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...
Alcatel has been active over the past few months with a series of budget smartphones. The Alcatel 5 is a budget smartphone with a difference, it has nice build and decent spec sheet. Like most budget smartphones, it is designed to look like a premium device. In recent times, we have seen the 18:9 aspect ratio move from high-end smartphones and now to budget smartphones like the Alcatel 5.
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Alcatel 5 Key Specs and Features
5.7-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen,...
Are you on a budget of 30,000 Naira, in need of an Android phone that gives you something extra than just calls and messaging? Let’s help you find a great phone without having to break the bank. Here are some of the best android phones under 30,000 Naira that will perfectly fit whatever it is you are looking for in your budget device.
Here we show you some good cheap android phones you can buy for under 30,000 Naira. Note however that if your budget for a smartphone is 30k you must be ready to be patient with the phone...
Do you have a budget of 20,000 Naira and in need of a smartphone? Wow! This is a tall order. With sharp increase in mobile phone prices in Nigeria, the cheapest smartphones in the market are now in the 50,000 Naira range. So, you are not going to see brand new android phones under 20,000 Naira. Here we share some of the best android phones under 20,000 Naira.
You don’t have to pay through your nose to get Android Phones that would do the basics, and more, for you. However, at this price point, you should not expect much as...
One of the strange smartphones to debut in this year's MWC event is the SikurPhone. Sikur was responsible for the GranitePhone years ago, the Brazilian company is back with the successor and it's still all about security. Now, the SikurPhone smartphone is targeted at those interested in safeguarding their cryptocurrency on their mobile phones without the fear of hackers getting to it. The smartphone is all encrypted with minimal features and not much of an hardware. It also comes with Sikur's own cryptocurrency wallet, that makes it easier to store and check your balance from time to time.
SikurPhone Key...
Taking a different approach to what a smartphone should be is the beauty of the diversity of smartphones displayed in the MWC 2018. Bullitt is here again with another product of an intriguing partnership with Land Rover,. The Land Rover Explore smartphone is an outdoor monster with impressive features to navigate the outdoor terrain. While the Land Rover Explore is not built with the usual sleek design, it does have its own kind of finesse that will only appeal to a select group of users.
Land Rover Explore Key Specs and Features
5.0-inch, IPS LCD touchscreen, 1920 X 1080 pixels
Android...
The ZTE Blade V9 Vita was among the budget smartphone paraded by ZTE. Released as a Lite version of the ZTE Blade V9 smartphone, it is smaller in size and has a more modest spec sheet. Although not quite as appealing as the bigger model, it offers a fairly decent hardware and a compact design. This is an ideal offering for those on a tight budget but still wants a smartphone that can offer a certain level of functionality.
Where to Buy ZTE Blade V9 Vita
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ZTE is back again this year with what it knows how to do best, the Chinese OEM launched two budget smartphones in this year's MWC event. The ZTE Blade V9 is a good looking budget smartphone that looks very much like a high-end one. Besides that, it also comes with some decent hardware which is capable of delivering a fairly smooth performance. Read further to know about the smartphone and why this should or should not be your next buy.
Where to Buy ZTE Blade V9
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The Asus Zenfone 5 Lite is the cheapest of the recently released Zenfone series of smartphones. Unlike the Asus Zenfone 5 and Zenfone 5Z it does not have the iPhone X type of botched display. Like every other Lite smartphone model it has an interior hardware compared to the Zenfone 5 and 5Z. However, the Asus Zenfone 5 Lite smartphone seems to be of even a Lite model to be a good mid-range smartphone.
Where to Buy ASUS Zenfone 5 Lite
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Asus Zenfone 5 Key Specs and Features
6.0-inch, IPS LCD...
Alcatel was quite active in this year's MWC in Barcelona, Spain where it released a long list of smartphones.The Alcatel 3V is a budget smartphone that packs quite a punch at a price that won't dent your pocket. As a budget smartphone it features some latest trends like a dual camera, slim bezels and the 18:9 aspect ratio. At the moment the budget category is crowded with smartphones from different OEMs. So let's see how far the Alcatel 3V will fair against this fierce competition.
Where to Buy Alcatel 3V
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The Asus Zenfone 5 is the new upgrade to the Asus Zenfone 4 of the previous year. Among the phones displayed in the MWC 2018 event, the smartphone is a less premium model to the Asus Zenfone 5Z which is Asus's flagship for the year. More or less the same with the more premium smartphone as it has the same size and design. The only difference being the processor featured on the smartphone, internal storage and the RAM size. However, it stands squarely in the mid-range category with quite decent specs to go along.
