The three OEM's namely Tecno, Gionee and Infinix are the most successfull and leading chinese brands in nigeria, their success over the years is mainly due to their ability and commitment to produce cheap and affordable phones to nigerians, I remember the days Tecno N3, D3, M3, P5, Gionee P1, P2, P3, P4 and the rest. These are the phones that made those companies what they are today, but sadly for almost a year now none of these companies produce a low budget phones for low earners in nigeria and africa at large, nowadays you will hardly see a newly released phones by these three OEM's below 5 inch in the market, and the prices is always above 35k, they should remember that there are millions of nigerians that still need low end phones with smaller screen like 4 inch becouse they can not afford the likes of phantom 6, L8, C9, M6 M5, S plus, Infinix zero 4 or hot note 3, if the mighty Samsung the world leading phone manufacturer is still producing a 4 inch phone (Galaxy J1 prime) in 2017 I don't see a reason why Tecno, Gionee and Infinix should not.

The Tecno W4 is a 5 inch phone. And it's a budget device. I think the reason why most are going into the bigger phones is because of the evolvement of the technology world.

They are still producing budget phones but the problem now is dollar rate that is now exceptionally high. Its not their fault.

Sadly we are a consuming nation. The exchange rates is a reason why you think they don't make affordable smartphones anymore. The entire Tecno W series are targeted at the budget segment.

Abdstrakt:
Sadly we are a consuming nation. The exchange rates is a reason why you think they don't make affordable smartphones anymore. The entire Tecno W series are targeted at the budget segment.

True, the W series are all budget devices but the dollar rates is having a negative impave on pricing too. Nonetheless, they are still affordable though.

[i][/i] If dola is d problem then why don't d govt encourage them to build their factories here in Niaja

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I agree with OP, and I think this is a wake up call to those companies, although some people here have suggested that Tecno W series are targeted at budget segment, I agree they are not expensive considering the exchange rate but they are still not affordable to low income eaners becouse the cheapest one i.e W3 with 5" screen is about 30k. Nigerians still need something cheaper like a 4" screen for less than 20k.

Cibadau:
I agree with OP, and I think this is a wake up call to those companies, although some people here have suggested that Tecno W series are targeted at budget segment, I agree they are not expensive considering the exchange rate but they are still not affordable to low income eaners becouse the cheapest one i.e W3 with 5" screen is about 30k. Nigerians still need something cheaper like a 4" screen for less than 20k.

you just nailed it, i hope their representatives here will convey this message.

A 200 dollar phone today would sell for over 70,000 Naira while 2years ago it was barely over 40,000 Naira. Same way a 100 dollar phone is above 30,000 Naira while 2years ago it was barely over 20,000 naira. So the problem is not these companies but the difference in exchange rate btw dollar & Naira.

Cibadau:
I agree with OP, and I think this is a wake up call to those companies, although some people here have suggested that Tecno W series are targeted at budget segment, I agree they are not expensive considering the exchange rate but they are still not affordable to low income eaners becouse the cheapest one i.e W3 with 5" screen is about 30k. Nigerians still need something cheaper like a 4" screen for less than 20k.

4" less than 20k... Like 512MB RAM 4GB ROM... That's sufferness...

Na you go first come on nairaland create thread about substandard.

W series and Y series are low end phones...

chrisja:
A 200 dollar phone today would sell for over 70,000 Naira while 2years ago it was barely over 40,000 Naira. Same way a 100 dollar phone is above 30,000 Naira while 2years ago it was barely over 20,000 naira. So the problem is not these companies but the difference in exchange rate btw dollar & Naira.

When I bought tecno H6 dollars was only N160
The phone was sold 16,500 ~$100, $100 now is 49,000...

scarycuteface:
The Tecno W4 is a 5 inch phone. And it's a budget device. I think the reason why most are going into the bigger phones is because of the evolvement of the technology world.

Exactly.
No one wants to be left behind, especially if there is a market for it.

Dam5reey:


4" less than 20k... Like 512MB RAM 4GB ROM... That's sufferness...

Na you go first come on nairaland create thread about substandard.

