What happens on our 42-point test
How a refurbished phone is checked before it gets a grade and a price.
Choosing a phone for a parent
Screen size, loudness and battery matter more than the number of cameras.
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Notes from Tarang Mobiles
Guides, care tips and stories from behind the counter.
Making a phone battery last longer
Five habits that keep a battery healthy past its second year.
Refurbished or new on a ₹12,000 to ₹18,000 budget
What you gain and give up with a Grade A refurbished phone compared with a new one at the same price.
What a screen repair costs, and why prices differ
Compatible and original screens, the 45-minute repair and the reasons two quotes for one phone can differ.
How we move your chats and photos to a new phone
Contacts, WhatsApp chats, photos and apps: what our free data transfer includes and how long it takes.
Shopping for a phone in Ameerpet: a practical guide
Metro, parking, the quieter hours and what to bring when you come to buy or repair a phone in Ameerpet.
Do cheap chargers and cables harm your phone?
What a poor charger can and cannot do, and how to choose a safe replacement without paying for a brand.
Exchanging your old phone: how the quote is worked out
Model, screen, battery and box: what we check in ten minutes, and how to get a fair exchange price.
Phone dropped in water? What to do in the first hour
Hyderabad monsoon rain, puddles and buckets: the steps that give a wet phone the best chance.
New stock and price drops, every Monday.
One WhatsApp message a week with arrivals and exchange offers.