Somethings can seem obvious, for example when it comes to buying a new smartphone in Kampala. Making that purchase decision has to guided by some forces of nature that can hold you back. It paramount that you weigh your options before inking the deal. We’ve now and again shared with you are the best tips for purchasing the right smartphone. But today, let’s go the opposite route and go through the things you should avoid.
Don’t buy without knowing your priorities
The first tip is the most important. Even if you ignore all other advice below, don’t throw this one aside. Buy the most expensive, the cheapest, this year’s model or last year’s, do exactly what they tell you to do at the store or on the TV… you can make all these mistakes if the device provides you what you need.
If you like photos, it’s no use buying a bad camera. If you spend the day away from home, having a weak battery will only cause stress. If you like games, a small screen or poor performance will ruin everything. So whenever you buy a new phone, figure out what matters most to you. Once you’ve done that, you’ll already have a good idea of what you’re looking for.
Don’t buy from the first phone you find in the shop
If you pass by a shop window at the mall or on the streets of Kampala and see an attractive device that fits your budget, don’t go in and buy it! If you’re without a smartphone or need a new one, an hour of searching on the internet will be of great use to you. If you just take it from anywhere, without doing any research, in most cases that will lead you to waste money. Both online and offline stores may offer better prices, and a little more research on the internet could save you a lot of money in the long-term. Now think about what you could do with all that money you save…
Don’t buy the cheapest or the most expensive
The iPhone X is one of the most expensive devices, so it must be the best. Right? Or alternatively, you could go to the store and purchase the cheapest smartphone available. Neither of these options is a good idea. Both will lead you to waste money in the long run, and you’ll likely still end up being unsatisfied.
Don’t ignore last year’s phones
Are new releases always good? Do all releases outperform their predecessors? Of course not, and devices like the Galaxy S7 are out there to prove it two years later. They might leave the scene on shop windows, as it’s necessary to show that new things are coming, but you’ll still find these great items for sale online.
Along these lines, you can even look into a used smartphone, which in good condition and for a good price, can offer much more than a new and less powerful device.
Don’t fix yourself to only the usual brands out there
We all know the most famous brands available: Apple and Samsung. Obviously these brands have great models available, but the trick here is not to stick to them, and to instead explore lesser-known brands.
There are smaller brands that are great even if you haven’t heard of them. Some of them are Chinese, and some are full of features you’ve never even heard of. In these niches, you can find gems that will satisfy your needs in a way that already established brands can’t.
Don’t forget to verify the serial number
This is mostly a no brainer, and we recommend you to read this. On how you can check your phone’s serial number for originality so that you are sure you are not buying a fake device or get disconnected if UCC implements its directive of switching off counterfeit phones.
