Tecno is inarguably the number one most popular local phone brand in Nigeria. It is a brand of Transsion – the same parent company that owns the Infinix and Itel brands. New series of Tecno Android smartphones are released annually, so there are quite many Tecno models littered across smartphone retail outlets and online stores.
However, this article mentions the few best Tecno phones in Nigeria and their price tags. These hand-picked models offer impressive batteries, decent-enough chipsets, and massive storage/memory capacities. Of course, the cameras on these select models produce clear and crisp photos and videos.
Tecno Spark 10 series is very popular nationwide, thanks to the RAM and storage offering, while still available at an affordable price. The Spark 10c is the lowest variant going for around NGN78,000 and the 10 Pro is the highest variant going for NGN110,000 or more, depending on the store you’re buying from.
Screen Size: 6.6 inches
Display: IPS LCD, 90Hz, 720 x 1612 pixels
Memory & Storage: 8GB RAM (16GB in 10 Pro) and 128GB storage
Front Camera: 8MP (wide)
Rear Camera: 50MP + 0.08MP
Video: 1080p@30fps
Battery: 5000mAh
Chipset: Octa-core, Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12nm), and PowerVR GE8320 GPU
Operating System: Android 13, HIOS 12
If you’re on a higher budget to buy a Tecno device, the Camon 20 series launched in May 2023 is a good choice. The series launched with up to four variants; the base model, a Pro version, a 5G version, and a deluxe “Premier” version. Standard on all variants is a 5000mAh battery and AMOLED.
Screen Size: 6.67 inches
Display: 1080 x 2400 pixels, AMOLED, Always-On
Memory & Storage: 8GB RAM (16GB in Premier) and 512GB storage
Front Camera: 32MP (wide)
Rear Camera: 50MP + 108MP + 2MP
Video: 1080p@30fps
Battery: 5000mAh
Chipset: Octa-core, Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm), and Mali-G52 MC2GPU
Operating System: Android 13, HIOS 13
Tecno Phantoms are typically the most expensive and luxurious models from the brand. They come with bigger screen sizes, more features, higher specifications, and bigger batteries. The Tecno Phantom X2 and its sister-model, Tecno Phantom X2 Pro, come with a 5160mAh battery and a 6.8-inch wide screen.
Screen Size: 6.8 inches
Display: 1080 x 2400 pixels, AMOLED, 120Hz
Memory & Storage: 8GB RAM (12GB in PRO) and 256GB storage
Front Camera: 32MP (wide)
Rear Camera: 50MP + 50MP + 13MP
Video: 4K@30/60fps and 1080p@30fps
Battery: 5160mAh
Chipset: Octa-core,Mediatek MT6983 Dimensity 9000 (4nm), and Mali-G710 MC10 GPU
Operating System: Android 12, HIOS 12
Spark 9 Pro is part of the Tecno Spark 9 series launched in mid-2022. It is an Android 12 device with a 5000mAh battery and an impressive 50MP main camera that sits alongside two other camera sensors to deliver crisp images and videos. The 5000mAh battery lasts pretty long, so you have enough time for everything you’d want to do with the smartphone.
Screen Size: 6.6 inches
Display: 1080 x 2408 pixels, IPS LCD
Memory & Storage: 4/6GB RAM and 128GB storage
Front Camera: 32MP (wide)
Rear Camera: 50MP + 2MP + QVGA
Video: 1080p@30fps
Battery: 5000mAh
Chipset: Octa-core,Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12nm), and Mali-G52 MC2GPU
Operating System: Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Apparently, the Phantom V Fold is the most expensive Tecno smartphone available in Nigeria. Its price can be linked to its stunning aesthetics, superior build quality, cutting-edge body design, incredible display, and massive battery capacity. You’re getting this beauty from 690k to 750k, depending on where you shop.
Screen Size: 7.85 inches (unfolded) and 6.42 inches (folded)
Display: 1080 x 2408 pixels (folded) and 2000 x 2296 pixels (unfolded), LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz
Memory & Storage: 12GB RAM and 256/512GB storage
Front Camera: 16MP (unfolded), 32MP (folded)
Rear Camera: 50MP + 50MP + 13MP
Video: 4K@30fps and 1080p@30/60fps
Battery: 5000mAh
Chipset: Octa-core,MediatekDimensity 9000+ (4nm), and Mali-G710 MC10GPU
Operating System: Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold
The TecnoCamon 19 series is yet another impressive series to consider buying if you’re a Tecno device fan. It comprises the base Camon 19, 19 Pro, and the specialty variant, the 19 Mondrian. Standard on these models is a 5000mAh battery and the triple camera setup at the rear.
Screen Size: 6.8 inches
Display: 1080 x 2408 pixels, IPS LCD, 120Hz
Memory & Storage: 4/6/8 RAM and 128/256GB storage
Front Camera: 32MP
Rear Camera: 64MP + (50MP) + 2MP
Video: 1080p@30/60fps
Battery: 5000mAh
Chipset: Octa-core,Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12nm), and Mali-G52 MC2GPU
Operating System: Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Call it an old device but the Tecno Camon 18 premier is still a great buy in 2023. It is a sleek, sturdy smartphone with very much appealing aesthetics. The price also gives it away – as it is budget-friendly, while not compromising camera quality and performance. You’d also love the 120Hz AMOLED display in a wide 6.7-inch screen.
Screen Size: 6.7 inches
Display: 1080 x 2400 pixels, AMOLED, 120Hz
Memory & Storage: 8 RAM and 256GB storage
Front Camera: 32MP
Rear Camera: 64MP + 8MP + 12MP
Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery: 4750mAh
Chipset: Octa-core,MediatekHelio G96 (12nm), and Mali-G57 MC2GPU
Operating System: Android 11, HIOS 8.0
These are the best Tecno phones in Nigeria and their prices. Apparently, there’d be slight price difference when you go to buy these smartphones; however, this gives you a perception of how much each of these “top-of-the-class” Tecno phone models would cost.
