MAKERphone 2.0 is a fully functional 4G mobile phone that arrives as a box of parts. You assemble it yourself in about two hours, with no soldering and no prior experience needed; insert a nano-SIM, and it makes real voice calls and sends real SMS on live cellular networks. Then you program it, starting by describing ideas in plain English and progressing to MicroPython and Arduino C++.
It is made by CircuitMess, a Croatian educational electronics company, and launched on Kickstarter on 10 September 2026 with a 30-day campaign closing on 10 October. Early pledge tiers start around $129, and the kit is expected to retail near $169, with backer deliveries estimated for Q3 2027.
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Infinix Nigeria today officially unveils the GT 50 Pro, the gaming powerhouse at the center of the expanding hardware ecosystem known as the New GT Ecosystem. More than an incremental update, the GT 50 Pro marks a strategic evolution by aligning three core dimensions: Physical Refinement, Thermal Sovereignty, and Intelligent Optimization. This approach reduces the friction between hardware and real-world performance, helping dedicated gamers showcase their skill by overcoming the smartphone form factor's inherent limitations.
Showcasing both its physical and visual sophistication, the GT 50 Pro introduces the HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture, a specialized thermal engine carefully designed to solve the persistent pain point of overheating.
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HTC have really had trying times on their smartphones recently because of shortage in sales and it is undeniably because of the inability of the OEM to offer the level of value for money the competitors has. That said, this is another release named the HTC Desire 12s which offers slightly reduced specs than the Desire 12 predecessor. There is also a rather unconventional design on the smartphone but then you can see for yourself.
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Alcatel continues to update its Android Go portfolio with this year's Alcatel 1c (2019) which goes all the way basic. The new smartphone has got the specs of a bottom tier entry-level smartphone and it doesn't even try to hide it. It has a heavy bezel presence on the smartphone with a plastic build and other features strongly suggesting price-cut. All of these are the usual sign of an aggressively priced budget smartphone suitable for the low budget spenders.
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Remember last year's MWC, that was where the first of this smartphone series was released and now in this year's MWC edition you've got another. The Alcatel 1x (2019) follow suit with the same entry-level specs but a better design deviating from what the predecessor looked like. This smartphone right here has about the same low pricing too as the ones before it. Particularly suitable for anyone looking for a light performer with a reasonable price tag.
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One of BLU's speciality is making am entry-level smartphone look premium albeit not feel premium in the hand. Introducing the Blu Vivo One Plus (2019) which carries the fading wide notch and a svelte design that look more valuable than it actually Is. There is a large screen, wonderful aesthetics, dual camera and to cap it all, budget price. It is usually a good feeling when someone guesses your smartphone price much higher than it actually iss. And thhis is going to be mostly what you would experience having this phone. Enough on the looks, lets get into the details...
Entry-level smartphones are now of two types, the Android Go ones and the ones without the Go tag on its OS. Already carrying the Go tag in the name, the Blu Vivo Go has the latest Go Edition with the Pie version coming in. As you might have guessed, this smartphone carries lowly specs but with Go OS, they've been optimized to perform better. On that note, the smartphone by the American company doesn't cost much.
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Blu Vivo Go Key Specs and Features
6.0-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1440 x 720 pixels
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Rugged smartphones are not for everybody, the Doogee S80 Lite is one of those smartphones that offer mid-range specs but in an incredibly tough body. The smartphone boasts of being shockproof which means it can't take a fall without any major damage. Other features like wireless charging, NFC for Google pay and other wireless payments to name a few. You can as well take the smartphone for a dip in the water as it is waterproof and also dust proof. Then there is the walkie-talkie feature that allows you to use the smartphone as a walkie talkie in case...
This is Doogee's youth series or so it is called which is where the Y in the name comes from. The Doogee Y7 features specs for the younger generation like an impressive camera, colourful display and stylish design. All.of these put together and the affordable price tag makes it more ideal for the target audience. The smartphone belongs to the mid-range category with the specs featured here and with a budget price that gives it a value for money stance.
Doogee Y7 Key Specs and Features
5.84-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2280 (426 ppi)
Android 8.1 Oreo
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Students desire to catch up with the rest of the world while having an opportunity to learn, have fun and keep with the latest trends. However, this might not be possible if you only rely on your laptop for doing everything. Therefore, the best way is to invest in a new best budget smartphone for students. A phone guarantees that a student can access everything at their convenience without having to try too much.
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The smarter one of the Smart series pair recently released is the Infinix Smart 2 Pro and yet does not break through the low budget barrier. In other words, despite the bump in specs featured on the smartphone, it is still very much affordable. Even if there are not much changes visible outwardly, the bulk of the innards in the new smartphone is better. For starters, you would find the smartphone impressive which at least offers a good android experience.
