Your phone is basically your wallet, camera, office, and lifeline to everyone you know — so when it starts acting up, it's more than an inconvenience. A cracked screen, a battery that dies by lunchtime, or a charging port that suddenly stops cooperating can throw off your whole day. For most people, the first instinct is to panic and book the nearest repair appointment, but that isn't always necessary.
The good news? Not every phone problem needs a trip to a repair shop. With a bit of patience, a few basic supplies, and a clear set of steps, you can solve many of the most common issues yourself — and know exactly when it's time to call in a professional...
The Tecno Spark 50 5G is the brand's latest push to make 5G genuinely affordable, and it arrives with a sharper focus on battery and charging than any Spark before it. Announced on 27 March 2026, the Affordable Android phone pairs a 6.78-inch 120Hz display with the 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset, a 50MP main camera, and Android 16 layered with HIOS 16.
The headline upgrade over its predecessor, the Spark 40 5G, is power management: the battery grows to a hefty 6,500mAh and charging leaps from 18W to a far quicker 45W. Tecno has also bumped the selfie camera from 5MP to 8MP and shipped the newest software out of the box.
For buyers who want dependable all-day endurance and...
After two weeks with the Gionee S6s, I had to do something about the phone and since I can’t sing, I thought to write of its wonders. The phone has turned my doubts into incredible Selfies. With a plethora of other interesting features, you will not wonder why the phone is fast becoming a favourite not just for me but for all across the country. An embodiment of beauty, grandeur, the Gionee S6s for me, is rated S+, the only one in that class.
With a 13MP rear and an 8MP front camera, the Gionee S6s was beautifully crafted for...
Wiko UFeel Go is designed for people who desire a mobile phone with great battery life. It shares a lot of features with the Wiko UFeel, but offers 60% larger battery capacity. Wiko UFeel Go features same 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, and Android 6.0. The main trade-off is that the 3GB RAM have been switched with a 2GB RAM.
Where to Buy Wiko UFeel Go
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Wiko UFeel Go Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293...
Umi Plus, the 2016 flagship from the Chinese manufacturer got an update to the latest flavour of Android (Nougat) this Morning. UMi had promised an Android 7.0 update for Christmas Eve, but today three days ahead of the date, I am happy to say I now have my review unit of the UMi Plus successfully upgraded to Android 7.0.
Where to Buy the UMi Plus
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
The UMi Plus wraps all the best features in a gorgeous body. It also runs stock Android and comes at a competitive price. The only draw back...
UMi Z is a 2017 flagship smartphone from UMi. It is the first smartphone to be powered by the 10-core Helio X27 chipset, Mediatek's 2017 flagship chipset. UMi Z looks a lot like the UMi Plus from the front, but there are a few tweaks on the back and of course some major changes inside.
Where to Buy UMi Z
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | AliExpress – See Offers
UMi Z Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch IGZO Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
Deca-core Mediatek Helio X27 MT6797 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android 7 OTA Upgrade
32GB Storage,...
UMi Plus E (a.k.a UMi Plus Extreme) is a more powerful variant of the UMi Plus. It offers the same design, but is built for better performance with a more powerful processor and 50% more RAM. UMi Plus E offers a generous 6GB RAM and runs on MediaTek Helio P20, which offers 20% more CPU performance than the Helio P10 in the UMi Plus.
Where to Buy UMi Plus E
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | AliExpress – See Offers
UMi Plus E Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
2.6GHz octa-core Mediatek Helio P20 CPU with...
UMi Max shares a lot in common with the UMi Super. It however offers half the storage and 25% less memory. UMi Max features the same 5.5-inch display and cameras as the Super with 16GB storage and 3GB RAM.
Where to Buy UMi Max
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
UMi Max Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
2.0GHz octa-core Mediatek Helio P10 MTK6755 CPU with 3GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android 7 OTA Upgrade
16GB Storage, up to 128GB memory card
13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
4G LTE (up...
