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.
This is the sequel to the...
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...
As you would most likely have already figured out, the Innjoo Fire 2 is the successor to the affordable Fire smartphone from 2015. The solid device boasts a better display, powerful cameras, higher-capacity battery and LTE support.
Where to Buy Innjoo Fire 2
Jumia.com.ng₦23,230.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Jumia.co.keKSh 7,569.00 Buy Now (Kenya)
Design and Display
Flaunting a sleek metal body, the Innjoo Fire 2 is one attractive phone. The svelte profile and textured metal rear panel make it a pleasure to handle. The shell has been subjected to high-precision CNC engraving, 3D polishing and anodizing to boost feel and durability.
You get similar-sized IPS display...
Lenovo Vibe C is a new addition to its Chinese maker’s Vibe range of affordable smartphones. The device, which features an HD display, a quad-core processor and 4G LTE, will appeal to entry-level users the most.
Where to Buy Lenovo Phones
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Build and Display
This smartphone did not deviate from what you would expect to see in a budget offering. The design is basic, with the body made entirely of plastic, safe for a metallic touch on the camera module.
The rear panel looks sleek and this, to an extent, raises the risk of it slipping out of your grip.
The...
Infinix Hot 3 Pro (a.k.a Infinix Hot 3 LTE) is just a variant of the Infinix Hot 3 that offers 2GB RAM. The standard version offers 1GB RAM, Infinix Hot 3 Pro gives you twice that for a possibly smoother performance.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot 3 Pro
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
You can also checkout the more recent Infinix Hot 5
The Display and Camera
The Infinix Hot 3 Pro offers the same 5.5-inch Display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. Above the screen is a 2MP camera for taking selfies and turn the phone...
You probably haven't heard about Tuoda, but you will definitely be hearing more about its top smartphone, the Tuoda Magnum S5 (a.k.a Tuoda S5) in the coming week as it is expected to feature prominently at the Jumia Mobile Week Reloaded Sales event.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
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Display and Camera
The Tuoda Magnum S5 sports a 5-inch Display. On the back is a 13 megapixels camera with LED flash. Tuoda Magnum S5 also features a 5 megapixels front facing camera for selfies and wefies.
Hardware and Software
Tuoda Magnum S5 runs Android 5.1 (Lollipop) on an impressive octa-core processor from...
Xiaomi Mi Max is a humongous smartphone seemingly built to offer a superb multimedia experience. You may consider it an upgrade on the Redmi Note 3. The device packs in a bigger display, greater memory, and a more robust processor.
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.
Design and Display
This phablet flaunts a gorgeous, premium design that will certainly turn some heads. Given cheaper Xiaomi devices sport solid aluminium body these days, the...
Samsung Galaxy C5 was the first official member of the Samsung C-Series of more affordable metal-clad smartphones that promises to deliver awesome performance and superb photography. The upper mid-range device packs a sharp Full HD display, robust cameras, an octa-core processor and an impressive 4GB RAM.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦49,000.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Design and Display
Available images of the Samsung Galaxy C5 reveal an elegant, sleek device. Samsung is not known for ugly devices, anyway. The body appears to be made of metal, which is just what you would ordinary expect of a smartphone at its expected price point.
This...
Sony Xperia XA Ultra is a behemoth of a smartphone designed to excite the interest of photography enthusiasts, such as selfie addicts. Everything about the handset is massive – from display to cameras and processor.
Where to Buy Sony Xperia Phones
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Design and Display
The Xperia XA Ultra is an elegant handset – just what you'd expect from Sony. It has a metal frame to ensure impressive level of durability. This one is a behemoth at 6 inches.
Sony Xperia XA Ultra is only outdone in size by just a handful of other handsets, including the new 6.44-inch Xiaomi Mi...
Gionee M5 Lite (a.k.a. Gionee Marathon M5 Lite), as its name suggests, is a stripped-down variant of the power-loaded Gionee M5. It offers one of the more budget-friendly options for having a smartphone that boasts awesome battery power.
Where to Buy Gionee Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦25,000.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Design and Display
You will be impressed by the elegant design of the Gionee M5 Lite. It sports a full metal unibody for durability. The design has a mirror touch to it. This fits the bill if you are looking for a chic smartphone that does not cost an arm and a leg.
Gionee M5 Lite...
Gionee P5W (a.k.a. Gionee Pioneer P5W) is a value-loaded Android smartphone for the budget buyer. The colourful device boasts an octa-core processor, HD display and somewhat ample storage.
Where to Buy Gionee P5W
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
Gionee P5W Key Specs & Features
5.0-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (294ppi)
1.3 quad-core MediaTek MT6735 CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
16GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card
5MP Rear Camera and 2MP Front Camera
3G and Wi-Fi
Dual-SIM
2000 mAh Removable Battery
You may also be interested in the Gionee M5.
Design and Display
This phone...
As its name indicates, the LeEco Le 2 Pro is an upgraded variant of the new Le 2. The phablet shares similar design and some specs with the other device, but offers a more robust rear camera, sturdier processor and greater RAM.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦34,995.00 Buy Now
Design and Display
There is striking similarity between the LeEco Le 2 and this Pro version. The device is solidly built and features a chassis fashioned out of metal.
