When it comes to mid-range smartphones in Nigeria, young people are not alien to flashy promises and features, but they underperform when it is time to take a selfie, stream a football match, or navigate multiple apps.
Today, we are putting these three contenders side by side: TECNO Spark 40 Pro+, Samsung Galaxy A16, and Redmi 15C, to see which one truly delivers value for money.
1. Design and Build Quality
TECNO Spark 40 Pro+: Slim curved edges with a premium finish that could pass for a high-end device. The rear design catches attention without looking cheap.
Samsung Galaxy A16: Samsung...
Tecno Spark Go 2, launched in June 2025, is a budget-friendly Android phone equipped with a 6.67-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and juiced by a generous 5,500mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging. Photography is covered by a 13MP rear and 8MP front camera. It is powered by the Unisoc T7250 processor with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB expandable storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and runs Android 15 with HiOS 15. The Spark Go 2 also boasts an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance, making it suitable for various environments.
Tecno Spark Go 2 Key Specs and...
itel P65 opens a new chapter for the power-focused itel P Series. Going by the look and design, it seems mobile gaming is the focus of the new series. It comes with the iBoost game engine, which enhances your gaming performance for a decent gaming experience. itel P65 sports a 5000 mAh battery, but may also come with an optional free charging case with a 2400 mAh battery built-in to bring the total battery capacity to 7400 mAh. It supports 18W fast charging with an AI charging feature that will extend your battery life.
Itel P65 Key Specs and Features
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The itel P55T is more or less like the itel P55 4G, but with a bigger battery and newer software. itel swaps out the 5000 mAh battery in the P55 for a 6000 mAh battery that offers more battery stamina to keep you active for a longer period of time. The itel P55T features a 6.6-inch display, a 50MP dual rear camera, and Android 14 (Go Edition).
Itel P55T Key Specs and Features
6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels (~267 ppi density)
Android 14 (Go Edition)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm) Octa Core Processor
4GB RAM (plus up...
itel A06 is one of the most affordable 4G phones in Nigeria right now. It is even more affordable than the itel A50C. It shares similar features with the A50C with the major tradeoff being a less powerful processor. itel A06 sports a 6.6-inch display, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front camera, and a 4000 mAh battery.
itel A06 Key Specs and Features
6.56 inches Touch Display, 540 x 1280 pixels (~212 ppi density)
Android 14 (Go Edition)
Unisoc SC7731E (28nm) quad-core Processor
2GB RAM (plus up to 2GB virtual RAM)
8 MP Single Rear Camera
5 MP Front...
itel A80 is a new budget phone from itel positioned to replace the itel A70. Compared to the A70, it features a more elegant punch-hole display, better rear cameras, and a software refresh. itel A80 sports a 6.7-inch touchscreen, up to 50MP rear camera, a 5000 mAh battery, and Android 14 with itel OS 14.
itel A80 Key Specs and Features
6.7 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (~262 ppi density)
Android 14
Unisoc T603 (12nm) octa-core Processor
4GB RAM (plus up to 3GB virtual RAM), 3GB RAM (plus up to 5GB virtual RAM)
50 MP Rear Camera...
The itel A50 is one of the most affordable 4G phones in the market right now. It features a 6.6-inch display with decent cameras and runs on Android 14 (Go Edition) out of the box. itel A50 also comes with all the accessories you need in the box, like a free case, a charger, earphones, and a SIM ejector pin. The 5000 mAh battery gives great stamina to last up to 3 days of typical usage.
itel A50 Key Specs and Features
6.6 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1612 pixels (~267 ppi density)
Android 14 (Go Edition)
Unisoc T603...
itel A50C is a budget friendly 4G smartphone that offers good value for money. From the 6.6-inch display with impressively thin bezels to the decent 8MP rear camera, itel did pack a lot in this affordable android phone. itel A50C features the Dynamic bar, a bit similar to the Dynamic Island feature in the latest iPhones. This is more or less a stripped-down variant of the itel A50.
itel A50C Key Specs and Features
6.56 inches Touch Display, 540 x 1208 pixels (~202 ppi density)
Android 14 (Go Edition)
Unisoc T603 (12nm) octa-core Processor
2GB RAM (plus up to 2GB...
