Best Android Phones in Nigeria Under ₦100,000 [July 2020]

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Alright, let’s face it:

As exciting as picking a new smartphone is, it’s a very daunting task.

Getting a new device is surprisingly exhilarating, no doubt. It’s like going into a new relationship with someone you found who you really like.

Like?

No, Love.

Loving this someone is no problem when s/he has everything you’ll ever need from a partner. In some ways, it feels like s/he “completes” you.

The problem however is:

Finding that someone.

It could take what? days? weeks? months? years?.

Hell, some folks never even find “that someone”.

Like “that special someone”, this new smartphone is something that would “complete you” (in some ways) for a given period (typically upwards of a year) and it’s something you’ll spend a whole lot of time with every single day of your life until you both part ways.

Hence for something this delicate, it’ll be grossly unwise to settle for just about anything.

No matter what your budget is, anything you end up picking should be something worth every damn penny of your cash — while still being something specially crafted for you and you alone.

But:

Drilling down the ton of budget smartphones available in the Nigerian market today to find your perfect match feels like a final year project, or worse, writing a very long and boring term paper. — It’s excruciatingly tiring!

Also, the technical jargon (or what techies call specifications) sometimes make no sense — yeah, no sense at all — you just want to find a device for you and move on with your life.

We’ve been yapping about you, you, you, how about picking a device for a loved one? — maybe as a birthday gift, fulfilling a promise or rewarding an effort. Picking a good device for them could be stressful on you as well.

Look:

I understand that making decisions such as this — especially one involving money — is not something to take lightly.

I also understand that in as much as you’d love to get a good device, you’d want to do so with the least amount of effort and time — that is, of course, if you are someone who sees time as a valuable resource.

So, I am presenting you with an ultimate article, the only guide you’ll ever need to cut down your hunt time as well as show you nothing but quality, tailored for your present budget.

The series of subtopics that follow contain only the best smartphones at a particular price range which you can select from and be certain you’re getting your money’s worth – all of it! 🙂

From “surprisingly cheap” android phones in Nigeria to capable and highly functional smartphones under ₦100k, the devices outlined here have been meticulously selected by me based on online research and detailed comparison with other devices in that particular price bracket.

₦100,000 too high a budget for you?

Don’t worry, there is specifically a section dedicated to devices under ₦70,000 and another to devices under ₦50,000.

Here, quick links …

Best Devices Under ₦50,000
Best Devices Under ₦70,000
Best Devices Under ₦100,000

Best Android Phones in Nigeria Under ₦50,000

Although the majority of devices in this price range are still shamelessly logging around just 1GB of RAM and batteries with capacities less than 2500mAh, there still exists some champs which went against the grain.

These champs are what I’m presenting you with. Let’s look at champ one …

1. Nokia 3

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 pixels)
Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.4GHz Quad-core CPU
Memory: 2GB RAM | 16GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 8MP | Rear — 8MP (with LED flash)
Battery: 2630 mAh
Price: Check today’s price

2. Infinix S2

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G (Dual SIM).
Display: 5.2-inch IPS Display — 720p (HD).
Software: Android version 7.0 (Nougat).
Processor: 1.3GHz Octa-Core CPU — Mediatek MT6753.
Memory: 2GB/3GB RAM / 16GB/32GB ROM (with SD card support).
Cameras: Back — 13MP (with dual-LED flash) / Front — 13MP + 8MP (with flash).
Battery: 3000 mAh
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, XOS.
Price: Check today’s price

3. Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.0 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
Software: Android v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Processor: 1.4 GHz Octa-core CPU (Qualcomm Snapdragon 435)
Memory: 2GB RAM | 16GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 5 MP (f/2.2) | Rear — 13 MP (f/2.0, PDAF, LED flash)
Battery: 4100 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Hybrid SIM, Gorilla glass protection, MIUI, Fingerprint Sensor

4. Tecno Camon CX Air

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU (MediaTek MT6737)
Memory: 2GB RAM | 16GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 13 MP (dual-LED flash) | Rear — 13 MP (dual-LED flash)
Battery: 3200 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: HiOS, Fingerprint Sensor

5. Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.0 inches, PLS TFT Touchscreen display — (540 x 960 px)
Software: Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor: 1.4 GHz Quad-core CPU (MediaTek MT6737T)
Memory: 1.5GB RAM | 8GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 5 MP (f/2.2, LED flash) | Rear — 8 MP (f/2.2, autofocus, LED flash)
Battery: 2600 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Hybrid dual SIM

6. Tecno L9 Plus

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G
Display: 6.0 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU (MediaTek)
Memory: 2GB RAM | 16GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 5 MP (soft flash) | Rear — 13 MP (LED flash)
Battery: 5000 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Fingerprint Sensor

Best Android Phones in Nigeria Under ₦70,000

Sure thing, ₦70,000 may seem like a lot, but when you make the mistake to convert that figure to dollars based on the current parallel market rates, you’d be ashamed of the ₦70k.

The Shame stops there though because, for the smartphones listed below, there would be most certainly nothing to be ashamed of.

These devices possess the premium look and feel of some of their high-end counterparts and although most of their designs will not win awards, you’ll still definitely reap the rewards of carrying them around.

No long talk, see them …

1. Gionee A1 Lite

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.3 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.3 GHz Octa-core CPU (MediaTek MT6753)
Memory: 3GB RAM | 32GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 20 MP (f/2.0, LED flash) | Rear — 13 MP (f/2.0, PDAF, dual-LED flash)
Battery: 4000 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Amigo UI, Gorilla Glass Protection, Fingerprint Sensor,

2. Nokia 5

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.2 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
Software: Android v7.1.1 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.4 GHz Octa-core CPU (Qualcomm Snapdragon 430)
Memory: 2GB RAM | 16GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 8 MP (f/2.0) | Rear — 13 MP (f/2.0, PDAF, dual-LED flash)
Battery: 3000 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Gorilla glass protection, Fingerprint Sensor

3. Tecno Camon CX

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (1080 x 1920 px)
Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.5 GHz Octa-core CPU (MediaTek MT6750T)
Memory: 2GB RAM | 16GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 16 MP (dual-LED flash, autofocus) | Rear — 16 MP (autofocus, dual-LED flash)
Battery: 3200 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Fingerprint Sensor

4. Lenovo K6 Note

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (1080 x 1920 px)
Software: Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor: 1.4 GHz Octa-core CPU (Qualcomm Snapdragon 430)
Memory: 3GB RAM | 32GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 8 MP | Rear — 16 MP (PDAF, dual-LED flash)
Battery: 4000 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Hybrid dual SIM, Dolby enhanced audio, Fingerprint Sensor

5. Infinix Note 4 Pro

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.7 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (1080 x 1920 px)
Software: Android v7.0 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.3 GHz Octa-core CPU (MediaTek MT6753)
Memory: 3GB RAM | 32GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 8 MP (LED flash) | Rear — 13 MP (autofocus, dual-LED flash)
Battery: 4500 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Fingerprint Sensor, X-Pen

6. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.0 inches, PLS TFT Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
Software: Android v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor: 1.4 GHz Quad-core CPU (Samsung Exynos 7570)
Memory: 2GB RAM | 16GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 5 MP (f/2.2) | Rear — 13 MP (f/1.9, autofocus, LED flash)
Battery: 2400 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Gorilla glass protection, Fingerprint sensor

7. Motorola Moto E4 Plus

Quick Details

Network: 2G / 3G / 4G
Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display — (720 x 1280 px)
Software: Android v7.1.1 (Nougat)
Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU (MediaTek MT6737)
Memory: 3GB RAM | 16/32GB ROM
Cameras: Front — 5 MP (f/2.2, LED flash) | Rear — 13 MP (f/2.0, autofocus, LED flash)
Battery: 5000 mAh
Price: Check today’s price
Other Features: Gorilla glass protection, Fingerprint sensor, Dolby Atmos Microphones