UMi Super is an android phone from the same company that gave us the UMi Plus. Looking at the specs, the two devices shares almost the same features. There major difference is in the way they look. UMi Super features a 5.5-inch Display, a premium metal body, 4G LTE, 4GB RAM, and 4000 mAh battery.
Where to Buy UMi Super
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
UMi Super Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
2.0GHz octa-core Mediatek Helio P10 MTK6755 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), Android 7 OTA Upgrade
32GB...
When the perfect comes, the good has to give way. The Gionee S6s is an ingenious craft of perfection. It comes with a back Fingerprint Shutter for capturing Selfies and a Front flash for perfect Selfies even in imperfect lighting conditions.
Where to Buy Gionee S6s
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
The specifications at a glance
There’s a secret inside this box, let’s unwrap it together.
Ahaaa!!! The S6s, The grand master of Selfies…. Don’t be in a hurry to see the phone common, let’s check out the other contents. The best is reserved for the last.
Yeahh!!! We...
Innjoo 3 is the 2016 refresh of the company's 2015 flagship, the Innjoo 2. The smartphone is getting bigger with a 5.5-inch display, while the fingerprint sensor have been moved from the back to the front. Innjoo 3 is built for blazing fast performance with 4GB RAM, 100% more than the Innjoo Two. You also get 300% more storage with 64GB built-in storage.
Where to Buy Innjoo Phones
Jumia.com.ng₦20,900.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Jumia.co.keKSh 7,799.00 Buy Now (Kenya)
Jumia.com.ghGH₵ 249.00 Buy Now (Ghana)
The Design and Display
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Innjoo 3 is bigger than its successor, but maintains the sleek design. The smartphone has a full metal body...
Innjoo Halo X is more or less like an upgrade to the Innjoo Halo Plus. First, you get a software refresh to Android 6.0. Next, you have 100% more memory and storage with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage built-in to play with. Finally, the Innjoo Halo X has improves the rear camera from 5MP to 8MP.
Where to Buy Innjoo Halo X
Jumia.com.ng₦34,500.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Jumia.co.keKSh 7,799.00 Buy Now (Kenya)
Jumia.com.ghGH₵ 249.00 Buy Now (Ghana)
While overall, the Innjoo Halo X is an upgrade compared to the Halo Plus, the reduction of battery capacity from 3200 mAh to 3000 mAh is a bit...
Innjoo Fire 3 Pro LTE is the most premium member of the Fire 3 series. It shares a lot in common with the Innjoo Fire 3, but offers 50% more RAM and 100% more built-in storage. Innjoo Fire 3 Pro sports a 5.5-inch display, fingerprint sensor, Android 6.0, and LED flash for both the 13MP rear camera and the 5MP front camera.
Where to Buy Innjoo Phones
Jumia.com.ng₦20,900.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Jumia.co.keKSh 7,799.00 Buy Now (Kenya)
Jumia.com.ghGH₵ 249.00 Buy Now (Ghana)
The Design and Display
Innjoo Fire 3 Pro features a metal design similar to the Fire 3. In fact, it is the same design....
Innjoo Fire 3 Mini is a more compact member of the Fire 3 Series. While the rest of the series feature a 5.5-inch display, the mini offers a 5-inch display. Innjoo Fire 3 Mini also rolls back to Android 5.1, but still retains a 4G LTE connection like other members of the series.
Where to Buy Innjoo Phones
Jumia.com.ng₦20,900.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Jumia.co.keKSh 7,799.00 Buy Now (Kenya)
Jumia.com.ghGH₵ 249.00 Buy Now (Ghana)
The Display and Cameras
Unlike the Innjoo Fire 3 and the rest of the Fire 3 series that feature a 5.5-inch display, the Innjoo Fire 3 Mini sports a 5.0-inch Display. This gives...
Mobile phones are usually the top selling items on Black Friday as consumers look for deals to buy their first smartphones or to replace existing ones. However, while deals are great, it is also important you don't buy junk in your quest for smartphone deals. Here you would find some of the best mobile phones to keep an eye out for during the season as well as the best Black Friday phone deals.
Here we will be recommending seven good smartphones that you should be looking out for in this year's Black Friday deals:
1. Samsung Galaxy A15
This is one of...
