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...
Tecno S5 is an entry level Android smartphone with a decent 4.5-inch IPS display. It features a 5 megapixels rear camera and a 1.2 megapixels front camera. Tecno S5 runs Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) on a 1.3GHz dual-core processor with 512MB RAM.
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The Hardware & Software
Tecno S5 promises a decent performance with a 1.3GHz dual-core processor and Android 4.2 with 512MB RAM. The display is not bad measuring 4.5-inch with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels and built on IPS technology. It comes preloaded with WhatsApp. BBM is not...
Tecno D9 is a 6.0-inch Android phablet probably targeted at consumers on budget. Apart from the fact that it will be cheaper than Tecno's earlier 6-inch phablet, the Phantom A3, there is nothing much to report about this device. It ships with Android 4.2 running on a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM.
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The Hardware & Software
Tecno's mission here is probably to offer consumers a cheaper 6-inch smartphone. With the Phantom A3 selling above 40,000 Naira, this device is cheaper at 35,000 Naira with comparatively lower specs. It offers...
Tecno M5 is another new entry level Android phone from Tecno. It features a 4.5-inch touchscreen and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). 1GB of RAM means the Tecno M5 can access over a million apps at the Google Play Store.
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Cheap Android Phone
Tecno M5 runs Android 4.2 on a 1.3GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM, which will be great for Tecno fans who have been disappointed that Tecno has been limiting too many of their smartphones with 512MB RAM. It also features a 4.5-inch Touch display with a decent...
Tecno Phantom A3 is a slight upgrade to the Phantom A2. It comes with a 6-inch display and a more powerful processor, but with the same battery capacity which could result in a lower battery life compared to the Phantom A2. Tecno Phantom A3 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with 1GB RAM. Checkout the Tecno Phantom 8
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The Hardware & Software
Looking at the specs the Tecno Phantom A3 seems like a needless upgrade to the Phantom A2. The phone...
Nokia Lumia 525 is a modest, but significant update to Nokia's hottest selling smart phone, the Lumia 520. The major upgrade in the Nokia 525 is the RAM, which has been doubled from 512MB to 1GB making it compatible with a lot more apps at the Windows Phone Store.
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Affordable, but Capable Phone
More RAM makes the smart phone more useful. It will now be able to run a lot more apps and run them more smoothly with 1GB RAM. It will still be powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor running...
If you would love to buy a highend smart phone with a large screen, the Xperia Z Ultra should be an interest. Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a highend ultra-slim Phablet with a massive 6.44-inch display and an 8 MP camera and super fast 4G LTE with download speed of up to 150 Mbps. Sony Xperia Z Ultra Price in Nigeria ranges from 85,000 to 105,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
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Just like the Xperia Z, the Xperia Z Ultra can survive in up to 1 metre of water...
Sony Xperia ZR is a great mid range smartphone featuring a top grade 13 megapixels camera. It runs Android 4.1 on a 1.5GHz quad-core processor with a nice 4.55-inch HD touchscreen. It is also dustproof and water resistant. Sony Xperia ZR Price in Nigeria ranges 62,000 to 69,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
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Sony Xperia ZR Specs:
A few Specs of the Sony Xperia ZR:
Platform: Android 4.1, upgradeable to Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Timescape UI
Colours: Black, White, Mint, Pink
Micro SIM
Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core Processor
Adreno 320
RAM:...
Nokia 109 is a low cost phone with internet support for staying in touch and sharing with friends on Facebook and Twitter as well as for sending and receiving emails. The battery life is also great. When available, the Nokia 109 Price in Nigeria should range from 4,500 to 7,500 Naira depending on your location in the country.
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The downside to this phone is that it lacks a camera.
Nokia 109 Specs:
A brief specs of the Nokia 109:
Weight: 77 g
Dimensions: 110 x 46 x 14.8 mm
Colours: Black, Cyan, White, Yellow,...
Nokia 515 is a feature phone with a premium look and feel, thanks to its Anodised Aluminium body with a stylish Matt finish. It also features a 2.4-inch curved display and an impressive 5 megapixels camera with LED flash and voice guidance for snapping self-portraits. Nokia 515 Price in Nigeria ranges from 22,000 to 28,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
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Nokia 515 is available in dual-SIM and single SIM variants.
Nokia 515 Specs:
A brief specs of the Nokia 515:
Weight: 101.11 g
Dimensions: 114 x 48 x 11 mm
Colours:...
Nokia 208 is one of Nokia's latest generation feature phones with fast 3G internet and micro SIM at affordable prices. The camera comes with voice guidance that assists you when you are taking self-portraits. Nokia 208 Price in Nigeria ranges from 9,000 to 13,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
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Nokia 208 Specs:
A brief specs of the Nokia 208:
Weight: 89.6 g
Dimensions: 114.2 x 50.9 x 12.8 mm
Colours: Black, Cyan, White, Yellow, or Red
SIM Type: Micro-SIM
Dual-SIM, Dual Standby with Easy Swap (model RM-949)
Display: 2.4-inch LCD...
Nokia 111 is a low-cost phone with a VGA camera for capturing those great moments. It also comes with internet capability, so you can share it with your friends via Facebook, Twitter, or email. Nokia 111 Price in Nigeria ranges from 25,500 to 29,900 Naira.
