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...
Meizu m3 Note is the successor to the affordable m2 Note phablet launched last year. The device is not official at this time, but it is expected to be unveiled few days from now. Here is the much we have managed to gather on what to expect from the handset.Where to Buy Meizu PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦39,500.00 Buy Now
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Display and CameraThe Meizu m3 Note is rumoured to offer the same screen size of 5.5 inches as its predecessor. The IGZO IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen has an impressive resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels for awesome clarity. A high...
OnePlus 3 is a new flagship killer expected to hit the market in the second quarter of 2016. It will hope to build on the reputation its Chinese manufacturer has managed to build since the launch of the OnePlus One couple of years ago. Let’s have a look at what is known about the OnePlus 3 for now. For full Specs OnePlus 3
Where to Buy OnePlus 3
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Design and Display
The last two offerings in the OnePlus series of awesomely-priced smartphones shared largely the same design. The OnePlus 3 will come with...
Infinix Hot 3 is the sequel to the AndroidOne powered Hot 2, launched back in the third quarter of 2015. The smartphone drops AndroidOne in its latest iteration and seems built to interest selfie takers. It also offers a bigger display and comes with a more powerful battery. It is available with 1GB RAM, but a 2GB RAM variant called Infinix Hot 3 Pro or Infinix Hot 3 LTE are also available in some countries like Nigeria. Infinix Hot 5 is the latest member of the Infinix Hot Series.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot 3
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Leagoo Elite 1 is another of those smartphones built to deliver top performance without commanding top price. This camera-focused powerhouse comes with an awesome FHD IPS display, an octa-core processor, ample RAM and ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity.
Where to Buy Leagoo Phones
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Design
The looks of the Leagoo Elite 1 conceals its budget-friendly status to a very significant extent. Leagoo seems to find it quite easy making its devices look rather premium for their prices.
This phone's construction features aluminium-magnesium alloy, stainless steel and rugged Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
This is a war veteran. Drop this from a height of 1.5...
Leagoo Shark 1 is an affordable smartphone targeted at business users. If its name is not enough to make an impression on you, the list of features that comes with the reasonably-priced behemoth will. The Shark 1 comes with a colossal battery, a vivid and huge display, an octa-core processor, ample RAM and a super-fast fingerprint scanner, amongst others.
Where to Buy Leagoo Phones
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Design and Display
Forget the price; the Shark 1 is actually a flagship device for Leagoo. It does look the part as well to a great extent. The body is fashioned out of polycarbonate and...
Cubot S600 is an affordable, lower mid-range smartphone packed with features that will make it enticing to those buyers looking to get more for their money. It comes with a fingerprint scanner, an HD display, robust cameras, a quad-core processor and decent RAM. You may also be interested in the Cubot X18
Where to Buy Cubot Phones
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Design
It is possible the Cubot S600 might not rock your boat if you love classy phones. But if you want one with a premium build without spending a lot,...
Doogee Valencia 2 Y100 Pro is an Android smartphone that shows you do not need to pay through your nose to get a device looking stylish and offering decent specs. It features an HD display, high-resolution cameras, a quad-core processor and 4G LTE support. Checkout Doogee BL7000 with massive battery.
Where to Buy Doogee Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Banggood – See Offers
Design
If you are familiar with devices by Doogee Mobile, you have probably noticed that the Chinese company often try to make these attractive regardless of their budget status.
The Y100 Pro parades...
Leagoo Elite 4 is a decent smartphone for budget buyers who want a device that offers 4G LTE support. Parading an elegant look, the phone comes with a large display, a quad-core processor and a powerful battery.
Where to Buy Leagoo Phones
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Design and Display
Although known for making dirt-cheap smartphones with impressive features, Leagoo has a way of making its devices quite pleasant to the eye.
The Chinese company says its Elite 4 passed through a 'diamond cutting carving process technology' resulting in an 'elegant figure.'
The Leagoo Elite 4 is a bit on the thick side at 8.9 millimetres,...
Cubot Z100 is one of those phones you may want to check out if you are in the market for a budget-friendly device with 4G LTE capability and other interesting features. It comes with a solid design, an HD display, impressive-looking cameras and a quad-core processor. You may also be interested in the Cubot X18
Where to Buy Cubot Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Banggood – See Offers
Design and Display
While this is a budget smartphone, the build quality is impressive. The body features plastic and aluminium alloy. The Cubot Z100 is not overly...
Doogee X5 Pro is an affordable, dual-SIM smartphone built to offer respectable performance. The device comes with a sizeable HD IPS display, a quad-core processor, modest RAM and 4G LTE support. Checkout Doogee BL7000 with massive battery.
Where to Buy Doogee Phones
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Design and Display
Featuring a plastic body, the Doogee X5 Pro might not cut it for users with preference for snazzy-looking devices, but that is not to say it is in anyway ugly. It has a thickness of 8.8 millimetres and weighs manageably at 130...
