With inflation on a consistent rise, the most basic items in the Nigerian market are quickly turning into luxury items, and phones are at the top of that list. However, Android smartphones are necessary for communication, entertainment, and even business. We can’t exactly do without them.
So, we’ve made a list of the latest and most affordable Android phones in Nigeria and their prices to help you make informed, cost-effective decisions.
Imose GIDI 2 (₦56,000)
The Imose GIDI 2 Smartphone has a 6-inch display, 4000mAh Li-Polymer battery, and supports a 4G LTE network. These features make it one of the most affordable smartphones in the market today.
Specs highlight
- SIM: 3G/4G Dual SIM
- Screen: 6.0-inch IPS LCD
- Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
- Memory: RAM (2GB), Internal (16GB)
- Other features: 8MP Autofocus rear camera plus 2MP selfie HD camera
itel A56 (₦57,600)
The iTel A56 was launched in 2020, building upon the success of its predecessor, the iTel A55. However, the A56 offers several improvements, like increased battery capacity and larger storage, all while maintaining affordability.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Screen: 6.0-inch IPS LCD
- Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
- Memory: RAM (1GB), Internal (16GB)
- Other features: Dual rear camera with front-facing camera, memory card slot for expandable storage and runs on Android 9.0 Pie (Go Edition)
Infinix Smart 6 HD (₦75,000)
The Infinix Smart 6 HD is one of the cheapest offerings from the Infinix brand. It runs on Android 11 and has a 5000mAh battery for long battery life. The smartphone also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and 10W wired charging.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Screen: 6.6-inch IPS LCD
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: RAM (2GB, 3GB), Internal (32GB, 64GB)
- Other features: Dual-LED flash, FM radio and comes in three different colours
itel A06 (₦82,000)
The A06 has a premium and stylish design and a 6.6-inch HD+ display. It runs Android 13 Go Edition and is powered by a 4000mAh battery for faster downloads and more stable calls. This smartphone is also purported to be dust and moisture-proof.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM, 4G LTE
- Screen: 6.6-inch Waterdrop FullScreen
- Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
- Memory: 2GB RAM (Up to 4GB RAM with Extended RAM), 32GB ROM and up to 128GB expandable memory
- Other features: Fingerprint sensor & face unlock, 8MP camera and Type-C charging port
itel A50C (₦92,900)
The itel A50C boasts a 6.56-inch display and runs on the Android 14 operating system. It also features a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and a non-removable 4000mAh battery.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM, 4G LTE
- Screen: 6.5-inch IPS LCD
- Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
- Memory: 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM
- Other features: USB Type-C, 8MP camera, LED flash
itel A50 (₦99,000)
The itel A50 is a slightly bigger version of the A50C. It has a larger 6.6-inch display, a better battery capacity and more storage space.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM, 4G LTE
- Screen: 6.6-inch Waterdrop Full Screen
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 2GB RAM, 64GB ROM
- Other features: USB Type-C, 8MP camera, LED flash
Tecno Pop 6 Go (₦100,000)
The Tecno Pop 6 Go runs Android 10 and is powered by a 5000mAh battery. Its 6.0-inch screen doesn’t offer the largest display, but it makes up for this by providing face unlock features and an AI lens camera.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM, 4G LTE
- Screen: 6.0-inch HD+ Dot Notch Screen
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM
- Other features: Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, proximity sensor, and fingerprint sensor
Poco C61 (₦107,000)
The Poco brand may not be well-known in Nigeria, but it definitely produces budget smartphones with essential features. The Poco C61 boasts a 90Hz high refresh rate, ultra-thin design, and massive storage space, supporting expansion to up to 1TB.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Screen: 6.71-inch IPS LCD
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM
- Other features: Dual-LED flash, Circular central camera
itel A70 – A665L (₦107,000)
The itel A70 houses an advanced octa-core processor for seamless multitasking and swift performance. It also boasts a 6.6-inch screen with a dynamic bar display.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM
- Screen: 6.6-inch display
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 3GB RAM, 128GB ROM expandable storage.
- Other features: 13MP Super HDR camera and 8MP AI Portrait Selfie camera
Xiaomi Redmi A3X (₦110,000)
The Redmi A3X has a smooth and stylish 6.71-inch display protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, making it resistant to accidental water splashes. This smartphone also comes with a 5000mAh battery and a Type-C charger.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Screen: 6.71-inch 90Hz HD+ Display
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card slot.
- Other features: 8MP AI Dual camera (circular camera) and stylish glass back design
Tecno Pop 8 (₦118,000)
This Tecno smartphone has a 6.6-inch LCD display and a rear camera with impressive 13 MP + QVGA lenses. It’s also 4G supported.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Screen: 6.6-inch 90Hz Hole Screen
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 3GB RAM/ 64GB ROM or 4GB RAM(Extended to 8GB)/ 124GB internal storage
- Other features: Ambient light and distance sensor, G-Sensor, Side-edge fingerprint and octa-core processor
Infinix Smart 8 (₦121,300)
The Smart 8 was introduced in 2023 and features a selfie camera with a punch-hole cutout in the display. This feature also allows it to display the charging status and audio call details via Magic Ring, which is comparable to the iPhone’s Dynamic Island.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM
- Screen: 6.6-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 8GB RAM/ 128GB ROM
- Other features: Unisoc T606 chipset, a dual back camera arrangement with ring-LED flash, side fingerprint & face fast unlock
Freeyond F9s (₦122,700)
This LTE smartphone features a 13MP camera, an impressive 5000mAh battery for all-day use, and a 6-inch display.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM
- Screen: 6-inch display
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 3GB RAM/ 128GB ROM
- Other features: Android 13 (Go Edition) operating system and 13MP camera
VIVO Y03 (₦132,000)
The Vivo Y03 was launched in the Nigerian market in 2024 and supports proprietary fast charging. It runs on Android 14 and is powered by a 5000mAh non-removable battery.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM
- Screen: 6.6-inch display
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 4GB RAM/ 64GB ROM
- Other features: 13MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera, USB type-C, and dust and water protection
Xiaomi Redmi A3 Pro (₦135,900)
The A3 Pro offers a 6.88-inch display and a larger battery (5160 mAh) than most of the other smartphones on this list.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM
- Screen: 6.88-inch display
- Battery Capacity: 5160mAh
- Memory: 4GB RAM/ 128GB ROM
- Other features: 120 Hz refresh rate, 720 x 1640 pixels resolution and fast charging
HMD Pulse+(₦151,000)
The HMD Pulse+ has a 50 MP rear camera and a 5000 mAh battery capacity, boasting a 59-hour battery life. It also supports 4G network connectivity.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Nano SIM
- Screen: 6.56-inch HD+ HID display
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: RAM (4GB), Internal (128GB)
- Other features: 50 MP AF dual camera, LED flash, super night + Tripod mode, flash shot, AI HDR, skin tone optimization and side fingerprint sensor
Samsung Galaxy A23 (₦154,000)
The A23 is a mid-range smartphone with a 6.6-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution, a quad-camera setup and 25W fast charging.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM
- Screen: 6.6-inch, Full HD+ display
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh with fast charging
- Memory: 4GB RAM/ 128GB ROM (expandable)
- Other features: 50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP rear, 8MP front camera and Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor
Tecno Spark 30C (₦160,000)
The Spark 30C offers a reliable network with 6G capability, 50MP main camera with dual flash and versatile storage options.
Specs highlight
- SIM: Dual SIM (nano sim)
- Screen: 6.67-inch HD+ display
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Memory: 4GB RAM/ 128GB ROM
- Other features: Helio G81 processor, 18W fast charging and Android 14 processing system
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