It features similar 5.5-inch diagonal display with a Full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels and pixel density of about 400 ppi.
One difference...
VKworld V5 is one awesome, budget smartphone built to appeal to users that maintain very active lifestyle. It features an impressively rugged design and comes equipped with an octa-core processor and a gargantuan battery for superb user experience.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦34,995.00 Buy Now
Design
If activities you regular engage in make your phone prone to constant drops, you probably need to check out the VKworld V5.
This device flaunts a sturdy build fitting for the rugged and active. It is not clear what material is used for the body because it has yet to be launched at this time. However,...
Zuk Z2 Pro is the second smartphone model from the Lenovo-owned Zuk, coming after the Z1 released last year. This device has all it takes to ruffle the feathers of some flagship offerings on the market with its latest Qualcomm processor as well as colossal RAM and storage capacities.
Where to Buy ZUK Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦13,700.00 Buy Now
Build and Display
The ZUK Z2 Pro flaunts a sleek design with pleasant curves in all the right places. It is a slim smartphone with a thickness of 7.5 millimetres.
It weighs manageably at about 145 grams. In comparison to the Zuk Z1,...
VKworld? Yes, the company’s name might sound unfamiliar and odd, but its VKWorld VK700 smartphone is a decent one to consider when in search of a budget device offering large screen estate. The device comes with a 5.5-inch HD display and a quad-core processor.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦34,995.00 Buy Now
Build and Screen
Not a lot is done to conceal the budget status of the VKworld VK700 in terms of build quality.
The body is fashioned out of plastic and comes in quite bulky at about 182 grams. The phone is not overly thick at 8 millimetres and has curved edges...
LeEco Le Max 2 is the successor to the Le Max and the most robustly-configured of three newly-unveiled smartphones from its Chinese maker – the others being the LeEco Le 2 and Le 2 Pro. The beast comes with a latest, flagship-grade processor by Qualcomm, abundant memory, a humongous Quad HD display, and a biometric fingerprint scanner.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
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Design and Display
In terms of design, the LeEco Le Max 2 does not seem a lot different from the Le 2 and Le 2 Pro. It parades similar solid construction with a metal casing. What is...
Just unveiled alongside the Le 2 Pro and Le Max 2, the LeEco Le 2 is an impressive smartphone offering some great features without commanding a lot in terms of price. The LeEco Le 1s successor packs in a huge Full HD display, robust cameras, a 10-core processor and latest Android Marshmallow OS.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
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Design and Display
Anyone who is familiar with the habit of the maker of this phone (formerly known as Letv) sprinkling its budget-friendly devices with high-end features may not be surprised to find the LeEco Le 2 sports a metal chassis....
ASUS Zenfone Go TV is an affordable smartphone built to cater to those with keen interest in keeping up with what is currently on television at any time. The behemoth comes with an integrated digital TV tuner, which can work in Nigeria, and a huge HD display for enjoyable viewing.
Where to Buy ASUS Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦550,000.00 Buy Now
Design and Display
In terms of design, the ASUS Zenfone Go TV does not deviate significantly from what we have seen in its range.
It retains the pleasant concentric touch on the front – most noticeably below the screen. It features an ergonomic arc design...
Huawei Y5 II is a new smartphone in its maker’s Y range of budget-friendly smartphones. It is an upgrade on the Y5 smartphone released last year, coming with an improved display, more powerful rear camera and slightly larger battery. The device will be made available in 3G and 4G variants.
Where to Buy Huawei Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦12,300.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦14,100.00 Buy Now
Build and Screen
The entry-level Huawei Y5 II features a body that appears to be made of plastic. It sports slight curves that boost its attractiveness.
The phone comes in 8.9mm thick and weighs 135 grams, which means it is both slimmer...
Listed at the same time as the Y5 II, the Huawei Y3 II is a more affordable smartphone offering optional 4G LTE support. The entry-level device sports an FWVGA display and is powered by a quad-core processor. It comes in two variants as the other phone.
Where to Buy Huawei Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦12,300.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦14,100.00 Buy Now
Build and Display
Parading a body made mostly of plastic, the Huawei Y3 II is one phone whose maker does not appear interested in concealing its budget status.
This is further confirmed with a thickness of 9.9 millimetres and weight of about 150 grams. The curvy...
Micromax Canvas 6 Pro is a variant of the Canvas 6. In spite of the 'Pro' in its name, the smartphone doesn't seem to offer anything significantly better than what the standard variant does, except for its greater 4 GB of RAM.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
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Design and Display
It may be said that the Micromax Canvas 6 Pro doesn't quite justify its name, judging by the design material.
Although described by Micromax as parading a 'thrilling design,' the handset has a body made of plastic, compared to the metallic Canvas 6.
It does look sleek, though, and features ergonomic...
Micromax Canvas 6 is a 4G LTE-enabled smartphone decked out to offer enjoyable performance. The lower mid-range device features premium design, a huge 1,080p IPS display, an octa-core CPU and sizeable RAM.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
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Design and Display
The Micromax Canvas 6 is another of those metal-clad smartphones that have defied flagship pricing.
While this is not the first time we are seeing an all-metal offering in this range, this is the first Micromax phone to use the material.
The phablet packs in a massive 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a full HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels....
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...
