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.
With powerful heat dissipation and active circulation for stability, the GT 50 Pro serves as...
Sony Xperia L1 is a decent smartphone for those in the market for a mid-range offering. It features a 5.5-inch HD display, a quad-core processor, and a USB Type-C port.
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Sony Xperia L1 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
1.45 Quad-core Mediatek MT6737T CPU with 2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
16GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
2620 mAh...
LG K8 (2017) may be considered the step-down variant of the K10 (2017) – less powerful but more affordable. The latest iteration of the LG K8 comes with a quad-core Qualcomm processor, 1.5GB RAM, and an HD display.
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LG K8 (2017) Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (293ppi)
1.4GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6750 CPU with 1.5GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
13MP Rear Camera and 5MP...
The refreshed LG K4 (2017) is a smartphone built with budget buyers and entry level users in focus. It comes with a 5-inch display, a quad-core Qualcomm processor, and decent battery.
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LG K4 (2017) Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 480 x 854 pixels (195ppi)
1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
8GB or 16GB Storage, up to memory card 32GB
5MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
4G LTE Data
2500 mAh...
LG K3 (2017) is a low-end offering in LG's refreshed K-Series, which also features the LG K10, K8 and K4. It shares a lot in common with the K4, but for the smaller display and selfie camera.
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LG K3 (2017) Key Specs & Features
4.5-inch IPS Display, 480 x 854 pixels (218ppi)
1.1GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
8GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
5MP Rear Camera and 2MP...
LG K10 (2017) is the star of the show in its Korean maker's K-series, as was the case with its predecessor. The mid-range phone features a slightly faster octa-core processor, an HD display, and LTE connectivity.
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LG K10 (2017) Key Specs & Features
5.3-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (277ppi)
1.5GHz octa-core Mediatek MT6750 CPU with 2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 256GB
13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera
...
Featuring a modular design, the Essential Phone PH-1 is an appealing smartphone built to help you do more. It features a brilliant edge-to-edge display, dual rear cameras, flagship Qualcomm processor, and USB-C port.
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Essential Phone PH-1 Key Specs & Features
5.71-inch LPTS Display, 1312 x 2560 pixels (503ppi)
Octa-core 10nm-class chipset (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) with 4GB RAM
128GB Built-in Storage
Dual 13MP Rear Camera (Colour + Mono) and 8MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (Rear)
LTE Data
3040 mAh Battery with Fast Charging
Design...
Vernee Apollo X is a nice smartphone that offers features that one could say are a bit unusual at its price. The Vernee Apollo X is a high performer, boasting of a 10-core processor, ample memory, a fingerprint scanner and a USB Type-C port, amongst other amazing specs.
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Vernee Apollo X Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
Deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 CPU with 4GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
13MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front...
As you may be able to guess from the name, the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is a variant of the Galaxy S8 for those who maintain a very active lifestyle. Samsung Galaxy S8 Active parades a rugged design, a large Quad HD display, and a flagship Qualcomm processor. You may also be interested in the Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Key Specs & Features
5.8-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (506ppi)
Octa-core 10nm-class...
Nokia 8 is an impressive smartphone unlike any other Android device you have seen from its famous maker before now. It boasts features that will rival some of the big players on the market, including a flagship grade processor.
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Nokia 8 Key Specs and Features
5.3-inch IPS Display, 1440 x 2560 pixels (554ppi)
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 CPU with 3GB/4GB RAM
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
Dual 13MP Rear Camera and 13MP Front Camera
4G LTE Data (up to 450...
The recently unveiled Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a powerhouse that looks to put the series at the centre of attention again, following the misfortune that befell its predecessor. Boasting arguably the best Qualcomm processor right now, the behemoth compares very well to the flagship S8, even outdoing the other device in some regards.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Key Specs and Features
6.3-inch Super AMOLED Display, 1440 x 2960 pixels (521ppi)
Octa-core 10nm-class chipset (Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 or Samsung Exynos 8895 Octa)
Bixby...
