It is that time of the season in Nigeria when most people would like to rock the latest smartphones; some may find it hard choosing the best affordable Android smartphone to buy. Whether you plan traveling to see your loved ones and friends in the village or celebrating the festive period right where you are based, I don’t imagine you enjoying the most out of this Christmas season without buying one of these best 11 affordable smartphones for yourself.
So today, I will be listing the best affordable smartphones you can treat yourself with, their prices in Nigeria, specifications, and probably where to buy them.
Let’s begin!
NOTE: This post has been updated. Some latest smartphones have been added.
Best 11 Affordable Smartphones to Rock this Festive Season In Nigeria
1: ITEL P33 and P33 PLUS
When you are talking of the most affordable android smartphone with a big battery capacity launched by itel this year, it is iTel P33 and the bigger brother iTel P33 Plus. These phones come with entry-level features and would be a perfect choice for those on a tight budget. Below are the key specs and prices in Nigeria…
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KEY SPECS | iTel P33 | iTel P33 Plus |
Display | 5.5-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1440 pixels | 6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1440 pixels |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
Processor | Quad-core MediaTek MT6580 | Quad-core MediaTek MT6580 |
RAM | 1GB | 1GB |
Internal Storage | 8GB built-in storage space, up to 32GB with a memory card | 8GB built-in storage space, up to 16GB with a memory card |
Camera | Dual 8MP + 5MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera | Dual 8MP + 0.8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera |
Battery | 4000mAh | 5000mAh |
Price | N20,000 | N23,000 |
2: SAMSUNG GALAXY J5 PRO
Tech giant, Samsung, launched this awesome smartphone in June 2017, and since then, the phone has been recording huge patronage and a whole lot of positive reviews. Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro comes with a 5.20-inch touchscreen display, powered by 3000mah battery. The phone hosts 32GB of internal storage with 3GB RAM. Just imagine capturing some beautiful moments this festive season with the super-dope 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear or taking a nice selfie with the 13-megapixel front camera. It’s simply awesome. The price of this phone in Nigeria starts from N52,000-N70,000. Let’s check out some key features below.
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KEY SPECS | SAMSUNG GALAXY J5 PRO |
Display | 5.20-inch |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
Processor | 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 |
RAM | 3GB |
Internal Storage | 32GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card |
Camera | Single 13MP rear camera and a 13MP front camera |
Battery | 3000mAh |
Price | N50,000
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3: INFINIX HOT 8 and INFINIX HOT 8 LITE
Infinix Hot 8 and Hot 8 Lite is the newest member of the Hot series and direct successor to the trending Infinix Hot 7 and Hot 7 Pro. The phones feature great specifications and the prices in Nigeria are quite affordable. There’s a great improvement in terms of performance, compare to what we have on the Hot 7 and the battery capacities are quite good. See the key specs below…
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KEY SPECS | INFINIX HOT 8 | INFINIX HOT 8 LITE |
Display | 6.6-inch IPS infinity-V display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 aspect ratio (~269 PPI density) | 6.6-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1600 pixels (269 PPI) |
Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie), XOS 5.0 | Android 8.1 (Go Edition) |
Processor | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) – 32/2 GB; Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) – 64/4 GB | Quad-core Mediatek MT6580P Helio A22 |
RAM | 4GB | 2GB |
Internal Storage | 32GB Storage (with 2GB RAM), 64GB storage (with 4GB RAM) | 32GB built-in storage and supports memory card up to 128GB |
Camera | 13MP + 2MP + QVGA Triple Rear Camera and 8MP Selfie snapper | 8MP + QVGA Dual Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera |
Battery | 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh non-removable Li-Po Battery |
Price | N38,000 | N42,000 |
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4: INFINIX HOT 6 PRO
If you are really thinking of a better and solid Android smartphone to show-off this festive season, you should consider going for Infinix Hot 6 Pro. This device has a wider screen and comes with Qualcomm One. The device also features facial recognition and armed with a super 4000mah battery. Price in Nigeria is at N44,000 to N47,000, depending on your location and store.
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KEY SPECS | INFINIX HOT PRO |
Display | 6.0-inch, TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels |
Operating System | Android 8.0 (Oreo), XOS Hummingbird 3.3 |
Processor | Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
RAM | 2GB/3GB |
Internal Storage | 16GB/32GB built-in storage, up to 128GB with a memory card |
Camera | Dual 13MP + 2MP rear camera and 5MP front camera |
Battery | 4000mAh |
Price | N44,000
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5: TECNO SPARK 3 AND TECNO SPARK 3 PRO
Next in line on our list of best 10 affordable smartphones trending this year is the Spark 3 and Spark 3 Pro. These trendy devices were unveiled earlier this year to succeed the Tecno Spark 2 and Tecno Spark 2 Pro released in 2018. The Spark 3 lineup features notch design, super full-view display, good battery capacities, and AI-powered cameras for cool shots. The pro version comes with 4G LTE and doubles the size of the standard Spark 3’s storage capacity. See the key specs below…
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KEY SPECS | TECNO SPARK 3 | TECNO SPARK 3 PRO |
Display | 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1520 x 720 pixels | 6.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1520 x 720 pixels |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) / Android 9.0 Pie | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) / Android 9.0 Pie |
Processor | Quad-core MediaTek MT6580 CPU with 1GB RAM / Quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 with 2GB RAM | Quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 with 2GB RAM |
RAM | 1GB | 2GB |
Internal Storage | 16GB built-in storage, up to 32GB with a memory card | 32GB built-in storage, up to 32GB with a memory card |
Camera | 8MP selfie camera and 13MP rear camera/13MP + 2MP rear cameras | 8MP selfie camera and 13MP + 2MP rear cameras |
Battery | 3500 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion battery | 3500 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery |
Price | N28,000 | N35,000 |
6: XIAOMI REDMI 6A
This is another powerful device that should be considered when trying to wrap your head around the best affordable Android smartphone to rock this festive period. The Xiaomi Redmi 6A smartphone packs a 13-megapixel Rear camera and 5- megapixel powerful front camera for selfie. Powered by 3000mah non-removable battery; this smartphone is just what you need this season and goes as low as N35,000-N38,0000. Below are some key features of this device.
