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The Best Android Phones In Nigeria 2016 (Very Detailed Article)

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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.

Best android phones in nigeria

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 :
  1. Best android devices within #30,000 – #60,000 price range
  2. Top devices within #60,000 – #100,000 price range
  3. 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 :
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  TECNO L8 PLUS (Best Bargain) TECNO CAMON C9 (Editor's Choice) GIONEE M5 MINI (Budget Friendly)
 
 - Screen Size : 5.5 inches- Screen Size : 5.5 inches- Screen Size : 5.0 Inches
 - RAM : 2GB- RAM : 2GB- RAM : 2GB
 - ROM : 16GB- ROM : 16GB- ROM : 16GB
 - OS : Android 5.1 Lollipop- OS : Android 6.0 Marshmallow- OS : Android 5.1 Lollipop
 - Back Camera : 8MP- Back Camera : 13MP- Back Camera : 8.0MP
 - Front Camera : 2MP- Front Camera : 13MP- Front Camera : 5.0MP
 - Battery :  5050mAh - Battery : 3,000mAh- Battery : 4000mAh


In this category we have the following devices ;
  1. Tecno Camon C9
  2. Tecno Boom J8
  3. Infinix Hot S
  4. Gionee M5 Mini
  5. Tecno L8 Plus
  6. Gionee F103 Pro
  7. Infinix Note 3
  8. Innjoo Max 3 Pro
  9. Huawei GPower
  10. Huawei GR3

1. TECNO CAMON C9 :

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 :

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


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

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 :


Tecno L8

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 :

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 :


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 :


innjoo-max-3

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 :


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 :

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)





































  GIONEE M5 (Best Battery) GIONEE M5 PLUS (Editor's Choice) INFINIX ZERO 3 (Budget Friendly)
 
 - Screen Size : 5.5 inches- Screen Size : 6.0 Inches- Screen Size : 5.5 inches HD 
 - RAM : 2GB / 3GB- RAM : 3GB- RAM : 3GB
 - ROM : 16GB / 32GB- ROM - 64GB- ROM : 16GB
 - OS : Android 5.1 Lollipop- OS : Android 5.1 Lollipop- OS : Android 5.1 Lollipop
 - Back Camera : 13MP- Back Camera : 13MP- Back Camera : 20.7 MP
 - Front Camera : 5MP- Front Camera : 5MP- Front Camera : 5 MP
 - Battery : 6020 mAh- Battery : 5020 mAh- Battery : 3030mAh


In this category , we have the following devices :
  1. Gionee M5 Plus
  2. Infinix Zero 3
  3. Gionee M5
  4. Asus Zenfone 2
  5. HTC One M8
  6. Huawei GR5
  7. Innjoo 2
  8. Samsung Galaxy A3

1. GIONEE M5 PLUS :


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 :


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 :


gionee-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

4. ASUS ZENFONE 2 :


asus-zenfone-2

Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android 5.0 Lollipop
  • Display: 5.5 inch G+F 1920 x 1080P FHD screen
  • Build: Aluminium Body
  • Colours: Red , Black
  • Processor Type: 2.3GHz Quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 Processor
  • Graphics Processor: N/A
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal Storage: 64GB
  • External Storage: Yes , up to 128GB
  • Back Camera : 13.0 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 5MP
  • Battery: 3000mAh
Pros :
  • Dual mode flash helps for making perfect skin tone shots
  • It Supports OTG cable
  • Boost Master charge 60% in 39 Minutes
  • The narrow sides and the convex back make it solid and catchy in-hand
  • Voice quality, Call quality, external speaker quality, headphone quality is good
Cons :
  • Non Removable Battery
  • Average camera quality while its 13 MP
  • The screen brightness seems slightly dull


5. HTC ONE M8 :


htc-one-m8
Pros :
  • Quality Build
  • Very good speaker quality
  • Camera software is easy to use
  • Camera has full manual mode
  • Phone dosen’t lag
  • The front camera is very good for selfies and videos
Cons :
  • No removable battery
  • No fingerprint reader
  • No wireless charging
  • No menu button
  • Camera Quality isn’t great

