Cheap Android Phones – Price & Specs – 2017
Android phones are the most popular smartphone category. The popularity of Android phones is largely due to its adoption by most mobile phone manufacturers as their platform of choice and the cheap cost of Android phones. Here are some of the best Cheap Android Phones to consider in 2017.
Some of the reasons why Android seems popular to phone manufacturers include that it is open with little restrictions giving OEMs the liberty to be creative and differentiate their mobile phone models.
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Another is that the Android OS is free and designed to provide a great user experience. A lot of Chinese manufacturers are now building cheap Android phones leading to a huge explosion in the growth of the Android platform. This article shows off some of the best cheap Android phones currently available in the Nigerian market.
Android OS requires powerful hardware to run that is why most Android smart phones feature at least 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM with premium models boasting of quad-core, hexa-core, octa-core, or deca-core processors. High-end Android phones also offer large displays ranging from 5.0-inch to 6.3-inch.
Although the latest Android OS version is Android 8.0 (Oreo), most cheap Android phones come with Android 7 (Nougat) and Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and with a few still on Android 5 (Lollipop) for some time to come.
Android 8.0 (Oreo) will take some months before it becomes available in cheap Android phones. The next generation Android OS will probably launch next year. You can also checkout our list of Best Android Phones
Here are some more details of these and more of the best cheap Android phones of 2017
Infinix Hot 5
Infinix Hot 5 is the 5th generation member of the Hot series family of affordable smartphones. It is one of the best cheap Android phones, a direct successor of the Infinix Hot 4. The smartphone is gorgeous available in Red, Black, White, Gold, and Green.
Like the Infinix Note 4 Pro and the rest of Infinix’s 2017 lineup, the Hot 5 is loaded with Android 7.0 (Nougat). It has a 5.5-inch Display with 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera.
Infinix Hot 5 is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Price ranges from 37,500 Naira to 50,000 Naira.
If you want a more affordable option, the Infinix Hot 5 Lite at around 30,000 Naira may be a decent choice. However, note that the Lite edtition drops the Fingerprint sensor and has only 1GB RAM.
Where to Buy Infinix Hot 5
Jumia Nigeria₦37,500.00
Tecno Camon CX Air
Tecno Camon CX Air is a stripped variant of the Camon CX. The phone is the same size, but has some of its features downgraded in order to make it more affordable and fit for our Cheap Android Phones listing.
Tecno Camon CX Air features a 5.5-inch display and super fast 4G LTE. Like the Camon CX and the rest of the Camon series, the phone has brilliant cameras in the front and back. It sports 13 MP cameras on the front and back with dual-LED flash.
Tecno Camon CX Air sports a 1.25GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM. The phone runs Android 7.0 (Nougat). Price starts at 45,500 Naira.
Tecno WX3 P
Tecno WX3 P with a massive 5000 mAh battery is one of the best cheap Android phones in the battery department with twice the 2500 mh battery available in the WX3. Tecno WX3 is one of the most affordable smartphones in Nigeria. It features a 5-inch display and is one of the Cheap Android phones to boast of Android 7.0(Marshmallow).
Both Mobile phones offer 5 megapixels camera on the front and back both featuring LED flash. They also sport a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 1 GB RAM. Price of the WX3 P starts at 26,000 Naira.
Where to Buy Tecno WX3 P
Jumia.com.ng₦25,800.00 View Offer
You can also checkout the Tecno W3
Infinix Hot 4
Infinix Hot 4 is a direct successor of the Infinix Hot 3 and is one of the best cheap Android phones in Nigeria. The smartphone launched in 2016 added a fingerprint sensor with 33% more battery capacity compared to its predecessor.
Like the Infinix Note 3, the Hot 4 is loaded with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 5.5-inch Display with 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera.
Infinix Hot 4 is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM. Price ranges from 43,000 Naira to 50,000 Naira.
If you want a more affordable option, there is an Infinix Hot 4 Lite, which drops the Fingerprint sensor and has only 1GB RAM.
You can also buy the Infinix Hot 4 Pro if you want 4G LTE.
Tecno Camon C7
Tecno Camon C7 is one of the best cheap Android Phones when its comes to cameras. The smartphone is built for people who enjoy photography, a feature it shares with the bigger Tecno Camon C9.
Camon C7 features a 13 megapixels camera each on the front and back. It runs Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) on a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB of RAM. Price ranges from 38,000 Naira to 55,000 Naira. Tecno Camon CX is the current Camon top of the line model.
Gionee M5 Mini
A number of battery-focused cheap Android phones are included in this guide, the Gionee M5 Mini is one of them. The smartphone with its 4000 mAh battery is the compact variant of the Gionee M5 which offers a massive 6020 battery.
The Gionee M5 Mini sports a 5-inch screen with an 8 megapixels rear camera and a 5 megapixels front facing camera. Price starts at 45,500 Naira.
Where to Buy Gionee M5 Mini
Jumia.com.ng₦45,500.00 View Offer
Infinix Hot S
Infinix Hot S is the most premium of the Cheap Android phones on this list. It features a brilliant 5.2-inch Display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.
The phone is loaded with Andorid 6.0 (Marshmallow) and is a high performance smartphone thanks to its octa-core processor. You can choose between 2GB or 3GB RAM.
The Android phone offers a fingerprint sensor with a price tag starting at 50,500 Naira. Infinix S2 is the successor of the Hot S. However, because it fails to meet our 55,000 Naira cap for Cheap Android Phones, we cannot list it on this page.
Samsung Galaxy J2
Samsung Galaxy J2 is another affordable Android phone with 4G LTE support. In fact, if you are looking for Cheap Android Phones with 4G LTE, this phone it appears to be one of the most affordable.
Aside support for superfast internet, the Samsung Galaxy J2 offers a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display, a 5MP rear camera, and a 2MP front camera.
It runs Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) on a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM. Price starts at 47,000 Naira. You can also checkout Samsung Galaxy J1 (2016), which features a 4.5-inch Display and lacks 4G LTE.
Where to Buy Galaxy J2
Jumia.com.ng₦47,000.00 View Offer
Lenovo A1000
Yes, this article offers a list of Cheap Android phones, but one particular phone here actually lives up to that name. It is the Lenovo A1000 with a price starting at 18,000 Naira.
Lenovo A1000 is one of the best affordable Android phones in Nigeria. The smartphone features a 4.0-inch display and is powered by a quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM. Lenovo A1000 runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop). Price starts at 18,000 Naira.
Where to Buy Lenovo A1000
Jumia.com.ng₦18,000.00 View Offer
Tecno W4
Tecno W4 is one of the best Cheap Android phones in Nigeria. It features Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box.
Tecno W4 features an attractive metallic frame with a 5-inch HD Display. On the back is an 8MP camera with a 2MP camera provided on the front. Price starts at 42,000 Naira.
Gionee F103 Pro
The Gionee F103 Pro features a 5.0-inch IPS Display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. It sports a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera and is one of the few cheap Android phones to offer 4G LTE.
The smartphone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB or 3GB of RAM and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). At a price of around 45,000, the Gionee F103 Pro is one of the best Cheap Android Phones around.
Where to Buy Gionee F103 Pro
Jumia.com.ng₦45,000.00 View Offer
Tecno L8 Plus
Looking for cheap Android phones with massive battery? The Tecno L8 Plus and the Tecno L8 are some of the best around with their 5050 mAh battery. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.
Tecno L8 Plus sports a 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. It runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 2GB RAM. The price starts at 50,000 Naira.
Where to Buy Tecno L8 Lite
Jumia.com.ng₦33,999.00 View Offer
Infinix Hot 3
Infinix Hot 3 is the sequel to the AndroidOne powered Hot 2, however it is dropping AndroidOne in this iteration. The Infinix brand have dominated the Cheap Android phones segment with its Hot range and the Hot 3 is expected to carry on with the legacy.
Infinix Hot 3 also offers a bigger display and comes with a more powerful battery with promises of a better camera. It features a 5.5-inch Display with an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. Price starts at 35,000 Naira.
Huawei GR3
Huawei GR3 is one of the best value Android phone around. If you are looking for cheap Android phones from Huawei, this is one of the best options.
Huawei GR3 has a sleek metal frame and measures just 7.6mm. You get smooth performance, thanks to an octa-core processor and 2GB of RAM.
The price of the Huawei GR3 starts at around 53,000. You may also be interested in the more premium Huawei GR5 or the battery focused Huawei G Power.
Innjoo Fire 2
Innjoo Fire 2 features a 5.0-inch HD Display. It is the successor of the affordable Innjoo Fire smartphone and boasts a better display, powerful cameras, higher-capacity battery and LTE support.
The Android smartphone sports a 13MP camera on the back and a 5MP camera on the front. Price starts at 36,000 Naira. If you want a bigger phone, the Innjoo Fire 2 Plus with a 5.5-inch display and twice as much RAM.
Where to Buy Innjoo Fire 2
Jumia.com.ng₦36,000.00 View Offer
Innjoo Max 3
The Innjoo Max 3 sports a 6-inch diagonal display with an HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It sports a big battery at 4000 mAh battery.
Innjoo Max 3 runs Android 5.1 (Lollipop) on a 1.0GHz quad-core processor with 1GB or 2GB RAM. Price starts at 43,000 NGN. This is one of the best Cheap Android Phones from Innjoo.
