I usually buy either Xiaomi or Oppo phones and I am pretty happy.
Also, it's only for fast charging, you can use any other charger or wire without an issue.
It was sold normally as any other cellphone.
Yes. I wrote the article. I use one.
> with their proprietary chargers?
Not true. It's a generic USB-C device. Does fast charge off any high-power charger, e.g. a Raspberry Pi one.
It is near the end of its life now -- struggles to last the day -- and it was stuffed with bloatware, but it was good for the price in 2023.
My previous handset was an Umidigi F2 which was much better value for money. I will probably go back to them, or another budget brand such as Dooyoo, Blackview, Ulefone, etc.