Best Budget Phones Under 30000 Naira in Nigeria (2020)

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Best Budget smartphones under 30000 Naira in Nigeria

With some smartphones like the Tecno Phantom 9 and Infinix S5 selling above N60,000 in Nigeria, one would actually think that good phones are just getting more pricier and out of your budget. But even as some of these latest android phones in Nigeria are getting more expensive, there are still budget phones under 30,000 Naira with advanced and premium features you can comfortably buy and be happy.

In our buying guide today, we have handpicked some of the best budget phones between 20,000 to 30,000 Naira in Nigeria. But before we kick-off, do well to the best budget phones under 70,000 Naira in Nigeria.

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Best Budget Phones Under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria

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1: TECNO POUVOIR 3 AIR

Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air is one of the best budget phones under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria
Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air

Tecno Pouvoir 3 Air remains one of the best budget phones under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria because of the powerful features that come with the phone. Not just that the price is quite affordable, the screen size, battery capacity, and the 4G support is mind-blowing. Check the key specifications below.

Display Size  6.0-inch FullView display
Screen Resolution 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition), HIOS 5.0
Processor Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU PowerVR GE8320
RAM 1GB
Storage Space 16GB
MicroSD Card 32GB
Main Camera 8MP
Selfie Camera 8MP
Battery 5000mAh
Connectivity 4G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N27,200

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2: iTEL S15 and S15 PRO

iTel S15 and iTel S15 Pro are among the best budget phones under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria
iTel S15/S15 Pro

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Another great options to consider when you are looking for a new budget android smartphone between 20,000 Naira to 30,000 Naira are the latest iTel S15 and S15 Pro. The two phones come with a pretty big notched display which is the latest smartphone trend now. Although the battery capacities on both phones are not as good as the Pouvoir 3 Air, but still okay considering the price range, and can as well deliver upto a day power at a fair usage. Check out the key specifications below.

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KEY FEATURES iTEL S15 iTEL S15 PRO
Display Size 6.1-inch HD+ Fullscreen with Waterdrop Notch 6.1-inch HD+ Fullscreen with Waterdrop Notch
Screen Resolution 720 x 1520 pixels 720 x 1440 pixels
Operating System Android 9.0 (Pie, Go Edition) Android 9.0 (Pie, Go Edition)
Processor Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (32nm) Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (32nm)
GPU UniSoC Spreadtrum SC7731E Spreadtrum Unisoc SC7731E
RAM 1GB 2GB
Storage Space 16GB 16GB
MicroSD Card 32GB 128GB
Main Camera 8 MP + 0.8 MP Double Rear camera 8MP + 8MP + VGA Triple Rear camera
Selfie Camera 16MP Front camera 16MP Front camera
Battery 3000mAh 3000mAh
Connectivity 3G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB 4G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N23,450 N29,490

3: TECNO POP 3

Tecno Pop 3 is one of the best budget phones under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria
Tecno POP 3

Tecno Pop 3 is the latest entry-level android smartphone from Tecno Mobile.  The device was launched in December 2019 as a successor to the 2018 Tecno Pop 2. Unlike the predecessor, Pop 3 comes with a larger display, although the same CPU is still used. It has a 5.7-inch notch-less display, with 480 x 960 pixels resolution, and comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Check out the key features below.

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Display Size  5.7-inch
Screen Resolution 480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio
Operating System Android 8.1 (Oreo, Go Edition)
Processor Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 (32nm), MediaTek MT6580A
GPU Mali-400MP2
RAM 1GB
Storage Space 16GB
MicroSD Card 32GB
Main Camera 5MP rear camera
Selfie Camera 8MP front camera
Battery 3500mAh
Connectivity 3G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N21,990

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4: iPHONE 5

iPhone 5 is one of the best budget phones under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria
iPhone 5

For those on a budget that want to own an Apple device, iPhone 5 is the right choice for you. The iPhone is compact, light and sports some cool features. The Apple device features a compact 4.0-inch retina display, an 8MP camera at the back, and 1.2MP HD on the front for selfies. Also, iPhone 5 comes with a fast LTE for fast internet browsing, but the battery is where you will have small issues- especially those that need a budget smartphone with a long-lasting battery. See the key specifications below.

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Display Size 4.0-inch
Screen Resolution 640 x 1136 pixels
Operating System iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Processor Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift (ARM v7-based) Apple A6 (32 nm)
GPU PowerVR SGX 543MP3 (triple-core graphics)
RAM 1GB
Storage Space 16GB
MicroSD Card 256GB
Main Camera 8MP rear camera
Selfie Camera 1.2MP front camera
Battery 1440mAh
Connectivity 3G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N22,500

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5: NOKIA 3.1

This smartphone is an upgrade to the Nokia 3 released in the year 2017. One of the key improvements in the Nokia 3.1 is the inclusion of Android One, an improved version of the Android Oreo OS. The phone features a 5.2-inch display, 3GB RAM, decent battery life and a host of other interesting specs.