Umidigi Bison X20 is a rugged smartphone on a budget, released in 2024. It has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with 720 x 1600 resolution, a 20MP dual rear camera system, and an 8MP front-facing camera. It is backed up by a long-lasting 6000 mAh battery. This Android phone has a powerful MediaTek Helio P60 Octa-core processor under the hood with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It's also relatively affordable, making it a good value for the price.
Umidigi Bison X20 Key Specs and Features
6.53 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (~269 ppi density), ~71.4%...
The Oppo Reno 12 F is an affordable AI-powered smartphone offered in both 4G and 5G versions. As the base model of Oppo's Reno 12 series, which also includes the Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro, Reno 12 F 4G variant boasts a unique cosmos ring design, an AI-enabled triple rear camera, a large display with a 120Hz ultra-high refresh rate, a substantial battery, and super-fast flash charging. It delivers exceptional performance with enhanced energy efficiency.
Oppo Reno 12 F Key Specs and Features
6.67 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~395 ppi density), ~86.9% screen-to-body ratio
Android 14,...
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra is the ultimate model of the newly realease Pura 70 model from the Huawei latest "P" series smartphone, succeding the Huawei P60 series. This device has premium level features compared to its siblings; the Huawei Pura 70, the Pura 70 Pro and the Pura 70 Pro+. It has a 6.8 inch OLED display, premuim level design, triple rear camera, 5200 mAh battery life, powered by Kirin 9010 and run on the EMUI 14.2 OS based on HarmonyOS 4.2.
Huawei Pura 70 Ultra Key Specs and Features
6.8 inches LTPO OLED Display, 1260 x 2844 pixels (~460...
Xiaomi Poco M6 4G is the 4G variant of the Poco M6 5G and the fourth model in the POCO M6 series which also includes the POCO M6 Pro 4G, and POCO M6 Pro 5G. This mid-range smartphone features a 6.79-inch 90-Hz display and, a somewhat dual-tone design with a dual camera. This device is powered by the latest MediaTek Helio G91 processor and backed up by a 5030 mAh battery paired with 33W fast wired charging.
Xiaomi Poco M6 4G Key Specs and Features
6.79 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density), ~85.1% screen-to-body ratio
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Umidigi C1 Plus is a budget-friendly Android phone aimed at budget-conscious consumers who desire impressive performance, a sleek design, a large display, a decent camera, and a big battery capacity at an affordable price. This smartphone was launched alongside the Umidigi G1 Plus with similar features, including a "Shining AG Matte Design", a 6.52-inch large IPS LCD display, and a long-lasting 5150mAh Battery. The Umidigi C1 Plus has a powerful MediaTek MT8766 Quad-Core processor, coupled with 3GB RAM, and runs on the Android 13 OS.
Umidigi C1 Plus Key Specs and Features
6.52-inch Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 Aspect...
The Umidigi G5A, launched on September 23, 2023, is one of the most affordable smartphones in the company’s lineup. It features a large 6.52-inch display, a 5000 mAh battery, and a dual-lens rear camera setup with 13MP and 2MP sensors. Running on Android 12 Go Edition, this budget-friendly device is powered by a Helio A22 chipset and supports up to 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage.
Umidigi G5A Key Specs and Features
6.52-inch IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels
Android 13
Mediatek Helio A22 (12 nm) Quad-core processor
4GB RAM (plus additional 4GB virtual RAM)
13 MP...
Oppo A60 is the company's new budget smartphone from Oppo’s A-series" with lot of the premium features at a very affordable price. The Oppo A60 has an IPS LCD 6.67 inch 90Hz display with dual rear and single front-facing camera and a large 5000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging. It is also equipped with the 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G chipset and runs on ColorOS 14 based on Android 14.
