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# Top 10 Smartphones(Namibia)
# Best User Friendly Budget Smartphones In A Namibians Perspective
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Here we will be looking at some of the phones from around the world that have become popular among locals here I have haphazardly selected some handset to make a proper list that actually makes sense, with specs and such to help or guide you through the process of buying a sensible and reliable smartphone, the list goes as usual from more popular and down.
At number one a regular brand used by locals it has a reliable supply chain that consumers can count on in all its brand series they are reasonably priced and have great support here is one of its high end markdowns the Galaxy S10e at first place.
# 1.SAMSUNG GALAXY S10E
The Samsung Galaxy S10e the (e) for Essentials is virtually a build down version of the original S10 phone series it is custom built with all the ordinary features but identical to its mainstream brand, build for the hype junkie the S10e punches all the features you'd expect from the S10's except for a little software downgrade and some repackaged hardware from it's older versions not that it matters much, the older versions had only been released a year or so back how much can technology actually change inside 6 months anyway,so if you're a huge Samsung enthusiast and don't see it fit to invest a lot in this generation of the S series but still want to keep a little memento just to reminisce on generations past, here is the phone for your shelve of tokens, you know what they say "if it looks like a duck...".
# Specifications
# Weight:
150g
# Dimensions:
142.2 x 69.9 x 7.9mm
# OS:
Android 9 (Pie)
# Screen Size:
5.8 Inches
# Resolution:
1080 x 2280 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz)
# RAM:
6/8GB
# Storage:
128/256GB
# Battery:
3100mAh
# Rear Camera:
16MP + 12MP
# Front Camera:
10MP
At 2nd Place, although Samsung already made the list, one of their latest phone versions have been making quite a stir in the local smartphone market under the A-series or quite possibly the best in its class the Samsung A9.
# 2.SAMSUNG GALAXY A9
The Samsung Galaxy A9 is one of the latest version of frequently released smartphones from the ever-popular Samsung Technology Company it doesn't get the same media hype as it's fore cousins but still has all the prerequisites any smartphone of the modern era is expected of have as customary features, a reliable battery source a good quality touch screen, some high resolution coloured background and the always accountable Android Operating System by Google and this time around its powered by the 8.1 version pre-installed that's upgradable to Androids latest 9 versions I have no idea if the 9 in A9 gives testament to the Android Software but it is rumoured to be a decent O.S a smartphone can have this year, they also upgraded its Camera resolution, it was released on October 2018, and has reached local markets by now, below are it's specifications
# Specifications
# Weight:
183g
# Dimensions:
162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm
# OS:
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
# Screen Size:
6.3 inches
# Resolution:
1080 x 2220 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz)
# RAM:
6GB
# Storage:
64GB
# Battery:
3800 mAh
# Rear Camera:
24MP
# Front Camera:
10MP
On the 3rd spot, we have a phone that lost it's throne a long time back but is still able to live off the support and reputation it earned while it ruled the cellphone era, here we have it's the latest collection the Nokia 7.1
# 3.NOKIA 7.1
Since it's reincarnation Nokia has taken up many forms partnership,buyovers, investments, brand changes and repackaging now that the only think thats still remains is their past achievements,they started a fresh mold on that from being the trend setters just to end up being followers having the same market value as a low standard Chinese markdown and with china rising they have a lot of catching up behind them,and they started with this simple budget phones now using the Android operating system once regarded as a fortune 800 corporate entity this modern day swedish giant seems to finally have find their roots and getting back with their latest in badget smartphones named as random digits 6's, 7's and so forth thier custom hardware still the main character behind their back to reality project we here we have the 7.1 said to be their latest biggest achievement in that project and will set the foundation for all its projects that will follow under the series below we have it's specifications see if you can compare it with any of the others on the list you might just be impressed.
# Specifications
# Weight:
160 g
# Dimensions:
149.7 x 71.2 x 8 mm
# OS:
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
# Screen Size:
5.84 inches
# Resolution:
1080 x 2280 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (1.8 GHz)
# RAM:
3GB RAM
# Storage:
32GB
# Battery:
3060 mAh
# Rear Camera:
12MP
# Front Camera:
8MP
On 4th place, we have a Chinese brand that has grown out into a stage of controversy over the past year, but still remains market worth and seem to fill a void that is not covered by a lot of smartphones on the mainstream, here we have the Huawei P30 Lite.
