Author: Simcel
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Android vs iPhone: Which Makes More Sense for Ghanaians?
Somebody at the trotro station is showing off an iPhone, and now you’re wondering if your Tecno is “not serious enough.” Before you empty your MoMo wallet chasing a status symbol, let’s talk honestly about what actually makes sense for how you live, work, and hustle here in Ghana — because the “best” phone on…
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Samsung M-Series vs A-Series: Which Fits Your Budget?
You’re standing in a phone shop in Accra or Kumasi, staring at two Samsung boxes that look almost identical, and the price tags are telling two different stories. One person on Twitter swears by the A-Series. Your cousin who does forex trading on his phone all day won’t touch anything but the M-Series. So which…
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Refurbished Samsung Phones in Ghana: What to Check Before Buying
You’ve seen the price. A Samsung Galaxy that would cost you GHS 3,500 brand new is sitting on a trotro station table or a Kantamanto stall for GHS 1,800, and the seller is telling you it’s “as good as new.” Before you hand over your MoMo, let’s talk about what “refurbished” actually means in Ghana’s…
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Price in Ghana: Is It Worth Importing?
If you’ve been pricing the Galaxy S24 online — on Amazon, from a “sister in the UK,” or through one of those Facebook import agents — you’ve probably noticed the numbers don’t add up as neatly as they first look. Between shipping, customs, and the risk of the phone showing up as a network-locked or…
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How to Free Up Storage Space on Your Android Phone (Without Losing Important Files)
That dreaded “Storage Almost Full” notification always pops up at the worst time — right when you’re trying to save a customer’s MoMo payment screenshot or record your child’s school event. If your Tecno or Samsung keeps telling you to delete something before you can take one more photo, you’re not alone. Every week, customers…
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10 Phone Settings You Should Change Right After Buying
So you just picked up a new Tecno or Samsung — maybe from our shop at Simcel, maybe from a friend who “connected” you. Either way, before you start showing it off at the trotro station, there are a few settings you need to fix first. Skip this step and you could burn through your…
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Why Your Phone Overheats and How to Fix It
You’re in the middle of a mobile money transfer, or scrolling through WhatsApp Status under the Accra sun, and suddenly your phone gets so hot you can barely hold it — then the screen dims or the battery starts draining like it’s leaking. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and no, your phone isn’t…
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How to Set Up a New Tecno or Infinix Phone Step-by-Step
You’ve just walked out of the shop with a brand-new Tecno or Infinix in your hand, screen still wrapped in plastic, battery at 42%. Now what? Whether you bought it for yourself, a family member, or your business, setting it up the right way from day one saves you from lost contacts, wasted data, and…
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How Much Does Phone Repair Cost in Ghana (2026 Price Guide)
Your screen just cracked on your way from Kaneshie Market, and now you’re wondering whether to fix it or just start saving for a new phone. It’s a question almost every smartphone owner in Ghana asks at some point — because between dumsor-related charging damage, humidity, and Accra’s famous “one drop and it’s finished” phone…
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InnoView Dual 23.8″ 4K Portable Monitor Review: Is This the Screen Upgrade Your Laptop Desperately Needs?
You’re Working on a Postage Stamp (And You Know It) If you’ve ever tried to compare two spreadsheets, run a video call while referencing notes, or code with docs open on the side — all on a single 13-15″ laptop screen — you already know the problem. You’re constantly alt-tabbing, shrinking windows into unreadable slivers,…
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