Infinix Zero 4 comes in two. We have already discussed the base model, here we discuss the Infinix Zero 4 Plus (a.k.a Infinix X602), the bigger and more premium model. The Infinix Zero 4 Plus is a massive upgrade to the Zero3 not just in size. The smartphone offers a more powerful processor and the rear camera has been upgraded with Optical Image Stabilisation.
Where to Buy Infinix Zero 4 Plus
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Infinix Zero 4 Plus Key Specs and Features
5.98-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (368ppi)
Deca-core MediaTek Helio...
Infinix Zero 4 (a.k.a. Infinix X555) is the fourth generation member of the Infinix Zero series. It is an incremental upgrade compared to its predecessor, the Infinix Zero 3, with upgrades on software and camera. Though, the rear camera of the Infinix Zero 4 dropping from 20.7 megapixels to 16 megapixels may seem like a downgrade, the introduction of Optical Image Stabilisation and Laser autofocus more than makes up for it. The true upgrade to the Zero3 is the more premium Infinix Zero 4 Plus.
Where to Buy Infinix Zero 4
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana...
Fast growing global smartphone company, Huawei has announced the introduction of the premium Kirin960 chipset to provide a smoother, faster and more secure Android experience for its customers. The new Kirin960 will make its debut on Huawei’s upcoming flagship device and is the latest addition to the Kirin900 family.
In addition to setting a new industry standard for smartphone power, speed and durability, the new Kirin960 is the global leader for the newest commercial Cortex-A73 CPU, Mali G71 GPU, and UFS 2.1 storage. The Kirin960 also fully supports the newest graphics standard, Vulkan to give users an ultrafast experience.
According to...
It is not very often that you find a smartphone that strikes the right balance between performance, build quality, and affordability. UMi Plus is one smartphone that I can boldly say excels in all three fronts. Umi has learnt a lot from its earlier offerings like the Umi Max and Super and the Umi Plus seems to be a statement to that effect.
For me the build quality is one of the highlights of the Umi Plus. The metal unibody is simply gorgeous for its price. The Android smartphone also excels in performance with a fluid experience.
Umi Plus is loaded...
I needed a phone.
And as every other time I had bought a phone; I brooded, browsed and asked every human I knew for their opinion.
This time, I even carried out a twitter poll to find out which phone was the hottest in the market, most especially because the last time I bought a phone; 2 years ago, the Nigerian phone scene was not as crowded.
After much ado, the Gionee F103 Pro crossed several hurdles- price range, size and above all….CAMERA quality and I welcomed it into my life.
It’s been a month and I have written a love letter to...
Xiaomi Mi Mix is a phone to checkout if you want to peek into the future of smartphones. It features a bezel-less display and boasts of an impressive 91.3% screen-to-body ratio. Xiaomi Mi Mix is a concept phone, but will be released in China at a price of ¥3,499 on November 4.
Where to Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Gearbest – See Offers
Xiaomi Mi Mix Key Specs & Features
6.4-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (362ppi)
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 CPU with 4GB or 6GB RAM
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
128GB or 256GB Storage, No memory...
Elephone S7 Mini is the smaller variant of the Elephone S7. However, it is not just smaller, some of the features in the full-sized model have been stripped, most notably the deca-core CPU has been swapped out for a quad-core CPU. The Elephone S7 Mini features a 5.2-inch display, which offers the same bezel-less design and 3D curve glass as the S7.
Where to Buy Elephone S7 Mini
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
Gearbest is currently doing a presale for the Elephone S7 Mini with price starting at $149.99 with free international shipping. Presale closes of...
The Samsung Galaxy A57 is the top-of-the-line in the latest iteration of Samsung's hugely successful A-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: to...
The itel Power 80 is the newest entry in itel's battery-first P-series, and it arrives with a clear mission: deliver marathon endurance without stretching...
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is the latest iteration of Samsung’s budget-friendly A-series smartphones. It offers only slight upgrades to the Galaxy A16 5G, like...
