We’re in the era of smartphones. If you don’t have one, you’ll be missing out on all that goes now on the internet and particularly social media. Android is the most used smartphone OS in Nigeria. Good news! You don’t have to break the bank to get a working android phone. Check out the 5 cheapest Android phones in Nigeria below 25,000 that you can get;
1. Itel A14
The first android phone we’ll be discussing on this list is the Itel A14 smartphone. Already, itel is a renowned brand for providing some of the most affordable android phones in Nigeria. The itel A14 device is a very sleek device and it comes with a 4-inch which is about big enough.
This device has a 400 x 800 screen resolution. It features a 2 MP back camera and 0.3 MP front camera. Also, it comes default with the Android 8.1 version with a quad core mediatek 6672 processor. The processor works at a speed of 1.3GHz which is enough for multitasking.
With this phone, you get a 512 RAM with 8GB hard disk and 1GB internal memory. You may be needing an SD Card and it’s impressive that the device supports up to 32GB external storage. The battery is a 1500mah capacity one and it’s removable, not built-in.
The phone lets you enjoy all the smart features you’ll need including Bluetooth, WiFi, Hotspot, and there’s an earphone and USB port. Also, it comes with built-in social media apps including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Palmchat. In the box, you get the phone along with a charger, earpiece, and back case.
2. QUBO SP510
The QUBO SP510 is an android version 10 device. It’s an impressive device and definitely one of the cheapest android phones in Nigeria below 25,000. The phone features a 5-inch display which is commendable and it has an 854 by 480 pixels resolution. The phone supports 3G network at its max.
With this device, you get a 5 MP back camera and a 2 MP front camera. The CPU is operated by a 1.3GHz quad core processor which makes it relatively fast in operation and the GPU is an ARM Mali400 MP2. Notably, the QUBO SP510 is a dual SIM device.
This phone features a 1GB RAM and an 8GB ROM. It has a slot for SD for more storage and when you purchase it, you get a 4GB SD card for free as a gift. For a very cheap smartphone, the 2000Mah battery included in this device is commendable.
The phone is relatively light at just 0.138 kg and like most phones, it’s made of plastic. A lot is included in the purchase package including the phone, an EU charger, charger, earphone, and manual. Also, as mentioned earlier, an SD card is included for free.
3. Tecno F1
Here’s another 5-inch long smartphone you can acquire without spending too much. Produced by the renowned Tecno brand, this smartphone is a very beautiful one. It comes in what the manufacturer describes as “champagne gold” and the design isn’t cheap at all.
As mentioned, it’s a 5-inch display device and it has a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. The screen is IPS LCD so the view is impressive. It comes with a quad core processing mediatek CPU and you have 1GB RAM space. The processor runs at 1.3GHz and the GPU is the Mali-400. In addition, it comes with the Android 8.1 Oreo version.
There’s an 8GB built-in storage and you have the option of using an SD up to 16GB in size. For capturing images and videos, the device features front camera is 2 MP while the back camera is 5 MP. This phone has a 2000MAh battery and features a G-sensor.
When you purchase this phone, you’re covered with a 1 year warranty. In addition, you get a free earpiece included with the charger and manual in the box. Unlike most mid-range and premium Tecno phones, this one doesn’t have the fast charge which could be the only con.
4. Itel A16 Plus
Again, we have an itel product on this list of cheapest android phones in Nigeria below 25,000. This is a slightly bigger version that the earlier mentioned one as it’s the A16 plus and it features a 5-inch sized screen. It comes in a sleek black color too.
You can take relatively good images using the 5 MP back camera or the 2MP front camera. Also, you enjoy the performance of a quad core processor running at 1.3GHz speed. The installed Android version is the version 8.0.
The itel A16 plus smartphone has a 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. You can make use of a memory card and the phone even comes with a 16GB memory card for free. This device features a slightly higher battery than most others on this list as the capacity is 2050MAh.
A free memory card is not the only thing you get when you purchase this phone. You also get a free case. The box features a travel charger and earphones.
5. Gionee Pioneer P4
Last on this list is the Gionee Pioneer P4 smartphone. It could be difficult to lay your hands on this phone currently but if you can, it’ll be worth it. Gionee built this phone with dual SIM cards and a 4.5 inch display. It has a 854 x 480 resolution.
The cameras available are a 2 MP in front and 5 MB at the back. It has a CPU with 1.30GHz speed with a 8GB internal memory and 8GB RAM. Furthermore, the Gionee Pioneer P4 comes with a 1800MAh battery.
Bottom Line
N25,000 is a relatively cheap amount for an Android phone. Hence, you shouldn’t expect some very high end features from the devices mentioned on this list. Nevertheless, they’ll do the basic things you need a smartphone for – capture images, make videos, browse the web, use social media, etc.