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udemzyudex:
You lack common sense, and no be my fault.
I wonder how you want make I use punctuation baptise that small sentence wey you brain find difficult to comprehend.

Go back and read it again,better still punctuate it to your satisfaction.
Ebot.

I thought you'd be recalcitrant, but I'm impressed - you took to corrections, of course except from refraining from being uncouth.

If the country is frustrating you, you shouldn't make it an opportunity to come out here and make an exhibition of yourself by throwing jabs.

udemzyudex:
Na cos comprehension na big problem for you that's why you no understand my post and me no get time to school you if you don't.

Na why you no punctuate your write-up, abi? Just by how you write, one can easily deduce that you're as unorganised as you are uncouth.

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udemzyudex:
Yes and it uses a special snapdragon 8 gen 2 galaxy chipset.

"Yes it does", or "yes it doesn't". Make I know how I go take drag you 🤣.

That's by the way. OP, how is Galaxy S23 Ultra, a $1,000 phone, designed for students' life?

Deflation caused by CBN's monetary policy (Naira scarcity). This often happens when to little money is available to purchase the abundance of commodities available.

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smartjackie:
I've been holding myself back not to reply to this stupid comment but I just see the need to address it. I guess you don't know what having a budget is because a reasonable person wouldn't be talking the way you just did.

The OP was clearly asking a question on how people could afford such luxurious gadgets like iPhones while they had little to nothing in their bank accounts. And in your comment you stated that just because they have nothing after buying something doesn't mean that they won't have something later.

Now you are clearly missing the point here. That's not how the world works. Things come up. You don't base everything on luck. The OP wasn't talking about rich people.. he was talking about people with nothing to show for who feed from hand to mouth. Take note!

There's a clear difference between someone that's rich and someone who's source of income doesn't match up with their expenses. If you have more than enough money then yes, nothing is holding you back from buying an iPhone but for the fact that you don't have enough.. you know you don't have enough.. but you still go ahead to buy it is clearly out of question. That is priotizong your needs over your wants.

Why would you buy an iPhone if you know you're going to run short of cash? For what reason? Most times, people that make such decisions do it just to brag and feel among. A person with responsibilities and expenses wouldn't make such a decision. What if after buying the iPhone something urgent comes up and because you don't have enough in your account you start running helter skelter.. running around for money.

I know you're going to get upset and blurt out some unreasonable words because since you entered this thread you haven't said anything reasonable. But all in all, the point I am trying to make is this: Cut your coat according to your size. If you have more than enough money then yes go ahead. But if you don't, just kukuma respect yourself.. and when you've finally made enough, you can buy it.

A word is enough for the wise. Shege full this country I dey tell you. Whatever money you have, hold it tight.

While you make some valid points, it's bold of you and OP to assume that these people can't afford the phones they use because they have no money in their bank accounts.

This is the 21st century, and we've got a bazillion ways — beyond through regular FIATs — to save money. We've got a ton cryptocurrencies, for example, and they're a great way to save money, if you know your onions.

Our country keeps brandishing series of economic sepukku in form of policies – that has made our currency's value laughable. Holding just USDT, your savings could grow to having reasonable values with which you can buy whatever but not have money in your local bank account.

Last year, I got the iPhone 13 Pro Max with only $100 of my own money, and some cryptocurrency knowledge. You'll be surprised how many people do stuff like this.

While I've said all of these, to some extent, I agree with you as we have some financial illiterates (some yahoo boys and small girls with big gods).

About your last paragraph, them no dey tell person

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LikeAking:
Nigeria is not the poverty capital of the world...

U fool will neva think..

Thank God, if you can afford things like this. More than 80% Nigerians can't afford to eat three times daily. This isn't even a joke.

Inflation and unemployment are at an all time high. I'm sure the vicious cycle of poverty comes to mind.

Phenomena1:
SD 8 Gen 2 for the new Galaxy phones. A16 Bionic is still better.

How??

In CPU--- slightly

In GPU--NO

Connectivity--- No

It's too early to argue, bro. We, perhaps, should wait till people have gotten hands-on experience of the S23U

Robert129:
Lailai
There was a massive upgrade in the processor and camera

🤣 Samsung pulled an Apple move and they've got support. There isn't massive upgrade in the processor: Samsung only claims to have optimised the SD 8 Gen 2 for the new Galaxy phones. A16 Bionic is still better.

