Mobile Buying in Bangladesh
In our daily life in Bangladesh, we use mobile phone for social media activities, talking on the phone, watching videos, especially smartphone.
New vs Used mobile
New mobile phone is always the perfect choice for everyone whether it is low budget or high budget. New mobile phone comes with at least 1 year warranty. However, If the budget is low and want to get a good mobile, a tip is to buy an older model flagship mobile to get better quality hardware for less money. In Bangladesh, new mobile phone price starts at 8,000 BDT and little better could cost at least 11,000 BDT. However, if you buy used mobile in Bangladesh then it is almost 60% less in many cases.
Smartphone vs Button Phone
Before buying a mobile phone you should know about the pattern of usage. Whether buying a button phone or a touchscreen phone, first consider where and how it will be used.
- Smartphone: if you want to do other things like Internet browsing, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and various social media then smartphone is best. The latest smartphone price in Bangladesh starts from 20,000 BDT and usually have Android, iOS or equivalent OS with touchscreen and high capacity memory.
- Button phone: Button mobile will suffice if you want to use them only for talking purposes. Button phone is great as a 2nd phone. Many elderly people in Bangladesh prefer button phone for their low cost and ease of use. As some buttons are very small in phone size, they are known as mini phone in Bangladesh.
Choose Mobile Brand
Every brand mobile is good but some models of brands are exceptional among them whether they are famous brand mobiles or china brand mobiles. Some mobiles are assembled in Bangladesh and parts are imported from China and these mobiles are much better than budget ones. iPhone is the most popular brand in Bangladesh and the closest competitors are Samsung, LG, OnePlus. Cheap mobile brands are also very popular in Bangladesh and among them Xiaomi mobile, Vivo, Oppo, Realme, Symphony are the most sold. Rest of the brands also need to be considered based on their series.
Mobile Important Features
Before buying mobile, consider the brand, model, design, budget, etc. So know some tips to buy good quality mobile phone in Bangladesh:
- Call Quality: Before buying a mobile, you must check the quality of the speaker. Because if the speaker is not good then speech or any audio cannot be heard clearly. Especially in the city of Bangladesh, the noise level is high so louder speaker works better.
- Battery Backup: Be it a button mobile or a smartphone, the most important thing in any mobile is the battery. All the performance of the mobile depends on how the battery backup of a mobile is. Smartphone have a lot of battery backup, but the current button mobile is not behind in any part. 5200 milliampere button mobile and smartphone are available in Bangladesh market. So whatever mobile is bought, you have to check the battery milliampere.
- Mobile Charging Time: With the advancement of smartphone, its use has also increased so it has become a part of everyday life. So frequent charging is required. It takes 2/3 hours to charge but many modern mobile use fast charging technology. As a result, it can fully charge in a very short time. And as it saves time, it also has many benefits. So before buying a mobile it is better to see if it supports fast charge. But this feature is usually available in slightly better priced mobile.
- BD Network Support: Bangladesh currently has 3G, 4G and 5G networks. Try to buy the maximum according to your budget. And keep in mind that the version above will support the lower version, which means you can run 4G and 3G if you accept 5G.
- Dual SIM: Most of the new mobile phone available in Bangladesh are dual SIM. However, some sets may have one SIM. Used mobile which is usually imported and sold from abroad is single SIM.
- Display Size: If you use the internet a lot, you should take a big screen mobile such as a minimum of 5-6 inches. The screen of iPhone and some older models of mobile phone are much smaller. However, they are quite affordable. The price of smartphone varies depending on the display size. Generally in Bangladesh, the price of mobile with 6-inch or larger display is more than 10,000 BDT.
- Resolution: Most of the current mobile are HD screens. However, Full HD will give you better quality.
- Protection: If you have gorilla or other protected glass, you don't need a screen protector anymore.
- Screen Density: This issue is not important to many but it can be used to determine the value of the screen. Try to get a minimum of 270 ppi. And at 400 ppi you can see very good quality pictures.
- Minimum RAM: 2 GB is enough to run normal applications. However, 3 GB is better. And if you want to play modern games on mobile, you need to have 4 GB.
- Storage: At least 16 GB will work. And see if there are additional slots. If not, it is better to take more than 16 GB. Older models usually have less storage but have card slots.
- Mobile Processor: Dual cores may be a little slow but will work if the budget is low. And quad core CPU will work well. The new model mobile has Octacore CPU. Basically, for gaming, you should buy a mobile with a good processor. And, mobile with powerful gaming processor cost more than 20,000 BDT in Bangladesh.
- Mobile Camera: Buy by looking at the lens quality of the camera, not by looking at the megapixels. Take pictures at night or in low light so you can learn about the low-light performance of the mobile camera.
- Sensor: If you have a digital compass, gyroscope, SPO2 or pulse oximeter, and an activity tracker, you will get a lot of benefits.
- Flash Light: Flashlight is very important thing. You should buy a mobile phone with a good flashlight because the light of the flashlight can be easily found in a dark place. A flashlight comes in handy when traveling or when there is a power outage.
What is the price of mobile phone in Bangladesh?
Mobile phone price starts at BDT 3,000 in Bangladesh and are capable of clear talk and some of the low-cost mobiles also have great features. Mobile price usually varies on mobile brand, display technology, memory size, processor, and design. However, before buying mobile you can compare all the mobile phone price list at Bdstall.com so that you can buy the mobile at lowest price in Bangladesh.
Some Precautions Before Buying Mobile
- When buying a mobile, check the brand and quality and you will be safe from the harmful effects of radiation. Also, consider that the SAR of your preferred mobile should not exceed 1.6.
- If you are buying a used phone in Bangladesh, make sure to buy with the original box or collect the receipt from the seller with the IMEI number.
- After buying the mobile, charge it once and see if you get the desired backup, if not, replace it from the seller.
- Buying used mobile is very popular in Bangladesh now. So find out how long the replacement warranty is from the seller while buying it.
After Buying a Mobile Phone
After buying a mobile phone specially smartphone you might need some accessories like Bluetooth earphone, Mobile Back cover and screen protector to enhance your mobile experience and tension-free usage.
What is the Flagship Series?
Flagship series is the popular model mobile of each brand, which competes with other models of phone in the market. Almost all brands of flagship mobile is available today, which usually cost more than other models of smartphone.
Can Fixed Mobile battery be changed?
Yes, the fixed battery of the mobile can definitely be changed. There is a kind of fear among the common people, that the fixed battery of the mobile cannot be replaced. However, after a certain period of time, if the battery life is reduced or damaged, China batteries can be replaced at a low price in Bangladesh. Moreover, the fixed batteries of mobile is quite durable nowadays, and can easily be used for 3-4 years.
Which Mobile battery backup is more?
Nowadays, almost all Android and smartphone are equipped with high capacity battery to facilitate multimedia and long-time gaming. However, a mobile with a battery of minimum 5000 mAh capacity will provide about 28-32 hours of backup.