W series and Y series are low end phones...

I think you don't get it, a 20k phone does not have to be substandard, there are less than $50 dollar phones with 1gb ram check aliexpress you will understand what i mean, besides not every smartphone user give a damn about RAM, in fact about 70% of smartphone users in nigeria doesn't know anything about RAM especially females, i know this becouse i have a lot of clients, all they care about is the basics like camera, instagram, chatting on facebook, twitter and whatsapp. What we read and write here on nairaland is very diffrent from whats going on out there. Personally i can't use a smartphone with 512 RAM, but thats me, i know millions of nigerians wouldn't mind using a 4" 512 ram 4gb rom as long as it will not drain their pockets.

U guys talking about dollar rates, what abt thl pro that costs 31000,and zopo hero that cost 28000. Are this phones not as good as techno?

Kamaye:
I think you don't get it, a 20k phone does not have to be substandard, there are less than $50 dollar phones with 1gb ram check aliexpress you will understand what i mean, besides not every smartphone user give a damn about RAM, in fact about 70% of smartphone users in nigeria doesn't know anything about RAM especially females, i know this becouse i have a lot of clients, all they care about is the basics like camera, instagram, chatting on facebook, twitter and whatsapp. What we read and write here on nairaland is very diffrent from whats going on out there. Personally i can't use a smartphone with 512 RAM, but thats me, i know millions of nigerians wouldn't mind using a 4" 512 ram 4gb rom as long as it will not drain their pockets.

You missed it here , no female will accept a phone that has 5mp quality at this age.
I bought Mi tribe, for a lady lately its 2GB RAM 16GB internal memory, but the camera sucks, so, she doesn't like the phone for anything....

If you can't use a 512MB personally then why are you encouraging tecno to produce phones that will not sell...

W3 and W4 are low budget phones... I mentioned that...

Its not about selling 16k phone that end user will complain, but sell phone at 27-30k and user will enjoy it.. W3 and w4 are examples...


Don't ever say phone of $50 is worth less than 20k....
I repeat never.. You say Aliexpress...

I will send you 200k to help me purchase 10 of the phone below if possible

Aphrygian:
U guys talking about dollar rates, what abt thl pro that costs 31000,and zopo hero that cost 28000. Are this phones not as good as techno?

What are you saying did you just come to Nigeria yesterday?

You can say for individual you get it at cheaper price buying with your card..

If that is it then you think tecno will be selling at higher rates....

Dam5reey:


You missed it here , no female will accept a phone that has 5mp quality at this age.
I bought Mi tribe, for a lady lately its 2GB RAM 16GB internal memory, but the camera sucks, so, she doesn't like the phone for anything....

If you can't use a 512MB personally then why are you encouraging tecno to produce phones that will not sell...

W3 and W4 are low budget phones... I mentioned that...

Its not about selling 16k phone that end user will complain, but sell phone at 27-30k and user will enjoy it.. W3 and w4 are examples...


Don't ever say phone of $50 is worth less than 20k....
I repeat never.. You say Aliexpress...

I will send you 200k to help me purchase 10 of the phone below if possible

Dude, this exchange rate you guys are blowing it out of proportion, just recently i made an order from gearbest.com, and guess what? I was charged N325 per dollar. So at $48 using my GTBank mastercard the oukitel C3 will cost me just 15,600, that's less than 16k. The fact that i can't use a 512 ram phone doesn't mean everybody can't, so you also missed it, i know thousands of ladies that would gladly accept a phone with even 2mp camera, everyone of us has his own level, as i said earlier there is life outside nairaland. My younger sibling bought a new phone Bontel, he was very excited about it and show it to me, the phone have a 5.5" with a very sleek design like iphone 6, after checking it i discovered it has only 512mb ram and 4gb rom and he's happy with it becouse that's own level. BTW I am not specific about tecno alone, OP mentioned three companies so if tecno can't do it hopefully others will.

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kingaruoture:
[i][/i] If dola is d problem then why don't d govt encourage them to build their factories here in Niaja

They will use tax to ruin their business.