The only thing that may make me consider buying the S23U is the fact that all the variants released will get SD chipset, so I could just get the dual physical SIM variant and still enjoy Snapdragon.

Blankstare:
Bro. Are you insinuating that most note series have poor battery life? Cos I like the note for its design and screen display. I have a budget of about 160k for a good note UK use Samsung.

Pls what do you think?

No, bro. The notes series have a good battery life. I was only saying that the S plus series should be the minimum one should get, if they want to enjoy a good battery life

I see all the points you're trying to make. While you are sound and have come up with somewhat solid arguments, you seem to be missing something:

The USA, Bill Gates or the Government will get your details if they wanted it. What makes you so sure that they don't already have your profile on their system?

You use internet-based social platforms; you use a smartphones that report to Google, Apple, The US, China and the several OEMs we've got.

You use bank accounts and mobile network services that require your biometrics and home address before you get access.

Need I remind you that you may have done KYC with some websites before. While they tell you that everything you submitted is encrypted, how sure are you that they really are?

What makes you think that your texts (whether on WhatsApp or ones sent as traditional SMS) aren't monitored?

What about your phone's fingerprint unlock or face ID feature?

HOW IS STAR LINKS ANY DIFFERENT?

The other day, I got a text on my phone from MTN, telling me about an event happening in my residential area (literally 10 buildings away from me) here in Ibadan.

While that may be no biggie, here's where things get interesting:

I recently moved to Ibadan; my SIM card is on a phone that doesn't have internet provision; my SIM registration was done in Lagos.

How did they know exactly where I was? They were able to know through the antenna I was connected to, right?

How could they tell where exactly I was?

There's no such thing as absolute privacy, unless you live in a cave, away from modern civilisation.

Everything keeps a tab on you these days, thanks to A.I and M.L., and the companies that have your data will sell it for the right price.

Blankstare:
Thank you

You're welcome, Chief.

Blankstare:
Pls is it true that the S series Samsung's have more durable batteries than the note series? I am planning for one

If you care so much about battery life, don't buy any Samsung S series below S10 plus.

Always go for the plus variants (e.g S21 plus, s20 plus, etc), at least. You can get the ultra variants if you've got more cash, but never settle for anything below plus (except for S21FE)

Whatever you do, always go for the Snapdragon (single SIM) variant.

BigCowHornn:
Bull sh.it

I'm even more surprised at your own kind of silly
To sell
So it OK to tanish ones image cos he didn't sell to you after you tried to play a fast one on him by trying to resell the item right in his house even without full payment

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BigCowHornn:
It's not about integrity but profit.
He refunded the 400k didn't He? If it was buyer that refunded the TV will you guys be here talking trash and trying to Tanisha his Image?

Welcome, bro.

It's not an easy thing trying to get noticed, I tell you. I see your hustle, and I'm impressed at how well you whipped up this special kind of silly.

Okay, I think you've earned it: we could make one more room for you at the back — it's where your dimwitted suchlikes with below-zero integrity sit.

Ah, yes! You'll find your "Tanisha" there.

Having used both devices, these are my experience with each:

iPhone XS Max pros

- better build quality
- better camera
- better resale value
- better speakers
- more recent software support
- better app usage experience


Samsung S10 Plus Pros

- better battery life
- sleeker design
- better night pictures
- reverse wireless charging
- memory card support
- better display
- OS allows customisations

I hope this helps you make the right choice.

XploraBen:
The bolded is inappropriate. There's a way you can reply me without being subtly rude.

Back to the matter, I get your point. I'm just trying to let the OP know that the Samsung A series is not entirely trash, that the A70 series is good and has some borrowed features from the S series.

You don't need to educate me about the superiority of the Samsung S series over the Samsung A series – these are things I'm very knowledgeable about.

Gracias.

You're right. My secondary phone is A52 5G, and it's not the regular slow, not-so-good A series shenanigans.

I game on the phone and it responds well. It's got a moderate camera setup too. Battery life is amazing.

Supremos:
You really need to understand what's obtainable in innovative technological business world. Time is always of essence.
Everyone is racing to edge others. A lot of people that would buy the phone will buy it for it's features. Nobody is going to be talking about iphone anymore. I remember when Nokia 3310 came out. I remember other phones then. Where are they now?. People tends to tilt towards newer innovations.

