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.
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The Coolpad Note 3 is one dirt-cheap smartphone – just like the Lenovo K3 Note – when you consider what it offers you for your money. It comes with a huge display, an octa-core processor, ample memory, a fingerprint scanner, and 4G LTE support, amongst other impressive features.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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Design and DisplayIn terms of look, the Coolpad Note 3 has got it, although its body is made of plastic material. An inner frame made of aluminium boosts the robustness of the handset, which sports soft matte texture on the rear for...
The strangely-named Vaio Phone Biz is the second smartphone from its Japanese maker, which is more known for its high-end Vaio laptops. The new Window 10 Mobile handset is an upper mid-ranger that features a premium design, a large Full HD display, an octa-core processor and ample RAM for pleasurable user experience.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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Design and DisplayUnlike most phones running on Windows, including the new Microsoft Lumia flagships, the Phone Biz flaunts solid, premium construction fitting of a high-end device. Its body is made of aluminium with its appeal enhanced by a...
The Pepsi P1s is a slightly-modified version of the amazingly affordable Pepsi P1. The main difference between the two smartphones has to do with the LTE technology used. This device features an aluminium body, a Full HD display, an octa-core processor and fingerprint authentication, just like its brother.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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Design and DisplayComing in it at a thickness of 7.7 millimetres, the Pepsi P1s is an attractive, slim smartphone. It parades a chassis made of aluminium giving it a premium feel. On the rear of the phone is a fingerprint scanner which...
Yes, you read that right: Pepsi. The popular carbonated soft drinks maker has dabbled into the smartphone market to get your attention. The new Pepsi P1 is a device that promises a lot more than you’d expect at its price, with features such as a metal body, a Full HD display, an octa-core processor and a fingerprint scanner.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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Design and DisplayThe Pepsi P1 parades premium look with a unibody design featuring aluminium material. It is interestingly slim for a phone targeted at the budget-conscious buyer with a thickness of just...
The Lenovo A2010 is a dirt-cheap 4G LTE smartphone for those who desire awesome data speeds without draining their wallet. The dual-SIM phone features an FWVGA display, a quad-core processor and recent Android Lollipop software.
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You can easily tell that Lenovo A2010 is an entry-level smartphone from its looks with a plastic chassis. It measures 9.9 mm in thickness and weighs a manageable 137 grams.
The Lenovo A2010 sports a 4.5-inch diagonal display with an FWVGA resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.
A pixel density of approximately 218 pixels per inch is...
The Nokia 222 is a new device that seems to point to the fact that, while Microsoft is struggling to increase the share of mobile smartphones running its Windows OS, the American company is still interested in maintaining presence in the feature phone market – one in which its acquisition Nokia used to reign supreme years ago. The affordable device, which has a dual-SIM variant, features basically anything you can want in one intended to serve as backup to your feature-rich, battery-sapping smartphone.
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This dirt-cheap phone features the familiar candy-bar design...
Although the name of its maker may not ring a bell in these parts, the Cubot Note S is an attractively-priced 3G-enabled smartphone which many budget-conscious buyers may find quite appealing, especially those interested in long battery life. The phone offers a large, fully-laminated HD display, a colossal battery, and a quad-core processor coupled with decent memory. You may also be interested in the Cubot X18
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The Cubot Note S, with its rounded corners, looks more attractive to the...
As you probably can tell from its name, the Intex Cloud 4G Smart is a 4G-enabled smartphone, the only thing you may not know is that it comes at a very affordable price. The device will appeal to a good number of those who might not find the dirt-cheap Cloud 3G Candy and Cloud 3G Gem exciting enough. It features improved hardware and software compared to what the other two devices have to offer.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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The Intex Cloud 3G Gem is a budget smartphone for people who are still trying to test the Android waters to feel what’s like before taking a complete plunge. Looking at the device specifications, this one is definitely intended for entry-level users – no two ways about it.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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Build and DisplayNot a lot appear to have been done to conceal the budget status of the Intex Cloud 3G Gem judging by its design. It sports a plastic chassis but, to its credit, features slightly-rounded corners. The phone is in no...
The sweetly-named Intex Cloud 3G Candy is a much cheaper alternative to the Cloud 3G Gem which is seemingly targeted at those users that are willing to give up a bit of what is provided on the latter device for an even more pocket-friendly price. The dirt-cheap smartphone retains the same display and processor, but comes with lower RAM and onboard storage.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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Build and DisplayFeaturing a plastic body, the Intex Cloud 3G Candy looks less pleasing to the eyes compared to its more-expensive cousin – this was most likely done...
