itel has once again reinforced its leadership in accessible innovation with the itel SUPER 26 Ultra winning the prestigious “Best Curved Display and AI-Powered Smartphone of the Year” at the 2025 Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA).
The awards ceremony organized by Beta Media Group, held on December 6, 2025, at the VirginRose Resort, Victoria Island, Lagos, brought together top players in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem to celebrate excellence, creativity, and industry growth.
This recognition highlights the SUPER 26 Ultra’s groundbreaking curved display design and its next-generation AI capabilities, which elevate the smartphone experience across photography, performance, personalization, and security.
As consumer expectations continue to rise, the SUPER 26 Ultra stands out for delivering premium, flagship-level features at an accessible price point, strengthening itel’s position...
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold marks Samsung's entry into the tri-fold smartphone era. The premium foldable phone folds inward twice and opens into a 10-inch tablet-like screen while still behaving like a pocket-friendly phone when folded. The Galaxy Z TriFold features a standalone Samsung DeX, a 5,600 mAh battery (the largest foldable battery on a Samsung phone), a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, 16GB of RAM, up to 1TB of storage, and a 200MP main camera.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Key Specs and Features
10.0 inches Tri-Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Display, 1584 x 2160 pixels (~269 ppi density), 120Hz Refresh Rate, up to 1600 nits (peak) Brightness
6.5 inches Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Cover Display, 1080 x 2520 pixels (422...
Announced in it's launch event alongside the Meizu V8, the Meizu V8 Pro comes with improved features and a more premium look. Despite being some likeness between both smartphones, the Meizu V8 Pro can clearly be differentiated from the base model. Nonetheless, the smartphone right here is still a budget smartphone but with a better spec sheet. With the Pro model, you will be able to use face unlock, take bokeh shots and have a relatively better performance.
Where to Buy Meizu V8 Pro
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Meizu V8 Pro Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440...
Meizu is a Chinese brand that is not so popular as it is in the Asian market in this part of the world even though it has been around for a while now. It has smartphones ranging from entry-level to high-end smartphones. The Meizu V8 was launched in Beijing, China lately and it belongs to the low-end market space . It has a simple design and decent specs within the perimeter of an entry level smartphone. It was released alongside a Pro version which comes with a bit more in terms of design and specs.
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Taking us into the future, the Huawei Y9 (2019) was was unveiled in 2018 offering upgrades to the Huawei Y9 (2018) including four AI-powered cameras, two each on the front and back.
Where to Buy Huawei Y9 (2019)
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The smartphone comes in the trendy gradient glass build and looks very much like a premium smartphone. Moreso, the specs listed on the smartphone are quite interesting considering it is only a mid-range device. Some of the features include a quad-camera setup and a fairly large screen.
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Earlier this year, the Nokia 7 Plus was released, months later and here comes the next version. The Nokia 7.1 which comes with an impressive display, design and camera. There's the notch and a reasonably capable internals all layed in a sturdy body. You can always tell that a great deal of effort was put into the design to make it look as close as possible to a flagship without adding much to its cost. Why don't we take a look at the the new smartphone from HMD global.
Where to Buy Nokia
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Nokia 3.1 Plus is great value for money smartphone to consider. Introducing an upgrade to the entry level smartphone from HMD global which handles the production of Nokia smartphones. The Nokia 3.1 Plus is a revamped budget smartphone with a few additions thrown in to give more value for money.
Where to Buy Nokia 3.1 Plus
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Budget smartphone market is very competitive especially in India, Nigeria, and emerging markets in general where the device was launched, which means they have to go up against the...
Going by the naming, the Google Pixel 3 XL is a bigger version of the Google Pixel 3 with not much of an overall improvement. Nonetheless, the Google Pixel 3 XL sports a notch on top of the display, a bigger screen and a bigger battery.
Besides that, the remainder of the specs remans the same as in the Google Pixel 3. Its predecessor was known for its powerful camera and according to Google, the Pixel 3 series is the best photography smartphone. Let's just jump right in and check out what the smartphone has in-store for us.
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The long wait is finally over for the successor to last year's Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL both of which proved to be quite an impressive camera phone. Moreso, the Google Pixel 3 is set build on that level of excellence, hence, offering even better photography prowess.
As it appears, it features a close style of build as last year's flagship but with a reduced bezels around its screen. As you would expect it has the latest software running from the box as well as the same flagship chipset in today's smartphone.
Where to Buy Google Pixel 3
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LG recently updated their flagship V-series and just in time for Google's Pixel 3 release. The LG V40 ThinQ is a five camera premium smartphone with a trio at the back and a pair at the front. Other parts of the flagship are also equally impressive with a sure place among the elite in terms of performance. It features an attractive glass build and a notched big screen with strong visuals. This is a flagship in every way and one with a penta-camera arrangement for different fun features.
Where to Buy LG V40 ThinQ
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Making affordable mid-range smartphones is one of Xiaomi forte and it does this very well. Boasting of a decent spec sheet and befitting price tag, it sits well among the other Redmi smartphones. Also, it seems like the MIUI version of the Android One Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite The two smartphones look very much alike even if all recent mid-range Xiaomi phone seems to have the same design blueprint. However, the smartphone is still a decent looking device with nice ergonomics.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro
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Occupying the top position in the A3 series, the smartphone comes a long way from what you have on the others. Showing a gradual evolution in the series from the notchless Umidigi A3 to the notched Umidigi A3 Pro and then Umidigi A3 Max with the water drop notch. There is a complete overhaul of the inside which now makes this smartphone a mid-range one rather than the entry level category the others were in. If is also the biggest of the trio, having a bigger display, battery, storage and most of the other things.
