hopefulLandlord:




This is false equivalence

a 15K phone won't have 4g for one, won't have a good RAM to open more than 2 apps at once without reloading. the camera would probably have grains and can't capture properly

whereas what OP is asking is what his own phone isn't capable of doing that an iPhone could and I'm yet to hear a good answer to such.

The op should go to gsm arena and see the specs of both phones side by side. He can take it a step further by going to mega plaza and checking out the phone by himself. If I wanted to compare a product , I would certainly not come to nairaland. I would go to forums or blogs with actual techies. If that was too hard I would check out reviews like Linus tech tips.

The truth of the matter is the op should face the reality he does not have IPhone money and he will thus never really appreciate the value of an iPhone 11. The numbers should be all the reason . Why are iPhones constantly outselling google flagships?

GeoAfrikana:



Thanks for your contribution bro.
According to you, if I get you right, the fact that you can afford it is enough justification.

I don't believe this is rational. A rational human being spends on what adds value/benefit to his life.

Very well said man.

They are called Luxury!!....,there is no justification for ostentatious products, they have abnormal demand, the higher the price the higher the demand......we have LAMBORGHINI, we have TOYOTA... we have TECNO just like we have IPHONE.....so suit yourself its a free world.

ornicus:


The op should go to gsm arena and see the specs of both phones side by side. He can take it a step further by going to mega plaza and checking out the phone by himself.

maybe the nairalanders that are using the phone can say something? we're yet to hear a good answer from anyone. for the records, I have no horse in this race

If I wanted to compare a product , I would certainly not come to nairaland. I would go to forums or blogs with actual techies. If that was too hard I would check out reviews like Linus tech tips.

this is the issue though, most of the so-called "advantages" techies would bring up would be unimportant to the average iphone11 user. there was a time I wanted to decide what to get between iPad 3 and the latest galaxy tab at the time and one of the argument for the iPad was that it boots some milliseconds faster than the tablet. you'd agree with me that this argument while it's probably true isn't a deal-breaker for the galaxy tab and I don't think I'd lose sleep over the milliseconds I have to wait for the Tab to boot up compared to iPad
overwhelming majority of iPhone users I know just use the phone to make calls, send messages, snap pictures for social media. things I suspect OP's phone would do just as good

The truth of the matter is the op should face the reality he does not have IPhone money and he will thus never really appreciate the value of an iPhone 11.

I find this condescending to the OP and a lot of assumption on your side even if it might be true it doesn't counter his question at all

The numbers should be all the reason. Why are iPhones constantly outselling google flagships?

Something selling more doesn't mean it's better than less selling ones. there are a lot of factors that can make similar/inferior product sell more than its counterparts that are unrelated to their capabilities.

olumide4christ:


Bros...you spent your 1 month salary on top of a phone I tell you...that is nowhere near financial wisdom!
I have been an entrepreneur for 7 years now, worked in paid employment for about 6 years, my highest salary in paid employment was N325,000; as an entrepreneur, I have bought 2 cars, land, started building my house, sent my children to school AND to date, the most expensive phone I ever bought was a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 at the cost of N85,000 in 2013. The note is even spoilt now.
I can't wrap my head around the fact that you would spend your 1 month salary of N100k on a phone, no matter how powerful, when there are so many responsibilities ahead of you in life that would need money.

I have no responsibilities, no siblings, no girlfriend, and the only responsibility I have is my Mom. Infact I have been saving since last year April 12 after NYSC and I don't spend past 20k in a month, I stay in a very remote place at Ogun State.... So you should have the idea of how much I have in my bank, spending 100k on a phone is nothing to me

Like I told you, I'm a Gamer, after work the only thing I do is Play Game on Console or on my phone if there is no light, I don't drink and I don't fornicate. All I do with my free time is Play PUBG. Life is not all about struggling.... I have more than 1.5million in my account and by the end of this year, I'm sure getting to 2M. Next year I'll still save hard, so me enjoying my Gaming phone ain't a bad thing, it's really helpful for me in my journey, sometimes instead of wasting time chasing some pedalstal like my colleague, I'm here Gaming.

anjorin4:
I have no responsibilities, no siblings, no girlfriend, and the only responsibility I have is my Mom. Infact I have been saving since last year April 12 after NYSC and I don't spend past 20k in a month, I stay in a very remote place at Ogun State.... So you should have the idea of how much I have in my bank, spending 100k on a phone is nothing to me

Like I told you, I'm a Gamer, after work the only thing I do is Play Game on Console or on my phone if there is no light, I don't drink and I don't fornicate. All I do with my free time is Play PUBG. Life is not all about struggling.... I have more than 1.5million in my account and by the end of this year, I'm sure getting to 2M. Next year I'll still save hard, so me enjoying my Gaming phone ain't a bad thing, it's really helpful for me in my journey, sometimes instead of wasting time chasing some pedalstal like my colleague, I'm here Gaming.

