The Best Android Phones In Nigeria 2016 (Very Detailed Article)
Best Android Phones In Nigeria includes the devices from top brands like Samsung , HTC , Lenovo and Huawei. Here’s our comprehensive list.
Lets Admit It! :
“There are too many Android phones in Nigeria , and it is very difficult to decide on what to buy.”
A lot of people have asked me for recommendation on the best android phones in Nigeria. To answer that , i have created a comprehensive list of the best android phones in Nigeria according to price category. With this list , you’l be able to decide on the best device that fits your budget.
I hope you find this article useful. Here we go :
The Best Android Phones In Nigeria 2016
Like i earlier said , this list is going to be based on price category , and I’ve narrowed it down to the following :
- Best android devices within #30,000 – #60,000 price range
- Top devices within #60,000 – #100,000 price range
- Best android phones in Nigeria from #100,000 and above.
As you can see , i didn’t list the best devices less than 30,000 Naira because i have already written an article on cheap android phones in Nigeria. Read it if you have a budget of less than 30k.
This is a very lengthy article , so take your time and read carefully.
Ready? Let’s roll! :
1. Best Android Devices Within #30,000 – #60,000 Price Range
Here’s a quick chart of our top 3 in this category :
(If you’re reading this article on mobile , swipe your screen to see full table)
In this category we have the following devices ;
- Tecno Camon C9
- Tecno Boom J8
- Infinix Hot S
- Gionee M5 Mini
- Tecno L8 Plus
- Gionee F103 Pro
- Infinix Note 3
- Innjoo Max 3 Pro
- Huawei GPower
- Huawei GR3
1. TECNO CAMON C9 :
Key Specs :
- SIM Type: Dual Micro SIM
- 4G LTE : Yes
- OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HiOs V1.0
- Display: 5.5 inches ISP Display
- Build: Full Aluminium Unibody
- Colours: Gold , Sandstone Black.
- Processor Type: 1.3 GHz 64-bit Octa-core MediaTek MT6753 chipset
- Graphics Processor: Mali-T720
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- External Storage: Yes , up to 128GB Memory Card.
- Back Camera : 13.0 MP with LED Flash
- Front Camera : 13.0 MP with LED Flash , 83 degree wide viewing angle , ISP picture noise detecting Technology
- Battery: 3000mAh
- Security: Irish scanner that unlocks your phone by scanning your eyeball.
Pros :
- Extra security with iris & Fingerprint reader
- Doesn’t get too hot from heavy usage
- Very Good Camera
- Very beautiful design , dosen’t feel too heavy
- Supports 4G Network
Cons :
- During 4G only mode, voice calls are not supported.
- Battery lasts an average of 7 hours
- Takes about 2 hours to fully charge
2. TECNO BOOM J8 :
Key Specs :
- 3G: HSDPA 900 / 2100
- 4G : LTE 800 / 1800 / 2,600
- SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro SIM, dual standby)
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop with HiOS UI
- Display: 5.5-inch, 720 x 1280 pixels (320 PPI), IPS Capacitive touchscreen
- Build: Plastic with metal trimmings
- Colours: Super White. Space Grey. Champagne Gold
- Processor Type: 64-bit Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
- Processor Name: Mediatek MT6735
- Graphics Processor: Mali-T720
- RAM: 2 GB
- Internal Storage: 16 GB
- External Storage: microSD, up to 128 GB
- Back Camera : 13MP
- Front Camera : 5MP
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Proximity
- Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3,000 mAh
- Charging: Fast Charge – 15 min for 8 hours of phone calls
- Free Headset
Pros :
- Sleek , neat design
- Good battery life
- Sleek User Interface
- Supports 4G LTE
Cons :
- Poor Low light Photography
- Display could have been better
3. INFINIX HOT S
- SIM Type: Dual Micro SIM
- OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with XOS
- Display: 5.2 inches Full HD Display with 424 ppi
- Build: Full Aluminium Body
- Colours: Gold , Black , Blue , Ash , Pink
- Processor Type: 1.3 GHz 64-bit Octa-core MediaTek MT6753 chipset
- Graphics Processor: Mali-T720
- RAM: 2GB / 3GB
- Internal Storage: 16GB / 32GB
- External Storage: Yes.
- Back Camera : 13.0 MP with Dual LED Flash
- Front Camera : 8.0 MP with LED Flash , 120 degree wide viewing angle
- Battery: 3000mAh
- Security: Fingerprint scanner
Pros :
- A beautiful looking body
- Fingerprint reader for extra security
- The performance is above average
Cons :
- No SD Card slot. Instead , the second sim slot is used for the memory card.