Oppo A60 Key Specs and Features
6.67 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1604 pixels (~264 ppi density), ~85.2% screen-to-body ratio
Android 14, ColorOS 14
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680...
The Xiaomi Redmi 13 is the newest member of the Redmi brand succeeding Xiaomi Redmi 12 budget smartphone. The Redmi 13 is a 4G device boasting a distinct features over its predecessors and other variants. It has a large 90Hz IPS LCD display, 108 MP primary camera and a 2MP macro lens with 13MP front shooter. The Xiaomi Redmi 13 is powered by Mediatek Helio G91 Ultra chipset and backed up by 5030mAh battery with HyperOS to cater for the interface.
Xiaomi Redmi 13 Key Specs and Features
6.79 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density),...
Blackview has launched the Oscal Pilot 2 smartphone, a power packed rugged smartphone. It has a unique dual LEDS and dual-screen design, with a large main display on the front and a smaller secondary display on the back. The Oscal Pilot 2 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 processor and has 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It also has a long-lasting 8,800mAh battery that supports fast charging up to 45W. The phone is IP68/IP69K rated for dust and water resistance, and it is also MIL-STD-810G certified for shock resistance.
Oscal Pilot 2 Key Specs and Features
6.5...
Blackview SHARK 8 is a budget-friendly smartphone and the first member of the SHARK Series. The SHARK 8 is equipped with an ultra slim design, a 6.78-inch display 120Hz rerfresh rate. It has a dual rear camera led by a 64MP Samsung® ISOCELL GW3 sensor, and solid 5000 mAh battery. The affordable android phone is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, with the ArcSoft® 7.0 and the latest DokeOS 4.0 based on Android 13.
Blackview Shark 8 Key Specs and Features
6.78 inches IPS LCD Display, 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density), ~84.6% screen-to-body ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 500...
Blackview Hero 10 is one of the more affordable foldable phones. It is one of the cheapest foldable phones you would find in the market right now and offers remarkable features. The Blackview Hero 10 sports a similar build with the likes of Nubia Flip 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. It has a 6.9-inch AMOLED main display and a 1.19 inches OLED Cover display with a dual rear camera combining a 108-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel sensor. This proclaimed world cheapest flip phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G99 SoC paired with a...
Samsung Galaxy M14 4G was launched in March 2024, although it shares some similarities with last year's 5G capable Samsung Galaxy M14 in the camera department. The android phone has a 6.7-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. It also comes with a triple rear camera setup, and runs OneUI 5.1 based on Android 13. The Galaxy M14 4G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G chipset and backed up by a 5000mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy M14 4G Key Specs and Features
6.7 inches PLS LCD Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~394...
The Xiaomi Redmi A3 is an entry-level device with a flagship-level design. It features a refined and stylish design with a smooth 6.71-inch 90Hz display, an AI dual camera system, a powerful octa-core processor, dual unlock methods, and an ultra-large 5000mAh battery supporting 10W charging.
Xiaomi Redmi A3 Key Specs and Features
6.71 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1650 pixels (~268 ppi density), ~82.9% screen-to-body ratio
Android 14 (Go edition), MIUI
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) Octa Core Processor
3GB, 4GB, 6GB RAM
8 MP (wide) Single Rear Camera
5 MP Front Camera
Fingerprint Sensor (side mounted)
64GB, 128GB...
Infinix Hot 40 is the late 2023 iteration of the Hot 40 Series including the Infinix Hot 40 Pro and Hot 40i. Launched in December 2023, the Hot 40 introduces a fresh new UI with the Magic Ring similar to the Dynamic Island in the iPhone 15 series. The affordable android phone features a 6.78-inch display, a 50MP triple rear camera, mobile gaming optimizations, a 5000 mAh battery with fast charging, and a 32MP selfie camera.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot 40
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Infinix Hot 40...
With major networks like Glo, MTN, 9Mobile (former Etisalat), and Airtel now offering 4G LTE services across Nigeria, and most smartphones above 110,000 Naira...
