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...
The itel Prime 2 is a decent offer for those looking for a tablet that doesn't cost so much and offers manageable specs. The device, which is known fully as the itel iNote Prime 2 it1702, is the follow-up to the iNote Prime, although it doesn't seem to offer much in terms of upgrades.
Itel Prime 2 Key Specs and Features
7.0-inch IPS Display, 600 x 1024 pixels (169 ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Processor with 1GB RAM
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
16GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card support
8MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
3G Data
3000 mAh Battery
It retains...
The itel it1506 is among the offerings you may want to consider if you are in the market for a new smartphone and money is an issue. The device packs in a high-capacity battery, a 5-inch FWVGA display, and a quad-core processor. It boots Android Lollipop OS.
Design and Display
According to its manufacturer, the itel 1506 shows off an 'ergonomic design' with a 'well-designed appearance.' But it's left to you to agree or disagree with that. As far as we are concerned, this one looks much like an average budget smartphone with its plastic body. It comes in significantly thick...
Alcatel Pop 4S is the top-of-the-class offering among the three new devices in the Alcatel POP range, which include the Pop 4 and Pop 4+. The phablet delivers midrange specifications, including a huge Full HD display, powerful cameras and an octa-core CPU. It runs latest Android software.
Where to Buy Alcatel Phones
Konga.comfrom ₦12,500.00 Buy Now
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,995.00 Buy Now
Build and Display
In terms of look, nothing significant changes between the Alcatel Pop 4S and its other two brothers. It features similar plastic chassis and also comes in about 8mm thick.
While the handset has similar 5.5-inch display as the Pop 4+, it promises...
Launched at MWC 2016, the Alcatel Pop 4 is one of three new additions to the Pop line-up of affordable smartphones. It features mainly entry-level specifications and looks like one to appeal to selfie takers with its front-facing snapper.
Where to Buy Alcatel Phones
Konga.comfrom ₦12,500.00 Buy Now
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,995.00 Buy Now
Design and Display
The Alcatel Pop 4 parades a plastic body, which is a common feature of devices in its maker's colourful Pop family. At 8 millimetres, the thickness is manageable. It has a curved rear for snug handling and, as usual, offers you a variety of customisation options.
The Pop 4 sports...
Leagoo Alfa 5 is another of those obscure budget smartphones decked out with decent features. The low-end device packs in a 5-inch IPS display, a quad-core processor, capable-looking cameras and Android Lollipop OS.
Where to Buy Leagoo Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,500.00 Buy Now
Display and Camera
From the look of things, the Leagoo Alfa 5 is built for impressive viewing. It comes with a 5-inch IPS display with an HD resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels for a pixel density of about 294 ppi. This screen promises amazing viewing quality, especially considering the technology used.
As for the snappers, the Alfa 5 is kitted with...
Vivo Xplay 5 is a smartphone designed for those users who love what the awesome Xplay 5 Elite brings to the table but wish to save some money. It offers the same impressive specs as its higher-end brother, but ditches the Snapdragon 820 chipset and slices a little off the whopping 6GB RAM.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦13,700.00 Buy Now
Design and Display
This beauty shows off a solid and durable construction. The body of the Vivo Xplay 5 is made entirely of metal fitting of a high-end device. The face is protected by tough, scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla...
The new Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is an affordable smartphone targeted at both personal and business users. The device comes with an impressive Super AMOLED display, a quad-core processor, and 4G LTE support.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
You also checkout the newer Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017)
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) shows off a relatively slim plastic body, coming in at 7.9mm thick. While to an extent it looks like some other Samsung phone in its range, it is set apart in...
Doogee X6 Pro is a slightly more affordable alternative to the HomTom HT5, even though it offers better screen estate. The cost-friendly, LTE-enabled smartphone packs in an HD display, a quad-core processor, decent memory, and Lollipop OS. Checkout Doogee BL7000 with massive battery.
Where to Buy Doogee Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Banggood – See Offers
Build and Screen
For a budget phone, you may not be wrong to describe the Doogee X6 Pro as an eye candy. It shows off a sleek design and a plastic chassis measuring 9.5 millimetres in thickness. The look...
Doogee Mobile is one of the lesser-known phone manufacturers in Asia boasting an impressive portfolio of budget devices with higher-end specs and features. The company's HomTom HT3 is an exciting, dirt-cheap smartphone with some features you'd usually not expect at its price point. Checkout HomTom S8
Where to Buy HomTom Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Gearbest – See Offers
Design and Display
Although featuring a plastic body you would expect to see on a cheap device like it, the Doogee HomTom HT3 is certainly not your average budget device in terms of look.
You could easily...
Battery-heavy smartphones are increasingly becoming all the rage these days, having already seen the likes of the Gionee Marathon series devices, Huawei G Power, ZTE Axon Max, and even the budget Doogee HomTom HT6. The Cubot H1 gives you an added choice of a juice-laden and affordable smartphone, one that also offers a huge HD display, a quad-core processor and modest memory. You may also be interested in the Cubot X18
Where to Buy Cubot Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Banggood – See Offers
Design and Display
The Cubot H1 shows off a sleek design...
LG K5 is one of the latest additions to its Korean manufacturer's new K Series of reasonably-priced smartphones, which also features the K10 and K4. It is kitted with an FWVGA screen, a quad-core processor and Android Lollipop OS.
