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10 Affordable 5G Phones for Nigerians 2024
With the way technology is changing, the telecommunication system in Nigeria is not left out in this trend as it has also evolved with the recent inclusion of 5G phones in Nigeria.
Just the other night, at General Akins’ house, Tunde and I had gone for his house warming party when one of the General’s friends had mentioned a strange word.
Tunde and I decided to look it up and within a few seconds ,Tunde already got the meaning of the word whilst my browser was still cycling.
I was so shocked and quite inquisitive to what brand of phone he was using and which network band? That was when Tunde had let me in on the new trend “The 5G phones in Nigeria”.
Tunde was using the Infinix 5G phones in Nigeria at the time.
In this piece, we’ll be reviewing some of the affordable 5G phones for Nigerians including the 5G phones below 100k in Nigeria.
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What are the 10 Affordable 5G Phones in Nigeria?
Some of Affordable 5G phones in Nigeria include:
- Tecno Pova 3 5G
- Infinix Zero 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
- OPPO A74 5G
- Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
- Tecno Camon20 Pro 5G
- Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G
- Nokia X20 5G
- Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
1.Tecno Pova 3 5G
Tecno Pova 3 is an Android smartphone produced by tecno and one of the 5G phones in Nigeria.
It was announced in May 2022 and has a rating of 5.00 average based on 72947 reviews. The phone’s price ranges between ₦140,000 to ₦150,000 with a display of about 6.9 inches IPS LCD.
Its battery Life is 6000 MAh witha a non-removable Li-Po Battery. The device has a storage capacity of 128GB and RAM of 8GB.
Tecno pova 3 uses a MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G (6 nm) Octa-core Processor and runs on Android 11, HIOS 8.0 Operating System
It has a Camera which is a 50 MP (wide) + 2MP + QVGA Triple AI Rear Camera | 16MP Front Camera and a Network of 5G, LTE
Read also: The 10 Best Camera Smartphones Under ₦400,000 in Nigeria Right Now
2. Infinix Zero 5G
The Infinix Zero 5G is one of the Infinix 5G phones in Nigeria known for its popular sleek design.
It has a 5.00 average rating with the price range between ₦155,000 to ₦165,000.
The phone has a 6.78 inches IPS LCD Display and battery Life of about 5000 MAh with a non-removable Li-Po Battery.
The storage capacity of the phone is 128GB and its RAM is 8GB. It also runs on a MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G (6 nm) Octa-core Processor with Android 11, XOS 10 Operating System.
Infinix Zero 5G has a 48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple AI Rear Camera | 16 MP Front Camera and operates a 5G, LTE Network.
3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G was released in January 2023 as a mid-range smartphone. It is one of the 5G phones in Nigeria with a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The phone has a MediaTek Dimensity 810 processor, 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB/256GB of storage, a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera.
It also has a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support making it a good choice.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G comes in three variants, the 4GB/64GB, 6GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB variants with the 6GB/128GB selling between the range #150,000 to #155,000.
Read also: Here Are Our Top Picks For The Best Infinix Phones to Buy in 2024
4. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A14 5G is also mid-range smartphone and amongst the 5G phones in Nigeria that was released in January 2023.
It has a 6.6-inch FHD+ display, a MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor, 4GB/6GB of RAM, 64GB/128GB of storage, a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 13MP selfie camera.
The phone also has a 5000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support.
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G has a large display and a long-lasting battery with a price tag of N170,000 in some local shops.
5. OPPO A74 5G
The OPPO A74 5G is one of the 5G phones in Nigeria below 100k, with the price ranging between #99,000 to #180,000.
The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 480 5G processor with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal memory.
This device is quite affordable and equipped with virtual memory expansion technology incase you run out of RAM.
The Oppo A74 5G comes with Android 11 OS, 6.5 inches LTPS IPS LCD 90Hz Display, Snapdragon 480 5G Chipset, Quad (48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP) Rear and 16MP Selfie Cameras.
It also runs on a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging with a Non-removable Li-Po Battery.
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6. Infinix Note 12 Pro
The Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is a product of Infinix, a brand popular for making quality devices and amongst the Infinix 5G phones in Nigeria.
It is available at mid-range prices and was announced in July 2022. The Smartphone has a 5.00 average rating based on 2079 reviews and prices ranging between ₦197,000 to ₦207,000
Its Battery life is 5000mAh with a Non-removable Li-Po Battery and 108 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) Tripple Rear Camera with 16 MP Front Camera.
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G has a 6.7 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~393 ppi density), ~85.6% screen-to-body ratio and a side- mounted Fingerprint Sensor.
It operates in three networks 5G, 4G and 3G and runs on Android 12, XOS 10.6 operating system with a MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 810 (6 nm) Octa Core Processor.
The device has a 8 GB RAM memory space, 128GB storage capacity and a Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by).
7. Tecno Camon20 Pro 5G
The Tecno Camon20 Pro 5G was released in May 2023 with a 6.67-inch AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate.
It has a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 32MP selfie camera.
The phone also has a 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support although it is still one of the cheapest 5G smartphones available in Nigeria as of now.
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8. Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G
The Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G is a product of Xiaomi Global and one of the 5GB phones in Nigeria below 100k ranging between #99,000 to #120,000.
It can be seen to be one of the cheapest 5G smartphone in Nigeria as of now.
