Are you are looking for an android smartphone that is affordable and still provides comparable features to what you’ll find on the high-end devices?

Here is a list of the best cheap android phones in Nigeria 2016.

This list is divided into two categories. Category 1 features smartphones under ₦20,000 while category 2 is for smartphones under ₦30,000.

Best Android Smartphones under ₦20k

1. Innjoo Halo
The Innjoo Halo has a plastic back texture and features a 5-inch display, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, 5MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front camera. The 3200mAh Li-Po battery of the phone promises 300 hours standby time. It is driven by a quad-core processor that boast of a clock speed of 1.3GHz and runs the InnUI of top of Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Key specs of Innjoo Halo

5-inch IPS display
Android 5.1 Lollipop
1.3GHz quad-core processor
3200mAh battery
5MP rear camera
2MP front camera
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦17,599 (Jumia)

2. Xtouch E1
The Xtouch E1 is budget smartphone from Xtouch, a subsidiary of Innjoo. It has a 5-inch display, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GM ROM, 5MP rear snapper, 2MP front camera and a decent 3200mAh battery.

Key specs of Xtouch E1

5-inch display
Android 5.1 Lollipop
1.2GHz quad-core processor
3200mAh battery
5MP Rear Camera
2MP Front Camera
IGB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦19,900 (Konga)

Gionee P5 mini
With a simple and elegant design, the Gionee P5 mini would appeal to those looking for a budget smartphone. The phone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and comes in 3 colors ─ white, blue and black. It has a 5MP rear camera with autofocus and LED flash and a 2MP selfie camera. One thing you may not like about this phone is the skimpy 1800mAh battery.

Key specs of Gionee P5 Mini

5-inch display
Android 5.0 Lollipop
1.3GHz quad-core processor
1800mAh battery
5MP rear camera
2MP front camera
IGB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦19,000 (Konga)

4. Innjoo Note E
The Innjoo Note E comes with basic features. It has a 5.5-ich display, 1GB OF RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It sports a decent 8MP camera at the back and a 2MP selfie camera. It is powered by a quad-core processor which runs at a speed of 1.3GHz.

Key specs of Innjoo Note E

5.5-inch IPS display
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
1.3GHz quad-core processor
2500mAh battery
8MP Rear Camera
2MP Front Camera
IGB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦19,950 (Konga)

5. Mi-Tribe A500
Mi-tribe A500 is a mid-range smartphone from the African mobile brand ─ Mi-Fone, in partnership with Konga. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. It comes in a plastic body and has a 5-inch display. It also ships with a decent 5MP rear camera and a 2MP camera for selfies. It has dual-SIM capabilities (1 Mini, 1Micro) and 8GB of internal storage for your files, photos and videos.

Key specs of Mi-Tribe A500

5-inch display
Android 5.1 Lollipop
1.3GHz quad-core processor
2600mAh battery
8MP Rear Camera
2MP Front Camera
2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦19,900 (Konga)


Best Android smartphones under ₦30k

1. Infinix Hot 3
Infinix Hot 3 is the successor to the Infinix Hot 2 with the Android one Seal. It has a plastic body and comes in 3 color variants. The Infinix Hot 3 sports an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera with soft flash. The camera has some nice features like voice recognition. You should be able to take a shot by saying “cheese” or “capture”. The 3000mAh battery promises 20 hours of talk time, 9 hours of browsing and 33 hours of music. With the XUI skin, you can expect optimized power consumption for long-lasting standby time. It’s available in 1GB and 2GB versions ─ but only the 1GB version seems to be available in Nigeria at the moment.

Key specs of Infinix Hot 3(X554)

5-inch display
Android 5.1 Lollipop
1.3GHz quad-core processor
3000mAh battery
8MP Rear Camera
2MP Front Camera
1/2GB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦29,900 (Konga)

2. Innjoo Max 2
With a sleek design, the Innjoo Max 2 features a 5-inch IPS display made of drangontrail glass which provides top-level hardness, scratch resistance and high light transparency. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with the InnUI built-in. It has a 4000mAh battery with rapid charge technology to speed up charging time. It’s available in four colors ─ champagne gold, titanium grey, milk white and rose pink. Also on board is a 13MP rear camera with f/2.o aperture and double flashes and an 8MP front camera.

Key specs of Innjoo Max 2

5-inch IPS display
Android 5.1 Lollipop
1.3GHz quad-core processor
4000mAh battery
13MP rear camera
8MP front camera
IGB RAM
16GB Internal Storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦25,400 (Jumia)

3. Tecno L5
One reason you would the L5 is its huge 5000mAh battery. It has a 4.5-inch display and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop. Other features on the phone are similar to what you would find on most entry level smartphones.

Key specs of Tecno L5

4.5-inch IPS display
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
1.3GHz quad-core processor
5000mAh battery
5MP rear camera
2MP front camera
1GB RAM
8GB Internal Storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦22,350 (Jumia)

4. Wiko Slide 2
Wiko Slide 2 is a pocket-friendly smartphone with interesting features. It has a leather-effect finish enhanced with a metallic frame. It packs a 5.5-inch HD display which allows optimized readability in sunlight. It has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 64GB via microSD. It is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core processor and features a 13MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera. It is equipped with a 2820mAh battery to keep your device running for longer hours.

Key specs of Wiko Slide 2

5.5-inch IPS LCD display
Android 5.1 Lollipop
1.4GHz octa-core processor
2820mAh battery
13MP rear camera
5MP front camera
2GB RAM
8/16GB internal storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦29,190 (Jumia)

5. Xtouch X4 plus
With the 5.5-inch HD display of the X4 Plus, gaming, reading and videos are brighter and clever than ever. The device boast of a 13MP camera and 5MP selfie camera. It packs a 3000mAh juicer and is available in 3 colours. It is powered by a 1.3Ghz MTK quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 Kitkat.

Key specs of Xtouch X4 Plus

5.5-inch HD display
Android 4.4 Kitkat
1.4GHz quad-core processor
3000mAh battery
13MP rear camera
5MP front camera
1GB RAM
16GB internal storage
Dual-SIM

Price: ₦22,000 (Konga)


Source: http://www.techrade.com/cheap-android-phones-in-nigeria-2016/