Saving huge amount of monies isn't the best though. it's better to invest it in businesses

saturdayblog24:


That is waste of money, but if you can afford it no problem.But Me I need #50k to start a business now.

What kind of business if I may ask?

hopefulLandlord:


Saving huge amount of monies isn't the best though. it's better to invest it in businesses

You are right but with my nature of Job, there is no time. I work 6 days (7hours) and 2 days off, I work with a FMCG company, I would have invested in my Mom's business but Mom stopped working last December. The only business I know is fish business which more like Family business, I won't have time to monitor it.

Last year my Ex I tried to help her start up a small business, commited like 100k to it but the lady thought she was smart and took the money and she changed after, even broke up with me. she doesn't know what I was really doing, I gave her a notion I was working at a Fast Food.

I believe sometimes it's better to just save, anything can happen and when life happens, one will surely have time and there will be resources to rely on, for now it's better for me to just keep saving, plan my month, don't spend past my budget, take care the love of my life (my mother), once a while spoil myself with nice stuffs (good clothes and shoes). Honestly this Country is Messed up.

Everything is for the clout and gram jor.... If I hear anybody talk "na who no get money dey reason like this" I go supply thunder to e location

Numismatic:
If not because of our stupid economy, these phones aren't that expensive but for exchange rate. Imagine if 1$ is equals to say n100 naira, these phones would be quite affordable. Everything boils down to our shattered and battered economy

The accurate reasoning on the subject..period

hopefulLandlord:


Saving huge amount of monies isn't the best though. it's better to invest it in businesses

landlord bizness ia not easy oo.
He could lose all in biz.

cococandy:
I have this phone. It’s not a big deal.

Really buy what you can afford

I believe the 600k in the topic is the converted rate in Naira of the new iPhone 11 pro max, not an X max which is what you use. He posted the wrong photo.

Okay

missjo:

I believe the 600k in the topic is the converted rate in Naira of the new iPhone 11 pro max, not an X max which is what you use. He posted the wrong photo.

Lexusgs430:



When money to purchase is not a limitation, you decide the end of that line............

When you have no money, your pocket would draw the line for you.......

Thank you so much for this statement

Lexusgs430:


You know it's a statement of fact........

Op is a rational human. A citizen of the earth. The breed is rare.
Warren Buffett, Bill Gates are of the same breed.
You, my dear, are a man of the world, a Nigerian, and your type is ubiquitous �

VICTOR4LYF:

Thank you so much for this statement

I was surprised this topic got so much mileage..... And I can only draw one conclusion.............

jacksol:


Op is a rational human. A citizen of the earth. The breed is rare.
Warren Buffett, Bill Gates are of the same breed.
You, my dear, are a man of the world, a Nigerian, and your type is ubiquitous �

Too much grammar.... Kindly break it down to primary school level.........

cococandy:


I’m not comparing. I’m just saying it’s not easy money.

Living expenses also aren’t the same in these countries.

Monthly house payment for a four bedroom family house is about the same as $2,000 on average. Many places cost more. Some cost a little less.
How many Nigerians are paying monthly rent or mortgage of 600k to 1 million. Every month?
Yet that’s what some of us pay here.

So, yes it might be easy to make that in month, but it just goes out as easily in expenses.

To have it as free spending money frivolous things like an iPhone is not easy.

I understand you but all I’m still saying it is easy for you to afford it than someone living under minimum wages in Nigeria

GeoAfrikana:


For me, the only thing that constantly increases with my income is my charity.

Yes the quality of products I buy also increase but I only buy what I believe has value.

For example, let's say I'm a writer. All I need a laptop for is to type, typeset, Google, read PDFs and maybe watch tutorial videos.
Let's say there are laptops within 50-80k that will satisfy my needs fully.