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Infinix Smart 2 HD is a budget smartphone which is in fact an entry-level smartphone in a slightly fancy body. The Infinix Smart 2 HD is a slight upgrade to last year's Infinix Smart 2 smartphone. Carrying on the affordability legacy, the smartphone comes in at a well-priced cost. This is to make sure you get the best value for your money on this smartphone in terms of specs and build. How valid is this? Find out for yourself.
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If you have received the connect to iTunes prompt, then iSkysoft has got you covered!
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This error usually occurs when you enter the wrong passcode too many times. The first message that iPhone gives you is that your iPhone has been disabled and you should try in one minute (this happens after...
Frontier technologies like 5G inspire OPPO’s Research and Development efforts as it strives to become the first manufacturer to launch 5G smartphones in the world
January 29, 2019, Lagos, Nigeria
For the first time in the history of Smartphone technology, a multiparty video conferencing call was completed on a 5G network and the global smartphone technology giants, OPPO, achieved this feat.
OPPO’s global R&D staff makes the world’s first multiparty video call via 5G network
OPPO is increasingly gaining attention all over the world for its classy smartphone designs, unbelievably camera quality, seamless user experience and most recently, its 5G capabilities.
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It is a bit difficult to get a smartphone that offers a fairly solid spec sheet when you are on a budget Huawei's answer to that is the Huawei P Smart (2019) smartphone which offers an array of features for an average user at an affordable price. Carrying over the dewdrop notch Huawei featured in a number of it releases last year, the smartphone does look good at its price. Let's go on so that you can decide if Huawei actually made the balance between affordability and value on this smartphone.
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Doogee is a Chinese brand that offers very affordable products something the Chinese smartphone makers are known for. However, it represents well with the Doogee Y8 entry-level smartphone which is crafted stylishly in a way that adds more value to it. It features a water drop notch which is something you don't see often at this price point and adds a dual camera at the rear. However, don't get fooled by the whole charade, the smartphone is as budget as they come.
Doogee Y8 Key Specs and Features
6.1-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 1280 x 600 pixels
Android 9.0 Pie
Quad-core...
The Doogee S80 is another item in Doggee's rugged smartphone portfolio offering a lot of nice features. Here, you've got a smartphone with a pretty much heavy build designed to withstand rough conditions and again supports a walkie talkie module. Like others in its league, there is water and dust resistance on the smartphone as well as a military grade ruggedness. It also seems to come with an okay hardware to attend to tasks on the smartphone alongside impressive camera and other features. Then there's the monster battery inside that goes beyond your normal a day of use.
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Leagoo opts on the in-display fingerprint trend with its first smartphone to sport the feature. The Leagoo S10 comes with a nice display somewhat resembling a high-end smartphone but is, in fact, a midrange smartphone infused with nice specs. There are features like wireless charging, quick charge, large colourful and bright display all present to make the smartphone more appealing. All indications make this smartphone somewhat a mid-ranger laced with some high-end features. Here is a peek into what Leagoo:s first in-display fingerprint smartphone is like.
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Let's take a look at the Lite version of the Lenovo Z5s named the Lenovo S5 Pro GT which is also a powerful mid-ranger. The smartphone comes with a decent design and some interesting specs with a fading cut-out notch on the display. In all respect, the smartphone does fulfil the requisite of an average performer and even adds a little more. Take a look at some of the key specs the smartphone brings to the table below.
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Lenovo finally makes it as the first smartphone OEM to make a smartphone with the latest flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. This, in turn, makes it able to be the first smartphone to feature as much as 12GB RAM. The smartphone will particularly appeal to the lovers of sheer power carried in its spec sheet. Pushing boundaries by featuring quite that much RAM is an evidence that Lenovo is not afraid of being a pioneer. Hopping on the train to offer all screen surface, you've got a similar slider design with Huawei Honor Magic 2. This way eliminating the notch...
The Lenovo Z5s is mid-range smartphone occupying the top class of this category. Lenovo is a popular Chinese firm that is into making various devices ranging from laptops to smartphones. It comes with quite powerful innards and a fashionable look carrying the water drop notch display.
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Lenovo Z5s joins the likes of Samsung Galaxy A7 with a triple camera at the rear side and also has a nice front cam too. Let's see if you will be getting your money's...
The LG Q9 is a new smartphone which is just a reincarnation of an old one - LG G7 Fit. This is a rampant practice engaged in by a bunch of other OEMs where a former product is rebranded as a new one. You can tell from the old SoC inside the smartphone that it is not quite an entirely new release. However, the smartphone does have pretty impressive specs like that of an old flagship anyway. Also, the smartphone you've got here is dust resistant and waterproof making it quite a rugged piece of device.
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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...