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I use the w3 which I bought for 25k in August. Tecno is still is a market leader in making affordable smartphones

Mystiq25:
The three OEM's namely Tecno, Gionee and Infinix are the most successfull and leading chinese brands in nigeria, their success over the years is mainly due to their ability and commitment to produce cheap and affordable phones to nigerians, I remember the days Tecno N3, D3, M3, P5, Gionee P1, P2, P3, P4 and the rest. These are the phones that made those companies what they are today, but sadly for almost a year now none of these companies produce a low budget phones for low earners in nigeria and africa at large, nowadays you will hardly see a newly released phones by these three OEM's below 5 inch in the market, and the prices is always above 35k, they should remember that there are millions of nigerians that still need low end phones with smaller screen like 4 inch becouse they can not afford the likes of phantom 6, L8, C9, M6 M5, S plus, Infinix zero 4 or hot note 3, if the mighty Samsung the world leading phone manufacturer is still producing a 4 inch phone (Galaxy J1 prime) in 2017 I don't see a reason why Tecno, Gionee and Infinix should not.

Tecno will soon open their factory here though. Heard it on the news

kingaruoture:
[i][/i] If dola is d problem then why don't d govt encourage them to build their factories here in Niaja

Kamaye:
Dude, this exchange rate you guys are blowing it out of proportion, just recently i made an order from gearbest.com, and guess what? I was charged N325 per dollar. So at $48 using my GTBank mastercard the oukitel C3 will cost me just 15,600, that's less than 16k. The fact that i can't use a 512 ram phone doesn't mean everybody can't, so you also missed it, i know thousands of ladies that would gladly accept a phone with even 2mp camera, everyone of us has his own level, as i said earlier there is life outside nairaland. My younger sibling bought a new phone Bontel, he was very excited about it and show it to me, the phone have a 5.5" with a very sleek design like iphone 6, after checking it i discovered it has only 512mb ram and 4gb rom and he's happy with it becouse that's own level. BTW I am not specific about tecno alone, OP mentioned three companies so if tecno can't do it hopefully others will.

You shoot your self again by mentioning gearbeast... And exchange rate of #325...

See when you're making reference stop using fact that is not applicable to everyone.

You mean I should wait 1 month before I can use phone?

Why not buy 200pcs at that same rate, then open a shop and start selling under 20k phones and make some money?

So your sibling cannot buy the same from gearbeast, why buying bontel?

I want to order Mi5 from aliexpress.. The phone is 300$ I will pay you #340 X 300. #102,000.. And you will send me the USD... Or you can as well help me pay... Don't you think you will make #15 per USD?

Quote me if it is possible,... Or remain silent until you regain your common sense..

Aphrygian:
U guys talking about dollar rates, what abt thl pro that costs 31000,and zopo hero that cost 28000. Are this phones not as good as techno?

Don't insult Tecno na. I've never even heard those names before. Don't compare those with Tecno. Dem no be mate.

Yes true. The Rate has spoilt everything

They are still producing budget phones but the problem now is dollar rate that is now exceptionally high. Its not their fault.

Dam5reey:


You shoot your self again by mentioning gearbeast... And exchange rate of #325...

See when you're making reference stop using fact that is not applicable to everyone.

You mean I should wait 1 month before I can use phone?

Why not buy 200pcs at that same rate, then open a shop and start selling under 20k phones and make some money?

So your sibling cannot buy the same from gearbeast, why buying bontel?

I want to order Mi5 from aliexpress.. The phone is 300$ I will pay you #340 X 300. #102,000.. And you will send me the USD... Or you can as well help me pay... Don't you think you will make #15 per USD?

Quote me if it is possible,... Or remain silent until you regain your common sense..

I only make orders from aliexpress or gearbest for my personal needs, so buying and selling phones is not my priority for now. If i'd wanted to i would have delve into that business long time ago, and believe me i would make a fortune out of it becouse I know the ins and outs, a lot of nairanders are doing it successfully. Back to our topic it should interest you to know that currently there is an android phone of 12k on konga, so yes it is possible.

Nigeria will be great again, i believe

omoalajah:
Yes true. The Rate has spoilt everything

Challenge is normal .

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