AG Ghost is one of a new range of smartphones, including AG Style, AG Zoom and AG Boost, which has just been launched in Nigeria. The device is built to compete in the midrange segment of the market and, judging from the specifications on offer, it appears serious competition lies ahead.Where to Buy AG Mobile GhostKonga.com₦45,500.00 Buy Now
Display and CameraThis chic smartphone is fitted with a massive 5.5-inch display, indicating it is intended for enjoyable multimedia experience. The screen has an HD (probably 720p) resolution, which somewhat limits the fun a bit, although it uses In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology....
As its name suggests, the AG Style is an elegant smartphone configured to support decent multimedia experience. The entry-level device features an FWVGA display, manageable cameras and a quad-core processor.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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Display and CameraSporting a 5-inch IPS display, the AG Style aspires to offer great wide viewing angles, but it is undone in this regard by an FWVGA resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. It does not mean the screen quality is awful; it is just not the best. Entry-level users, who appear to be target market here, may not have...
The AG Zoom is the most pocket-friendly of all four phones, including the AG Ghost, Style and Boost, recently unveiled by its South African maker in Nigeria. It is a basic smartphone for entry-level users, offering a 3.5" display, dual-core processor, and Android KitKat.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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Build and DisplayAG Zoom parades a body fashioned, unsurprisingly, out of plastic. It is quite thick by today's standards and has thick bezels. The construction makes the smallness of the display more pronounced.
The tiny 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen has an HVGA resolution – that should be something...
The AG Boost offers an alternative to buyers who want an affordable smartphone that offers slightly more than the cheaper AG Zoom has to offer overall. It features a better WVGA display and an improved rear camera, while also sporting a more attractive look.Where to Buy AG Mobile PhonesKonga.com₦23,500.00 Buy Now
Build and ScreenAlthough featuring a plastic chassis, the AG Boost is more appealing than the Zoom, thanks in part to its bigger display. It doesn't look overly cheap as the other device and appears somewhat slimmer as well.
The phone is expected to come with two interchangeable rear covers, protective...
Samsung is reportedly getting ready to unleash its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge, later this month, with the hope these would help it arrest the recent decline in sales.
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Although the device specifications haven’t yet been officially revealed, it appears the South Korean tech company may have winners on its hands based on leaked information. Here is the much we know about these latest flagships at this time.
Samsung Galaxy S7
Not a lot is expected to change in the Galaxy...
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro is an awesome smartphone that looks set to further boost its maker's reputation of pushing out devices with high-end specs at highly affordable prices. The mid-range phone offers virtually everything you could want for an enjoyable user experience, from a brilliant Full HD display to a massive battery, ample RAM, and a hexa-core Qualcomm processor.
You may also be interested in the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus 5G, and the Poco F7 Ultra.
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The Alcatel OneTouch Fierce XL (Windows) is a variant of the Android-based OneTouch Fierce XL designed to appeal to Windows OS lovers. It is the first smartphone from Alcatel to boot Windows 10 Mobile and comes with basically the same specs as the regular variant.
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The display on this phone is basically the same as that of the first device – a 5.5-inch unit with an HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels. With a pixel density of around 267 pixels per inch, the touchscreen promises manageable viewing...
Samsung Galaxy J1 has been refreshed for the year 2016 to deliver more powerful performance and a richer user experience. The upgraded Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016), a subject of speculation for several weeks, appears ready and built to rival the likes of the new LG K4 with a WVGA display, an improved quad-core processor, more RAM and newer OS.
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Similar to the K4, Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016) parades a 4.5-inch diagonal touch screen. The display, which is based on Super AMOLED technology, has a WVGA resolution of 480 x 800...
LG K4 is the latest offering in its Korean maker's new K Series of affordable smartphones, which also includes the LG K10 and K7. The device, targeted at selfie-loving young users, is smaller and offers entry-level specifications.
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Measuring 131.9 x 66.7 x 8.9 millimetres, the LG K4 is the most compact of the new K Series smartphones seen so far. It shows off a sleek design, although the body appears to be made of polycarbonate. LG says it is designed to offer sure and comfortable...
The Oppo F1 Plus is an upgraded version of the recently-launched Oppo F1 smartphone decked out for more immersive viewing experience and powerful performance. The midrange device, which is expected to sell at a significantly higher price than its predecessor, comes with a bigger Full-HD display, greater RAM, and an octa-core processor.
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As is fitting of an upgrade, the Oppo F1 Plus is equipped to offer users better colours and improved screen clarity. It comes with a bigger 5.5-inch display with Full HD (1080p) resolution, compared to the...
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...
