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...
LG Magna draws design cues from the LG Leon and Joy, but offers a bigger 5-inch display and a bigger battery. Just like the two phones the LG Magna is preloaded with Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and offers LTE.
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Hardware and Software
LG Magna has a 5 inch display with a solid resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It has a stylish body with a dimension of 139.7 x 69.9 x 10.2 mm and should easily fit into an average hand.
LG Magna runs on 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor with an internal storage of 8GB...
LG Leon is one of LG's latest generation Android phones sitting between the LG Joy and LG Magna. LG Leon features a 4.5-inch display with support for 4G LTE.
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Hardware & Software
LG Leon has a 4.5 inches display which is less than LG Magna, but is quite good. The display has a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels. LG Leon has a stylish body with a dimension of 129.9 x 64.9 x 10.9 mm which is quite easy to carry in pocket or hands.
The...
LG has been producing some amazing androids competing with other android producing companies. LG Joy is one of the latest Android phone from LG along with LG Magna. LG Joy features a 4-inch display and has an LTE variant.
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Hardware & Software
LG Joy has a 4 inches display which is less than LG Magna. The display has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It has a stylish body and is quite easy to carry in the pocket or hands.
LG Joy runs on a 1.2 GHz Quad-core...
HTC is increasingly boosting its reputation with the slew of interesting devices that it has been pushing into the market. The newly-unveiled HTC One M9+, an upgraded version of the One M9, is a smartphone that shows the Chinese phone maker should be taken more seriously, with its stylish look, brilliant display and other interesting features.
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Display and Camera
Just like some industry watchers had predicted, the HTC One M9+ packs an impressive 5.2-inch display with a quad HD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, which should make for an exciting viewing...
The Sony ZX2 is a top-of-the-line media player running on Android mobile operating system. Fully known as the Sony Walkman NW-ZX2, this device is not only intended for listening to loaded music, but also for streaming and downloading of apps and videos with its Wi-Fi capability.
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The Design
Sony NW-ZX2 looks stylish with a nice aluminium casing, which is not quite surprising given the expected high price it will retail. The aluminium frame and rubber grip of the device make for hassle-free holding.
The chassis is gold-plated. With a dimension of 67 x 133...
Aimed at the multimedia addict, Lenovo A7000 is one of several budget devices that were launched by its maker at the Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona. The Android phablet sports a large display and features Dolby Atmos technology for an enjoyable multimedia experience.Where to Buy Lenovo PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
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The DesignWith a dimension of 152.6 x 76.2 x 7.9 millimetres, Lenovo A7000 is somewhat on the big side. But in spite of its size, the phone weighs in at a respectable 140 grams. It features a matte plastic body with power and volume buttons fashioned...
Unveiled in February, Sony Xperia E4g is an Android smartphone with support for 4G LTE connectivity. It is designed to make your everyday life easier, according to its maker, with a powerful processor, long-lasting battery and lightning fast browsing capability.
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Design and Display
Considered the 4G upgrade of the earlier Xperia E4, the new Sony Xperia E4g flaunts a relatively slim design at a thickness of 10.8 millimetres - perfect enough to easily fit into your hand. The smartphone packs a 4.7-inch display with scratch-resistant glass and resolution of 960 x...
The Galaxy Xcover 3 is the latest in Samsung's range of affordable rugged smartphones. This mid-range Android smartphone boasts superior protection and is designed for relatively easy multi-tasking. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 offers military grade ruggedness with protection against dust, salt, water, and even falls of certain heights.
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The Design
At a thickness of 9.95 millimetres, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 3 could be described as slim to an extent. The weight is equally reasonable at 154 grams. Physical control keys such as home, multi-tasking and back buttons are retained below the screen...
The OneTouch Pixi 3 (5.5) is a new entry-level smartphone in the Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 range of devices. The recently-announced phone crams in a large display, decent processor and powerful battery with a generous capacity for an enjoyable multimedia experience. It is available in 3G and 4G models.
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Display and Camera
Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 3 (5.5), as could be deduced from its name, comes fitted with a 5.5-inch capacitive touchscreen with differing resolutions between its two models.
The 3G variant has a qHD resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, while the 4G boasts an...
We have already done a review of the Wiko Getaway, but if you want to see things in video, you can checkout Jumia's video overview of the device. We have embedded the video here for your convenience. Wiko Getaway is an amazing smartphone with style and performance you'll be proud to show off.Where to Buy Wiko GetawayJumia.com.ng ₦43,000.00 Buy Now
The Aluminium frames, Aluminium bottom bezel, and faux leather finishing on the back combines with the superslim and light weight build to give the Wiko Getaway a premium look and feel.
Wiko Getaway features a brilliant 5-inch IPS display with 720...
Wiko Highway Pure is one of several devices unveiled by its French smartphone maker at MWC 2015. It is an ultra-slim and impressively lightweight device with an appealing design, decent processor and 4G connectivity.
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The Design
Wiko Highway Pure boasts a very slim profile at a thickness of only 5.1 millimetres. Little wonder then when its maker describes it as "the slimmest 4G in the world." This smartphone is not only extremely thin, it is equally very light. It weighs just 98 grams (battery included), making it very easy to carry around without you...
Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2+ is one of the new and interesting devices that were unveiled by Alcatel OneTouch is recent weeks. It is an improved version of the award-winning OneTouch Hero 2, with a whole new software experience and extra tweaks.
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Display and Camera
Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2+ features a large 6-inch IPS display, just like its predecessor, with built-in stylus. The capacitive screen has a Full-HD resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
Alcatel OneTouch Hero 2+ phablet packs a 13 megapixels rear camera with flash, capable of recording Full HD (1080p) videos at 30...
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 (5.5) is the phablet variant of the OneTouch Idol 3 (4.7). Both phones offer a similar design, but the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 (5.5) offers a bigger and more brilliant display with more power and performance.
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Hardware & Software
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 (5.5) flaunts a 5.5-inch IPS screen with an amazing 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution. This larger model uses a more powerful octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor capable of speeds of up to 1.5GHz.
Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 (5.5) is surprisingly slightly thinner than its smaller brother at 7.4mm....
Wiko Getaway is a stylish smartphone with a brilliant 5-inch display. It features a premium look and feel with Aluminium frames and leather finishing for the back. Wiko Getaway Price in Nigeria starts at 43,000 Naira.Where to Buy Wiko GetawayJumia.com.ng ₦43,000.00 Buy Now
Wiko Getaway is not just beuatiful, it is also a high performer, read our Wiko Getaway Review. You can also checkout Wiko Getaway Unboxing.
Wiko Getaway SpecsHere are a few specs of the Wiko Getaway:
General FeaturesStatus: Available, since March 2015
Platform: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) (Mediatek MT6582)
Processor: 1.3GHz quad-core Processor
GPU: Mali 400MP
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Colours: Black & Gold, White...
Wiko Getaway made its debut in the Nigerian market on March 16, 2015. We got a unit of the Gold and Black model ahead of the launch from Wiko mobile team in Nigeria and will be sharing the Wiko Getaway unboxing photos here to show you what is inside the box. Wiko Getaway will also be available in White and Silver, Navy, or Coral.Where to Buy Wiko GetawayJumia.com.ng ₦43,000.00 Buy Now
Wiko Getaway is a sleek smartphone with a premium look and feel, thanks to its Aluminium frames and leather finishing for the back. Wiko Getaway features a brilliant 5-inch...
…A New Premium Smartphone with Style and Performance You Will Be Proud To Show Off.
Barely six months after its epoch-making entry into Nigeria’s mobile phone market, the Wiko Getaway has been unveiled as the latest addition to the extensive Android smartphone line-up to the Nigerian market by Europe’s fastest growing mobile phone brand.Where to Buy Wiko GetawayJumia.com.ng ₦44,690.00 Buy Now
(L-R):, Adebayo Adams, channel marketing manager, Abiola Anifowoshe, Key Accounts Manager, Lagos & South-West, with John Peters, country sales manager, all of Wiko Nigeria during the unveiling of the new stylish smartphone, Wiko Getaway, in Ikeja, Lagos...
Wiko Ridge Fab is a pocket-friendly phablet with a large and impressive display as well as features that show its relatively unknown maker has started to step up its game. The device boasts an elegant look, a responsive processor, an enjoyable user experience, and is more or less like a bigger Wiko Ridge.
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The Design
With a thickness of 8.6mm, Wiko Ridge Fab could be described as a slim phablet. It is fitted with a 5.5-inch display with an HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The device is interestingly lightweight despite its large...
Despite a few observed lapses, Silent Circle’s first-generation Blackphone was hailed as a very solid device, especially in terms of security. Its sequel, Blackphone 2, is designed to plug all those lapses with improved security features, a faster processor, and a bigger screen.
Display and Camera
The display of Blackphone 2 has been upgraded from the 4.7-inch screen used on its predecessor to a more spacious 5.5-inch screen. The screen has a full-HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 – a significant improvement on the first device.
Blackphone 2 packs a 13 megapixels rear...
Acer Liquid Jade Z is a relatively affordable Android smartphone with price tilting in the mid-range segment. The recently-introduced device could be described as a stripped-down version of Acer’s latest flagship smartphone, the Liquid Jade S, but with some interesting features all the same.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦4,000.00 Buy Now
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The DesignIt is easy to notice semblance between Acer Liquid Jade Z and its more-expensive cousin, Liquid Jade S, right off the bat. The differences only become clearer when you pick the mid-range smartphone for a closer look.
The mere 7.9mm thick Liquid Jade Z is very...
Options for affordable phablets in the market is very scarce. Most manufacturers target 'big phones' to the mid-range and highend audience, ignoring the mass market. Infinix Hot Note X551 is a new big phone from Infinix targeting this ignored space. We have been playing with the Infinix Hot Note for a couple of days and will be sharing our first impression review here. Checkout the Infinix Note 30 and the Infinix Note 30 5G.
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Infinix Hot Note will be competing with offerings from Innjoo like the Innjoo Note and Note E....
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...
