In Nigeria, when you talk of the best phones under N150,000, most people will immediately mention Samsung and higher-end Tecno products, but while phone models from these mentioned brands are quite okay, there are other brands with good affordable phones too.
So, what is the best Android phone in Nigeria under 150k? The list is quite long, but no need to mention “all” phones that fall in that price range, instead, here are professionally handpicked models that would give you perfect value for your N150,000 spend.
These phones are superfast and have mouthwatering specs. Also, see our review of the Top Best Android Phones In Nigeria.
Android phones are not “out of fashion” even with the widespread perception of Apple’s iOS devices as superior models. These Android devices come with mind-blowing specs and long-lasting, non-removable batteries. Ready to explore our pro-picked models? Sit back and ride on.
Price Range: NGN95,000 – NGN110,000
The Redmi Note 11 is one of the best phones you can get under N150k. It is a premium smartphone launched with Android 11 OS but upgraded via OTA to Android 13. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 was launched in series as usual, which means it has a “Pro” variant with higher specs and more advanced features.
Appearance-wise, the Note 11 measures 6.43 inches, and the display occupies 84.5% of the phone’s entire body, offering a stunning resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels with approx. 409 ppi density. The screen is made with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 – it’s quite sturdy, and the front camera sits at the top-middle.
A 5000mah battery puts this device to work, and you’re getting up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, depending on the variant you buy. Performance-wise, under the hood of this device, lies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm), Octa-core, paired with Adreno 610 graphics processor.
Camera? The rear side flaunts a 50MP primary shutter along with an 8MP PDAF sensor, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. The front shutter is 13MP (wide); both rear and front cameras record 1080p@30fps.
Price Range: NGN 135,000 – NGN 145,000
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Love phones with pop-up front cams? The Oppo Reno 2F is an ideal choice. This smartphone doesn’t only have sleek aesthetics, but the display clarity, camera quality, and battery performance are top of the class for devices in its price range. For a budget of about NGN140,000, you can get the Reno 2F in any part of Nigeria.
The device kicks off with a 4000mah battery, powering an Octa-core MTK Helio P70 (12nm) chip clocked at 2.1GHz Cortex, paired with a Mali-G72 GPU. Of course, it’s a dual-SIM device with an aluminum body that shines in a unique way.
For more protection, the screen is made with Corning Gorilla Glass 5) and it features an AMOLED display in a 6.5-inch screen size – putting out 1080 x 2340 pixels.
Worried about the camera? It’s simply outstanding and super clear. Well, at the rear sits a 48MP main camera (wide sensor), an 8MP PDAF sensor, a 2MP B/W sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor – featuring dual-LED flash, HDR, and panorama.
The selfie shutter is motorized, it shoots out from the top of the device when triggered – it is a 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm sensor.; video is 1080p@30fps.
Price Range: NGN138,000 – NGN150,000
In recent years, Vivo has proven to be out for the competition; the brand has continuously launched budget-friendly device models that rival its competitors’ higher models.
Vivo Y100A is a great choice if you’re on a budget of NGN150,000 and need a classical Android device that gives you everything you’d want from a modern phone.
Released earlier this year – in February 2023 – the ViVo Y100A comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, with a 4500mah battery that drives the Octa-core MediaTek MT6877 (6 nm) processor to work.
It is an Android 13 device and the graphics are well handled by a Mali-G68 MC4 GPU, while the display is jaw-dropping; AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak).
Flaunting a decent 6.38 inches screen that takes up about 84.1% of the device’s body, the Y100A puts out 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution at 413 ppi density. At the rear sits a 64MP main camera, along with dual 2MP sensors for macro and depth.
This rear cam can record 4K@30fps. The front camera is a single 16MP sensor placed at the center of the display and it records 1080p@30fps.
Price Range: NGN105,000 – NGN115,000
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The Tecno Spark 10 Pro is world-famous for its enormous RAM offering; it is advertised to come with a whopping 16GB RAM, the highest you’d find in a Tecno device. But then, it is 8GB of actual RAM, and another 8GB of extended RAM, which totals 16 GB. Well, the device is pretty fast to an extent – and that’s what matters.
Tecno Spark 10 Pro (k17) is a 2023 device, which automatically implies it comes with the new Android 13 OS and will support an OTA upgrade to the next Android OS version.
This dual-SIM device comes with IPS LCD that refreshes at 90Hz; it is a 6.8-inch screen smartphone that puts out 1080 x 2460 pixels at 396 ppi density.
Under the hood is a MediatekHelio G88 (12nm), Octa-core, clocked at 2.0GHz and coupled with a Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. The primary storage is 128GB (standard) and 256GB for the highest variant. You’re getting a dual rear camera setup: 50MP and 0.08 MP for depth.
Videos are recorded at 1440p@30fps or 1080p@30fps. The front camera is a 35MP shutter that records the same as the rear.
Price Range: NGN130,000 – NGN152,000
In some stores, you may find the Galaxy A13 for a slightly higher price than 150k, but then, it is a superb device worth mentioning here. The Samsung Galaxy A13 is an Android 12 device with a 5000mah battery driving an Octa-core Exynos 850 (8nm) chip to work alongside Mali-G52 GPU to put out 1080 x 2408 pixels at 400 ppi density.
This device’s screen is made with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for sturdiness; it measures 6.6 inches, occupying 83.2% of the screen-to-body ratio.
You’re getting from 3GB to 6GB of RAM and from 32GB to 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage. The fingerprint sensor is side-mounted to match the device’s aesthetics.
Coming to the camera, at the rear sits a 50MP wide sensor, a 5MP PDAF sensor, and dual 2MP shutters for macro and depth; it is a quadruple-camera setup capable of shooting 1080p videos at @30fps.
The front camera is a single 8MP wide sensor with similar features as the rear. Galaxy A13 is a budget-friendly Android device for tech guys.
These are the best-in-class Android phones in Nigeria sold for less than NGN150,000. They are packed with lots of modern features, and of course, can handle any sort of gaming or heavy multi-tasking.