Also going by the name Tecno K9, the Tecno Spark Plus is the big brother of the new Spark smartphone. Tecno Spark Plus K9 offers a faster processor, more RAM and a higher capacity battery, in addition to a bigger display.
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You may also be interested in newer members of the Tecno Spark Series like the Tecno Spark 5, Tecno Spark 5 Air, and Tecno Spark 4.
Tecno Spark Plus Key Specs & Features
6.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x...
It is easy to tell that the Infinix Hot 5 Lite is the stripped down version of the Infinix Hot 5, as indicated by the 'Lite' moniker. Infinix Hot 5 Lite shares most of the features of its sibling, but loses the fingerprint scanner and comes with lower RAM.
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Infinix Hot 5 Lite Key Specs and Features
5.5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat), XOS 2.2
16GB...
Tecno Spark is a member of a new range of smartphones by Tecno targeted at photography enthusiasts on a budget, especially young people. Also known as the Tecno K7, the phone features cameras that promise an experience similar to that of a Camon CX and comes with an octa-core processor.
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Tecno Spark Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
1.3GHz octa-core CPU with 1GB / 2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
16GB Storage with support up to 32GB memory card
13MP...
Infinix Hot 5 is a fifth generation offering in the Hot series of affordable smartphones. The device packs a powerful battery, fingerprint scanner and Android 7.0 (Nougat). Infinix Hot 5 succeeds the Infinix Hot 4.
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Infinix Hot 5 Key Features and Specs
5.5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 CPU with 2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat), XOS 2.2
16GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front...
Gionee has dropped the latest in its A series of smartphones by launching the A1 Lite smartphone. The big highlight of the smartphone is its selfie camera, and its 4000mAh battery. Apart from packing a heavy punch in the specs arena, the Gionee A1 Lite is also very affordable. Get it here
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Introducing the Gionee A1 Lite! The device comes in a white box, with the image of the phone on the front and the specs behind. The box is wrapped in a moisture resistant packaging which does not take anything away from the premium...
Tecno i5 Pro is an upgraded version of the i5 smartphone. For a little more money, it offers you more RAM and storage, but, otherwise, remains largely the same as the other device.
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Tecno i5 Pro Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek 6737T CPU with 3GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
32GB Storage with support up to 128GB memory card
13MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
Front and Rear Flash
...
Tecno i3 Pro is a slight upgrade on the i3 smartphone from its maker. It offers you more RAM, but otherwise shares virtually all other specs of the regular variant.
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Tecno i3 Pro Key Specs & Features
5-inch Touch Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core CPU with 2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
16GB Storage with support up to 128GB memory card
8MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
Front and Rear Flash
Fingerprint Sensor (Front)
4G LTE...
Unveiled in May 2017, the Huawei Y6 (2017) is the successor to the Y6 device released back in 2015. It expectedly offers several upgrades, including a faster processor, bigger battery, greater storage and improved cameras. The latest successor is the Huawei Y6 Prime (2019).
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Huawei Y6 (2017) Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294 ppi)
Quad-core Mediatek CPU with 2GB RAM
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 4.1
16GB Storage, up to 128GB memory card
13MP...
Tecno i5 is a mid-range offering in its maker's new i Series targeted at the Indian market. The smartphone comes with a high capacity battery, large HD display, quad-core processor, and decent RAM.
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Tecno i5 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek 6737T CPU with 2GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
16GB Storage with support up to 128GB memory card
13MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
Front and Rear Flash
Fingerprint Sensor...
Announced alongside the new Moto G5S, the Moto G5S Plus is a plus-size midrange smartphone that promises great shots and impressive performance. Moto G5S Plus boasts an improved design, dual rear cameras, large Full HD display, and octa-core processor.
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Moto G5S Plus Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 1080 x 1920 pixels (401ppi)
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 CPU with 3GB / 4GB RAM
Android 7.1 (Nougat)
32GB or 64GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
Dual 13MP Rear Camera...
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...
