Randerl:I didn't want to make the post any longer than it was. Gsmarena is nearby na. |
festwiz:Czech the first couple of paragraphs. I mentioned 'to help infinix life'. Obviously, if we are to take price into consideration, then this should be the note 8/8 pro vs the infinix note 7. And Infinix would be knocked out clean so I used the redmi note 7 to give it a fighting chance. Looking at price, Redmi note 7 certainly offers better value for money. |
Edit: just looking at several comments and I can only shake my head. A handful didn't read it and some of those who did didn't understand. Your hatred for transsion has blinded reason. I'm not a blogger. I'm not an infinix marketer. I'm a Xiaomi and realme fan I tried to be as unbiased as possible. Infinix just like tecno has been so bashed over the years and deservedly so. Of course, Xiaomi products are out of their league. I'm trying to help infinix here by comparing it to an older, cheaper phone. If you can't see that this post indirectly supports redmi, then I have nothing to say. The constant rivalry between transsion marketers and xiaomi fans continually rages on here on nairaland without any party intending to raise the white flag anytime soon. At the heart of this war is the infinix note 7 - To buy or not to buy? In this short write up, we compare the infinix note 7 to its redmi namesake – the redmi note 7 to see who comes out on top. Let’s assume both devices cost the same to help infinix out (since its price is clearly broad daylight robbery in comparison to its Chinese counterparts). For specs, https://m.gsmarena.com/infinix_note_7-10175.php (infinix note 7) http://m.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_note_7-9513.php (redmi note 7) DESIGN In design, its no contest. The Infinix has a larger screen to body ratio as well as thinner bezels all round compared to the redmi. The hole punch is also a sexier modification of the water drop notch. On the rear, the camera bump is centered, meaning the device rocks less when placed on a flat surface. The circular camera bump also feels refreshing and new in contrast to the now ubiquitous side/centered vertical camera bump. The redmi note 7 in comparison looks outdated with its thicker bezels. Design-wise, its not a contest. Redmi = 6/10 Infinix = 8/10 DISPLAY Lets start with display size. Even for the large screen lovers out there, we can agree that 7 inches is just too ridiculous to fit into the pocket and is impossible to use one handed. If your want to view content on anything larger than a 6.5 inch phone, you might as well switch to a laptop or tablet. The fact that the infinix has a HD+ display stretched across that display makes it even worse. Trained eyes will clearly notice pixelation but the less savvy may not care. 6.3 inches is a better balance between portability and screen estate than 7 inches. The choice could have been subjective, but the fact that the note 7 also adds a HD+ resolution means it loses this round (the redmi has a full HD resolution). There’s a limit to how big smartphones should get and 7 inches is honestly past that limit. How about screen protection? The redmi has Gorilla glass 5 front and back. Gsmarena mentions gorilla glass for infinix but does not specify. Looking at transsion’s history, it’s safe to say that it wont be 5. Most likely a 3. Redmi – 8/10 Infinix – 6/10 PERFORMANCE Performance is divided into two categories. OS optimization(software) and sheer performance(hardware). For OS optimization, it’s a draw. Lets face it, MIUI isn’t the most fluid OS out there. There are always occasional stutters here and there (especially in their midrangers) and I’m speaking purely from experience. XOS isn’t any better either. MIUI has a reputation of aggressive multitasking, transsion phones also have difficulties keeping apps in memory. So, for OS, it’s a draw. In sheer processor performance however, the G70 in the infinix wipes the floor with the snapdragon 660 in the redmi . No too much talk, no argument. But overheating has always been a problem with MediaTek chips and still is as seen with the G90t. But that’s still not an excuse. Redmi 6/10 Infinix 8/10 OS skin. The software experience is very important as that’s your navigation tool for the phone. MIUI and XOS are not stutter free but MIUI has by far more features and has mastered the