I have read through everything you posted, but you seem to be missing some points:

1. Blackberry died because it ran an OS that was based on Java, limiting it from performing the wonders that Android (based on Linux) brought into the big picture. Android has a better platform that is developer-friendly, which made it possible for its better app store to get populated.

If you've ever been the Blackberry World app store, you'd understand. Android was faster, smarter and Blackberry (and Nokia) didn't move with quickly with the smartphone era. Maybe ego — maybe bad market research and uninformed partnerships — but it was Blackberry and Nokia's greatest undoing.

2. Pi phone's expected features are futuristic and would entice a lot of people, but this doesn't mean the end of iPhones. Most families are neck-deep into Apple's ecosystem, and so are some businesses. Getting these people to just dump their gadgets will be hard.

Samsung, Motorola, have made flipping and folding smatphones and they still aren't getting as much sales as Apple. Heck, Xiaomi even made an all screen phone and the world quickly forgot about it.

iOS is a major operating system that a lot of companies have their several programs working on; most importantly, developers are making a ton from people's subscriptions on their respective apps.

Here are a couple things to consider:

- what developer will leave a platform that's generating good money for them, from thousands of subscribers, to develop apps for a new OS where they have to start all over?

- I know that the phone could get the Elon effect, but could the marketing around Elon's name floor that of a trillion dollar company, Apple? Would it even floor Samsung or Huawei? These companies have the wealth of years of experience, knowing what works and vice versa.

If you still think that Pi phone might kill Apple because of Elon effect, kindly take a look at Elon's effect on Dogecoin. I worked on several projects, in the crypto space and I know how much guys worship Elon Musk. But did it make Dogecoin outrank the likes of BNB?

Asus ROG came with a laptop with double displays and awesome specs, but the MacBook Pros still sold like pure water, compared to these other windows based PCs with their specs maxed out.

I didn't mean to become Apostle Paul, but saying that iPhones will be gone isn't realistic, because Pi will have more than Apple to compete with, and it will not be funny.

chibjohn:
You are the one that is reasoning from his anus because you get away with rubbish with Jumia and don’t understand contract of sale. He even said “Oya come carry your tv” in his response alluding to Gazzuzz being the title holder having fully paid the agreed prize for the goods. That TV became Gazzuzz’s own after his payment was confirmed by him without any issue. He just acted that way because the TV was with him. You and the seller are ignorant of contract of sale. If Gazzuzz ever decides to pursue this in court, he will win hands down. Let your word be your bond no matter what. That’s how to know men of integrity.

Thank you, bro! That dude just came here like a rabid dog that got off its leash, and started saying nonsense.

OP is not only lacking integrity, he is also unapologetically rude to justify his bad acts.

ravensckar:
Laughs so hard!

How ironic is it that a supposed 'black man' is racially abusing his fellow 'Negro?'. You truly are a product of an incomplete abortion! Continue!

I'm not racially insult.ing you. I'm telling you that you exhibit traits that prove you to be a product of a failed ape-human crossbreeding experiment.

Think about it: you've mentioned how people thought and talked with their an.us multiple times today, and this is a kinda trait associated with apes, monkeys and their cohorts.

If you'd not been doing that the whole time, it wouldn't mean so much to you to want to confirm if people fell in your category. But hey! We're humans here, your ape traits don't apply here.

You do you, and we will enjoy your show of shame. This is how it works.

ravensckar:
Another argumentum ad hominem from a typical brain dead 'GAZZUZ AL-MAJIRI'.

You guys never cease to delight me with your incontrovertible foolish.ness and retrogressive reasoning. What has my hair line got to do with my level of intelligence? Like seriously? For you to even believe that I'm the one in that picture says a lot about your reasoning. Damn! So, I've been exchanging words with a 'School Cert Holder' all this while!

I don't even think you have the cerebral capability to understand the subject under discourse here. Go play with sand little boy! The grown ups are having a talk!

You took all that time just to type this? I thought y'all failed human-man monkey experiments got an upgrade. Oh! I'm disappointed. Science still has a long way to go; you just came with the wrong set.

About your hairline, it looks like you survived a fr3ak accident that claimed some part of your brain, so we should expect these kind of zero-wits-inspired yaps from you, from time to time.