Doogee F5 is an affordable Android phablet that packs in features you'd ordinarily not expect at its price. The device features a solid design, an amazing display, an octa-core processor, generous RAM, and an impressive fingerprint scanner. Checkout Doogee BL7000 with massive battery.
Where to Buy Doogee Phones
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Design and Display
If you love devices with conspicuous curves on the sides and corners, chances are that the Doogee F5 might not cut it for you.
But you will appreciate the solid construction of the budget-friendly smartphone. It shows...
Following anticipations and speculations, the new phone from Gionee was officially unveiled in Nigeria this morning. Despite its initial meeting with its consumers, it was love at first sight. On the various mini stages, the P5 Mini in all its colours elicited sparkles of admiration.
All wanted a feel of the sleek paragon of technology and beauty. After the first moments and some demo, it is a little tricky to hold onto the first impression that the consumer encountered when he meets this latest model from Gionee. It is a feeling that is somewhere in between surprise, excitement and satisfaction.
It...
The iPhone SE has finally made its official appearance, confirming most of the earlier speculations. The iPhone SE looks a lot like the iPhone 5S on the outside, but tilts towards the iPhone 6S on the inside. You may also want to checkout the more recent iPhone SE 2020.
Where to Buy iPhone SE
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
iPhone SE Key Specs & Features
4.0-inch IPS Touch Display, 640 x 1136 pixels (326 ppi)
Apple A9 Chipset with 2GB RAM
iOS 10 / iOS 9
32GB or 128GB Built-in...
Huawei unveils Lionel Messi as the Latest Global Brand Ambassador for its Consumer Business Group. The affiliation shows the commitment of the brand to aligning with People that demonstrate and strive towards its Shared Value of Connecting Greatness.
Challenges test our desire to achieve what we want and love. To connect with greatness, we have to value the growth, learning, experiences and struggles as part of our story that brought us where we are now.
Those who understand that we are always pursuing not success but challenges to be better. That is what makes Huawei and Lionel Messi a perfect fit.
According...
The new Huawei P9 series is a family of camera-focused devices that are made to appeal to picture-happy users. Although yet to be officially unveiled, the handsets offer dual rear cameras and are equipped for solid performance, going by leaked details.
Where to Buy Huawei Phones
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Here are a few speculations about the Huawei P9, the Huawei P9 Max, and the Huawei P9 Lite.
Huawei P9
This is the standard variant among the three new Huawei P9 series devices. The 5.2-incher flaunts an ultra-slim body at just 6.4 millimetres – that is thinner than the Galaxy S7.
The...
Meizu, one of those Chinese phone makers offering devices with high-end features at pocket-friendly prices, is reportedly preparing the Meizu Pro 6, a sequel to the Pro 5 smartphone it released last year.
Where to Buy Meizu Phones
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According to rumours making the rounds, the upcoming Meizu Pro 6 will come with abundant RAM that will rival what the awesome Vivo Xplay 5 Elite offers. It is expected to deliver highly robust performance with a new and exclusive processor under the hood. We present a roundup of the much that is known about the Pro...
Are you in the market for a budget-friendly smartphone that promises great multimedia experience? The new Tecno Boom J8 might just pique your interest. The Boom J7 follow-up comes with a huge IPS display, a 64-bit processor, more RAM, better cameras and a Boom headset.
Where to Buy Tecno Boom J8
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
You may also be interested in the Tecno Camon C9
Design and Display
Not a lot of efforts went into concealing the budget status of the Boom J7 in terms of its appearance. The story has changed with its successor. Although the Tecno Boom J8 still sports a plastic...
The itel Prime 2 is a decent offer for those looking for a tablet that doesn't cost so much and offers manageable specs. The device, which is known fully as the itel iNote Prime 2 it1702, is the follow-up to the iNote Prime, although it doesn't seem to offer much in terms of upgrades.
Itel Prime 2 Key Specs and Features
7.0-inch IPS Display, 600 x 1024 pixels (169 ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Processor with 1GB RAM
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
16GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card support
8MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
3G Data
3000 mAh Battery
It retains...
The itel it1506 is among the offerings you may want to consider if you are in the market for a new smartphone and money is an issue. The device packs in a high-capacity battery, a 5-inch FWVGA display, and a quad-core processor. It boots Android Lollipop OS.
Design and Display
According to its manufacturer, the itel 1506 shows off an 'ergonomic design' with a 'well-designed appearance.' But it's left to you to agree or disagree with that. As far as we are concerned, this one looks much like an average budget smartphone with its plastic body. It comes in significantly thick...
Alcatel Pop 4S is the top-of-the-class offering among the three new devices in the Alcatel POP range, which include the Pop 4 and Pop 4+. The phablet delivers midrange specifications, including a huge Full HD display, powerful cameras and an octa-core CPU. It runs latest Android software.
Where to Buy Alcatel Phones
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Build and Display
In terms of look, nothing significant changes between the Alcatel Pop 4S and its other two brothers. It features similar plastic chassis and also comes in about 8mm thick.
While the handset has similar 5.5-inch display as the Pop 4+, it promises...
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...