KEY SPECS | REDMI 6A |
Display | 5.45-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels (295 PPI) |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo (MIUI 9) |
Processor | Quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 CPU |
RAM | 2GB |
Internal Storage | 16GB built-in storage, up to 256GB with a memory card |
Camera | 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera |
Battery | 3000mAh |
Price | N35,000
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7: TECNO POUVOIR 2 PRO[ LA7 PRO]
Tecno never disappoints in dishing out budget-friendly smartphones in Nigeria. Tecno Pouvoir 2 Pro is one of those affordable smartphones by the mobile phone giant, Tecno Mobile you should seriously consider when picking a new Android smartphone for this Christmas period. Armed with 5,000Mah monster battery, larger RAM size and more improved front camera to the Tecno Pouvoir 2. This is just the right smartphone to rock this festive season. The price range is between N38,000-N40,000.
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KEY SPECS | TECNO POUVOIR 2 PRO |
Display | 6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 X 720 pixels |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Processor | Quad-core MediaTek MT6737 |
RAM | 2GB |
Internal Storage | 16GB built-in storage space, up to 128GB with a memory card |
Camera | 13MP rear camera and a 13MP front camera |
Battery | 5000mAh |
Price | N38,000
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8: INFINIX SMART 2 PRO
Here comes another mid-range smartphone from Infinix Mobile that you can’t afford to miss this season at a price range of N38k- N42k. Though Infinix Smart 2 and Smart 2 Pro were released the same day, but I took a special liking for the Pro version because of the added features, hence, the reason for including it in the list of best 11 smartphones to rock this season. Infinix Smart 2 Pro comes with a 13 megapixel back camera and 8-megapixel front camera to make sure you get clearer photo shots of events happening this season. Let’s quickly go over to some of the key features of Smart 2 Pro.
KEY SPECS | INFINIX SMART 2 PRO |
Display | 5.2-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (282 ppi) |
Operating System | Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) |
Processor | 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6753 CPU |
RAM | 2GB/3GB |
Internal Storage | 16GB or 32GB Storage with support for memory card up to 128GB |
Camera | 13MP Rear Camera and 13MP + 8MP Front Camera |
Battery | 3000mAh |
Price | N38,000
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9: TECNO SPARK 2[KA7]
God knows the first day I set my eyes on this tender sleek designed phone, I automatically fell in love with the design. Unlike the predecessor, Tecno Spark [K7], Spark 2 features a larger display armed with a bigger battery for longer entertainment and call time. Spark 2 is relatively affordable for people searching for good Android smartphones within the range of N35,000-N40,000 to rock this festive season. Check out the key features.
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KEY SPECS | TECNO SPARK 2 |
Display | 6-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 730 pixels |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
Processor | Quad-core Mediated MT6580WP |
RAM | 1GB |
Internal Storage | 16GB built-in storage, up to 64GB with a memory card |
Camera | 13MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera |
Battery | 3500mAh |
Price | N28,000
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10: SAMSUNG GALAXY J2 CORE
Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is one of the best affordable Android phones you can gift yourself this season. The phone supports 4G LTE for a fast internet connection and offers an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. This smartphone is priced as low as N32,000-N36,000, and run on Android 8.1 Oreo (Edition) with 1GB RAM.
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KEY SPECS | SAMSUNG GALAXY J2 Core |
Display | 5.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 540 x 960 (220 PPI) |
Operating System | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
Processor | Quad-core Exynos 7570 |
RAM | 1GB |
Internal Storage | 8GB built-in storage space, up to 256GB with a memory card |
Camera | 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera |
Battery | 2600mAh |
Price | N32,000
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11: INFINIX HOT S5
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The last but not least on the best 11 affordable smartphones to rock this festive season in Nigeria is the latest Infinix S5 smartphone. The phone comes in a trendy and beautiful design and houses a lot of trending features; best fitted for 2019 smartphone. The display has a punch hole that contains the selfie shooter, and the rear cameras shoot quality photographs. Check out the key specs below…
KEY SPECS | INFINIX HOT S5 |
Display | 6.6-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (266 ppi) |
Operating System | Android 9.0 (Pie), XOS 5.0 |
Processor | Octa-core Mediatek MT6761 Helio P22 |
RAM | 6GB |
Internal Storage | 64GB / 128GB built-in storage and supports memory card up to 256GB |
Camera | 16MP + 5MP +2MP +2MP Quad Rear Cameras, and 32MP front camera |
Battery | 4400mAh |
Price | N53,000
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That’s all about our list of the best 11 affordable smartphones to rock this festive season. Which of them will you go for?
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