Are you planning to get a new smartphone this year (2023) but on a very tight budget? You don’t need to worry; this list of my top 10 cheapest Android phones in Nigeria will do justice to that, as the list include all the best Android phones you can get below 30k – 50k. However, you must understand a few things when looking for a cheap Android phone. The word “Cheapest” means the most affordable.
I know that you want something good for your money, but also know that when a phone is so cheap, it
means that some features have been compromised to lower the price. Don’t expect a 20,000 Naira phone to possess a feature that a 100k phone offers. On the hand, sometimes you might not need an expensive Android phone but an Android phone with basic features.
Your aged parents or your younger siblings might not need an expensive smartphone but something good enough to keep them connected on social networks, make and receive calls, snap pictures and play music. This list of the cheapest Android phones will provide more options based on your budget.
Cheapest Android Phones in Nigeria 2023
This list is going to be a long one, so relax and go through the phones and make your choice based on the critical features of the phone as well the price. Before that, you might like to see my previous list of the 10 Cheapest phones in Nigeria in 2022. You can find all the phones listed here in Jumia Nigeria. I am going to arrange the phone from low to high price.
1. Cubot J10, (₦28,900)
If you don’t care much about the quality and features but are only interested in the price, then consider Cubot J10 as one of the cheapest Android phones in Nigeria, going for just 29k plus. The 2350mAh battery on the J10 is more than adequate for typical use. It’ll let you get stuff done or play games in peace. It also has a 4.0-inch screen display and 1GB RAM.
Key Features
- Display: 4.0-inch display
- Operating System: Android 11 Go
- Memory: 1GB RAM + 32GB ROM
- Camera: 2MP Selfie + 5MP AI Rear camera
- Battery: 2350 Removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G
- Fingerprint Sensor: No
Pros
- Very affordable
- Android 11 OS
- Big storage memory (32GB)
- Removable battery
Cons
- No 4G LTEThe battery
- is not strong enough
- No fingerprint sensor
Price: ₦28,900
2. QUBO SP510 (₦33,000)
Qubo brand has been around for some time in Nigeria, and they have produced some phones, such as QUBO BIG 1 and QUBO P19 today, we are going to talk about Qubo SP510. The phone has a 5-inch display, 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM and is powered with a 2000 mAh battery and Android 10 OS. However, it lacks features like a fingerprint sensor and a 4G network.
Key Features
- Display: 5.0-inch display
- Operating System: Android 10 Go
- Memory: 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
- Camera: 2MP Selfie + 5MP AI Rear camera
- Battery: 2000 non-removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G
- Fingerprint Sensor: No
Pros
- Very affordable
- Android 10 OS
Cons
- No 4G LTE
- Low memory
- The battery is not strong enough
Price: ₦33,000
3. itel A33 Plus (₦35,500)
This phone is one of the most affordable Android phones in Nigeria, and it comes with 5 Inches display, Android 11 Go edition, 3020 mAh battery and fingerprint sensor. However, there are 16GB of storage space on the itel A33 plus, but only roughly 12GB of that space will be available for use. In addition, the Android 11 Go OS has been improved with new and rethought pre-installed apps, meaning your A33 plus has more room for media files like images and videos and apps.
Key Features
- Display: 5.0-inch display
- Operating System: Android 11 Go
- Memory: 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Camera: 2MP Selfie + 5MP AI Rear camera
- Battery: 3020 non-removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G
- Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
Pros
- Very affordable
- Android 11 OS
Cons
- No 4G LTE
- Low MemoryThe battery
- is not strong enough
Price: ₦35,500
4. itel P17, (₦36,500)
itel phones are the cheapest brand in Nigeria to date, and they have a good number of affordable phones that you can buy with little budget. itel P17 is one of the cheapest Android phones in Nigeria, featuring 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM memory, 4000 mAh battery capacity, fingerprint, face ID unlocks, and lots more. The features might not be as good as other phones but consider the price.
Key Features
- Display: 5.45-inch display
- Operating System: Android 11 Go
- Memory: 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Camera: 2MP Selfie + 5MP AI Rear camera
- Battery: 4000 non-removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G
- Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
Pros
- Very affordable
- Android 11 OS
- big battery 4000 mAh
Cons
- No 4G LTE
- Low Memory
Price: ₦36,500
5. KXD (₦36,500)
This phone might not be widespread in Nigeria, but according to the statistics on Jumia, up to 80 people have purchased it, and their ratings aren’t bad. The phone features 5.5 inches display size, 1G RAM + 8GB ROM, Android 8.1 Go edition and 2500mAh. The phone also supports a 3G network and a 5MP + 5MP front and back camera. KXD phone might not be the best option for you, but based on your tight budget, you can still go for it.