Wait. Was it a cannonball? Because your nose is a different factor to consider. Whatever hit your head to leave that dent on your face is huge. It's a miracle you're still alive to churn out these bollocks.

Did I say I was disappointed? My bad. You're a Planet of Apes miracle, and I hope you get found soon, and awarded your rightful place in a museum or some underground laboratory.

How about you tell me a little about yourself and traits you tend to exhibit in your next response? I might even toss you some banana.

ravensckar:
After going offline to read your dictionary, is this all that you can come up with? Awwwwwww Poor Boy!

Miscreants like you who think their childish rantings and ramblings can unnerve a person like me suffers from the greatest poverty of sense. So, after all your bellyaching, rable-rousing, jibi-jaba, balablu and grandstanding, you finally admitted that he (GAZZUZ) was neither duped, scammed nor defrauded as he erroneously claimed in his attention seeking post. Aaaawww! Poor Boy! It must have been hard typing like someone who truly reasons from his anu.s


Truly, all of you GAZZUZ urchins are like BUNGALOWS; you guys have nothing upstairs. I ready for una today. I'll send you all to the cesspit of obscurity where you belong.

That you think I have to check a dictionary to put you in your place says a lot about you. I took a look at your profile and I immediately saw the relationship between your skewed hairline and sense of reasoning. I'd be surprised if you made any sense in the first place. Don't worry, my prayers are with you.

This is Nairaland and we can't only have knowledgeable people, so feel at home. Without the likes of you making an exhibition of yourselves, how do we get a good laugh, or make new discoveries about new variants of colossal f0oli.shness, just like the ones you've been brandishing?

Keep doing you, dude. I'd keep indulging you, but no, there's no saving you now.

ravensckar:
As expected! Another dim.witted soul who is low on cerebral fuel has appeared! Now, let's examine the issue critically. By agreeing to sell to GAZZUZ and backtracking on their earlier agreement especially after refunding him to the last kobo. Is that tantamount to scamming him? If your answer is Yes, then your parents need to request a refund from all the schools you attended because it's obvious that you didn't learn anything. Who knows, perhaps you were born with a congenital inability to reason properly.

I feel your pain! Now, slide.

Next!

At this point, I think your brain is new. I never said, at any point, that anybody got scammed.

I only pointed out the lack of professionalism when he went back on their agreement. But I see you never run out of jabber bandwidth, so who am I to get offended when you have your episodes?

Although you're country miles below the make-sense bar and I'm pretty sure it's hereditary, but I'd like to believe in you.

I'll leave you to make your imbecilic ramblings now; I know it helps you, and I'm in for whatever makes you happy.

biosilicon:
Yes then i got a better offer. Your hypocrisy reeks. abeg comot for road.

Did you inform him? You sold what he already paid for because he didn't come carry it, even after saying you'd bring it before Christmas. Alaye you suppose chop that Oraimo cord.

There's nothing like hypocrisy here; you're the one who should fix your integrity issues.

ravensckar:
This platform is the only place where you find people that reason from their anu.s

So, because it's GAZZUZ, all of you are trooping in like Al-majiri to castigate the seller?

They both agreed on a deal (pending the time when the product will be delivered) and since the delivery schedule wasn't convenient for the seller, or perhaps he got a higher bid, he cancelled the order and refunded the buyer in full. What's the so-called scam there? Isn't business all about highest bidder any longer?


Several times I've bought stuff on JUMIA,paid and still cancel my order after finding it cheaper elsewhere. Business is business and nothing is final until the product gets to the customer's possession. And even at that, some customers still return the items. So, what's the whole hullabaloo about?

PS- this is the the third time this year that GAZZUZ will rush online to cry wolf. He needs to grow the mess up!

Shut the ble3p up, dude! I'd think you fall into the category you mentioned in your first paragraph, but you're even worse!

Seller agreed to buyer's negotiations and received the agreed amount in full, while also agreeing to bring the TV to the mainland before Christmas.

If breaching their agreement after getting paid, and arrogantly defending the poor business ethics is what being civilised looks like to you, then you need help too.

biosilicon:
He did not pay in full, price is 450k

That you're justifying your folly makes me want to wipe you Oraimo cord.

You asked for 450k and he negotiated to pay 400k, and you ACCEPTED! You accepted FFS!!

You have zero integrity and you're too arrogant to even notice.