4. GIONEE M5 MINI
Key Specs :
- Dual Sim (Micro Sim)
- 5 Inch LCD capacitive touchscreen (~67.6% screen-to-body ratio)
- Dimension : 143.5 x 71 x 9.6 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
- Screen Resolution : 720 x 1280 pixels (~294 ppi pixel density)
- Android OS 5.1 (Lollipop) with Amigo 3.1 UI
- 8 MP Primary Camera
- 5 MP Secondary Camera
- 16GB Internal Memory
- SD Card Slot : YES , Up to 128GB
- 2 GB RAM
- 1.3Ghz Quad Core MediaTek processor
- 4000 mAh Battery
Pros :
- Very Good Battery (average of 12hours heavy usage)
- Fast charging supported
- Beautiful metal body
- Simple UI
- Dosen’t get hot from frequent usage
Cons :
- The phone is a bit heavy
- It sometimes hangs from heavy usage
- The back camera isn’t so good.
5. TECNO L8 PLUS :
Key Specs :
- SIM Type: Dual SIM
- OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with HiOs
- Display: 5.5 inches ISP Display with 1280*720 resolution
- Build: Plastic
- Colours: White , Black
- Processor Type: 1.3 GHz Quad-core MediaTek chipset
- Graphics Processor: N/A
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- External Storage: Yes
- Back Camera : 8.0 MP
- Front Camera : 2.0 MP
- Battery: 5050mAh
Pros :
- Gery good battery. Up to 24hours of heavy usage
- Beautiful user interface (XUI)
- Above average performance
Cons :
- The phone is heavy
- Heats up a little from heavy usage
6. GIONEE F103 PRO :
Key Specs :
- SIM Type: Dual Micro-SIM
- 4G LTE : Yes
- OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
- Display: 5.0 Inches
- Build: Plastic
- Colours: Black , Gold
- Processor Type: 1.3 GHz Quad-core MediaTek chipset
- Graphics Processor: N/A
- RAM: 3GB
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- External Storage: Yes
- Back Camera : 13.0 MP
- Front Camera : 5.0 MP
- Battery: 2400mAh
Pros :
- Fine Design
- Very good camera
- Supports 4G Network
- Good performance
Cons :
- Average Battery Life
- The 16GB storage is small for a 3GB RAM device.
7. INFINIX NOTE 3 :
Key Specs :
- SIM Type: Dual SIM
- OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with XOS
- Display: 6.0 IPS Full HD Touchscreen
- Build: Metal
- Colours: Champagne Gold
- Weight : 135 grams
- Processor Type: Mediatek Octa-core 1.3GHz MT6753
- Graphics Processor : ARM Mali-T720 MP3 450 MHz
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- External Storage: Yes , up to 128GB
- Back Camera : 13 megapixel autofocus camera with dual LED flash
- Front Camera : 5 megapixel camera with LED flash
- Battery: 4500mAh
- Security : Fingerprint Reader
Pros :
- Big screen , good for gaming & watching videos
- Very fast performance
- Fingerprint reader provides extra security
- Very good battery life. Average of 16hours heavy usage
- Sharp camera
Cons :
- Phone may be a little to big for small hands to hold
- Heats up a little from heavy usage
8. INNJOO MAX 3 PRO :
Key Specs :
- SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro / Nano)
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop with InnUI
- Display: 6.0 inches Screen with 720 x 1280 pixels
- Build: Aluminium Body
- Colours: Grey , Black , Rose gold
- Processor Type: 1.0GHz Mediatek MT6735 quad-core processor
- Graphics Processor: Mali-T720
- RAM: 3GB
- Internal Storage: 32GB
- External Storage: Yes , up to 128GB
- Back Camera : 13.0 MP with Dual LED Flash
- Front Camera : 8.0MP
- Battery: 4000mAh
- Security: Fingerprint scanner that unlocks in 0.35 secs
Pros :
- Fine device , well built
- Fingerprint reader provides extra security
- Good Performance
- Very good battery ( average of 12 hours heavy usage)
Cons :
- Phone is a bit heavy
- User Interface isn’t so beautiful
- Jumia Nigeria – Innjoo Max 3-
9. HUAWEI G POWER :
Key Specs :
- Screen Size : 5.0′ Inches
- Operating System : Android 5.0.1 Lollipop (Upgradable to Marshmallow)
- Weight : 0.5kg
- RAM : 2GB
- Internal Storage : 16GB
- Memory Card Slot : YES
- Back Camera : 13MP with LED Flash
- Front Camera : 5MP
- Battery : 4000mAh
- Quick Charge : Yes, 10 minutes charge gives 3 hours talktime
Pros :
- Good Battery Life
- Decent Camera
- Good Performance
Cons :
- Phone is a bit bulky
- Jumia Nigeria – Huawei G Power-
10. HUAWEI GR3 :
Key Specs :
- SIM Type: Dual SIM
- 4G LTE : YES
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Display: 5.0 Inches
- Build: Aluminium Body
- Colours: Grey , Black , Rose gold
- Processor Type: 1.5Ghz MediaTek Cortex-A53 64bit processor
- Graphics Processor: Mali-T720
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal Storage: 16GB
- External Storage: Yes
- Back Camera : 13.0 MP with Dual LED Flash
- Front Camera : 8.0MP
- Battery: 2200mAh
Pros :
- Good Camera
- Supports 4G Network
- Average performance
Cons :
- Battery life is poor
EDITOR’S CONCLUSION OF THIS CATEGORY : As we can see , this category is dominated by devices with 2GB RAM and 16GB/32GB storage. My favourite here is the Camon C9 a big , well built smartphone with good specs and a lot of attraction.