6. HUAWEI GR5 :


huawei-gr5
Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Display: 5.5 inch
  • Colours: Gold , Silver
  • Processor Type: Qualcomm® MSM8939™ Octa-core(4×1.5GHz+4×1.2GHz)
  • Graphics Processor: N/A
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Internal Storage: 16GB
  • External Storage: Yes , up to 128GB
  • Back Camera : 13.0 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 5MP
  • Battery: 3000mAh
Pros :
  • Pretty unibody exterior
  • Great design
  • Awesome Microphone Sound
Cons :
  • No Wireless charging
  • Non removable battery

7. INNJOO 2 :


innjoo-2
Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Display: 5 inch HD
  • Colours: White
  • Processor Type: MediaTek MT6753 Octa-Core Processor
  • Graphics Processor: N/A
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Internal Storage: 16GB
  • External Storage: Yes , up to 64GB
  • Back Camera : 13.0 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 13 MP
  • Battery: 3200mAh
  • Fingerprint reader
Pros :
  • Very good back camera
  • Fine design
  • Fast Performance
Cons : 
  • Fingerprint reader isn’t fast in recognising fingerprint
  • No Fast Charging

8.SAMSUNG GALAXY A3 2016 :


samsung-galaxy-a3

Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Display: 4.7 inch HD
  • Colours: White , Black
  • Processor Type: 1.5Ghz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 Processor
  • Graphics Processor: N/A
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Internal Storage: 16GB
  • External Storage: Yes , up to 128GB
  • Back Camera : 13.0 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 5 MP
  • Battery: 2600mAh
Pros :
  • Thin body with small dimension
  • Fast Performance
  • Very sharp camera
Cons :
  • No fast charge
  • No IR Blaster
  • Average battery

  • Jumia Nigeria – Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 –
EDITOR’S CONCLUSION OF THIS CATEGORY : A lot of phones in this category comes with 3GB RAM and more , which somehow justifies their hefty price tag. My top choice is the Gionee M5 Plus , which i think is the definition of a perfect smartphone ; Good specs with large battery.
Infinix Zero 3 also makes a lot of sense and is one of the best android phones in nigeria you can actually get with #60,000.
The most overrated device in this category is the Samsung Galaxy A3 2016. It sells for about #95,000 and the specs are pretty average ; more like a mid-range device.
Overall , its a decent list and i’m sure that out of the 8 listed above , there is one that surely caught your fantasy.

3.Best Android Phones In Nigeria Above #100,000


This is where the “Big Names” dominate
If you have a deep pocket , and you’re looking for the best android phones in nigeria above #100,000 , here are the best devices 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)





































  HUAWEI MATE 8 (Best Battery) SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE (Editor's Choice) HUAWEI P9  LITE (Budget Friendly)
 
 - Screen Size : 6.0 Inches- Screen Size : 5.5 Inches HD- Screen Size : 5.2 Inches
 - RAM : 4GB- RAM : 4GB - RAM : 3GB
 - ROM : 64GB- ROM : 32GB with SD Slot- ROM : 16GB
 - OS : Android 6.0 Marshmallow- OS : Android 6.0 Marshmallow- OS : Android 6.0 Marshmallow
 - Back Camera : 16MP- Back Camera : 12MP- Back Camera : 13MP
 - Front Camera : 8MP- Front Camera : 5MP- Front Camera : 8MP
 - Battery : 4000mAh- Battery : 3600mAh- Battery : 3000mAh


In this category , we have the following devices :
  1. Huawei Mate 8
  2. Samsung Galaxy S7 EDGE
  3. Huawei P9 PLUS
  4. Blackberry Priv
  5. Samsung Galaxy A8
  6. One Plus 3
  7. HTC M10
  8. Tecno Phantom 5

