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 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
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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 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
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 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 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 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
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
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 |