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...
A SIM Card Adapter adapts your Nano SIM or Micro SIM for all types of SIM slots, making moving your SIM from one phone to another more convenient. With a SIM adapter you no longer have to worry about SIM compatibility. You can use your Nano SIM on a phone that supports Micro SIM or Mini SIM. However, a SIM card adapter if not used with care can damage your phone. Here we offer a guide on how to prevent that from happening.Where to Buy a SIM Card AdapterJumia.com.ng₦1,290.00 View Offer
A full set of SIM card adapters might cost...
If you wish your HTC One M8 had two SIM slots, the HTC One M8 Dual SIM is specially for you. It is every bit like the One M8 from the sleek Aluminium design to the super fast processor, but accommodates two Nano SIM cards. HTC One M8 Dual SIM Price in Nigeria ranges from 105,000 to 130,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Where to Buy Android Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦77,000.00 Buy Now
HTC One M8 Dual-SIM Specs
Here are a few specs of the HTC One M8 Dual SIM:
General Features
Status: Available, since October 2014
Platform: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat),...
Nokia Lumia 530 is now the cheapest Lumia phone in Nigeria and at a price of about 16,500 Naira is even cheaper than the Nokia X. Nokia's former cheapest Lumia, the Lumia 520 was a big hit, so we expect the Nokia Lumia 530 to maintain that legacy. We will be unboxing the Lumia 530 here and sharing what is inside the box. We will be sharing our first impression review in a couple of days.Where to Buy Lumia 530Jumia.com.ng₦16,050.00 Buy Now
Konga.com₦17,500.00 Buy Now
In our Lumia 530 vs Lumia 520 article we made it clear that Lumia 530 is...
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 Lite offers you the impressive design of the Ace 4 at a more affordable price. However, the cheaper price comes at a cost with tradeoffs in processor speed, display quality, and camera. Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 Lite Price in Nigeria ranges from 15,400 to 23,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦109,000.00 Buy Now
Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 Lite Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy Ace 4 Lite:
General Features
Status: Available, since September, 2014
Platform: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Processor: 1.2GHz Processor
GPU: -
Memory: 512 MB...
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite is a modest dual-SIM Android phone with a 4-inch display. Its major selling is that it is the cheapest Samsung Galaxy Phone with fast 3G internet connectivity. Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite Price in Nigeria ranges from 14,600 to 20,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Where to Buy Galaxy Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦109,950.00 Buy Now
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite Specs
Here are a few specs of the Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite:
General Features
Status: Available
Platform: Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Processor: 1GHz Processor
GPU: -
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Colours: White, Black
Dimension: 121.5 x 63.1 x 10.9...
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite, otherwise known as Galaxy Fresh S7390, is a low cost, dual-SIM Android phone that looks somewhat like the Galaxy S4. The screen measures 4.0 inches diagonal, with a screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite runs on a 1 GHz processor with a 512 MB of RAM.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦49,000.00 Buy Now
Hardware & Software
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite sports a 3 megapixels rear camera and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Though the device sports a 4GB built-in storage, only has 2.1 GB free space is available to user....
If you love the awesome design of the HTC One M8, but prefer the Live Tiles of the Windows Phone, the HTC One M8 for Windows is built specifically for you. The One 8 runs on Windows Phone 8.1 with fully customisable Live Tiles.
Where to Buy HTC Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦22,000.00 Buy Now
Konga.com from ₦22,000.00 Buy Now
Hardware & Software
HTC One M8 for Windows is in every way similar to the Android version, except that it runs on Windows Phone. It has the same unique aluminum design, 5 inch display, 2.3GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and the same Dual 4...
BlackBerry Passport is a weird looking phone with square display and physical QWERTY keyboard. It is the most powerful BlackBerry phone ever and also boasts of the best display and camera ever to grace a BB phone. BlackBerry Passport Price in Nigeria ranges from 127,500 to 160,000 Naira.
Where to Buy Android Phones
Jumia.com.ng₦140,000.00 Buy Now
BlackBerry Passport is targeted at enterprise users but it may also tickle the fancy of a couple of consumers.
India and Malaysia got the BlackBerry Passport on October 10, 2014, though at steeper prices than in the UK. The pricing in Nigeria also follows the same steep...
Motorola Moto G 2014 Edition has unquestionably stuck to its basic formula. It comes with improved cameras, larger 5 inch screen, and front facing speakers. It is still one of the best budget gadgets in the market and offers single SIM and dual-SIM variants. Motorola Moto G (2nd Gen) has a glossy finish all over the front, with a soft touch matte back.
Where to Buy Motorola Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦335,000.00 View Offers
Hardware & Software
When talking about the design, the approach is pretty standard. There are no visible signs of low quality design with slightly curved body which is perfect for...
Motorola Moto X now has a 2014 Edition. The second generation Motorola Moto X (a.k.a Moto X+1, Moto X2, or Moto X (2nd Gen)) comes with more power, software refinements and a bigger display. The new Motorola Moto X offers a premium design with a slim bezel, tapered Aluminium frame, and a choice of wood or leather back.
Where to Buy Motorola Phones
Konga.comfrom ₦30,000.00 View Offers
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦35,000.00 View Offers
Hardware & Software
The first generation Moto X was down on power, but Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) is coming with one of the most powerful processors available at this time. With a...