The phone comes with a 6.6 inches IPS LCD screen offering 1080 x 2400 resolution and backed by a 5000 mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
The phone has a 50MP main camera at the rear plus an 8 MP ultra-wide camera. In the front of the device is a 16MP selfie camera.
Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro 5G comes with adequate internal memories in variants of 64GB, 4GB RAM and 128GB, 6GB RAM. It is also powered by MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G (6 nm) processor and runs on Android 11, MIUI 12.5.
9. Nokia X20 5G
In April 2021,Nokia announced the Nokia X20 5G Android Smartphone which has now amassed an average rating of 5.00 based on 23660 reviews.
The Price of the phone now ranges between ₦180,000 to 260,000 depending on the variant.
It has a Battery life of 4470mAh with a non-removable Li-Po battery and a 64 MP rear quad camera with ZEISS Optics and a 32MP Selfie Camera.
The display is 6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 and a side- mounted fingerprint scanner. It also allows the following networks: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE/ 5G with an Android 11 Os which is upgradable to Android 12.
Nokia X20 5G’s Processor is Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm), Octa-core CPU and the RAM is 6GB.
It also has a Dual Nano-SIM card / Nano-USIM card and Storage Capacity of 128GB Built-in Storage with SD-Card Support.
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10. Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is a 5G phone in Nigeria that comes with Samsung’s 5nm Exynos 1280 processor and a 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
It has about 128GB of expandable internal storage and a 6.6-inch LCD display of Full HD+ resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate.
It features a 5,000mAh battery just like most Samsung Galaxy M series phones and it possesses a 50-megapixel main camera that’s accompanied by a 5MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP depth-sensing camera for portrait shots, and a 2MP macro camera.
At the front of the phone, is a 8MP camera for taking selfies. The market value of this phone is between the range of #170,000 and #200,000.
Should I buy a 5G phone?
Well, not everyone in Nigeria needs to buy a 5G phone, at least not at the moment. Here’s why:
- Low 5G Availability:
Even though Nigeria is taking the first steps toward rolling out 5G technology, the coverage is still considerably low.
The majority of the nation will not have 5G yet, but major cities like Lagos and Abuja might have some areas where it’s available.
- Higher Price:
5G phones generally have a higher selling price compared to their 4G counterparts. This may be quite pronounced, especially when one considers the average price of a smartphone in Nigeria.
- Minimal Gains (so far):
Even in places where it is already in use, the gains from deploying 5G are not yet that significant in daily life.
Although it will increase download speeds, there won’t be much difference for daily tasks unless when downloading very large files regularly.
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What to consider when purchasing a phone with 5G support?
- 5G Network Availability
Ensure that you are either a subscriber to a dependable 5G carrier or that there is a 5G network available in your area.
- Processor:
Great experiences are correlated with good processors. Seek for smartphones that enable 5G and have Qualcomm Snapdragon, MediaTek Dimensity, or comparable CPUs.
- Battery Life:
Make sure the gadget has a minimum battery capacity of 4,500mAh or above, as 5G consumes a lot of power.
- Pricing:
Although 5G-capable devices come at a variety of pricing points, you should be able to afford them without sacrificing other crucial characteristics like storage capacity and camera quality.
- Software Support:
Given the need for regular software and security updates, the device needs guarantees for regular software and security updates.
- 5G and Dual-SIM:
If you require dual-SIM support, make sure both slots are 5G-enabled; some phones only offer this feature in one slot.
- Future-proofing:
Invest in a phone that is 5G-ready on both Sub-6 GHz and mmWave to ensure wider network compatibility in the near future.
FAQs
What are some of the cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria in 2024?
Some of the affordable 5G phones for Nigerians in 2024 include the Tecno Pova 3 5G, Infinix Zero 5G, Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G, Samsung Galaxy A14 5G, and OPPO A74 5G.
Where can I buy 5G pocket-friendly phones in Nigeria?
The pocket-friendly phones can be purchased on online platforms like Jumia, Konga, Slot, and local phone stores across Nigeria.
What is the Price Range of 5G Phones in Nigeria?
The price of 5G phones in Nigeria is dependent on the brand, features ,storage capacity and specifications of the phone.
Do we have any Nigerian network provider offering 5G services in Nigeria?
Yes, we do. MTN and Airtel are already deploying the service for 5G across the nation in selected cities.
Is it worth buying a 5G phone in Nigeria now?
Yes, 5G networks are expanding, and having a 5G phone ensures you’re future-ready for faster internet speeds.
Other Than the Phone Cost, Would There Be Any Other Expense to Consider?
Mobile network providers could launch exclusive data plans for 5G usage, which may be relatively more expensive than regular plans.
Conclusions
In conclusion, more people in Nigeria may now easily access faster internet speeds without breaking the bank thanks to the availability of reasonably priced 5G phones.
In order to ensure that more Nigerians can make use of the advantages of 5G technology, the solutions presented here offer a variety of features to accommodate various needs and budgets. And just like Tunde you can browse seamlessly and get your answers within seconds.
We may anticipate even more cost-effective 5G devices in the future as competition increases, which will enhance nationwide connection even more.
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References
- siliconafrica.org – Full List of 5g Phones in Nigeria and their Prices
- technext24 – 10 affordable 5G phones available to Nigerians
- nairametrics – Top 10 cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria as of August 2023
- naijatechguide– Best 5G Phones in 2024 – Specs, Price, and Best Deals
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