Key Features
- Display: 5.5-inch display
- Operating System: Android 8.1 Go
- Memory: 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
- Camera: 2MP Selfie + 5MP + 03MP AI Rear camera
- Battery: 2500 removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G
- Fingerprint Sensor: No
Pros
- Very affordable
- Manageable camera
Cons
- No 4G LTE
- Low Memory
- Battery is not strong enough
Price: ₦36,500
6. Tecno Pop 5 Go (₦42,230)
The Tecno Pop 5 GO is one of the cheapest Android phones in Nigeria because of it’s limited features, The POP 5 Go features a traditional 5.71-inch HD+ Dot Notch Screen, giving you a more expansive field of view and a more satisfying visual experience. High Resolution was also added to POP 5 to make the screen crisper and more visually appealing.
The Tecno pop 5’s 4000mAh battery allows for extremely long-lasting and dependable battery performance, with up to 19 hours of 3G talk time, 9 hours of video playback, 98 hours of music, and even 788 hours of 3G standby time. Tecno POP 5 GO has a 5M dual rear camera, which might be a great way to take photos. If you activate the Portrait Mode and any of the seven beauty settings, you could just become the center of attention in every photo you take.
Key Features
- Display: 5.71-inch display
- Operating System: Android 10(Go edition)
- Memory: 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
- Camera: 5MP Selfie + 5MP AI Rear camera
- Battery: 4000 non-removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G
- Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
Pros
- Very affordable
- Good battery
Cons
- No 4G LTE
- Low Memory
Price: ₦42,230
7. Nokia C1 2nd Edition (₦44,700)
Nokia C1 2nd edition is one of the cheapest Android phones in Nigeria, and it’s a perfect choice for those who care about quality more than features. Nokia is a well-known brand in Nigeria, and they are known for its quality and durability. However, the Nokia C1 has a 5.45-inch display, 1GB RAM+ 16GB ROM, and is built on the Android 11 (Go edition) operating system with a 2,500mAh removable battery and a 5MP + 5MP front and back camera.
Key Features
- Display: 5.45-inch display
- Operating System: Android 11 (Go edition)
- Memory: 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Camera: 5MP Selfie + 5MP Rear camera
- Battery: 2500 removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G
- Fingerprint Sensor: No
Pros
- Very affordable
- Manageable camera
- Strong & Durable
- Android 11 (Go edition)
Cons
- No 4G LTE
- Low Memory
- No Fingerprint
Price: ₦44,700
7. Cubot Note 8 (₦ 48,400)
Cubot Note 8 is another good phone that you can buy less than 50K in Nigeria, it features 5.5 nich hd display, 2GB RAM + 16GB internal storage and 3100 mAh battery. The phone is also powered by Android 11 OS and comes with 13MP rear camera + 5MP selfie camera, equipped to make your photo look better. Cubot Note 8 offers all the basic features you need in a smartphone except the fingerprint sensor which is missing but has face ID unlock.
Key Features
- Display: 5.5-inch display
- Operating System: Android 11 (Go edition)
- Memory: 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Camera: 13MP Selfie + 5MP Rear camera
- Battery: 3100 removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G, 4G
- Fingerprint Sensor: No
Pros
- Very affordable
- Good Camera
- Android 11 (Go edition)
- 4G LTE Support
Cons
- Low storage memory
- No Fingerprint
Price: ₦48,400
9. itel A58 Pro (₦48,600)
Itel A58 Pro is one of the most advanced itel phones compared to other low-quality itel phones. The A58 series comes in 2 variants, the normal A58 and the A58 Pro. This Pro variant comes with good features such as a 6.6-inch display, 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM, 4000 mAh battery and built Android 11 (Go edition)
Key Features
- Display: 6.6-inch display
- Operating System: Android 11 (Go edition)
- Memory: 2GB RAM +32GB ROM
- Camera: 5MP Selfie + (5MP + QVGA) Rear camera
- Battery: 4000 non-removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G
- Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
Pros
- Very affordable
- Manageable camera
- 4G LTE network support
- Strong Battery
- Android 11 (Go edition)
Cons
- Everything looks good
Price: ₦48,600
10. itel P38 (₦49,500)
Itel P38 is a smartphone that I can boldly recommend to anyone with a low budget because it comes with all the basic features you need in a smartphone and even more. The 5000 mAh big battery is the selling point of this phone. Memory and display are also good. Specifically, itel P38 has a 6.6 Inch HD+ display, 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM, 5000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging and an 8MP AI dual rear camera and is powered by Android 11 OS. The P8 is one of the cheapest android phones in Nigeria that gives you everything you need.
Key Features
- Display: 6.6-inch display
- Operating System: Android 11
- Memory: 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM
- Camera: 8MP AI dual Selfie + (5MP + QVGA) Rear camera
- Battery: 5000 non-removable battery
- Network: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE
- Fingerprint Sensor: Yes
Pros
- Very affordable
- Manageable camera
- 4G LTE network support
- Strong Battery with fast charging
- Android 11
Cons
- Everything looks good
Price: ₦49,500