Smartphones have become a necessity for many Nigerians. From students who need smartphones for assignments, taking classes and general research to business people who need smartphones to keep in touch with customers, track shipments and make video calls with clients overseas, smartphones are getting more necessary than they have ever been.
However, with the rise in demand for smartphones, helped by the ever-fluctuating exchange rate of the Nigerian Naira, smartphones have become a lot more expensive in the last four to five years in Nigeria.
This, unfortunately, means that many people that need smartphones to conduct their daily businesses are denied that opportunity because they just cannot afford them.
Thankfully, a number of OEMs took advantage of the astronomical prices of smartphones and introduced some entry-level smartphones in the market that are very much affordable.
In the beginning, most affordable phones were just OEMS squeezing low-quality specifications into a box and selling it off to make money. But today, many entry-level phones actually have respectable specifications.
In this post, I am going to be introducing you to 10 of the best smartphones that you can buy for under 20,000 Naira. Let’s get to it!
1. Lenovo A1000
Lenovo A1000 is a smartphone that was launched by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) Lenovo. Launched in 2015, the phone has some respectable features for a piece of equipment that goes for its price.
Price range: 12000-13500 depending on where you buy from.
Specifications
Processor: Spreadtrum SC7731 Quad-Core 1.3GHz
Operating System: Android™ 5.0, Lollipop
GPU: Mail400 MP2
Memory: RAM: 1GB & ROM: 8GB
Expandable: Up to 32GB microSD
Display Size: 4.0” (800 x 480) WVGA TFT-TN
Type: Up to 2-point multitouch
Dimensions (mm): 64 x 10.6 x 124.5
Dimensions (inches): 2.52″ x 0.41″ x 4.9″
Weight: Starting at 291lbs (132g)
Materials: Rear Cover: Polycarbonate
Audio: 1x Speaker, 3.5mm Jack
Battery: Type: Typical – 2050mAh | Minimum – 2000mAh (Li-Po, replaceable)
Standby time: 2G: Up to 12 days; 3G: Up to 12 days;
Talktime: 2G: Up to 9 hours; 3G: Up to 9 hours
Color: Onyx Black, Pearl White
Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 2.1
A-GPS Support: Yes
Radio: FM radio
SIM Type: Regular SIM
Slots: Dual (Slot A: 3G / Slot B: 2G)
Camera – Rear: 5MP fixed-focus with LED flash; Front: 0.3MP fixed-focus
3G Network: WCDMA Band 1/2/5/8
2G Network: GSM Band 2/3/5/8
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Sensors: Gravitation
Connectivity/Radios
Data: GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+
Speed: HSPA+ 21Mbps (DL) / 5.76Mbps (UL)
2. Fero A4001 Plus
Launched in 2017, the Fero A4001 was introduced as an entry-level phone for affordable smartphone seekers. The phone has a display size of 4-inch and comes with an otherwise meagre 512MB of RAM but has an impressive storage size of 8 GB internal storage.
Model Name: A4001 Plus
Screen Size 4 inch WVGA
Processor: 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor
RAM: 512 MB
ROM: 8 GB
Camera Resolution: 2 MP Main, VGA Front
Battery: 2,500 mAh
Dual SIM: Yes
Dimension: 125.2*63.3*12 mm
Build Textured: Poly-Carbonate based back panel
OS: Android OS, v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Screen Size 4 inch WVGA
Processor: 1.2 GHz, Quad Core Processor
RAM: 512 MB
ROM: 8 GB
Camera Resolution: 2 MP Main, VGA Front
Battery: 2,500 mAh
*Price of Fero A4001 is 14,000 Naira
Tecno W1
4.5-inch Touch Display, 480 x 854 pixels (244ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Processor with 1GB RAM
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
8GB Storage with support for memory card up to 32GB
2MP Rear Camera and 0.3MP Front Camera
Dual-SIM, Mini-SIM
1800 mAh Removable Battery
*Price of Tecno W1: 16,500-18,000 Nigerian Naira depending on where you buy.
Fero Aura A4502
Screen: 4.5-Inch IPS
Memory: 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM (Supports 32GB Micro SD Card)
CPU: 1.2GHz Quad-core
Operating System: Android Marshmallow 6.0
Camera: 5MP Rear, 2MP Front
Battery: 3000mAh
*Price of the Fero Aura A4502 is 17,000 Nigerian Naira.
Leagoo Z5C
General
Device Type Smartphone
Model Leagoo Z5C
Announced December, 2016
Released January, 2017
Status Available on Shopping stores
Network
2G Network Yes
3G Network Yes
4G Network No
SIM Type
Micro + Micro
SIM Count Dual SIM
Design
Type Plastic
Dimensions 143.8 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight 147g
Protection Yes
Colours Black, Champagne, White
Display
Display Type FWVGA TFT capacitive touchscreen
Size 5-inch
Resolution 480 x 854 Pixels
Colors 16M colors
Pixel Density 196ppi
Screen-To-Body Ratio 67%
Touch Screen Yes
Protection Yes
Features Multi-touch, Scratch Resistant
Secondary Display No
Camera
Primary 5MP
Image Yes
Video Yes
Flash Yes, dual-LED
Secondary 2MP
Software
Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface (UI) Modified
Hardware
Chipset (SoC) Spreadtrum SC7731G
CPU Quad-Core 1.3GHz
GPU ARM Mali-400 MP2
RAM (Memory) 1GB
Internal Storage 8GB
Card Slot Yes, up to 32GB
Battery
Battery Type Li-Ion Battery
Capacity 2300mAh
Placement Removable
Fast Charging No
*The Leagoo Z5C price is about 15,000 Nigerian Naira.
Itel 1513
Network: 2G – Yes, 3G – Yes, 4G – N/a
Operating System: Android 6.0, Marshmallow
Processor: 1.2 GHz Quad Core Cortex A7
Display: 5.0 Inches
RAM: 1 GB
Internal / External Memory: 8 GB / Expandable by up to 32 GB (Uses Dedicated Slot)
Camera: Back / Rear (5 MP), Front (2 MP)
Battery Capacity: 2100 mah Li-Ion Removable
Sensors: Accelerometer, Proximity, Light
*The Itel 1513 currently goes for about 19,000 Nigerian Naira.
Tecno Y2
Screen: 4.0 inches
RAM: 512 MB
Operating system: Android 4.4 (kitkat)
Memory: 8 GB
Cameras: 5 MP Dual Rear Camera and 2MP Front Camera
Battery: 2800 mAh
*The Tecno Y2 currently goes for between 15,000 Naira to anywhere around 19,00 depending on where you buy from.
Innjoo X3
4.0-inch TN Display, 480 x 800 pixels (233 ppi)
1.3GHz quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 CPU with 512MB RAM
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
4GB Storage, up to 32GB memory card support
2MP Rear Camera and 0.3MP Front Camera
3G Internet
Dual-SIM (Mini SIM + Micro SIM)
1300 mAh Li-Po Battery
*Innjoo X3 goes for around 17,500 Nigerian Naira.
Tecno W2
Display of 4.5-inch of IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
The CPU of 1.3GHz Quad core Processor with 1GB Ram and 8GB of internal storage built-in and up to 32GB Expandable.
The camera of 2MP rear and 0.3MP front camera
2G and 3G connectivity
Operating System of Android 7.0 (Nougat)
2500mAh Li-ion Battery (Removable)
*Tecno W2 starts from about 15,000 Nigerian Naira.