Android phones are the most popular smartphone category. The popularity of Android phones are largely due to their 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 2018.
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 quad-core processor and 1GB 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 launch later this year. You can also checkout our list of Best Android Phones
Best Cheap Android Phones in 2018
- Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
- Nokia 3
- Infinix Hot 5 Lite
- Tecno Camon CX Air
- Infinix Hot 5
- Leagoo KIICAA Power
- Tecno L9 Plus
- Itel P51
- Fero Pace 2 Lite
- Tecno WX3 P
- Fero Royale X2
- Gionee P8M
- Tecno W1
Here are some more details of these and more of the best cheap Android phones of 2018
Infinix Hot 5
This is our Cheap Android Phones recommendation if you are interested on Infinix Phones.
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 31,500 Naira may be a decent choice. However, note that the Lite edtition drops the Fingerprint sensor and has only 1GB RAM.
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Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus is one of the best cheap Android phones around, especially if you are looking for a smartphone from a prestigious global brand. The smartphone features a 5.0-inch display plus support for super fast 4G LTE.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus however comes with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It runs smoothly and at a price of around 37,000 Naira is one of the best cheap Android phones from Samsung when it comes to value for money, hence its popularity.
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Nokia 3
Nokia 3 is another great pick if you are looking for cheap Android phones from prestigious global brands. This HMD Global Oy built Nokia phone was one of first Nokia branded phones as the company returns to the mobile phone market.
Nokia 3 features a brilliant 5.0-inch display with an 8 megapixels cameras on the front and rear. The device runs smoothly thanks to the 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM. It is loaded with Android 7.0 (Nougat) with a front facing fingerprint scanner. You also get 16GB built-in storage and 4G LTE for fast streaming and downloads.
The price of the Nokia 3 starts at around 42,000 Naira. You may also be interested in the more affordable Nokia 2, which offers better battery life, but features just 1GB RAM and 8GB built-in storage. Nokia 2 also lacks fingerprint sensor, but costs much lower at just 31,500 Naira.
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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. There is now a new member of the Camon series called the Tecno Camon CM.
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Leagoo KIICAA Power
If you are looking for cheap Android phones that offer good value for money and solid battery life, the Leagoo KIICA Power is one good option to consider. It features a brilliant 5.2-inch Display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution.
The phone is loaded with Andorid 7.0 (Nougat) and a quad-core processor with 2GB RAM and 16GB built-in storage. A massive built-in battery of 4000 mAh Li-Po battery, means the smartphones offers an impressive battery life.
At a price of around 20,000 Naira, the Leagoo KIICAA Power is one of the best value cheap Android phones around. It sports a 5.0-inch IPS display and has a fingerprint sensor located on the back.
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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.
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Tecno Spark K7
The Tecno Spark K7 is one of the best value cheap Android phones from Tecno. It features a 5.5-inch IPS Display and is available with 1GB / 2GB RAM. You also get 16GB built-in storage and can support up to 32GB memory card.
Tecno Spark K7 is one of the best affordable Android phones in Nigeria. The smartphone features a rear facing fingerprint scanner and is powered by a octa-core processor with a 3000 mAh battery. Tecno Spark K7 runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat). Price starts at 32,000 Naira.
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Gionee P8M
The Gionee P8M features a 5.0-inch IPS Display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution. It sports a massive 4000 mAh battery with with fast charging, which ensures a very good battery life.
The smartphone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat). At a price of around 35,000, the Gionee P8M is one of the most affordable Cheap Android Phone from Gionee.
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Tecno L9 Plus
Looking for cheap Android phones with massive battery? The Tecno L9 Plus is one of the best around with its 5000 mAh battery. The smartphone features a massive 6.0-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution, which should make it great for watching movies and browsing the web.
Tecno L9 Plus sports a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. It runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat), powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 3GB RAM. The price starts at 49,000 Naira.
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Tecno W1
When it comes to cheap Android phones, the Tecno W1 is one of the most affordable with a price of around 16,900 Naira. It sports a 4.0-inch Display and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat).
The Android smartphone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM. This is just a budget smartphone for people on the tightest of budget. It has 8GB built-in storage with support for up to 32GB memory card.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More Cheap Android Phones
- Infinix Hot S
- Infinix Hot 3
- Itel Prime 3
- Gionee P5W
- Tecno W5 Lite
- Innjoo Halo X
- Tecno W2
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So, there goes our list of cheap Android phones. More low cost Android phones are available in the market. Cheap Android phones are very popular in Nigeria and other emerging markets like Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and India.
However, buying cheap Android phones it is important to know that they are limited in performance. Some cheap Android phones are accused of being too slow, having to short battery life, heating up under usage, and consuming too much data.
So, when buying cheap Android phones, you have to be realistic with your expectation.
