Do you have a budget below 40,000 but still want an android phone with top-notch specs? Here’s a list of 10 best affordable Android phones in Nigeria:
1. Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini PrimePhoto: GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy J1 Mini Prime is one of the cheapest smartphones from Samsung brand. This smartphone with a 4.0” inch size, has the latest fourth Generation (4G) technology. This device is perfect for Samsung fans who want something affordable and pocket friendly.
Specifications:
Display: 4.0” inch multi touch
Memory: 1GB RAM 8GB (MicroSD up to 256GB)
Camera: 5MP LED Flash
Network: 2/3G/4G
OS: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
SIM Type: Dual SIM
Battery: Removable Li-Ion 1500mAH
Price(s): Jumia: ₦29,900 Konga: ₦29,8502. Infinix Hot 4 LitePhoto: SLOT Nigeria
This is an incredible phone from Infinix which comes with a battery capacity of 4000mAH. The phone has amazing features that make it worth its price.
Specifications:
Display: 5.5 HD display
OS: XOS based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Camera: 8MP rear and 5MP front camera
Memory: 16GB + 1GB RAM
SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro-SIM)
Network: 2G/3G
Battery: 4000mAH Li-Ion
Price(s): Jumia: ₦ 34,500 Konga: ₦39,0003. Lenovo A PlusPhoto: helpix.ru
The Lenovo A plus which is also known as Lenovo Vibe A1010 is a device that has outstanding features for its price.
Specifications:
Display: 4.5 inch
Memory: 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM
SIM Type: Dual Nano SIM
Camera: 5MP rear and 2MP front camera
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Network: 2G/3G
Battery: 2000mAH Li-Ion
Price(s): Jumia: ₦ 27,0004. Huawei Y5CPhoto: Lelong.com.my
The ‘nickname’ of this phone is Huawei Honor Bee. It sports on 4.4.2 KitKat android OS with a sleek body. It’s also an affordable smartphone with classic features.
Specifications:
Display: 4.5”
OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Memory: 8GB+1GB RAM
Camera: 8MP (dual LED Flash) 2MP front camera
Network: 2G/3G
Battery: Removable Li-Ion 1730mAH battery
Price(s): Jumia: ₦ 32,190 Konga: ₦30,3505. Itel 1508Photo: Naijainformation.com
Itel 1508 is a 5.0” inches smartphone that comes with a brilliant resolution of 480×854 pixels. The phone combines 8GB internal memory with 512MB.
Specifications:
Display: 5.0”
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Network: 2G/3G
Memory: 8GB+512MB
Camera: 2MP camera (No Flash)
Battery: 2400mAH
Price: Jumia: ₦ 20,700 Konga: ₦23,9996. BLU (Studio X8 HD Phone)Photo: GSM Arena
The phone sports on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with 5.0 display size. The device has 4GB ROM plus 512MB.
Specifications:
Display: 5.0”
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Memory: 5MP, LED Flash rear, 5MP front camera
Network: 2G
Battery: 2000mAH
Price: Jumia: ₦ 27,7307. Techno 7C ProPhoto: Nubian Phones
Techno 7C Pro is a droid pad that has an amazing 7.0” display screen. It runs on the Android OS 5.1 (Lollipop)
Specifications:
Display: 7.0”
Camera: 2MP rear and front camera
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Network: 2G/3G
SIM Type: Dual Mini SIM
Battery: 3000mAH
Prices: Jumia: ₦ 39,797 Konga: ₦35,7008. ZTE Blade L110Photo: phoneaz.com
The phone sports on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with an amazing 4.0” display screen. The device has 4GB ROM plus 512RAM.
Specifications:
Display: 4.0”
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Memory: 4GB+512MB RAM
Network: 2G/3G
Battery: 1400mAH Li-Ion
Price: konga:₦19,900 Jumia:₦ 20,0109. Wiko Rainbow JamPhoto: GSM Arena
Wiko Rainbow Jam is a 5.0 inches screen size smartphone that offers a camera too good for its price. The phone supports Fourth Generation (4G) Network.
Specifications:
Display: 5.0”
SIM Type: Dual mini SIM
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Network: 2G/3G/4G
Memory: 1GB RAM+8GB ROM
Camera: 8MP rear+5MP front camera
Battery: Li-Po 2500mAH
Price: Konga: ₦30,000 Jumia: ₦ 29,90010. Techno Y2Photo: souq.com
Tecno Y2 is a smartphone with 4.0” screen size and has 8GB ROM plus 512 RAM.
Specifications:
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Tecno Y3 model, i want to buy it here https://jiji.ng/mobile-phones/tecno-y3 prices are low as my budget, is it worth to buy Tecno Y3 in 2017 or i should look for new and better models?
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