gesture navigation system. Not to mention its eye candy animations. Simply put, XOS is dry in comparison. Both skins are laced with ads though. Redmi 8/10 Infinix 6/10 CAMERA Camera. This should be an argument between both stock cameras, but I’m yet to see a redmi note 7 user without gcam installed. (MediaTek does not natively support gcam. The only reason the redmi note 8 pro has gcam support is because of its popularity). It’s a question of quality against quantity/versatility. And please don’t bring up the macro camera argument. If its not 5MP, please don’t bother. So, in my opinion the choice is subjective. I say they are both on par. If you’re quoting me, don’t mention any transsion marketing gimmicks like hyper AI, low light, bla bla marketing rubbish. That one na akuko. For video, redmi has three options of 1080p @ 30fps, 60fps and 120fps for slow mo. It also offers EIS at 30fps. The infinix with such performance should be rocking 4k 30fps and 960fps slow mo (interpolated). But it only offers 1080p at 30fps which is shameful. Hopefully, more options come later in an update, but until then, infinix is playing second fiddle. Redmi: versatility 6/10 Image Quality 8/10 Video Quality 7.5/10 Infinix: versatility 6.5/10 Image Quality 6/10 Video Quality 6/10 BATTERY/CONNECTION Type C against Micro USB is just spec sheet bragging rights if we are to be practical. The USB data transfer technology is still the same on both @USB 2.0 (come on guys, the LG V20 of 2016 had USB 3.0) They also both sport 18W fast charge capabilities. The only difference here is in the shape of the port. In Nigeria, micro USB is still more widespread than Type C. But for the price, infinix had an obligation to put a Type C no doubt. So as for that they get a downvote. Infinix has a bigger 5000mah battery in comparison to the redmi’s 4000mah. (Infinix may have the more efficient chip, but we both know MediaTek chips are inherently inefficient compared to their snapdragon counterparts while being on the same fab process). That’s really good as it translates to significantly better battery life than the redmi note 7. Redmi: 7/10 Infinix : 8/10 MISSCELLANEOUS Fingerprint placement. A side fingerprint scanner offers more functionality than a rear mounted one as the phone can be unlocked while its on a surface without having to pick it up. Also, its definitely a cooler concept that establishes bragging rights among your peers Brand reputation Xiaomi is a more internationally recognized company with a huge global fanbase, widely known and supported by an active development community. Infinix is none of those. Development Community Xiaomi has one of the biggest smartphone development communities in the world alongside a large global following which means that any issues with xiaomi products will reach the oem faster. This also means that THERE ARE ALWAYS A PLETHORA OF CUSTOM ROMS available for xiaomi phones which can be flashed in the wake of a buggy update or if the product reaches the end of its update cycle. Xiaomi’s updates are also more frequent than infinix’s. Redmi = 8/10 Infinix = 6/10 CONCLUSION. This comparison as earlier mentioned is focused on spec sheet comparison. For the average consumer, the infinix would be the better choice. It offers better performance, nicer design, more cameras and bigger battery albeit with an unwieldy screen. But I personally would pick the redmi. I love flashing custom roms back to back. And i’d rather quality over quantity anyday when it comes to photos. TOTAL Redmi = 64.5/90 = 71.6% = A Infinix = 60.5/90 = 67% = B+ Despite the redmi note 7 winning this battle, the infinix note 7 is the better option for the AVERAGE consumer and bests the redmi in raw specs. If we replace the note 7 with the note 7 pro or note 8, then it’s increasingly difficult to go with the infinix. The note 7 pro matches it in performance, while the note 8 completely bests it in quantity and quality of cameras. Throw the redmi note 8 pro or the note 9 into the equation and it’s child abuse for the Infinix note 7. Adjusting for inflation and exchange rate increase, the infinix note 7 is still overpriced. But they’ve finally upgraded from helio p35. That’s a good thing. |
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Emjace:Sorry, but not here in Nigeria considering that redmi isn't yet as popular |