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 P3 is another cheap Android smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer Tecno. It is more like an upgrade to their earlier Tecno N3. It features a 3.5-inch touch display and a 3.0MP Camera with Flash. It comes with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Tecno P3 price in Nigeria ranges from 12,000 Naira to 15,000 Naira depending on your location.
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Tecno P3 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno P3:
Status: Available, since May, 2013
Dual-SIM, Mini SIM
Dimensions: 115.8 x 62 x 11.7 mm
Weight:
Storage: 8GB memory card included ?, supports up...
Huawei Ascend W1 (a.k.a Huawei 4Afrika) was Huawei's first smartphone to boast of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. It is a relatively low cost smartphone with good performance and a battery that outlasts the competition and a promise of exclusive apps for Nigeria and Africa. Huawei Ascend W1 features a 4.0-inch Touchscreen, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and 5MP camera with flash.
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Hardware & Software
Huawei Ascend W1 comes with a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with a separate graphics processor and 512MB RAM, so performance wise it will not be found wanting. Despite...
Tecno P3 is a cheap Android smartphone for consumers on very tight budget. It is more like an upgrade to the popular Tecno N3, coming with similar look and feel, but with a slight specs boost. Tecno P3 features a 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen, a 3 megapixels camera at the rear, dual-SIM, and 3G data. Tecno P3 comes with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) running on a 1GHz processor with 512MB RAM.
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Cheap Android Smartphone
Tecno P3 targets same audience as the Tecno N3, consumers who want to enjoy modern mobile tech, but can't...
BlackBerry Q5 and the BlackBerry Q10 look very similar from a distance, but as you bring them closer and test them, you will begin to observe some differences. This article compares BlackBerry Q5 and BlackBerry Q10, showing you where they are similar and where they differ.
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BlackBerry Q5
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BlackBerry Q10
Target Market
BlackBerry Q5 is a mid-range smartphone and a low cost replica of the BlackBerry Q10. You can even call it the BlackBerry Q10 Mini, because in the Q5 BlackBerry repackaged the best features of the...
BlackBerry Q5 is an exciting new smartphone from BlackBerry targeted mostly at emerging markets like Nigeria, South Africa, India, etc. It is somewhat like the BlackBerry Q10, featuring a similar sized 3.1-inch touch display and physical QWERTY keyboard, but has a less premium look and comes at a lower price.
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Physical QWERTY Key lives on
BlackBerry Q10 is no doubt the best QWERTY key smartphone currently. The BlackBerry Q5, though cheaper, is expected to offer the same experience, though the styling of the QWERTY keys is not exactly the same.
BlackBerry Q5 will also be great...
Tecno N7 is Tecno's Top Smartphone in the Nigerian market. It features 5-inch touch display, 5 megapixels camera with Flash, a front-facing camera for video calling, Fast HSPA+ internet, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Tecno N7 price in Nigeria ranges from 27,000 Naira to 33,500 Naira depending on your location.
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Tecno N7 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno N7:
Status: Available, since January, 2013
Mini SIM (Normal SIM) Dual-SIM variant also available
Dimensions: 148 x 79 x 10.3 mm
Weight: 152g
Storage: 8GB memory card included, supports...
Tecno N7 is Tecno's flagship smartphone. But, don’t get the wrong idea, Tecno N7 is as affordable as it gets. 5-inch touch display, 5 megapixels camera with Flash, secondary camera for video calling, Fast HSPA+ internet, Wi-Fi hotspot and more for a price of around N23,800. Tecno N7 runs Android 4.04 (Ice Cream Sandwich) on 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB RAM and is available in single SIM and dual-SIM variants.
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The Hardware & Software
Just like the Tecno Q1, the Tecno N7 features a 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB RAM, which...
Tecno N3 is a cheap Android Smartphone for entry consumers who are buying a smartphone for the first time and are low on budget. It features a 3.0-inch touch display and a 3.0MP Camera. It comes with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread). Tecno N3 price in Nigeria ranges from 12,500 Naira to 14,500 Naira depending on your location.
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Tecno N3 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Tecno N3
Status: Available, since November, 2012
Dual-SIM, Mini SIM
Dimensions: 115 x 62 x 11.7 mm
Weight: 200g
Storage: 8GB memory card included, supports up to...
Tecno N3 is a low-cost Android Phone targeted at consumers on a very tight budget. It is one of the cheapest smartphones in the Nigerian market. Tecno N3 features a 3.5-inch capacitive display, a 3-megapixel camera at the rear end, dual-SIM, and 3G data. Tecno N3 runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) on an 800MHz processor with 256MB RAM.
Cheap Android Smartphone
Tecno N3 is for consumers who want to enjoy modern smartphone features, but cannot shell out the huge cash required to buy smartphones. With an 800MHz processor and Android 2.3 inside, Tecno N3 is by no means cutting edge, but there...
Nokia N9 was the last member of the iconic Nokia NSeries line of entertainment smartphones. Nokia N9 comes in an awesome design, runs the MeeGo OS, and is available in 16GB and 64GB built-in storage. Nokia N9 Price in Nigeria ranges from 49,000 Naira to 60,000 Naira, depending on your location and the built-in storage.
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Nokia N9 Specs
A few specs of the Nokia N9
Status: Available, Since September, 2011
Weight: 135g
Dimensions: 116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm
3.9-inch AMOLED Touch Display (480 x 854 pixels, 251ppi)
Corning Glass Glass with Anti-glare...