Sony Xperia Z2a is a smaller flavour of the Xperia Z2. It comes with a 5.0-inch display, which makes it smaller than Z2's 5.2-inch screen. Sony Xperia Z2a comes with every other feature down to the dustproof and water resistance.
Where to Buy Xperia Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,495.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦19,500.00 Buy Now
Hardware & Software
The Xperia Z2 never got a compact model, but if you wanted a more compact version of the Z2, the Sony Xperia Z2a is the closest you can get.
Sony Xperia Z2a runs on the Android 4.4 Operating system (KitKat) and is powered by the same quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon...
Sony Xperia M2 is an upgrade of the Xperia M with a larger display, a better camera, faster processors, and longer battery life. It also offers dual-SIM options. Sony Xperia M2 Price in Nigeria ranges from 45,000 to 55,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Where to Buy Android Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦77,495.00 Buy Now
Sony Xperia M2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Sony Xperia M2:
General Features
Status: Available
Platform: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradeable to Android 4.4.2
Processor: 1.2GHz quad-core Processor (Snapdragon 400)
GPU: Adreno 305
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Colours: Black, White, Purple
Dimension: 139.7 x...
Sony Xperia M2 Aqua adds water resistance capability to the Xperia M2. So, if you fancy the water resistance feature of Sony's flagships like the Xperia Z3 on a mid-range device, the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua should be on your radar.
Where to Buy Xperia Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,495.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦19,500.00 Buy Now
Hardware & Software
Aside the water tight body and dustproof, the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is the same as the M2. It still comes with a 4.8-inch display and the same 1.2GHz quad-core processor.
In the same vein, the front and rear shooters consists of VGA camera and 8 megapixels camera...
With Sony's entry level Xperia E3 now bigger with a 4.5-inch display, it should not come as a surprise that the company's mid-range, the Sony Xperia C3 also got bigger. Sony Xperia C3 moves from a 5-incher to a full fledged phablet with a 5.5-inch display.
Where to Buy Android Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦77,495.00 Buy Now
Hardware and Software
Sony Xperia C3 runs on Android 4.4.2 with the same processor on the E3, the quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 clocking at 1.2GHz with 1GB of RAM.
With its 5.5 inch IPS LCD screen, Sony Xperia C3 is a phablet, which means that it can provide...
Apple's 2014 smartphone, the iPhone 6 was available in Nigeria. You can buy iPhone 6 online at two of Nigeria's leading online retailers Konga and Jumia. The smartphone launched at a high price of about 200,000 Naira ($1,250 then) for the 16GB model. These days fairly used and refurbished iPhone 6 are very popular at stores like Jumia, Konga, and Amazon.
Where to Buy iPhone 6
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Amazon – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPhone SE 2020 are latest members of the iPhone lineup.
The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone...
Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3 is numbered as a successor to the Galaxy S Duos 2, but looking at the specs it is not much of an upgrade. Aside being loaded with KitKat (Android 4.4.2) it brings very little else to the table. That said when considered on its merit, Samsung Galaxy S Duos 3 is a good entry level smartphone. Checkout Galaxy S7
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦41,900.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Hardware & Software
If you are currently using the Galaxy S Duos 2 and looking for an upgrade, we will not advice you to go for the S Duos...
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Duos adds dual-SIM support to the compact version of the Galaxy S5 flagship. It is essentially the same device as the Galaxy S5 Mini, but with the added support for dual-SIM. Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini is also the very first mid range model to incorporate the Envelope Tracking capabilities that can provide the power amplifier efficiency which decreases phone heat, while increasing the battery life. Samsung's 2021 flagship is the Galaxy S21 Ultra.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦51,900.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Hardware and Software
Like stated already in this article, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Duos is...
iPhone 6 Plus is Apple's own phablet in response to consumer demand for bigger screens in 2014. It features a brilliant 5.5-inch display. It also offered a new and faster processor and the best battery life of any iPhone. iPhone 6 Plus price in Nigeria launched around 200,000 Naira in 2014, but today prices for new, fairly used, and refurbished iPhone 6 Plus hover between 54,000 Naira and 150,000 Naira.
Where to Buy iPhone 6 Plus
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
iPhone 6S Plus is the successor of the iPhone...
iPhone 6 offered a larger retina display and a new sleek design (or 2014 of course). With a 4.7-inch display it was larger than the iPhone 5S that had a 4-inch display. It also comes with a new processor that boosts performance and NFC with a new mobile payment service. iPhone 6 price in Nigeria started at around 155,000 to 250,000 Naira at launch in 2014 depending on the built-in storage and your location, but today you can buy fairly used and refurbished iPhone 6 for a price ranging from 45,000 Naira to 150,000 Naira.
Where to Buy iPhone 6
Jumia...
The highly anticipated Gold coloured model of the Infinix Zero is now available at Konga. Infinix Zero looks good in white and black, the golden model is equally gorgeous. Infinix Zero Gold is only available in 16GB, so if you want the cheaper 8GB model you have to settle for white or black.
Where to Buy Infinix Zero Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
Checkout the more recent Infinix Zero 30 4G instead.
Only the colour changed, inside it is still the same device that offers a brilliant 5-inch HD display and a 13 megapixels camera.
Infinix Zero Gold runs Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) on...