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UMIDIGI A3 was just officially announced some weeks back and now we have a hands-on of the new device just for you. Let’s take a first look at the UMIDIGI A3, the new UMIDIGI’s entry-level beast, at least according to the UMIDIGI poster.
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We can see the UMIDIGI A3 adopts an iPhone X like space gray design. Actually the UMIDIGI A3 does look a little bit like the iPhone X series. Just take a look at this photo.
The 5.5-inch UMIDIGI A3 features a stunning 18:9 full-screen design, thanks to the advanced in-cell technology.
You also get a faster and improved dual...
Android is undoubtedly one of the most popular phones operating system today with the largest market share, but it wasn't always the most popular. Way back in 2008 the market was filled with Linux, iOS, Windows Mobile, Symbian and Java operating systems.
That's when the first Android device the HTC G1 was launched. It boasted of a single-core Qualcomm processor, 192 MB of RAM, an HVGA display and a single 3.15MPx camera.
Contrast this with the latest Pixel 3 phones and they boast of Qualcomm's latest octa-core 845 processor, 6 GB of RAM, FHD+ and QHD+ displays and vastly improved cameras.
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Nowadays it’s nothing to spend several hundred dollars on a new iPhone. The iPhone XS MAX is no different. Finding the accessories to protect and assist you in using your new phone can feel like a daunting task.
The websites and sales pitches for new gear litter the internet daily. How do you siphon through all the media and product pushers?
Going into the buying process, you should ask yourself some questions. Go ahead and write down your answers. Why do this? While you could get lucky and buy the first iPhone XS MAX car mounts you come across, chances are...
With its breathtaking new features and sleeker than ever design, the iPhone XS MAX is on every girls list (if they don’t have one already) this year. So how do you go about finding stylish yet practical iPhone XS MAX cases for girls? Especially when there are literally thousands of options to choose from?
As with any new iPhone that comes out, you can bet that the iPhone XS MAX cases for girls are already insanely popular. The high demand to have the most fashionable new accessory has helped create a booming market.
While this makes it easy to find a...
Umidigi did a Pro version for the A3 and the Umidigi A3 Pro does not quite look like the ordinary model but not much of a change on the inside. Sporting some changes on the inside, the smartphone has an increased RAM and storage. However, the obvious change here is the notch on top of the display as well a other subtle changes to the design. The Umidigi A3 Pro version has only gotten more fashionable while putting a little more perks in the performance.
Where to Buy UmiDigi A3 Pro
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Umidigi A3 is one of the best affordable smartphone available right now. The smartphone offers reasonable features at a good price. Although it is an entry level smartphone, the Umidigi A3 doesn't look like one. There's a nice glass build and a stylish 18:9 aspect ratio with a sizeable screen to go with. Also, you've got a handful of specs even if it's not on the premium side.
Where to Buy UmiDigi A3
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Chinese OEMs have been a major part of the budget smartphones market for years now with products at a...
Oppo in time past have had some nice smartphones in the mid-range sector and the Oppo F9 Pro falls in the top-tier position. Released into the Indian market as the improvement of its Oppo F9 in India version, the smartphone is also the same as the Global Oppo F9.
Where to Buy Oppo Oppo F9 Pro
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There's the nice diamond pattern glass build which is very attractive and the water drop notch too. The smartphone fuses impressive specs with an attractive look all into a mid-range device. You can also checkout...
Apple’s former flagship phone, the iPhone X has blazed a trail for smartphones with notched display. What was once considered as an innovative design feature but now it is not unique anymore.
Within months of the launch of the Apple iPhone X, a couple of Android phones launched the similar made notched screen design. The most popular notch Android mobile phones nowadays are the Oppo F7 and Vivo V9.
Both Android smartphones feature a similar iPhone X notch design but with bigger screen sizes. Note that Apple has since launched updates to the iPhone X in the iPhone XS and iPhone...
Oukitel C12 Pro is one of the hot affordable smartphones in the market. In recent times, we have seen entry level smartphones come in a flagship-like build. Although inferior in quality the sheer similarity to a flagship is a commendable idea.
Where to Buy Oukitel C12 Pro
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The Oukitel C12 Pro joins in this campaign as it comes with a notched screen and a glossy back that imitates the glass build in premium smartphones. At the end what you get is a smartphone with entry level specs but with a high-end...
Gaming smartphones is a growing niche with the like of Xiaomi Black Shark, Asus ROG Phone, Razer Phone amongst others. Joining the league, is the Chinese smartphone maker Doogee, with the Doogee S70. A gaming/rugged smartphone, the Doogee S70 is far down from the others in the area of specs which is much needed for gaming. There is the MediaTek low tier chipset and the GPU is not really the best for a good gaming experience. You could guess the rugged side by the looks as it maintains the build from the Doogee S60.
Doogee S70 Key Specs and Features
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