If you are planning to buy a smartphone in 2013 or after, you should also be prepared to swap your SIM. This is because your current Mini SIM (normal SIM) will likely not fit into your new smartphone as most recently launched smartphones feature the smaller Micro-SIM. If you do not have a Micro-SIM already, you will have to visit the customer care centre of your mobile network to swap your Mini-SIM to Micro-SIM.
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Note that latest Apple Smartphone and tablets like the iPhone 5, the iPad Mini, and the iPad 4 supports...
If you are planning to buy a smartphone in Nigeria in 2013, the month of May is a great month to do so as a number of exciting new smartphones will be hitting stores across the country. Top smartphone brands in Nigeria like Samsung, Nokia, and BlackBerry all have something exciting for consumers shopping for smartphones in the month of May.
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Here are some great smartphones launching in Nigeria in the Month of May, 2013:
Nokia Lumia 520 and Lumia 720
First out of the gates in May were the duo of Nokia Lumia...
Nokia Asha 309 is a low cost smartphone with multitouch capacitive touchscreen. It also features Wi-Fi for faster internet and video streaming. It is identical to the dual-SIM Nokia Asha 308, but supports only one SIM. Nokia Asha 309 Price in Nigeria ranges from 16,500 Naira to 18,500 Naira depending on your location.
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Nokia Asha 309 Specs:
A brief specs of the Nokia Asha 309:
Status: Available, Since December, 2012
Weight: 102g
Dimensions: 109.9 x 54 x 13.2 mm
Mini-SIM
2.0MP Camera with Video (176 x 144 pixels)
Nokia Series 40 OS (Asha...
Nokia Asha 306 is an identical twin of the low cost dual-SIM Nokia Asha 305 smartphone, but supports only one SIM and adds Wi-Fi support for fast internet and video streaming. Nokia Asha 306 Price in Nigeria ranges from 13,990 Naira to 15,500 Naira depending on your location.
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Nokia Asha 306 comes with WhatsApp pre-loaded. So, if you want seamless WhatsApp experience and do not need dual-SIM, the Nokia Asha 306 is a good choice.
Nokia Asha 306 Specs:
A brief specs of the Nokia Asha 306:
Status: Available, Since July 2012
Weight: 96g
...
Nokia Asha 501 is a low cost smartphone that takes design inspiration from Nokia great smartphones like the Nokia Lumia line and Meego based Nokia N9 to deliver premium user experience and design at affordable price. Asha 501 now supports the popular WhatsApp Messenger. Nokia Asha 501 Price in Nigeria ranges from 11,750 Naira to 17,500 Naira depending on your location.
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Nokia Asha 501 brings the best features of the Nokia Series 40, borrows ideas from Nokia's Lumia line and the Meego based Nokia N9 to deliver a great user experience with...
Nokia Asha 501 opens a new chapter in the story of the successful Nokia Asha line. It is the first in a series of Nokia Asha phones to feature the new Nokia Asha software platform. Nokia Asha 501 is a low cost smartphone that will offer some premium features currently exclusive to the Nokia Lumia line and the Meego based Nokia N9. It will be available in single-SIM and dual-SIM variants and will support micro-SIM. It now supports the popular WhatsApp Messenger
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A New Asha Software Platform
According to Nokia's press statement announcing...
Nokia Asha 303 is one feature phone that can rival the performance of most cheap smartphones. It features a 1GHz processor and a 128MB RAM for a fast and smooth performance. Nokia Asha 303 Price in Nigeria ranges from 21,500 Naira to 24,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.
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Nokia Asha 303 features fast 3G internet as well as Wi-Fi. It comes with a physical QWERTY keyboard for fast typing with Facebook chat and WhatsApp pre-installed.
Nokia Asha 303 Specs:
A brief specs of the Nokia Asha 303:
Status: Available since December, 2011
...
Nokia Asha 300 is a powerful feature phone with the performance of a smartphone. It features a 1GHz processor paired with 128MB RAM, which would definitely result in a fast and smooth performance. Nokia Asha 300 Price in Nigeria ranges from 15,500 Naira to 18,000 Naira depending on your location in Nigeria.
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Nokia Asha 300 Specs:
A brief specs of the Nokia Asha 300:
Status: Available since November, 2011
Weight: 85g
Dimensions: 112.8 x 49.5 x 12.7 mm
2.4-inch Touch Display (320 x 240 pixels, 167 ppi)
5.0MP Camera
Nokia Series 40 OS
...
For some customers of Jumia, Nigeria's number 1 online retailer, the long wait for the most advanced smartphone available currently, the Samsung Galaxy S4 ended last weekend as the online retailers delivered the device to the first set of customers. Checkout the Samsung Galaxy S21.
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According to a Samsung Galaxy S4 Alert press release by Jumia, the new Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphones were delivered personally by Jumia Nigeria co-founders, Tunde Kehinde and Raphael Afaedor to the excited customers on Saturday (May 4) and Sunday (May 5).
While delivering the device the co-founders said...
BlackBerry Q10, the first BlackBerry 10 smartphone to feature a physical QWERTY keyboard is now available in Nigeria. Leading online stores in Nigeria like Jumia and Konga have started selling the BlackBerry Q10. Consumers can also buy the BlackBerry Q10 at MTN centres and other leading networks in Nigeria.
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If you cannot do without a physical QWERTY keyboard and want to be one of the first to lay your hands on the best QWERTY key smartphone available right now, you should go online now and buy the BlackBerry Q10. You can also buy at...
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...