Nokia 111 Specs:
A brief specs of the Nokia 111:
Weight: 77 g
Dimensions: 110 x 46 x 14.8 mm
Colors: Black, Cyan, White, Yellow, or Red
SIM Type: Mini-SIM
Display: 1.8-inch LCD Display (160 x 128 pixels)
Camera: 0.3 MP Camera with 176 x 144 pixels Video
Platform: Nokia Series 40 6th Edition Lite
16...
LG G2 is LG's latest flagship smartphone. In terms of specs, the G2 is one of the best value highend smartphones around. It features a brilliant 5.2-inch display and a 13MP camera. LG G2 Price in Nigeria ranges from 83,000 to 90,000 Naira depending on your location in the country. Checkout latest LG Phones
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LG G2 is a high performance smartphone powered by one of the most powerful mobile processors, the Qualcomm SnapDragon 800 clocking at 2.26GHz (quad-core). It runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with planned update to Android 4.4 (KitKat)....
Sony Xperia Z1 is Sony's latest flagship smart phone. It features a brilliant 5-inch display and an impressive 20.7 megapixels camera. It is also dustproof and waterproof and can survive in up to 1 metre of water for up to 30 minutes. Sony Xperia Z1 Price in Nigeria ranges from 72,000 to 103,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
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Sony Xperia Z1 Specs:
A few Specs of the Sony Xperia Z1:
Status: Available, October, 2013
Platform: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradeable to Android 4.4 (KitKat)
Timescape UI
Colours: Black, White, Purple
...
BlackBerry Q10 Gold is a special premium Edition of the Q10 that comes in white with a gold coloured stainless steel frame. They also come with an an exclusive range of unique BlackBerry PIN numbers, an exclusively designed gold-accented headset and protective leather sleeve. BlackBerry Q10 Gold Price in Nigeria ranges from 60,900 to 75,000 Naira.
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BlackBerry Q10 Gold Specs
Here is a brief specs of the BlackBerry Q10 Gold Special Edition:
Status: Available, Since November, 2013
Exclusive Range of BlackBerry PINs
Weight: 139g
Dimensions: 130 x 65.6 x 9 mm
3.1-inch AMOLED Touch Display...
LG Nexus 5 is Google's latest Super phone built by LG replacing 2012's LG Nexus 4. It runs the latest flavour of Android (KitKat) on a powerful Qualcomm SnapDragon 800 processor and features super fast 4G LTE. It is now available in a few stores, though prices seems steep. LG Nexus 5 Price in Nigeria starts at 95,000 Naira.
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LG Nexus 5 Specs:
Here is a brief specs of the LG Nexus 5:
Status: Available, Since December 2013
Platform: Stock Android 4.3 (KitKat)
Micro...
Tecno D7 seats between the M7 and the P5. It is built for consumers looking for a smart phone with a large display at a low cost price. Looking at the specs the Tecno D7 seems more or less like the Tecno M7 with a larger display and half the RAM. Tecno D7 Price in Nigeria ranges from 26,000 to 29,000 Naira.
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Tecno D7 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno D7
Status: Available, since November, 2013
Mini SIM (Normal SIM)
Dual-SIM
Dimensions: 159.5 x 80.5 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 152g
...
BlackBerry will be releasing a new Porsche Design smart phone based on the BlackBerry Z10 this November. The Porsche Design P'9982 is an exclusive device with only 500 units to be sold worldwide. Its frame is made of satin-finish stainless steel and a glass weave back wrapped with genuine Italian leather. Inside it is just another BlackBerry Z10 running on BlackBerry 10.2 OS.
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Like the first BlackBerry Porsche Design phone, this one will come with an exclusive range of BlackBerry PINs. Buyers will also get a Porsche Design headphone with tangle-free cables.
Although...
Cheap Smart Phones are smartphones you buy when you cannot afford anything better. The sole motivation for buying cheap smart phones is their pricing. There design quality is never comparable to their entry level or mid-range counterparts. They also come with lots of tradeoffs and lags in performance with poor battery life. If you must buy a cheap smart phone, here are some of the best we have seen in 2013.
By our definition a cheap smart phone is any smart phone with a starting price of 20,000 Naira or less in at least one store in Nigeria. Here are...
If you have been wooed by the Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 currently selling for between 16,000 and 18,000 Naira at stores in Nigeria, you need to hit the breaks as we can confirm that it is actually the Samsung Galaxy Star Pro that is being repackaged. Whether this is a mistake or deliberate fraud we don't know yet, but someone need to provide some answers and fast.
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I was first alerted on this issue by a fan (thanks Uche Joshua) on Friday. For me the first red flag was the price, which...
Entry level smart phones offer consumers low cost smartphones with decent performance and quality. If you are on budget, we recommend you checkout entry level smart phones first. Here are some of the best entry level smart phones currently available in Nigeria.
Making entry level smart phones cheap involve a lot of tradeoffs. This means that the performance of entry level smart phones will not be comparable to highend smart phones or mid range smart phones. Having gone through some of the most popular entry level smart phones in Nigeria, we have built a list of some of the best...
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...
