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...
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
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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
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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.
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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
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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...
Xiaomi Mi 4 is the latest flagship from China's fast-rising mobile phone maker. It features a gorgeous design with a stainless steel frame and a brilliant 5.0-inch IPS display. Xiaomi Mi 4 is a high performer, all thanks to a 2.5GHz quad-core processor and 3GB of RAM.
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.
Hardware and Software
For Android lovers, the Xiaomi Mi 4 is a nice phone and runs on Android 4.4.3 (KitKat)....
ZTE Grand S Flex is a decent 5-inch phone from one of China's top mobile phone maker. It runs Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) on a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM. ZTE Grand S is a beautifully designed smartphone with an 8 megapixels rear camera and a 1 megapixels front facing camera.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
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Pricing and Availability
ZTE Grand S Flex is not yet available in Nigeria. When available, you can buy it at leading online stores in Nigeria. ZTE Grand S Flex price in Nigeria is expected to range from N35,000 to N45,000 depending...
If you are looking for a smartphone within your budget, ZTE Blade Q Maxi is a phone that you would like to try. ZTE Blade Q Maxi features a 5.0-inch display and a 5 megapixels camera.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦52,800.00 View Offers
Hardware and Software
ZTE Blade Q Maxi runs Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) on a 1.3GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM. It is a dual-SIM phone with 4GB built-in storage and support for up to 32GB memory card.
ZTE Blade Q Maxi features a 5.0-inch display with 480 x 845 pixels resolution.
Pricing and Availability
ZTE Blade Q Maxi is...
With Galaxy Alpha's metal frame, Samsung is moving away from an all plastic design for its Galaxy line. Samsung Galaxy Alpha with its sleek metal frame offers a premium finish and light weight that sets it apart from other Galaxy Phones.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
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Hardware and Software
Samsung Galaxy Alpha runs on Kitkat (Android 4.4.4) with the same Touchwiz skin on the Galaxy S5. It is powered by an octa-core Exynos 5 chip comprising of 2 quad-core processors, one clocking at 1.8GHz and the other at 1.3GHz. With 2GB of RAM, Samsung Galaxy Alpha should run...
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is very similar to the Galaxy Note 4 phablet, but its display is slightly smaller (with more pixels) and is bent on the right edge (hence the name). The curved edge will offer fast access to frequently used apps, tasks, and settings. Aside, the display, the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is essentially the same at Note 4. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the 2016 member of the Note series. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G was the last member of the series.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
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Hardware & Software
Looking at the design,...
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is Sammy's latest flagship phablet and successor to the Galaxy Note 3. The Note is not getting bigger this year. It keeps the screen-size at 5.7-inch, but uped the resolution to QHD for a more brilliant screen. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is built for high performance with cutting-edge 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor and 3GB of RAM. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is the latest member of the line.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
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Hardware and Software
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 maintained its predecessor's 5.7 inch Super AMOLED display, but that is where the similarities...
The new model of the Infinix Zero with 16GB built-in storage is now available at Konga Nigeria. The 8GB model have been flying off the shelf for a couple of weeks, selling off more than 3 times in the past two weeks. Infinix Zero 16GB does not offer only more storage, it offers twice as much memory with 2GB of RAM for smoother operation and better gaming potential. Infinix Zero costs just N3,000 more at 23,900 Naira.
Where to Buy Infinix Zero Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
Checkout the more recent Infinix Zero 30 4G
Aside more storage and more RAM, the...
The iPhone 6 is one of the two flagship smartphones released by Apple in 2014. It is the smaller of the two, though still bigger than its predecessor, the iPhone 5S. iPhone 6 offers the usual high quality build with a newer faster processor, iOS 8 as the operating system, improved camera optics as well as NFC with Apple that is set to revolutionise mobile payment. The iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, the iPhone 14 Plus, and the iPhone 14 are...
Apple finally built iPhones with display bigger than 4.0-inch in 2014, introducing the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. Here we focus on iPhone 6 Plus, a Phablet with a 5.5-inch display. iPhone 6 Plus is faster with the A8 processor and offers the best battery life of any iPhone as at 2014 with up to 24 hours talktime as well as NFC and the Apple Pay service that would revolutionise mobile payment. The iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, the...
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is like the name suggests, a version of the Xperia Z3 in a more compact body. Of course there are some tradeoffs, but it keeps most of the key features that makes the Xperia Z3 an awesome smartphone. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact features a 4.6-inch HD screen and the same 20.7 megapixels camera.
Where to Buy Sony Phones
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Hardware and Software
The sweet thing about Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is that it runs essentially on the same platform as the flagship. It is loaded with the same Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) and powered by the...
Nokia Lumia 735 is more or less like the Lumia 730 without the dual-SIM, but with wireless charging and super fast LTE internet. It is a successor to the Lumia 720, but with a larger and more brilliant display. Nokia Lumia 735 features a 4.7-inch HD screen.
Where to Buy Lumia Phones
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Konga.comfrom ₦19,950.00 Buy Now
Hardware & Software
Like the Lumia 730, the Nokia Lumia 735 is being positioned as a brilliant smartphone for taking selfies. The 5 megapixels front shooter offers a wide angled lens that allows capture more people in a selfie or to have the whole...
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...
