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...
This Android smartphone is the first from Lenovo’s recently-introduced online-only brand Zuk, which is aimed at exploiting same strategy that has helped boost Xiaomi’s reputation. The midrange Zuk Z1 offers users some impressive specs, including a massive IPS display, a quad-core Snapdragon processor, generous RAM, fingerprint scanner and 4G LTE support.
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Design and Display
The Zuk Z1 flaunts a sleek and elegant design featuring a metallic frame for a premium feel. It exhibits a relatively svelte profile at 8.9mm thick, but it is nowhere lightweight at a massive 175 grams.
On the...
Information has been making the rounds for some days now that the first pair of Windows 10 Mobile phones from Microsoft was on the way, with their names given as Talkman and Cityman. Latest leaks show that the devices will be named the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL respectively and are expected to be unveiled in October.
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Available Device Information
The handsets, which may well be known as the Lumia 940 and Lumia 940 XL, shows off a simple design with a Windows logo on the rear based on the...
ZTE Nubia Z9 Max is one of those beasts from Asia offering eye-catching design and spectacular specifications for your money. A third-generation device in its maker’s Nubia range, the handset exhibits a slim body and comes with a massive IPS display, octa-core processor and features that cater to lovers of quality sound.
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Build and Screen
Parading an attractive unibody design, ZTE Nubia Z9 Max boasts strong and durable construction being fashioned out of aviation-grade aluminium alloy and glass. It is rimmed with metal and covered on both its front and rear with tough...
Sporting a large Full-HD display with vanishing bezels, ZTE Nubia Z9 is an amazing smartphone that delivers great value for money. The android phone is equipped with a hard-wearing octa-core processor, strong pair of cameras and a large battery, while also offering LTE connectivity. It comes in classic and exclusive editions.
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Design and Display
The Nubia Z9 boasts a stunning design featuring metal and glass. It has 2.5D glass on its front and back as well as a metal frame. The premium design is further accentuated by a 5.2-inch IPS display that has...
ZTE Sonata 2 is an android smartphone that is targeted at budget-conscious buyers. It features a 4-inch WVGA display, a quad-core processor and a decent 1GB RAM.
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Display and Camera
ZTE Sonata 2 sports a rather small 4-inch display with a WVGA resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. While a pixel density of 233 ppi is a bit manageable, the touchscreen in focus here is best suited for those constrained by financial resources to acquire a better-spec'ed alternative.
The cameras are also not that out of the world either, but decent. On the rear...
Housed in a slim body, ZTE Blade D6 flaunts a premium design along with amazing specs for a midrange smartphone. It packs in a large IPS display, a quad-core processor, sizable RAM and robust cameras while also delivering 4G LTE support.
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Design and Display
ZTE Blade D6 parades a svelte body with a thickness of just 6.95 millimetres. It has a manageable weight of 120 grams. The design of the smartphone will rival some high-end devices such as the iPhone 6 Plus with its high-calibre aluminium alloy chassis.
The phone is fitted with a...
Nigeria took centre stage last week as search giant Google partnered with Infinix mobility, Africa's leading online store Jumia, and Africa's leading mobile network, MTN to launch the Hot 2, the first Android One Phone in Africa.
Nigeria is rarely on the centre stage of global tech news, but on August 18, Google with its partners shun the spotlight on the country. The big event was the expansion of Google's Android One program to Africa and the launch of the first phone to support the standard in Africa.
Google began the Android One program last year in India. The aim of...
The new Samsung G9198 is another device that seems to highlight resurgence of clamshell or flip design among Korean phone makers. While LG has been busy with Android-powered flip phones such as the Wine Smart, Samsung has also been hard at work. The G9198 brings some interesting features to the user, including dual AMOLED touch displays, a six-core processor and 4G LTE support.
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Design and Display
Samsung offers a retro feel with its G9198 giving it a clamshell, flip or folder design. The phone is designed to offer the best of both worlds...
Infinix Hot 2 X510 is a refresh of last year's hottest entry level smartphone the Infinix Hot. It still maintains a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, but offers the latest Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with option for 1GB or 2GB of RAM. Infinix Hot2 also features a more brilliant display, improved battery performance, and is built on Google's Android One framework. The Infinix Hot 20 is the latest member of the Hot Series.
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Android One Inside
Infinix Hot 2 runs on the latest...
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime is a slightly improved variant of the new and affordable Redmi Note 2. The dual-SIM smartphone is equipped with a faster eight-core processor, but otherwise shares many of the specifications of the other device.
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.
Build and Screen
The handset shows off a slimmer body like Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, compared to the earlier Redmi Note. It comes in at a thickness of...
