When it comes to mid-range smartphones in Nigeria, young people are not alien to flashy promises and features, but they underperform when it is time to take a selfie, stream a football match, or navigate multiple apps.
Today, we are putting these three contenders side by side: TECNO Spark 40 Pro+, Samsung Galaxy A16, and Redmi 15C, to see which one truly delivers value for money.
1. Design and Build Quality
TECNO Spark 40 Pro+: Slim curved edges with a premium finish that could pass for a high-end device. The rear design catches attention without looking cheap.
Samsung Galaxy A16: Samsung plays it safe with its design. It is neat and durable, but does not exactly turn heads.
Redmi 15c: Simple...
The Infinix Hot 60 Pro Plus is the premium model in the newly launched Hot 60 Series, offering enhanced features above the standard Hot 60 and Hot 60 Pro. The Hot 60 Pro+ model is dubbed as the world’s slimmest 3D-Curved Screen Phone with a stunning 6.78-inch LTPS AMOLED display featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, a 50MP main camera, and a large 5,200mAh battery with 33W fast charging to keep you powered throughout the day. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G200 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM (expandable to 16GB) and 256GB of storage, for smooth performance. Running on Android 15 with XOS 15.1, it includes AI-driven features and a customizable One-Tap AI button for added convenience.
Infinix Hot...
Kenya is a rapidly developing country with a market that every manufacturer is fighting for. This is the same trend in the world of mobile phones. Get the best feature packed Android phones with solid design and great value for your hard-earned cash.
Well, enough with the preaching and on to the list of some of the best value Android phones in Kenya, where functionality meets affordability.
Value Android phones give you a lot of features compared to the price you are paying.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Samsung remains a leader in the world of android smart phones in Kenya though the competition...
Samsung unveiled the flagship Galaxy S6, along with its Edge variant, on the eve of the MWC 2015 in Barcelona, confirming virtually everything that had been said about the devices before the unveiling. The regular Samsung Galaxy S6 did not disappoint, packing in awesome processing speeds, lightning-fast camera and faster battery charging, amongst other impressive features. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the 2021 iteration of the S Series.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S6
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Samsung Galaxy S6 Key Specs and Features
5.1-inch Super AMOLED Display,...
Firefox OS will be making its debut in Africa soon, thanks to a partnership between Mozilla and Telecoms gaint Orange. The announcement was made during the launch of the Klif, the super-cheap Firefox phone that will be bringing new OS to Africa, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦2,800.00 View Offers
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The Orange Klif will be launched initially in 13 countries (most of which are in Africa) for just $40 (8,000 NGN) including with free 6-months of voice, text messages, and data (free 500MB per month). This is an amazing deal, if...
Android phones took Kenya by storm and by the look of things; this is a wave that is here to stay. Manufacturers keep chucking out high-end Android phones to feed the smartphone-hungry market made up of individuals who are looking for better looking phones, better cameras, connectivity and great performance. Below are some of the best Android phones in Kenya in no particular order.
Now let us start with list of some of the Best Android Phones in Kenya:
List of Best Android Phones in Kenya in 2022
Samsung Galaxy S10
LG G5
Infinix Zero 4 Plus
Tecno Phantom 6 Plus
...
The Huawei Ascend Mate7 Monarch Edition appears to be specifically designed to compete directly with the iPhone 6 Plus. This enhanced version of the already very good Ascend Mate7 offers some great features that rival Apple’s flagship smartphone at a more affordable price.
Where to Buy Huawei Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦21,300.00 Buy Now
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Enhancements
The original Ascend Mate7 was already revered as one of the best phones ever by Huawei, but the Monarch Edition raises the bar further with more premium features. The use of sapphire crystal glass on this new edition is particularly noteworthy.
Many people think Corning Gorilla Glass is...
Huawei, to some people, may not sound like a name to reckon with in the high-end smartphone market, but the Chinese company is obviously working to boost its reputation with a device like the Huawei Ascend P7 Sapphire Edition. This smartphone is an improved but limited version of the affordable and chic Ascend P7, which has received rave reviews.
Where to Buy Huawei Phone
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦21,300.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦12,075.00 Buy Now
What's New?
The main difference between the Huawei Ascend P7 Sapphire Edition and the original is the use of sapphire crystal glass on the front – you've probably guessed that from its...
The curiously-named Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is a good attempt by Huawei to rub shoulders with big players such as Samsung and Apple in the high-end segment of the smartphone market.
Where to Buy Ascend Mate7
Jumia.com.ng₦107,910.00 View Offer
Konga.com₦109,000.00 View Offer
The sleek, dual-SIM device is considered a successor to the Ascend Mate 2, which was also released in 2014. Huawei Ascend Mate 7 has an aluminium unibody design and offers some amazing premium features for a lower price, when compared to some other rival devices.
Display and Camera
Huawei Ascend Mate 7 flaunts an impressive 6-inch display with full HD resolution of 1080...
The best value smartphone you can possibly buy right now in Nigeria, the Innjoo One is now available exclusive to Jumia. You can now order the Innjoo One at the online store and have it delivered to your doorstep in 1 to 6 days at a price of 27,999 Naira.
Where to Buy Innjoo Phones
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Innjoo One was launched on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 with preorder beginning the following day. By now all those you pre-ordered must have gotten their phone and are probably enjoying it. Now Innjoo...
The ZTE Star 2 (a.k.a ZTE Star II) is a flagship device which looks like one capable of giving many of the popular, high-end smartphones on the market stiff competition. With its stylish look and unique, premium features, the phone is one of the devices released in recent months by ZTE to boost its profile as a top smartphone maker alongside the usual suspects.
Where to Buy ZTE Star 2
Jumia.com.ng from ₦52,690.77 View Offers
ZTE Star 2 is way better than its predecessor the Star 1.
