With the rise and fall of the Naira against the dollar and the increase in inflation, getting the phone you want might be a struggle. However, there are mid-range smartphones that sit right on your budget without you breaking a sweat. So what are the best budget-friendly phones available for Nigerians today?

In this article, we will take you through phones that are workable, functional, and on budget.

BEST 10 BUDGET-FRIENDLY PHONES TO BUY IN NIGERIA

Buying a budget-friendly phone doesn’t mean you are getting a below-par phone with crappy performance, poor battery life, or storage. Budget smartphones are at the top of their game and are comparable to high-end smartphones. Whether it is Samsung, Infinix, Oppo Tecno, or any other brand of your choice, you are sure to get value for your money. Here, we've assembled a list of our favourite budget-friendly options and their specifications.

SAMSUNG GALAXY A02

Launched on January 27, 2020, the Samsung Galaxy A02 is made for your everyday moments. It is designed to be handy, easy to slip in and out of your pocket or pouch.

SPECIFICATION

• 6.5-inch screen
• 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM
• 5,000Mah Battery
• Dual SIM
• Rear Camera - 13.0 MP + 2.0 MP
• Front Camera – 5.0 MP

INFINIX 12i

The Infinix 12i is a delectable and affordable smartphone launched in April 2022 by Infinix. The feel and touch of this smartphone are amazing.

SPECIFICATION

• 6.6-inches screen with 720 x 1612 pixel resolution
• 3GB RAM, extendable to 3/6GB using virtual memory. A built-in 64GB ROM, expandable up to 128GB.
• 13-MP main sensor, 2-MP Depth, and 2-MP AI sensor. Single 8-MP selfie snapper.
• 5000mAh battery
• Android 11 Go Edition

INFINIX HOT 10T

The Infinix Hot 10T is available in four colours: black, purple, Morandi green, and Heart of the Ocean. Beyond the colours, the Infinix Hot 10T promises you incredible speed and amazing performance. This phone is an upgrade from its predecessors in the Hot 10 series.

SPECIFICATION

• 4G LTE, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, IPS LCD
• Android 11, ColorOS 11.1; Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
• 256 GB, 8 GB RAM
• Rear Dual 50+2 MP / Front 16 MP / Video 1080p@30fps
• Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery

TECNO CAMON 16 SE

This smartphone by Tecno is a powerful combination of both hardware and software. If you have a keen interest in photography and a flair for clean, crisp pictures, the Tecno Camon SE is the right pick for you.

SPECIFICATION

• Resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels
• It has Helio G70, OCTA-CORE PROCESSOR
• 4GB RAM, and 128GB of internal storage.
• 48-megapixel quad rear camera with five flashes with a 16 MP dual front camera with dual flash,
• 3-in-1 slot for dual 4G VoLTE SIMs,
• 256GB SD card.
•  It has a built-in 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging
• It runs on Google Android TM 10.

INFINIX HOT 12 PLAY

A 6000 mAh battery powers the HOT 12 PLAY. It can be charged via USB Type-C and will keep you going from dusk until dawn. It is capable of 120 hours of music and 21 hours of calling.

SPECIFICATION

• 6000mAh Power Marathon Long-Lasting Fun
• Up to 7GB Extended RAM
• 64GB ROM + 4GB RAM (UP TO 7GB)
• 13MP Dual Camera with Quad Flashlight
• 8MP Front Camera with Flash Light
• Up to 2.3GHz Octa-Core High-Frequency Gaming Processor
• Android 11
• 4G LTE

OPPO A96 256GB+8GB

The Oppo A96 glides through life without collecting marks or fingerprints. Whether on the commute or when going for a run, this phone is safe from scratches. This phone has a 33W SUPERVOOC 5000mAh long-lasting battery and a 90Hz colour-rich punch-hole display. 

SPECIFICATION

• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• OS - Android, ColorOS Version 11, 1
• Screen Size - 6.59 Inches
• Resolution - 1080 x 2400 Pixels
• Type - OLED
• Sensors - Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
• Memory & Storage - Internal Memory - 256 GB; RAM - 8 GB
• Rear / Front Camera - 50 + 2 MP / 16 MP
• Front Camera - 16 MP
• Video Resolution - 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
• Battery Capacity - 5000 mAh

SAMSUNG GALAXY A23 LTE

The Galaxy A23's Ambient Edge design uses simple but refined curves to seamlessly join the camera and body. The Galaxy A23 is available in peach, white, blue, black, and slim.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm (6.48 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
• Weight: 195 g (6.88 oz)
• SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• DISPLAY Type: TFT
• Resolution: 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
• OS: Android 12, One UI 4.1
• Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
• Internal: 128GB ROM - 4GB RAM
• MAIN CAMERA - Quad; 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
• SELFIE CAMERA - Single; 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), Video: 1080p@30fps
• BATTERY Type: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: Fast charging 25W
• MISC Colors: Black, White, Peach, Blue

TECNO CAMON 18P 128GB+8GB

The TECNO CAMON 18P is where you look for a beautiful and outstanding design. CAMON 18P features an Helio G96 chip and an Octa-Core CPU powered by Mediatek, allowing your phone's performance to skyrocket. You deserve a smooth experience.

SPECIFICATION

• DISPLAY 6.8 inches
• SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Resolution 1080 x 2460 pixels
• OS Android 11, HIOS 8.0
• Chipset Mediatek Helio G96 (12 nm)
• CPU Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
• GPU Mali-G57 MC2
• Internal 128GB 8GB RAM
• Triple Camera 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF; 13 MP, 45mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1.7x optical zoom; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
• Battery Type Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging Fast charging 33W
• Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity

Tecno Pouvoir 4 Pro LC8 Jadeite 128gb+6gb

Tecno Pouvoir With A Massive Battery. The smartphone is powered by the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 Octa-core processor, while the GPU is the PowerVR GE8320. The smartphone comes with a 7.0-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen and a 720 x 1640 pixel resolution.

SPECIFICATION

• 7.0-inch IPS LCD, 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 720 x 1640 Pixels
• Android 10; HIOS 6.1
• 6GB RAM
• Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22
• 128GB Built-in Storage, SD-Card Support up to 256GB
• 16MP + 5MP + 2MP + Low Light sensor Quad Rear Camera
• 16MP Front Camera
• 4G LTE
• Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
• 6000mAh Non-Removable Li-ion Battery
• 18W Fast Charge

SAMSUNG GALAXY A13 64GB+4GB SPECS

Whatever your day has in store, Samsung Galaxy A13’s 15W fast-charging battery makes sure you’re ready for it and gives your charger a break.

SPECIFICATION

• Dimensions 165.1 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.5 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
• Weight 195 g (6.88 oz)
• SIM Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
• Size 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 PPI density)
• PLATFORM OS Android 12, One UI 4.1
• Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
• Internal Memory - 64GB with 4GB RAM
• MAIN CAMERA - Quad 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF; 5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth); Video 1080p@30fps
• SELFIE CAMERA Single 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide); Video 1080p@30fps
• BATTERY - Type Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
• Charging Fast charging 15W

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