1. HUAWEI MATE 8 :


huawei-mate-8
Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android 6.0 marshmallow
  • Display: 6.0 inches (~78.0% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Colours: Champagne Gold, Moonlight Silver, Space Gray, Mocha Brown
  • Processor Type: HiSilicon Kirin 950 , Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex A53)
  • Graphics Processor: Mali-T880 MP4
  • RAM: 3GB / 4GB
  • Internal Storage: 32GB / 64GB
  • External Storage: Yes , up to 256GB
  • Back Camera : 18.0 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 8 MP
  • Battery: 4000mAh non-removable
  • Fingerprint Reader : Yes
Pros :
  • Big display , good for movies and gaming
  • Very sharp camera
  • Good performance
  • Excellent battery , more than 12 hours of heavy usage
  • Nice User Interface
Cons :
  • No 4K 2160p video recording
  • Low-resolution display by flagship phablet standards
  • Non-removable battery
  • Hybrid DualSIM/microSD card slot limits options
  • A little bit heavy

2. SAMSUNG GALAXY S7 EDGE :


samsung-galaxy-s7-edge

Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android 6.0 marshmallow
  • Display: 5.5 inches (~76.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Colours: Black, White, Gold, Silver, Pink Gold
  • Processor Type: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo)
  • Graphics Processor: Adreno 530
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal Storage: 32GB / 64GB
  • External Storage: Yes , up to 256GB
  • Back Camera : 12 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 5 MP
  • Battery: 3600mAh non-removable
  • Fingerprint Reader : Yes
Pros :
  • Stunning to look at, exquisite build
  • Wonderful 5.5-inch dual-curved AMOLED display
  • Powerful hardware, benchmark topper
  • Impressive camera output both stills and video
  • Excellent battery life, fast charging, both wired and wireless
Cons :
  • Awkward handling
  • Glass accumulates fingerprints, fragile
  • Non-removable battery
  • No IR Blaster

  • Jumia Nigeria – Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge –

3. HUAWEI P9 PLUS :


huawei-p9-plus

Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android 6.0 marshmallow
  • Display: 5.5 inches (~72.7% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Colours: Haze Gold, Quartz Grey, Ceramic White
  • Processor Type: HiSilicon Kirin 955 Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Graphics Processor: Mali-T880 MP4
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal Storage: 64GB
  • External Storage: Yes , up to 256GB
  • Back Camera : 12 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 8 MP
  • Battery: 3400mAh non-removable with Quick Charge
  • Fingerprint Reader : Yes
Pros :
  • Excellent battery with fast charging
  • Beautiful design
  • Press Touch pressure-sensitive display
  • Excellent Camera Quality
  • Very Good Performance :
Cons :
  • No 4K 2160p video recording
  • Non-removable battery
  • Hybrid Dual SIM/microSD card slot limits options on the dual-SIM model

4. BLACKBERRY PRIV :


blackberry-priv

Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Display: 5.4 inches (~71.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Colours: Black
  • Processor Type: Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 Hexa-core (4×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
  • Graphics Processor: Adreno 418
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Internal Storage: 32GB
  • External Storage: Yes , up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera : 18 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 2 MP
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3410 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint Reader : No
Pros :
  • Slider form factor, complete with a hardware 4-row BlackBerry keyboard
  • Excellent battery life
  • Good performance
  • Decent Back Camera
Cons :
  • Non-removable battery
  • No quick charger in the bundle
  • Wireless charging available only on the US model
  • Underwhelming front-facing camera

5. SAMSUNG GALAXY A8 :


samsung-galaxy-a8

Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Display: 5.7 inches (~73.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Colours: Black
  • Processor Type: Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 Hexa-core (4×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
  • Graphics Processor: Adreno 418
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Internal Storage: 32GB
  • External Storage: Yes , up to 256GB (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera : 16 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 5 MP
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint Reader : Yes
Pros :
  • Ultra Slim metal body with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection
  • Fingerprint reader for extra security
  • Fast processor
  • Good camera
  • Battery lasts an average of 9 hours heavy usage
Cons :
  • The battery is not user-replaceable
  • No IR Blaster
  • No enhanced resistance to liquids or dust
  • No stereo speakers
  • No NFC, so no Samsung Pay