# 4.HUAWEI P30 LITE
The Huawei P30 makes it all so fundamental, most high-end smartphone producers use technology as marketable platform, but when it comes to huawei they keep it simple and tread it as a prerequisite for any smartphone market and that's what have been keeping it alive so far, despite it's bans, tax raises and 5G network contravention the whole world seems to have been waiting for their demise but market valued smartphones like the P30 are what makes this company so dynamic, everyone just can't get enough of such high-end technology on incredibly affordable rates,and they just don't stop there making advancements in more than one division,if there is any chinese company out there that could break into the grand market it's Huawei and despite attacks on its brand they have a clear intention of making it, but if you look at it from different view they seem to be making more damage to thier contendors then they do thier clients and that upsets their profits and market dominance,the P30 is a great phone and won't let you down here are it's specifications see if you can rank it with the rest.
# Specifications
# Weight:
159 g
# Dimensions:
152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm
# OS:
Android 9.0 (Pie)
# Screen Size:
5.84 inches
# Resolution:
1080 x 2312 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz)
# RAM:
4/8 GB RAM
# Storage:
128 GB
# Battery:
3340 mAh
# Rear Camera:
48 MP
# Front Camera:
24 MP
The 5th Place on this countdown is from a company that has made advancements in others forms of technology and overshadows its existence in the mobile device sectors here we have Googles Pixel 3A
# 5.Google Pixel 3A
A Colossus of a Technology company Google is, they expand modern-day Software to dimensions unimaginable, and still keep their eyes set on reality not because they want to but because it's a prerequisite that has made them so dominant for so many years and it's name is the only thing that makes and break's the Pixel 3A it is a High-End phone from a respectable brand and when you get to hear of it,it clearly reminds you of a personalised hardware search engine, rather than a personalise even though the Pixel 3A is everything a modern phone should be and more through to its price, think of a Volkswagon of smartphones still not very popular in Namibia, but will certainly catch up as we all know and like Google, world domination has never looked this inviting and benefits on so many levels before, it's so wrong and benefiting in all so many ways, if you are not a fan of the googleverse that you must be in a different world, try their latest handset the Pixel 3A it's specifications are below.
# Specifications
# Weight:
191 g
# Dimensions:
151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm
# OS:
Android 9.0 (Pie)
# Screen Size:
5.6 inches
# Resolution:
1080 x 2312 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz)
# RAM:
4GB RAM
# Storage:
64 GB
# Battery:
3000 mAh
# Rear Camera:
12.2 MP
# Front Camera:
8 MP
On 6th place we have a phone that has been making quite a stir all over Africa and most of the Developing World but still didn't catch up to the Hype around here, this place goes out to Xiaomi's MI 9T PRO
# 6.XIAOMI MI 9T PRO
Just like the Huawei the Xiaomi is another that's trying to make a clear intent on the high pace global technology market but it has it's priorities set straight on the mobile market and deters from straying any further, it's presence has been much applauded in the Developing world that it is in the West, a mobile handset developer that focuses more on affordable handsets in all it's market ventures has like most Chinese brands put a dent in the profits and dominance raising alarms all over the world, the XIAOMI MI 9T PRO is just one of its first statement of intent and keeps it open for improvements unlike the Personal Computer Market that still has a major shared control by Microsoft and it's affiliated Googles Android has blown the Mobile Phone Market into anyone's hands that can weld together a couple of wires and circuit boards and the Chinese Mobile Phone Market is taking huge advantage of this getting in every where they see fit, a truelly unorthodox and selfless business selfless by Google such a big influence Google has on the Software Engineering Development and how it is turning the world around and lossening a lot of tide bolts around the world,the Xiaomi MI T9 PRO is a great phone for an open minded handset user and the Android OS lover, here are it's Specifications.
# Specifications
# Weight:
150g
# Dimensions:
156.7 x 74.3 x 8.8 mm
# OS:
Android 9 (Pie)
# Screen Size:
6.39 Inches
# Resolution:
1080 x 2340 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz)
# RAM:
6/8GB
# Storage:
64GB/128GB
# Battery:
4000mAh
# Rear Camera:
48MP
# Front Camera:
20MP
The 7th place on this list goes to a Chinese addition that has been around for merely a decade but seems to have gotten a handful of successful attempts, here we have the Lenovo K9
# 7.LENOVO K9
The Lenovo K9 is yet another Phone from the Chinese Handset producers that have been making a lot of noise in the global mobile phone market it is more highly rated and have market related pricing unlike it's cousins it has been around and have an in-depth knowledge of the western mobile market it is quite competitive, with technological advances that would only make it's local smartphone producers envy with their new K9 they intent to make a clear statement to the market leaders that they have what it that and would be in the market and are willing to compete for a stake in all third-quarter mobile phone releases,Lenovo is not only present in the Mobile sector but has a feisty competitor in the Notebook categories they have somewhat decided to take Apple head-on here are the specs of their latest version in the P Series a very powerful and impressive handset pushing every bit of hardware in it to its limit.