The Design
ZTE Star 2 features a sleek and elegant look with its brushed aluminium edges, thin...
Lenovo is not known to be a top player in the high-end segment of the smartphone market. But the Chinese phone maker appears to be making a statement with the Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro that it can also produce high-end devices and at a friendly price at that.
Where to Buy Android Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦77,550.00 Buy Now
The Design
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro boasts a stylish unibody design and metallic body. A single plate of brushed aluminium is used in the making of the device, whose back has a chic brushed finish. The design also features premium matte-like plastic. The 7.7mm-thick bezels...
Lenovo K3 is part of efforts by Lenovo to compete favourably well against rival Xiaomi whose smartphones are enjoying significant popularity despite having only been around for a few years. When the price of the Lenovo K3 is considered in the light of its features, one may be right to say Lenovo has started well in its effort to gain market share from its competitor.
Where to Buy Lenovo Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,700.00 View Offers
Konga.comfrom ₦16,000.00 View Offers
Hardware & Software
The Lenovo K3, which is also known as K3 Music Lemon, perhaps, for its colour, sports a 5-inch IPS display with a HD...
Lenovo S850 is a 5-inch Android phone. It features a brilliant screen with a 13 megapixels rear camera and a 5 megapixels front camera. Lenovo S850 however ships with Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
Where to Buy Lenovo Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,700.00 View Offers
Konga.comfrom ₦16,000.00 View Offers
Hardware & Software
Lenovo S850 features a 5-inch IPS display with a 720 x 1280 pixels resolution, which is sharp for watching movies and browsing the web. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage. However, it lacks a memory card slot.
Lenovo S850 has a 5 megapixels front...
Less than a year after the budget Android smartphone, Motorola Moto E, was released a revamped version is already available. The new Moto E looks set to offer, expectedly, better experience than its predecessor, with improvement made in certain aspects. Let's have a look at what to expect in Motorola Moto E (2015).
Where to Buy Motorola Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦21,700.00 View Offers
What's New?
Some people were actually surprised when the original Motorola Moto E was released without a front-facing camera. How many smartphones come without front-facing snappers these days? Very few. However, the omission was forgivable given the very low price...
There has been a long wait for the next smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S series since the release of the stunning Galaxy S5 last year. That wait appears to be almost over if the reports going around are anything to go by. The Galaxy S6 is almost here! We present to you information (guesses at best) available on the next flagship device from Samsung. The Galaxy S21 is the latest iteration.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S6
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Samsung Galaxy S5
Release Date
Rumours initially had it that the Samsung Galaxy S6...
Infinix Hot is one of the most affordable smartphones in Nigeria. It offers a good value for money considering the specs that the smartphone is boasting of. Below is our review of the Infinix Hot based on our first hand experience with the phone. Checkout the newer Infinix Hot 5
Where to Buy Infinix Hot Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Infinix Hot is a dual-SIM Android phone with a 5-inch display, quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, all at a low price of 14,500 Naira. Our review unit from Jumia...
Infinix Hot have been in the Nigerian market for a couple of months now, but still holds the prime position as one of the cheapest 5-inchers in the Nigerian market, competing with the likes of the Innjoo i1s. We recently got a review unit of the Infinix Hot from Jumia Nigeria and will be unboxing here. Checkout the newer Infinix Hot 40.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
The Infinix Hot offers a 5-inch screen with a 5 megapixels rear camera and a 2 megapixels front camera. For a detailed specs, checkout our Infinix Hot specs page.
You may...
Samsung Galaxy E7 is very similar to the Galaxy E5, but bigger. With a 5.5-inch screen the Galaxy E7 will be competing in the phablet category. Samsung Galaxy E7 runs Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) on a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦49,000.00 Buy Now
The Display
The first difference you’ll notice between the Galaxy E5 and the Galaxy E7 is the display size. Both devices offer an HD resolution (720 x 1280 pixels), but the Galaxy E7 offers a 5.5-inch screen as opposed to the 5-inch screen of the Galaxy E5. If you’re one that...
These days, with options aplenty, buying a new Android phone on AliExpress is one of the most confusing and time consuming tasks. Questions like ‘which phone to buy’, ‘which brand to go for’, or ‘which seller to choose’ are common and online stores are flooded with queries as such. Moreover, with their increasing significance, Android phones have become an integral part of everyday life. Hence, deciding which Android phone to buy on AliExpress and how to buy is a big issue.
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When buying an Android phone from AliExpress, your life can...
Innjoo One is an amazing new smartphone with an impressive design, top class performance, but for a low price point that makes us consider it as the best value for money smartphone in Nigeria. Innjoo One price in Nigeria starts at 27,999 Naira.
Where to Buy Android Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦77,200.00 Buy Now
Innjoo One Specs
Here are a few specs of the Innjoo One:
General Features
Status: Available, Since February, 2015
Platform: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), InnOS
Processor: 1.7GHz octa-core Processor (32-bit Mediatek MT6592 (3G model) or 64-bit Mediatek MT6752 (LTE model))
GPU: Mali-450MP (3G model) Mali-T760 (LTE model)
Memory: 2GB RAM
Colours: Black, Gold
...
Innjoo One was launched on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 with preorder starting on Feb 12 exclusively on Jumia. We got an advance unit of the Innjoo One 3G HD from Jumia and have been playing around with it for a day and a couple of hours and will be sharing our first impression review here.
Where to Buy Innjoo Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,200.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Konga.comfrom ₦20,500.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Jumia.co.kefrom KSh 8,999.00 Buy Now (Kenya)
Innjoo One is available in both LTE and 3G models, but the 3G model is the one that will be available in Nigeria. The Innjoo One is so...