  • Jumia Nigeria – Samsung Galaxy A8 –

6. ONE PLUS 3 :


one-plus-3
Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Display: 5.5 inches (~73.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Colours: Black
  • Processor Type: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 , Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo)
  • Graphics Processor: Adreno 530
  • RAM: 6GB
  • Internal Storage: 64GB
  • External Storage: No
  • Back Camera : 16 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 8 MP
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint Reader : Yes
Pros :
  • Thin metal body, solid build quality
  • Sharp 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED screen delivers pleasantly punchy and vibrant colors
  • Impressive 16MP shooter, especially for stills
  • Snappy performance and virtually no bloat on the Oxygen OS
  • Truly impressive performance, especially in the graphics department
Cons :
  • No MicroSD card slot
  • No dust or water-proofing

7. HTC M10 :



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Key Specs :
  • SIM Type: Dual SIM
  • 4G LTE : Yes
  • OS: Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
  • Display: 5.2 inches (~71.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Colours: Carbon Gray, Topaz Gold, Glacier Silver, Camellia Red
  • Processor Type: Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 , Quad-core (2×2.15 GHz Kryo & 2×1.6 GHz Kryo)
  • Graphics Processor: Adreno 530
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal Storage: 32GB / 64GB
  • External Storage: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera : 12 MP with LED Flash
  • Front Camera : 5 MP
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
  • Fingerprint Reader : Yes
Pros :
  • Solid build quality
  • Sharp 5.2-inch QHD screen delivers pleasantly punchy and vibrant colors
  • Impressive 12MP shooter, especially for stills
  • Snappy performance on slimmed down HTC Sense UI
Cons :
  • Comes at a hefty price
  • No dust or water-proofing

8. TECNO PHANTOM 5 :


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Key Specs :
  • Screen Size :  5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 401 pixels per inch (PPI)
  • 4G Network : Yes
  • Display Type : IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
  • Screen Protection : Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Colours : Champagne Gold
  • Body : Full Metal With Non Removeable Back.
  • Procesor : 1.5GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU, MediaTek MT6753 chipset, Mali-T760 MP4 GPU
  • RAM : 3GB
  • Internal Storage : 32GB
  • Card slot : microSD, up to 64 GB
  • OS : Android 5.1 Lollipop
  • Back Camera : 13MP, up to 4128 x 3096-pixel pictures, HDR, face and smile detection camera with LED flash
  • Front Camera : 8MP, up to 3264 x 2448-pixel pictures
  • Battery : 3030mAh
  • Fingerprint Reader : Yes
Pros :
  • Premium build
  • Fast and fluid navigation
  • Fingerprint security
  • Awesome camera with great low-light photography.
Cons :
  • The choice of the speaker placement isn’t the best
  • There’s no LED notification light
  • Icons on the app drawer can’t be sorted


EDITOR’S CONCLUSION OF THIS CATEGORY :  As we can see , a lot of smartphones in this category are high end flagship devices with the best specs you can get. My favourite choice goes to the Galaxy S7 edge ; a good looking device with an incredibly fast processor. The camera is also one of the best in the market.
If you need a lot of power , the Huawei Mate 8 should be top of your list. The 4000mAh battery can last for up to 24hours of heavy usage.
I’m sure that you noticed  i omitted the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Well , that is because the device is currently going through a rough path.
A lot of people have complained of heating issues when using the device , and samsung had no other option than to recall it from the market.
That said , i believe these are the best android phones in nigeria you can get with a budget of above hundred thousand naira.


ARTICLE CONCLUSION :
This is a very long article , and i want  to say a big thanks to you for reading this to the end. I’m sure with this guide , you will be able to make a choice from the long list of best android phones in nigeria.

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