It would be wasteful and irrational of me to spend #150k or more on a high-end laptop made for gamers, data/GIS analysts and graphic designers just because I'm able to afford it.

Wouldn't it be wise if I purchased a 60k laptop and used the remaining 90k for other needs. If I have no more needs I can give it in charity to a family member, a friend, a striving student, an orphanage, sick people in the hospital or even prison inmates.

You can purchase a ₦150,000 and still carry out your charity work. That's possible when you have the funds to spare, you buy the best money can buy and you don't feel the need to rationalize and overthink it.
Bottom line is that money makes it easier to do such.

9tailskid:



You can purchase a ₦150,000 and still carry out your charity work. That's possible when you have the funds to spare, you buy the best money can buy and you don't feel the need to rationalize and overthink it.
Bottom line is that money makes it easier to do such.

You don't get the point bro.

A #150k laptop is within my budget but beyond my need. In American slang, when you're made to buy a product that you don't need they say you've been "ripped off".

How does a #600k phone make your life better? How does it improve your life?

I don't see y there should be any justification of me spending 600k on a phone. I can if I have the strength to afford it,if i can't I can go for the less expensive one. Na my money, if I buy am i buy am Noni I owe nobody an explanation. Or do you think the rich will care....i can only see the poor ranting and ranting always. U get money u no live better life, u dey find rational justification upandan. People wey buy wristwatch worth 30m nko, shebi it will tell the same time as that of 2500, same as cars also.
U get money u spend am na problem, u get money u no spend am na problem, u get money u stingy to ur self, u no get money na problem again.

Nigeria Chai I fear Una ooo.

GeoAfrikana:


You don't get the point bro.

A #150k laptop is within my budget but beyond my need. In American slang, when you're made to buy a product that you don't need they say you've been "ripped off".

How does a #600k phone make your life better? How does it improve your life?

Guy u just said 150k is within ur budget but there are low budget laptops that has the same specs as ur 150k budget laptop right? Do you know Mark Zuckerberg T-shirt costs around $300(108k) to $400(144k)? So my question for you is why will mark go for a more expensive shirt when a 10$ shirt can perform the same function the shirt of 300$ is performing since the shirts are plain blue.
What value does a $300 shirt adds to Mark's life.

hustlelegit:


Guy u just said 150k is within ur budget but there are low budget laptops that has the same specs as ur 150k budget laptop right? Do you know Mark Zuckerberg T-shirt costs around $300(108k) to $400(144k)? So my question for you is why will mark go for a more expensive shirt when a 10$ shirt can perform the same function the shirt of 300$ is performing since the shirts are plain blue.
What value does a $300 shirt adds to Mark's life.

These questions are for Mark to answer not me. I don't pay $50 for one shirt let alone $300.

But you, how can a #600k phone improve your life?

GeoAfrikana:


You don't get the point bro.

A #150k laptop is within my budget but beyond my need. In American slang, when you're made to buy a product that you don't need they say you've been "ripped off".

How does a #600k phone make your life better? How does it improve your life?

I think the American phrase "ripped off" is better suited to when you've been tricked into buying something that's either fraught with faults or costs more than it's actually worth.
Just like buying an old Color television for the price of a 4K just because you're ignorant.

You keep saying a ₦600,000 phone like it's the benchmark. It's not.
For some people a phone of ₦50,000 or less is even overkill for them.
I legit know people who balk at the idea of buying something just because they're constantly fighting a war of "values and rationalizing".
It's all about perspective and how much you've got... It may not add value to your life but then again who's asking?

9tailskid:



I think the American phrase "ripped off" is better suited to when you've been tricked into buying something that's either not fraught with faults or costs more than it's actual worth.
Just like buying an old Color television for the price of a 4K just because you're ignorant.

You keep saying a ₦600,000 phone like it's the benchmark. It's not.
For some people a phone of ₦50,000 or less is even overkill for them.
I legit know people who balk at the idea of buying something just because they're constantly fighting a war of "values and rationalizing".
It's all about perspective and how much you've got... It may not add value to your life but then again who's asking?

As I mentioned in a comment at the beginning of this thread, it's not about the money. It's about paying for what doesn't make your life better.

Even if it's #10 biscuit. It would still be unwise to buy it when you don't need it.