The Galaxy Note 5 is the latest addition to Samsung’s popular line of Galaxy Note line – unveiled the same day as the more pocket-friendly Xiaomi's Redmi Note 2. The elegant Samsung Galaxy Note 5 phablet borrows several features from the flagship smartphone Galaxy S6, including an octa-core processor and similar camera.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was the 2016 member of the Note Series.
Design and Display
Samsung, known for making quality devices, did not disappoint with the Galaxy Note 5. The phablet shows of a premium design featuring tough scratch-resistant glass and a sturdy metal...
Launched same day as the Galaxy Note 5, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ (a.k.a Galaxy S6 Edge Plus) is the phablet upgrade of the highly-rated Galaxy S6 Edge which boasts a stunning display with curved edges. It retains many of the features found in the earlier device while also bringing in a couple of new features. Samsung Galaxy S24 is now available.
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Design and Display
Samsung gives this device the same premium design found on the Galaxy S6 and its Edge variant. The Galaxy S6 Edge+ has a glass body framed by metal. It...
The newly unveiled Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is a budget handset that offers specs that you ordinarily would not expect to see in its price range. The device, which is the successor to the Redmi Note from 2014, features a massive display, powerful cameras, an octa-core processor, and super-fast 4G LTE support.
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.
Build and Screen
True to its price, the Redmi Note 2 shows off a plastic...
The Tecno Camon C8 (a.k.a Tecno Camon8) is an affordable Android smartphone that is designed to offer users impressive image-capturing capability and awesome mobile data speeds. It boasts a quad-core processor, powerful cameras and a sizable battery, while also flaunting a large HD display and offering rich Android experience (Lollipop). The C8 was upgraded in the Tecno Camon C9 and Tecno Camon CX.
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Tecno Camon C8 Key Specs & Features
5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Processor with 1GB RAM
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The Tecno Camon C5 (a.k.a Tecno Camon5) is an affordable Android smartphone described as the first from its maker to feature 4G LTE connectivity. In a sense, the phone is a stripped-down version of the Camon C8 coming with a 5-inch display, lower storage and a less-powerful but still capable battery.
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Build and Screen
In terms of looks, Tecno Camon C5 does not differ significantly from its bigger cousin. It shows off a slim design at a thickness of 8.6 millimetres and has a metallic-looking frame.
The smartphone features a 5-inch touchscreen, compared to...
ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser 5.0 is the 5-inch variant of the new Zenfone 2 Laser smartphone with laser autofocus. Also known by the ASUS codename ZE500KL, the phone boasts an HD display, a capable quad-core processor, decent RAM and a robust camera configuration as well as 4G LTE support.
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Build and Screen
As would be expected, this phone offers a more compact design that the other two variants of ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser. It is neither too bulky nor light at a weight of 143 grams.
ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser is designed to withstand...
Huawei Honor 7i is an upcoming variant of the Honor 7 smartphone. The phone's maker has not yet revealed details, but some information on the device has been leaked, including presence of a sliding camera and a launch date of August 20.
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Display and Sliding Camera
In terms of display, it appears Huawei Honor 7i will not differ from the original Honor 7. It is expected to pack a 5.2-inch display with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.
The main talking point for the smartphone is its high-resolution, sliding...
The new Redmi 2 Prime is the result of a collaboration between Chinese tech company Xiaomi and Taiwanese firm Foxconn. The affordable Android Phone, which is Xiaomi's first phone to be made in India, features an IPS HD display, a quad-core processor, ample RAM, generous storage memory, and 4G LTE support.
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.
Display and Camera
Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime is fitted with a 4.7-inch touchscreen with a resolution...
One of three recently-released ASUS Zenfone 2 variants, the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser is an affordable smartphone with a camera that boasts laser-guided autofocus. It features a large display, quad-core processor and ample RAM that help ensure you have a pleasurable user experience.
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Build and Screen
ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser boasts a decently durable build with a combination of brushed metal and matte rubber. The phablet doesn't digress significantly from the original Zenfone 2 in terms of design. While the device fits well in your hand, it is not lightweight at 170 grams.
The...
ASUS Zenfone Selfie ZD551KL is a selfie-focused variant of the remarkable Zenfone 2. While this android phone looks ready to produce superb shots partially better than obtainable on the Zenfone 2, ASUS made a couple of trade-offs.
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Display and Camera
ASUS Zenfone Selfie features the same display as the original Zenfone 2 – a 5.5-inch Full-HD display. The IPS panel has a pixel density of 403 pixels per inch to let you enjoy amazing, wide-angle viewing.
ASUS retains the same 13-megapixel shooter with dual LED flash, laser autofocus, touch focus, face detection and HDR...
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...