Where to Buy LG Android Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦17,000.00 Buy Now
Konga.com from ₦30,000.00 Buy Now
Design and Display
This budget smartphone parades an attractive, sleek design with a metallic body. It comes in at a thickness of 8.9 millimetres. LG wants the K5 to stand out among devices in its category by making it available in gold, silver and titan colour variants.
The LG K5...
As its name suggests, the Vivo Xplay 5 Elite is a high-end, 'elite' smartphone. The device packs in highly abundant RAM (probably one you've never seen on a phone) and comes with arguably the best Qualcomm CPU yet.
Where to Buy Mobile Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦14,995.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦13,700.00 Buy Now
Design and Display
The Vivo Xplay 5 Elite is definitely a beauty to behold. It parades a premium design with a body made entirely of metal. On the front, it is protected by rugged Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
The display is a Super AMOLED unit measuring 5.43 inches diagonally and featuring dual curved edges....
With more than eighteen phones to its name, epoch-making mobile phone manufacturer and one time holder of the Guinness Book of World Records for the world’s slimmest Smartphone, Gionee, is introducing another spectacle to the Nigerian market.
The Gionee P5 Mini is the new definition and epitome of simplicity and style. It has got everything you need in today’s definition of a Smartphone and a little more. The look and feel, the camera and the sound music are among many reasons you should look forward to this phone.
The look and feel of the Gionee p5 mini makes it hard to...
The new Gionee P5 Mini is an entry-level smartphone designed to appeal to budget-centric individuals, especially young people. The device features an FWVGA display, a quad-core processor and Android Lollipop OS. It shares a lot in common with the Gionee Pioneer P5 launched back in 2014. You may also fancy the Gionee M5 Mini.
Where to Buy Gionee P5 Mini
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers
Gionee P5 Mini Key Specs & Features
4.5-inch IPS Display, 480 x 854 pixels (217ppi)
1.3 quad-core MediaTek MT6580 CPU with 1GB RAM
Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
8GB Storage, up to 32GB...
Doogee HomTom HT6 makes for an interesting consideration if you are in the market for a new smartphone that offers so much for so little money. It offers the sort of battery power you'd usually not expect at this price point. It also comes with a quad-core processor, decent RAM and 4G LTE support. Checkout HomTom S8
Where to Buy HomTom Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Gearbest – See Offers
Build and Display
As you would expect of a device like it, the Doogee HomTom HT6 exhibits a chassis made of plastic. It is rather...
If for some reasons the amazing Doogee HomTom HT6 is out of your range, the HomTom HT5 offers a more pocket-friendly option of a power-laden smartphone. It comes with a 4,250mAh Battery and 5-inch HD display as well as similar quad-core processor and cameras as its bigger brother. Checkout HomTom S8
Where to Buy HomTom Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Gearbest – See Offers
Design and Display
While it appears to be mostly active in the budget end of the market, Doogee Mobile is trying to push out devices that are appealing to the eyes...
Sporting a huge HD display, the Doogee HomTom HT7 is an Android smartphone that will appeal to many budget-focused buyers, especially those who find the cheap, better-spec'd HomTom HT6 and HomTom HT5 somehow rather expensive. It is equipped with a quad-core processor, decent cameras and a powerful battery. Checkout HomTom S8
Where to Buy HomTom Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Gearbest – See Offers
Build and Display
The HomTom HT7 parades plastic construction which can be easily overlooked given the phone's dirt cheap price. It really doesn't look too bad for a budget buy; in...
Yezz Andy 5.5M LTE VR is an affordable VR-enabled smartphone – more like a stripped-down version of the Monte Carlo 55 LTE VR. It features a sizeable HD display, a quad-core processor and offers 4G LTE support.Where to Buy Yezz PhonesKonga.comfrom ₦15,800.00 Buy Now
Design and DisplayThe smartphone sports a sleek design and appears to be unashamedly fashioned out of plastic. For an affordable device, the Yezz Andy 5.5M LTE VR is attractive to the eye. It parades a chic slim body and will fit perfectly into the hand.
The phablet rocks a huge 5.5-inch IPS display offering ample screen...
Infinix Hot 3 is expected to be the successor of Infinix's popular entry level smartphone, the Infinix Hot 2. It is believed the Infinix Hot 3 will be launched soon going by the campaign on Infinix Mobility website with the hashtag #Playhot. Infinix Hot 5 is now available. You may also be interested in Infinix Note 4.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot 3
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
We have also obtained exclusive photos of the upcoming smartphone, though we can't confirm the name, we strongly believe it is indeed the Infinix Hot 3. See...
Yezz Monte Carlo 55 LTE VR is a virtual reality-enabled variant of the Monte Carlo 55 LTE. Aside from its VR capability, the phone shares practically the same features as the regular model, offering a huge HD display, an octa-core CPU and heavy-duty cameras.Where to Buy Yezz PhonesKonga.comfrom ₦15,800.00 Buy Now
Build and DisplayThere is really nothing to separate this handset from the Yezz Monte Carlo 55 LTE in terms of look and build quality. It features similar svelte profile at 7mm thick and tips the scale at 165 grams.
The Monte Carlo 55 LTE VR crams in a massive...
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...