# Specifications
# Weight:
155g
# Dimensions:
153.8 x 72.9 x 8 mm
# OS:
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
# Screen Size:
5.7 Inches
# Resolution:
720 x 1440 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (2.0 GHz)
# RAM:
3GB
# Storage:
32GB
# Battery:
3000mAh
# Rear Camera:
13MP
# Front Camera:
13MP
At 8th we have another of the handsets that keep breaking into the mainstream handsets and at the same time building admirers along the way, here we have the Xiaomi Mi A2
# 8.XIAOMI MI A2
This new device of the Xiaomi Brand is more inclusive than comparable it is no high end yet doesn't necessarily fit into the low-quality smartphone market either but its price would let give the impression of a knockdown,but this phone is not compatible to most on the list when it comes to spec's but is reasonably priced and actually sets the benchmark for what should actually be considered a market worthy smartphone and is quite easy to handle with most phones converted to Android they usually pack the same features more or less, if you aren't the type that's not into the smartphone hype but likes to get in on the action this might just be a comfortable device to have with you anyway it's replaceable and with Google on board you don't really look anything this day, below are it's spec's even though it's not comparable to the other devices it will serve as an advisory tool for your next purchase.
# Specifications
# Weight:
166g
# Dimensions:
158.7 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm
# OS:
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
# Screen Size:
5.99 Inches
# Resolution:
1080 x 2160 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz)
# RAM:
4/6GB
# Storage:
32GB
# Battery:
3000mAh
# Rear Camera:
12MP
# Front Camera:
20MP
The comeback kings a mobile phone manufacturer has never had this many comebacks as the Nokia 6.1 and this time they seem to have gotten the right formulae on 9th place it's the Nokia 6.1
# 9.NOKIA 6.1
Another one of Nokia's recent flagship's is the 6.1 a Little downgrade from the 7 but still had all the features that gives this brand it's new indistinguishable look and feel all their latest release seems to be a contribution of some sort up to this point, and don't actually make any intent of shaking the market and its Apex brands like the Xiaomi MI A2 this phone is a structured setting for the smartphone handset build for the mainstream user and it's supporting Android Software this smartphones are benchmark phones and brand ambassadors to their parent company's this phones are produced to supplement the annual surplus of the brand just like the Xiaomi A2 the specs aren't that impressive and would only give you a little edge on the past generation of smartphones the mobile device market is moving at an excessively high pace and high-end brands are using the price as a means of existence rather than a necessity below we have the spec's for the 6.1 it's more comparable to the A2 than any,not very expressive and a bit mediocre but expandable.
# Specifications
# Weight:
172g
# Dimensions:
148.8 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm
# OS:
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
# Screen Size:
5.5 Inches
# Resolution:
1080 x 1920 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (2.2 GHz)
# RAM:
3/4GB
# Storage:
32GB
# Battery:
3000mAh
# Rear Camera:
16MP
# Front Camera:
8MP
At 10th place, we have a simple yet, effective smartphone by Chinese phone producer Xiaomi even they are still wobbly they seem to got it right it's the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7.
# 10.XIAOMI REDMI NOTE 7
Here we have a Handful from Xiaomi, with the conspirators building of Samsungs note's backslide Xiaomi saw a little gap to profit from that market but with something a little budget-priced and limited, the Redmi is more for the sausage fingered user and has been enhancing with more wider features than any of the devices on this list, not impressive as Samsung note but it still handles well possibly a questionable display of optimism by Xaiomi time might have their heads aimed just too high or the device is set for an audience that has heard of the Note but doesn't know how it actually looks like or they might be mischievously trying to put a little dent in Samsung's next release and profit release be quite frank this Mobile Handset market has gotten more gruesome of late and companies are using some outrageous marketing and advertising campaigns, well if you'd like what I would call a bootleg Note try this one first it has all the features of a Note, the specs are listed below.
# Specifications
# Weight:
186g
# Dimensions:
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm
# OS:
Android 9.0 (Pie)
# Screen Size:
6.3 Inches
# Resolution:
1080 x 2340 pixels
# CPU:
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz)
# RAM:
3/4GB
# Storage:
32GB
# Battery:
3000mAh
# Rear Camera:
48MP
# Front Camera:
13MP
That's it for this weeks top 10 click The link below to E-mail the editor if there's something you'd like to share or want to clarify something pertaining to this particular article thanks for reading and kind regards:-).
A little Honourable mention for the Motorola One that didn't make the list, this time round but still loved by many in this part of the world.
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