Five Phone Accessories You Can Buy Under Rs. 2,000
Screen protectors, wired handsfree, cables and remotes — the small upgrades under Rs. 2,000 that make an ordinary phone feel noticeably better to live with.
Most phone problems are not phone problems. A cracked screen, a cable that only charges half the time, a call nobody can hear because the handsfree has a bad mic — all of them come down to accessories, and all of them are cheap to fix. This is the short list of what is worth buying under Rs. 2,000, in the order we would buy it.
The Essentials
These are the purchases that protect the phone you already have. A protector takes the impact that would otherwise crack the display, and a proper cable stops the slow, half-charged afternoons that make people buy a new phone. Both are the cheapest insurance available on a device costing many times as much.
1. Tempered Glass Screen Protector — Rs. 300
Og · Screen Protectors
All protector available
The single best thing you can buy for a phone you have already paid for. A Rs. 300 protector and a Rs. 30 case will outlast most upgrade cycles, because they take the impact that cracks the screen. If you have never fitted one, start here.
- Tempered glass, 9H hardness
- Oleophobic coating resists fingerprints
- Edge-to-edge fit with an installation kit
- Keeps the case lip meaningful
Free delivery nationwide · 2–4 days
2. Ronin R-2040 USB-C Data Cable — Rs. 850
Ronin · Data Cables
R 2040
The most commonly replaced accessory in the shop, and the one most often replaced with the wrong thing. A charge-only cable will not carry data, and a cheap one will not fast-charge. This is a fair price for a cable that does both.
- USB-C to USB-C
- Data transfer as well as charging
- Fast charging supported
- Braided jacket resists fraying
Free delivery nationwide · 2–4 days
Sound and Control
Bluetooth earbuds have taken over, but a wired pair still wins on reliability. There is nothing to pair, nothing to charge and no latency on a call — which in Karachi traffic is worth more than any amount of noise cancellation. Both pairs below come with an in-line microphone, which is the part that actually matters if you take calls.
3. M5 Wired Handsfree — Rs. 500
Blue spectrum · Handfree
M5
A hundred rupees less than a takeaway and it never needs charging. Wired handsfree is still the most reliable way to take a call in Pakistan — no pairing, no latency, no flat battery at the wrong moment — and Rs. 500 is a fair price for a spare you can keep in the car.
- In-ear wired design
- In-line microphone with call control
- No charging, no pairing, no latency
- Tangle-resistant cable
Free delivery nationwide · 2–4 days
4. Ronin R29 Wired Handsfree — Rs. 750
Ronin · Handfree
R29
A step up from the M5 pair: fuller sound, a sturdier cable and a more comfortable tip for long calls. This is the one to buy once, rather than the one to buy again every few months.
- Improved in-ear drivers
- In-line mic and call button
- Braided, tangle-resistant cable
- Works with USB-C phones
Free delivery nationwide · 2–4 days
5. Sony Universal Smart Remote — Rs. 500
Local · Remotes
Sony remote
A backlit universal remote that replaces the three remotes on your table. If you have a smart TV and a set-top box, a Rs. 500 remote that controls both is a better purchase than almost anything else at this price.
- Works with thousands of device brands
- Backlit buttons for night-time use
- Replaces TV, set-top box and older remotes
- No pairing or app required
Free delivery nationwide · 2–4 days
All Five Compared
| Product | Price | Type | Detail | Returns | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All protector availableEssential | Rs 300Rs 500 | Screen protector | Edge-to-edge | Replacement cover | Every phone, every day |
| R 2040Essential | Rs 850Rs 900 | USB-C cable | 1 metre | 7-day exchange | Charging and data |
| M5Cheapest useful | Rs 500Rs 600 | Wired handsfree | In-ear | 7-day exchange | Calls, backup pair |
| R29Best handsfree | Rs 750Rs 900 | Wired handsfree | In-ear | 7-day exchange | Daily calls, better sound |
| Sony remoteMost useful | Rs 500Rs 700 | Smart remote | 10m infrared | 7-day exchange | TV and set-top boxes |
What to Buy With a Replaced Phone
- Every new phone: a screen protector, fitted in the shop, on the same visit.
- Every phone older than two years: a new USB-C cable, because cables fail before phones do.
- Anyone who takes calls on the road: a wired handsfree in the car, permanently.
- A living room with more than one remote: one universal remote instead of three.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I really need a screen protector if my phone has a case?
- Yes. A case protects the edges and the back, and almost nothing protects the front — the screen is the most expensive single part of a phone to replace. A Rs. 300 tempered glass protector costs a fraction of a display swap and, with a raised case lip, it is what makes the case worth having.
- What is the difference between a charge-only cable and a data cable?
- A charge-only cable carries power and no data, so it will charge a phone but will not transfer files, photos or anything to a laptop. The Ronin R-2040 at Rs. 850 is a data cable as well, and it supports fast charging. Cheap unbranded cables are also the most common cause of a phone charging slowly, because they cannot deliver the current the charger is offering.
- Are wired earphones really still the better choice for calls?
- For reliability, yes, and that is why both the Rs. 500 M5 and the Rs. 750 R29 are on this list. There is nothing to pair, nothing to charge and no latency between what you say and what the other person hears. The M5 is the cheapest useful thing in the shop; the R29 is the one to buy once and keep.
- Will a universal remote work with my TV and set-top box?
- Almost certainly. The Sony universal remote uses infrared, which is what the original remote for your TV and your set-top box both use, and it comes pre-programmed for thousands of brands — you set it up by pointing it at the device and pressing a combination. It replaces two or three remotes for Rs. 500, which is less than the cost of one replacement remote from a TV manufacturer.
- Can I get the screen protector fitted when I order?
- Yes, and we do it free of charge at the shop. Buy online with cash on delivery and bring the phone to Gulshan-e-Iqbal, or come in and we will fit it while you wait. A protector fitted badly — with dust trapped underneath — is worse than none, which is the main reason to have it done rather than attempt it yourself on the first try.
Conclusion
None of this is exciting, and all of it is worth more than the accessory most people spend their money on. A phone that is protected, properly charged and audible on a call is a better phone, and the total cost here is under two thousand rupees.
Order any of the above from SS Communication with cash on delivery, or visit the shop at Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. We fit screen protectors free of charge.