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Display Size 5.2-inch IPS LCD Display
Screen Resolution 720 x 1440 pixels
Operating System Android Oreo OS (Android One)
Processor Octa-core 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 MediaTek MT6750
GPU Mali-T860MP2
RAM 3GB
Storage Space 32GB
MicroSD Card 256GB
Main Camera 13MP rear camera
Selfie Camera 8MP front camera
Battery 2990mAh
Connectivity 4G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N30,000

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6: OUKITEL C16 PRO

Oukitel C16 Pro is one of the best budget phones under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria
Oukitel C16 Pro

Oukitel C16 is another budget android smartphone with 3GB RAM you can buy. Although the brand is not a popular brand in Nigeria, but the stylish body design is superb. The phone offers average specifications and battery life, though not among the best but manageable. So, if you feel you like the phone, below are the key features you get.

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Display Size  5.72-inch with Notch
Screen Resolution 720 x 1520 Pixels (295 ppi)
Operating System Android 9.0 Pie
Processor Octa-core MediaTek Helio A22 MT6761
GPU PowerVR GE8320
RAM 3GB
Storage Space 32GB
MicroSD Card 256GB
Main Camera 8MP + 2MP Dual Rear Camera
Selfie Camera 5MP front camera
Battery 2,600 mAh
Connectivity 4G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N26,000

7: LENOVO K6 NOTE

Lenovo K6 Note is one of the best budget phones under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria
Lenovo K6 Note

Lenovo K6 Note is the largest member of the new K6 line of budget android phones, which also consists of the Lenovo K6 Power and K6. The Lenovo K6 Note is the most premium member of the K6 line with an option of 4GB RAM and a 16 megapixels rear-facing camera.

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Apart from the 4GB of RAM the phone offers, it is also powered by a 4000mah battery capacity. With all these premium features listed below, Lenovo K6 Note is still quite affordable in Nigeria.

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Display Size  5.5-inch
Screen Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
Operating System Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor 1.2GHz quad-core and 1.5GHz quad-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 430)
GPU Adreno 505
RAM 4GB
Storage Space 32GB
MicroSD Card 256GB
Main Camera 16MP rear camera
Selfie Camera 8MP front camera
Battery 4000mAh
Connectivity 4G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N29,000

8: GIONEE S10 LITE

Gionee S10 Lite is one of the best budget phones under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria
Gionee S10 Lite

Gionee S10 Lite is an old smartphone but still relevant in the Nigerian market. The phone is budget-friendly and comes with a 5.20-inch display. Just like Lenovo K6 Note, Gionee S10 Lite features 4G with Snapdragon 427 processor powering the device.

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The Gionee S10 Lite runs Android 7.1 and is powered by a 3100mAh non-removable battery. As far as the cameras are concerned, the Gionee S10 Lite on the rear packs 13-megapixel camera. It sports a 16-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

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Display Size  5.20-inch
Screen Resolution 720×1280 pixels
Operating System Android 7.1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
GPU Adreno 505
RAM 4GB
Storage Space 32GB
MicroSD Card 256GB
Main Camera 13MP rear camera
Selfie Camera 16MP front camera
Battery 3100mAh
Connectivity 4G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N28,400

9: TECNO POP 2 PLUS

Tecno Pop 2 Plus is one of the best budget phones under 30,000 Naira in Nigeria
Tecno Pop 2 Plus

The next on our list of best budget smartphones you can buy between 20,000 to 30,000 Naira in Nigeria is Tecno Pop 2 Plus. POP 2 Plus is powered by the Mediatek MT6580P Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor. The smartphone comes with a 6.0 inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen and 480 x 960 pixels resolution.

The camera is manageable for a phone at that price range. The major highlight is the big 5000mAh battery capacity onboard which is much better than what we have on the standard Pop 2. 

 

Display Size  5.99-inch
Screen Resolution 480 x 960 pixels
Operating System HiOS based on Android 8.1 OreoTM (Go edition)
Processor Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP2
RAM 1GB
Storage Space 16GB
MicroSD Card 32GB
Main Camera 5MP Rear Camera with Dual Flash
Selfie Camera 8MP Front Camera with Single Flash
Battery 5000mAh
Connectivity 4G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N25,500

10: NOKIA 2.1

Nokia 2.1 Price in Nigeria
Nokia 2.1

The last but not the least is the Nokia 2.1. Nokia 2.1 is one of the most affordable LTE phones around. The budget Android smartphone is powered by the Android One & Android Go editions. It comes with decent features fit for its price tag.

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Display Size 5.5 inches IPS LCD Display
Screen Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Operating System HiOS based on Android 8.1 OreoTM (Go edition)
Processor Quad-core Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425
GPU Adreno 308
RAM 1GB
Storage Space 8GB
MicroSD Card 256GB
Main Camera 8MP Rear Camera
Selfie Camera 5MP Front Camera
Battery 4000mAh
Connectivity 4G, Wifi, Bluetooth, USB
Price N22,500

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