Asus Zenfone 5 Key Specs and...
Asus is one of the OEMs that took part in this year's MWC and it unveiled a number of smartphones among which is the Asus Zenfone 5Z flagship. Also in the list of smartphones released is the Asus Zenfone 5 and 5 Lite. With the number of high-end flagships from the likes of Sony, Samsung, Nokia and so on already announced, the Asus Zenfone 5Z has a fierce competition in its wake. Let's have a look at the smartphone to see if it really is a force to reckon with.
Asus Zenfone 5Z Key Specs and Features
6.2-inch, IPS LCD...
The more premium version of the Nokia 6 (2018) was released in the Mobile World Congress currently ongoing in Barcelona, Span. Tagged the Nokia 7 Plus, the smartphone was among the iteration unveiled in the event comprising of the Nokia 8 Sirocco, Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 8110 4G and Nokia 1. Nokia 7 Plus is a mid-range smartphone and also got the good looks. It comes with some improved features that will be reviewed as you read on.
Nokia 7 Plus Key Specs and Features
6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 2160 X 1080 pixels (403 ppi)
Android 8.0 Oreo (Android...
Over the years the Compact series have always found a way to be more than just a smaller model rather it has become an hybrid of its own. The release of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact high-end smartphone in this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) alongside the bigger Sony Xperia XZ2 took a detour from what we expected. The smartphone now come with a different curved design as opposed to the square design Sony smartphones are known for. The beauty of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact is that it retains all the goodies in the bigger model.
Sony Xperia XZ2...
It was a big surprise in the MWC 2018 looking at Sony's new flagship which adopts a different design different from the ones Sony used to offer. Unveiled at the MWC event in Barcelona, the Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 compact are the successor to last year's Sony Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact. The Sony Xperia XZ2 now comes with a better hardware, camera and a better design. The new smartphone is what you will expect as it comes in an entirely new body.
Where to Buy Sony Xperia XZ2
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Nokia has just pull the curtain off its new flagship for this year and it is quite a stunner. The smartphone in question here is the Nokia 8 Sirocco which according to HMD Global is the new premium flagship for their fans that has been seeking an high-end smartphone which is capable of doing more than the Nokia 8 was able to do. The smartphone comes with an entirely different approach different from what you usually have from Nokia.
Where to Buy Nokia 8 Srocco
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Nokia...
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus smartphone was released alongside the Samsung Galaxy S9 as was the case with the S8 series last year. Officially announced in the MWC February 2018 event, the smartphone is much similar to the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus with just little differences between them. Aside being comparatively bigger than the S9 model it also features a dual rear camera. The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is more expensive than the smaller model and can do everything it does and some little additional features.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
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The much-anticipated wait for the Samsung Galaxy S9 flagship ended with its launch at the MWC 2018 event in Barcelona, Spain. It was released alongside the bigger variant, the Galaxy S9 Plus. The smartphone comes with an improved camera but with about the same features as the former Samsung Galaxy S8. The Samsung Galaxy S9 also has a similar look to its predecessor but with an increased AI presence for more features. Join me as we examine the features of this smartphone one by one.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Key Specs and Features
5.8-inch, Super-AMOLED Display, 1440 X 2960 pixels (570...
Google has made another run at the former Android One OS for entry level smartphones which was not too successful the last time. Now under the Android Go banner with some smartphones set to release in the MWC 2018. However, the Alcatel 1X smartphone has already been announced by Alcatel. The entry level smartphone will be shipping with Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition) from the box.
Where to Buy Alcatel 1X
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Alcatel 1X Key Specs and Features
5.3-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 480 X 960...
Some hours before the MWC 2018, LG has officially unveiled the successor to their LG V30 high-end flagship smartphone. The LG V30S ThinQ has now been released as a rival to the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus smartphone. We have seen a number of flagships integrate AI tech to help improve performance on their smartphones. With the new LG ThinQ AI solution, you have a number of interesting features like the voice and vision AI technologies.
Where to Buy LG V30S ThinQ
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LG...
The mid-range smartphone category has garnered more attention from smartphone makers in recent years. Most of these smartphones are trying to bridge the gap between between some certain high-end features and the budget spender. Like the Micromax Dual 4 E4816 they offer some range of features that you usually find in high-end smartphones like a dual camera, 4G LTE, large RAM amongst others.
Where to Buy Micromax Dual 4 E4816
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Micromax Dual 4 E4816 Key Specs and Features
5.2-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1920 X 1080 pixels (424 ppi)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
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