Having given some thought to mobile phones and its proliferation into our lives, i have come to the conclusion, that most people (myself included) buy the phones we buy, first and for most as a fashion statement. One that defines image, prestige and possibly affluence*. This holds true for about 80percent of the time and the other 20percent for its functionality. I just need a survey/figures to back my opinion.

My premise is based on the fact that, if we are to be very honest with ourselves, a 2012 phone isn't very different from what we have currently in 2014 in terms of what it can actually do. Calling, chatting, gaming, pictures (not like most of us really do anything with the pictures we take, other than just to keep memories). Yet we all want to buy that new and expensive phone. I believe that even those that decide to opt for the techo phones actually dnt really have anything against the HTCs, Sammys, Motos and apples. As much as i would want to agree with them that it might be more economically prudent, i dare say that if they have more cash at their disposal, they wldnt mind the luxury and image more premium phones provide.

So, let me ask, what is ur main motivation for buying a phone? lets classify in terms of percentages.


For me (call me what u wish), its about 60percent image, oppression, superiority, ego and 40percent functionality. Same as how someone wld decide to wear a UK brand shirt rather than one made in Aba, even when in-fact, both might be equally good, or even buy a particular recent car instead of a cheaper older model.

So, lets hear ur percentage motivation for the phone you currently use or plan to buy next

UchihaItachi: For the one I'm currently using, 100% functionality and 0% the others

For the next one, 20% image and 80% functionality

whats ur current and what u planning on next, if i may?

PS: Im currently using a Note 2 planning on a 2014 phone tho. I do change my phone every 2 years, so my note 2 is almost purely functional now, but wasn't when i bought it tho...

For me its 100% utility, I use a blackberry bold 5 currently ,I use whatsapp,twitter,BBM, Linkedin and email a lot, what more do I need for my business? Well instagram aint there though,businesses are all up on instagram to draw traction and interest but the BIS plan makes me ignore IG.
my next device will be a blackberry passport so I can be able to use the CMS on ecommerce platforms.
For most people a smart phone is just a fashion accessory,you get to see ppl pack Beast Devices and only make calls on em.