Infinix Note 3 also makes sense , but i don’t see it as an improvement on the Note 2.
My best bargain device is the TECNO L8 PLUS , mainly because of its HUGE battery and the fact that you can get it for less than #40,000.
Overall , i think it’s a good list , and these are some of the best android phones in nigeria you can get with that budget.
2. Top Android Phones In Nigeria Within #60,000 – #100,000
If you have a huge budget of above 60,000 naira (yes , 60k is huge in this economic crisis) but less than #100,000 , here are the best android phones in nigeria you can get.
Here’s a quick chart of our top 3 in this category :
(If you’re reading this article on mobile , swipe your screen to see full table)
In this category , we have the following devices :
- Gionee M5 Plus
- Infinix Zero 3
- Gionee M5
- Asus Zenfone 2
- HTC One M8
- Huawei GR5
- Innjoo 2
- Samsung Galaxy A3
1. GIONEE M5 PLUS :
Key Specs :
- SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro SIM and Standby)
- 4G LTE : Yes
- OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
- Display: 6.0 Inches (75% Screen-to-body ratio)
- Build: Aluminium Body
- Colours: Black , Gold
- Processor Type: 1.3 GHz 64-bit Octa-core MediaTek MT6753 chipset
- Graphics Processor: Mali-T720
- RAM: 3GB
- Internal Storage: 64GB
- External Storage: Yes , up to 128GB
- Back Camera : 13.0 MP with LED Flash
- Front Camera : 5MP
- Battery: 5020mAh
- Security: Fingerprint scanner
Pros :
- Wide screen , good for watching videos and gaming
- Sharp Camera
- Fast Performance
- Supports 4G Network
- Fingerprint reader provides extra security
- Very good battery ( Up to 24hours of heavy usage)
Cons :
- Its a little too heavy
- If you have a small hand , you may feel overwhelmed by the size of this device.
2. INFINIX ZERO 3 :
Key Specs :
- 4G Network : Yes
- Screen Protection : Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (Scratch Resistant)
- Screen Size : 5.5inches , 1080 x 1920 pixels , (~440 ppi pixel density)
- Colours : Gold, Black, Silver
- Back Camera : 20MP back camera with SONY IMX230 CMOS sensor
- Front Camera : 5MP with LED Flash.
- Processor : 2.2GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU, MediaTek Helio X10 chipset, Mali 450-MP4 GPU
- RAM : 3GB
- Operating System : Android 5.1 Lollipop With Infinix XUI
- Internal Storage : 16GB / 32GB
- Battery : 3030mAh Li-Po with Quick Charge
Pros :
- Has a Good Camera
- LED Light
- Decent Performance
- Beautiful UI
- Supports 4G Network
- Its very light on hand
Cons :
- Battery Drains Faster
- Phone Heats On Heavy Usage
- Non-removable battery
3. GIONEE MARATHON M5 :
Key Specs :
- Screen Size : 5.5 inches (~72.2% screen-to-body ratio)
- Screen Type : AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
- Weight : 214g
- Screen Resolution : 720 x 1280 pixels (~267 ppi pixel density)
- RAM : 2GB / 3GB
- Internal Storage : 16GB / 32GB
- External Storage : Yes , Up to 64GB
- Back Camera : 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama - Front Camera : 5MP
- Processor : Quad-core 1.3 GHz MediaTek
- Battery : 6020mAh
Pros :
- Fine Design
- Average Camera
- Very Good Battery
Cons :
- Phone is bulky
- Non-removable battery
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama