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Best smartphones under 40000 Naira in Nigeria (1st Quarter 2022)

Stephen Ekpa by Stephen Ekpa
July 30, 2023
in Buying Guide, News, Smartphones, Tablets
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The value of Naira to USD has fallen dramatically in comparison to the year 2020 when this article was first written. Now lots of things has changed, a phones that were around 40K then, are now crossing 50K upwards. If I were you, and I have 40,000 Naira, I’ll look into the fairly used smartphone market, instead of hunting for new, but if for some reasons, you still need it new, then keep reading.

This is our 1st quarter 2022 updated list of smartphone you can buy under or, around N40,000 in Nigeria. The list will focust majorly on phone you can buy currently in the market, and purchase links will be made available where neccessary. Note however, that we may get some monetary or sales benefits on winning purchases.

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As a rule of thumb, the list will start from smartphones that offers the best value for money, especially those offering 4G LTE network within the price range.

Best Smartphones under N40,000 in Nigeria (Updated 1st Quarter 2022)

UPDATE March 2022: This article has been updated. Due to the sudden rise in exchange rate, phones formally sold around 40,000 Nigerian Naira, has dramatically climbed above 50K or even more. As such you may see phones touching between 35,000 to 45,000 on this list..

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Blackview A80 (Price: 42,000)

Our first pick is the Blackview A80, a 6.2-inches smartphone with HD+ display resolution. This phone tops the list because it offers 4G network, and price competitively, somewhere around 42,000 Naira as at writing. It is given decent display, battery and even a quad-core CPU enough for simple day to day task.

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Key specs of Blackview A80

  • Display: 6.21-inch 720 x 1560 pixels HD+ display
  • Camera: 13 MP Triple AI camera / 5 MP front
  • Storage: 16 GB
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • CPU: Quad-core-core 1.3GHz, MediaTek MT6737
  • OS: Android 10 (Go Edition)
  • Battery: 4200mAh
  • Blackview A80 full specifications HERE
BUY ON JUMIA

iTel A25 Pro (Price: 36,000)

The next device on the list is iTel’s A25 Pro. Yeah, trust me I know; It is a very compact, old fashion-looking smartphone. But it is one of the little guy on the list with 4G-LTE network. Why is that? Because the phone is powered by SC9832E UNISCO quad-core CPU, has 2GB RAM and price just 36k as at writing.

iTel A25 Pro review and colors

Key features of iTel A25 Pro

  • Display: 5.0-inch FullView screen
  • Camera: 5 MP Main/ 2 MP front
  • Storage: 32 GB
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.4GHz, UNISOC SC9832E
  • OS: Android 10 (Go Edition)
  • Battery: 3020mAh
  • Full Specs of iTel A25 Pro
BUY A25 PRO ON JUMIA

iTel A56 4G LTE Version (Price: 45,000)

This is iTel A56 4G LTE version. Don’t confuse this model with the 3G only, or even the Pro version. They may all have same looks, but this version is 4G-enabled. Like the standard iTel A56, the phone comes in a 5.99-inches screen, has 1GB RAM and a 16-Gigs of built-in storage.

iTel A56 specification features and price

Key specs of iTel A56 4G LTE

  • Display: 6-inch 480 x 960 pixels display
  • Camera: 8MP + AI Depth sensor / 5MP front
  • Storage: 16 GB
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • CPU: Quad-core
  • OS: Android 9 (Go Edition)
  • Battery: 4000mAh
  • iTel A56 full specs and features HERE
Buy iTel A56 4G
Buy iTel A56 Pro
Buy iTel A56 3G

iTel S17 (Price: 43,000)

Probably the most beautiful smartphone on the list with the best camera prowess, but one that still missed out a certain important areas. This is iTel S17, and I’ve personally tried this phone as well (check here). It has good cameras, both front and back, perfect design, wonderful built-in 5000mAh battery, incredible 6.5-inches HD+ screen, but does not have 4G LTE network. Both the iTel S17, iTel P37, iTel P36 and even S16, all falls into these description, except that some has up to 2GB RAM, like the P37.

iTel S17 unboxing and impression

Key specs of iTel S17

  • Display: 6.6-inch 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ display
  • Camera: 8-megapixel triple camera / 8MP front
  • Storage: 16 GB
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.3GHz, UNISOC SC7731E
  • OS: Android 11 (Go Edition)
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • iTel S17 full specs and features HERE
Buy iTel S17
Buy iTel P37
Buy iTel S16

Tecno POP 5 / POP 5 Go (Price: 37,000)

Aright, so you must have heard of Tecno POP 5 and the POP 5 Go, two similarly spec’d entry-level smartphones, but with difference in screen sizes; 6.1-inches on the standard POP 5, and 5.7-inches on the Go model. We tried the main model for some weeks, and we liked it, but the main remains: No 4G LTE network on either of the model.

Pop5 unboxing and Review

Key features of Tecno POP 5 (POP 5 Go).

  • Display: 6.1-inch (5.7″) HD+ display
  • Camera: 5MP Main camera / 5-megapixel front
  • Storage: 16 GB
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • CPU: Quad-core UNISOC SC7731E CPUs @1.3GHz
  • OS: Android 10 (Go Edition)
  • Battery: 4000mAh
  • Full Specifications of Tecno POP 5
BUY POP 5 ON JUMIA
BUY POP5 GO ON JUMIA

Nokia C10 (Price: 41,000)

Nokia also has a range of smartphones you can buy around 40,000 in Nigeria. The best of them is the C10. We also tried this model some times last year, and it wasn’t much of a disappointment. This device is probably the only smartphone on the list with promised Android 12 update. Although I wish it has better battery capacity.

Nokia C10 Review

Key features of Nokia C10

  • Display: 6.52-inch 720 x 1600 pixel display
  • Camera: 5 MP Main/ 5 MP front
  • Storage: 16/32 GB
  • RAM: 1/2 GB
  • CPU: Quad-core UNISOC SC7731E CPUs @1.3GHz
  • OS: Android 11 (Go Edition)
  • Battery: 3000mAh
  • Full specs and features of Nokia C10.
Buy Nokia C10 on Jumia
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iTel A58 (Price: 40,000)

This is iTel’s A58, one of the latest affordable smartphone from iTel as when the article was written. The major strength of this device is beautiful design. But just like most other iTel smartphones on the list, the model does not have 4G network, and the maximum you are getting is 1GB RAM with 16GB ROM, except. The screen on the front is 6.6-inches, and there is a dewdrop notch on the head.

New iTel A58 series

Key specs of iTel A58

  • Display: 6.6-inch 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ display
  • Camera: 5-megapixel triple camera / 5MP front
  • Storage: 16 GB
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.3GHz, UNISOC SC7731E
  • OS: Android 11 (Go Edition)
  • Battery: 4000mAh
  • iTel A58 full specs and features HERE
Buy iTel A58 on Jumia

Blackview Oscal C20 (Price: N36,000)

This is the second Blackview smartphone on this list. The Oscal C20 is actually the cheaper alternative to the C20 Pro. It is affordably priced around N36k as when this post was written. At this price, you are getting a beautifully designed smartphone with 6.088-inches screen. The major letdown of the phone is the absence of 4G LTE network, which the Pro model compliments, but at a higher price tag.

Budget friendly OSCAL C20 Pro smartphone with Android 11 now official

Key specs of iTel A58

  • Display: 6.088-inch HD+ screen
  • Camera: 5-megapixel triple camera / 2MP front
  • Storage: 32 GB
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.3GHz, UNISOC SC7731E
  • OS: Android 11 (Go Edition)
  • Battery: 3380mAh
  • Blackview Oscal C20 full specs and features HERE
Buy Oscal C20 on Jumia
Buy Oscal C20 Pro on Jumia

iTel PrimeTab 1 (Price: 43,100)

So Am ending this list with an affordable SIM-enabled tablet, should you be looking for an Android Tablet that is price around 40K. This by name, is iTel PrimeTab 1, it is the cheapest 7-inches Android tablet you can buy currently in Nigeria, sold a little above 43K as at when the article was written. The tablet is based on Android 10, has 1GB RAM and fueled by a 4000mAh battery out of the box. Thankfully, the model support dual SIM for phone calls and internet browsing on 3G-only speed.

Best smartphones under 40000 Naira in Nigeria (1st Quarter 2022) Itel PrimeTab 1 full specs

Key features of iTel PrimeTab 1

  • Display: 7-inch HD display
  • Camera: 5 MP Main / 2-megapixel front
  • Storage: 32 GB
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • CPU: Quad-core CPU
  • OS: Android 10 (Go Edition)
  • Battery: 4000mAh / 5000mAh
  • Full Spec of Itel PrimeTab
Buy iTel PrimeTab 1 on Jumia

Conclusion

If you’ve been in the smartphone district for a while, you’d know that most smartphones listed here were phones previously sold around 20K in Nigeria. But that was when a US Dollar was under N300 Nigerian Naira or so. Now, a US Dollar is worth more than N500 Nigerian, which is a justifiable reasons why the phones are priced higher.

So for now, these are the best affordable smartphones you can buy under, or around N40,000 in Nigeria. We’ll keep an eye on the list, and keep updating it as soon as we can. But if you want something higher, you may take a look at our list of phones priced around 50K in Nigeria, and don’t forget to share your thoughts with us in the comment section below

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  1. Bestnaijatech says:
    3 years ago

    Nice one bro

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      Thanks sir…Salute!

      Reply
  2. Benny says:
    3 years ago

    Looking at this list it’s clear that the budget smartphone segment is ruled by MediaTek… all phones come with it

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      No one could say this any better

      Reply
      • Olawale says:
        2 years ago

        How much is umidigi a7s in solat telecom right now

  3. Muhammad Ali says:
    3 years ago

    Bro I want TecnoPouvoir 3 Air pls

    Reply
  4. Cyprian Etuk Udoh says:
    3 years ago

    I llove this phone,how much?

    Reply
  5. Daniel says:
    3 years ago

    Where can i get these phones

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      Links to sellers will be added soon, but you can try Jumia or Slot

      Reply
  6. Brown kamate says:
    3 years ago

    Were is the outlet located on Rivers State

    Reply
  7. Cobjay Nicholas says:
    3 years ago

    Thanks broo for d info, bt I’ll like to try dat Cubot product u listed above at d same time am been scare pls give me more insight about their products please

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      I’ve used a Cubot smartphone before, it was Cubot H2 with 5000mAh battery. It was a good overall smartphone, but a little weighty. Screen got damaged almost three times, and I had to import the screen from China. But this was few years ago, and parts might be available in Nigeria now. In either case, I won’t expect too much when buying any smartphone around 40K mark.

      Reply
      • ugonna says:
        3 years ago

        where in nigeria can i get cubot or umidigi phones

      • Stephen Ekpa says:
        3 years ago

        Check on Jumia. Both phones are available there!

  8. Hafsah says:
    3 years ago

    What about d Umigidi product
    please tell me more about it
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      The device is good. You can learn more about the phone from the full specification link provided under it.
      Good luck!

      Reply
  9. Emmanuel says:
    3 years ago

    Wow I really liked the last phone it’s cool,
    Thanks for the info.

    Reply
  10. Zaynab says:
    3 years ago

    Pls how good is techno pop 3 camera and storage pls… And thanks for the insight!☺️☺️ Hope the phone is not heavy , patiently waiting for ur reply thanks☺️☺️

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      Hi Zaynab…
      I’m sure you are referring to Pop 3 Plus, Not Pop 3; there are two different smartphones actually. Pop 3 Plus is OK, just note that it only has 1GB RAM. But if that is your budget go with it.

      Reply
  11. Eno says:
    3 years ago

    Pls what is the cost of changing Tecno pouvoir 3plus screen?I live in calabar.

    Reply
  12. Gloria Ezeadi says:
    3 years ago

    I really need the Cubot note 29.
    How can I get it

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      Cubot Note 20 you mean…Try Jumia

      Reply
  13. Chinwendu says:
    3 years ago

    Can I get cubot note 20 by April 3

    Reply
  14. Habibullah Yunus Tijjani says:
    3 years ago

    Pls where can I get the Infinix Hot8 in Plateau state.
    I really need that phone

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      Simply buy on jumia and it will be shipped to you!

      Reply
  15. Oluwole John says:
    3 years ago

    What about the umidigi a7 I really like the phone, I wish I could afford it now

    Reply
  16. Jay says:
    3 years ago

    Does it really cost much on jumia for cubot phones

    Reply
  17. Jay says:
    3 years ago

    Pls how much is for umidigi A7 pro in jumia

    Reply
  18. Canaan says:
    3 years ago

    Pls, i wanna get cubot c30.wht is it price?

    Reply
  19. Morounfoluwa says:
    3 years ago

    Is infinix hot 8 really 38000?

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      Hot 8 price went up too quickly. If the price did not drop, it might be removed from the list in the update of Q2.

      Reply
  20. Goldenone says:
    3 years ago

    Beautiful tips bruv. I hope this prices hasn’t drastically changed due to unsteady economic situation in the country. Chao

    Reply
  21. Goodnews says:
    3 years ago

    Please how much is umidigi a7

    Reply
  22. Michael says:
    3 years ago

    Please is the Vivo Y1s now available in Nigeria.I’m patiently waiting for your reply

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      3 years ago

      Yes Michael. It is available both via online and offline stores

      Reply
  23. Michael says:
    2 years ago

    How much is spark 5

    Reply
  24. Joseph says:
    2 years ago

    what is the pripce of cubot 20 presently, and are there parts now in nigeria?

    Reply
  25. James says:
    2 years ago

    Can I get that cubot note 20 in agbara store, Lagos.
    And can I sell my used pop 2f in slot

    Reply
  26. Taiwo says:
    2 years ago

    Pls sir is the cubot note 20 available at Mchris in sango and how much will it cost this june 2021

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      2 years ago

      I’m not close to these location, So I can’t really tell.

      Reply
  27. Jolade Annie says:
    2 years ago

    where are the locations where we can get these phone at the exact price you have suggested

    Reply
  28. ASEMAKAHA PAUL-- says:
    2 years ago

    The problem here is sometimes if you go to the market to get one of those phones we see on line you couldn’t find them, and even if you managed to get it will not be the same price they have written. This is my experience.

    Reply
  29. Ifeoluwa says:
    2 years ago

    Pls I need a phone of about 35k but am confused pls can you advise me but the phone must be 3ram upward and 32 to 64 g

    Reply
  30. Austin P says:
    1 year ago

    Pls how can I get 2GB RAM phone for 40k or 39k

    Reply
  31. Maureen Onyedikachi says:
    10 months ago

    Hi, please I hope I won’t regret using an umidigi phone,
    I heard their parts are not available in Nigeria
    Please give me the benefit of the doubt

    Reply
    • Stephen Ekpa says:
      10 months ago

      If you handle the device carefully, you should have no issue. As for part, you may need to rely on Aliexpress for recent model of their phones.

      Reply
  32. LatestModAPKs says:
    5 months ago

    I’m glad to see that there are some great smartphones under 40000 naira in Nigeria. I’m looking forward to trying out some of them!

    Reply

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