How To Buy Smartphones In Nigeria Like a Pro - A Foolproof Guide

Buying a new smartphone is not easy even for those who are experienced. Why? Well, why not? The market is dynamic and always changing. The software is always changing, apps are getting heavier, prices are volatile and you soon find that what worked a month ago absolutely won't fly today. This is why it is important to learn about how to buy smartphones in Nigeria like a pro.

As earlier stated, the phone market is a living breathing beast that is always on the move towards the next best thing. If you blink, you'll absolutely miss its next move. As a result, if you're not conversant with its ways before going out to buy phones, you'll likely get scammed by sellers or advertisers or just end up wasting your money.

That is why this author has gone through the hassle of putting together a surefire guide on how to buy smartphones in Nigeria like a total pro.

How to buy smartphones in Nigeria like a pro

So let's get into the article properly. How do you buy smartphones like Pro? Well, let me give you the Dos and the Don’t.

The Dos

• Be self-aware: Look around you and you'll notice that a lot of people aren't self-aware. They don't know who they are, what they like, what they want etc. Developing good self-awareness is always the first step.
• Know your needs: This is very key. This author has seen people who hate taking pictures buy photo-centric phones and photo lovers buy gaming phones. Why is that? Well, this is because they just bought what was trending or what others were buying without checking if it fit their needs. Know your needs. Are you a photo/video person who uses social media heavily or are you a gamer? Are you a casual user who only needs to make calls or use WhatsApp or are you a heavy user? You should know your needs.
• Know phone specs: If you know what you need from a smartphone, the next question should be “What phone has what it takes to fulfill my needs?” To answer this, you should look into smartphone specifications and understand them. If you can't reach out to those who do.
• Do phone research: when you understand phone specs and have settled on the ones that you think will fit your needs, do research. Look up phones from different companies and their price ranges. Read reviews and user experience. Ensure that your needs fit within your budget and make sure you cover all bases till you are satisfied with your final choice.
• Buy your phone: When you've made your choice, boldly walk into a certified smartphone outlet and request the smartphone of your choice. This way, no one would pull you around or attempt to manipulate you.

The Don’t’s

• Do not follow trends or what's popular
• Do not follow marketing or advertising
• Do not listen to shop attendants, they just want to sell
• Do not go out and buy the very first thing you see
• Do not buy from roadside shops. Only buy from verified outlets that offer valid warranties.

Conclusion

If you diligently follow these steps or share them with those who need these steps, buying your next phone will no longer be a complicated affair. Yes, these steps require you to do some work on yourself as well as extensive. But in the long run, you'll be absolutely glad that you put in the legwork as you'll have a phone that you're happy with. For more information, do well to leave a comment. Cheers!