Sometimes, I go to an eatery and order for just one piece of meat even when I can comfortably afford ten pieces. Why? Because I don't see any extra benefit in a second piece of meat.

GeoAfrikana:


These questions are for Mark to answer not me. I don't pay $50 for one shirt let alone $300.

But you, how can a #600k phone improve your life?

Whether it improves my life or not is nothing to concern yourself about. Since I can afford a 600k phone that simply means there is an improvement In my life. So me buying a 600k phone doesn't mean a Shit to no-one and I gat nothing to say to no one.

hustlelegit:

Whether it improves my life or not is nothing to concern yourself about. Since I can afford a 600k phone that simply means there is an improvement In my life. So me buying a 600k phone doesn't mean a Shit to no-one and I gat nothing to say to no one.

Lol.

The fact that you can afford it is enough justification for you to buy it.

Do you know what happens when people do things just because they're able to do it?

GeoAfrikana:

I don't believe this is rational. A rational human being spends on what adds value/benefit to his life.

Let me try to break it down for you.
Life is a sequence of priorities and alternatives.
Different people with different priorities.
Rational thinking to you might be absurd reasoning to another.

What is really important in the area of phone buying is budgeting>reasons for buying.

Your financial earnings is a major factor when budgeting for a phone.

If I buy a phone of 600k now, it might not be rational to you, because to you earning such figure and spending it on a phone is irrational.

To me. I bought the phone because my budget allows me to spend 600k on a phone once every 7 years, or 95k every year.
So you know, there are people who spend more than 600k on phone every 7 years.

Take for instance someone who buys an itel device 15k. To him/her that is a good way to spend on a phone.
In less than 2 months he spends another 35k on another itel phone because the first itel was poor all round.
In 3 months he goes for an infinix device of 45k, because the previous itel was poor in battery, charging and display.
In 4 months he dumps his infinix for Samsung of 150k because the infinix was just another regrettable buy due to its outdated components and poor assembly.

So let's calculate how much this person spent on a device due to poor choices and lack of budget management.
15+35+45+150=245k in a year.
Rationally that is wasteful to me.
But that same person if he sees my receipt of buying a device for 600k just like you, he would see an irrational individual, but he spends more in a single year, than I would in two years.

So difference between us is Budgeting.
There is no general rationality, or human rationality when it comes to phone buying.

There is only income>buget>choice.

ZesusHVWritter:


Let me try to break it down for you.
Life is a sequence of priorities and alternatives.
Different people with different priorities.
Rational thinking to you might be absurd reasoning to another.

What is really important in the area of phone buying is budgeting>reasons for buying.

Your financial earnings is a major factor when budgeting for a phone.

If I buy a phone of 600k now, it might not be rational to you, because to you earning such figure and spending it on a phone is irrational.

To me. I bought the phone because my budget allows me to spend 600k on a phone once every 7 years, or 95k every year.
So you know, there are people who spend more than 600k on phone every 7 years.

Take for instance someone who buys an itel device 15k. To him/her that is a good way to spend on a phone.
In less than 2 months he spends another 35k on another itel phone because the first itel was poor all round.
In 3 months he goes for an infinix device of 45k, because the previous itel was poor in battery, charging and display.
In 4 months he dumps his infinix for Samsung of 150k because the infinix was just another regrettable buy due to its outdated components and poor assembly.

So let's calculate how much this person spent on a device due to poor choices and lack of budget management.
15+35+45+150=245k in a year.
Rationally that is wasteful to me.
But that same person if he sees my receipt of buying a device for 600k just like you, he would see an irrational individual, but he spends more in a single year, than I would in two years.

So difference between us is Budgeting.
There is no general rationality, or human rationality when it comes to phone buying.

There is only income>buget>choice.

Oga, this elaborated explanation would confuse them even further.....

Brief responses is confusing them, not to talk of this massive explanations......

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Lexusgs430:


Oga, this elaborated explanation would confuse them even further.....

Brief responses is confusing them, not to talk of this massive explanations......

Hehehe. The reply was directed at just one person, am without doubt he would understand, hence the need to be comprehensive in my explanation.

ZesusHVWritter:

Hehehe. The reply was directed at just one person, am without doubt he would understand, hence the need to be comprehensive in my explanation.

I like your believe......