The Very Cheapest 5G Phones in Nigeria 2024

This article was first published in December 2021. That’s about two years ago. We have kept it updated at intervals, and now have updated it with up-to-date information for those looking for the cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria in 2024.

Given the recent advancements in the country concerning 5G as covered in this article, we decided to make a list of the cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria. All the devices in the list below are budget devices with the latest technology and do not require one breaking the bank in order to afford any of them.

You may ask, “What is 5G all about?” It is the new and fifth generation of the cellular network. Shockingly, there are still a lot of misconceptions about what 5G is and how it affects users. One major benefit of 5G that the telecommunication world is interested in is latency, when related to telecommunication networks this is simply the time taken for data to get from its originating point to its target point.

With every generation of cellular network, this “time” (latency) is reduced, hence making the network faster. This explanation is the reason 2G networks are slower than 3G, which is, in turn, slower than 4G. So, with the new 5G enabled devices browsing speeds are greatly increased, downloading time reduced and so much more. To put this into figures for better understanding, the highest speed or latency achieved by any 4G network clocks at 50MBps (on the 4G LTE-A) while one of the lowest speeds attained by 5G is 50MBps. You can say that 4G’s highest speeds are just the starting point for 5G devices.

If you want high download and upload speeds on your mobile device, you should consider getting a 5G device now that the deployment of the technology in Nigeria is around the corner. Because new technology appears on the most expensive devices first, many of those looking to enjoy an early taste of 5G will be on the lookout for the most affordable models – the cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria. Which is why we are here – to help you identify them.

The Cheapest 5G Phones In Nigeria

There are a lot of 5G devices out there at the moment, virtually all flagship devices launched in 2021 had 5G SoC onboard. But, most of these flagship devices would not make it into this list due to how expensive they are, this list comprises the cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria.

While compiling this list, we did not just look at only cheap devices that support 5G connection, we also took to mind the specs of these devices and how readily available they are in the country. So, what devices made the list? Let’s go.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G

Samsung certainly did not slack back on the 5G device race this year, and they even included their budget device line-up (Galaxy A series) in the race. There are a number of 5G phones in the A Series this year, and the Galaxy A14 5G (different from the Galaxy A14, which is a 4G phone) is the most affordable of them. This is Samsung’s current entry-level 5G smartphone. Let’s look at the specs:

Basic Specs

• Screen: 6.6″ 720 x 1612 pixels, IPS LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate.
• Main Camera: 50MP quad main camera setup featuring a 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor.
• Selfie Camera: 13MP selfie camera.
• Processor and Storage: Dimensity 700 5G processor with 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM options.
• Battery: 5000 mAh battery with 15W fast charging.
• Released: January 2023
• Price: ₦189,000 (4/64GB). N200,800 (4/128GB).

Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G

Infinix is one of the phone companies leading the pack with the cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria in 2023, and Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is one of the sleekest, most powerful, most feature-packed models that you can buy today.

Basic Specs: 

• Screen: 6.7″, 1080 x 2400 pixels, AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate. Gorilla Glass 3.
• Main Camera: 108MP triple main camera setup with an 2MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.
• Selfie Camera: 16MP selfie camera.
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G
• RAM: 8GB RAM.
• Internal Storage: 128GB/256GB.
• Battery: 5000 mAh battery with 33W fast charging.
• Released: July 2022.
• Price: ₦179,000 (8/128GB). You can buy the Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G on Jumia, Slot, Pointek, and others.

Infinix Hot 30 5G

If you don’t want an Infinix 5G phone from 2022, the Hot 30 5G was released in 2023, costs the same as the Note 12 Pro 5G, but misses out a few features from the older guy. You will like that it has stereo speakers, though, along with IP563 splash resistance. Below are the basic specs of the Infinix Hot 30 5G:

Basic Specs:

• Screen: 6.78″, 1080 x 2400 pixels, IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate.
• Main Camera: 108MP triple main camera setup with an 2MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.
• Selfie Camera: 16MP selfie camera.
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 5G
• RAM: 8GB RAM.
• Internal Storage: 128GB/256GB.
• Battery: 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
• Released: July 2023.
• Price: ₦179,000 (8/128GB). You can buy the Infinix Hot 30 5G on Jumia, Slot, Pointek, and others.

Nokia X20 5G

The Nokia X20 has been on the list of the cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria since 2021 when it was released. When you talk about veterans, this is one of them. The key selling point includes a stock Android experience devoid of bloatware, 3 years of software support, and eco-friendly build (it is made of recycled materials).

Basic Specs: 

• Screen: 6.67″, 1080 x 2400 pixels, IPS LCD display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
• Main Camera: 64MP main camera with an 5MP ultrawide camera, 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor.
• Selfie Camera: 32MP selfie camera.
• OS: Android 11, with guaranteed updates.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G
• RAM: 6GB / 8GB RAM.
• Internal Storage: 128 GB
• Battery: 4470 mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
• Released: May 2021.
• Price: ₦176,000 (8/128 GB). You can buy the Nokia X20 5G on Jumia, Slot, Pointek, and others.

Nokia X10

The Nokia X10 has a splash protected body, a 6.67″ inch display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Its key selling point is stock Android software and guaranteed software updates. The fingerprint scanner is embedded in the power button. The handset is available in two colours – Forest and Snow. The X10 is the most affordable phones on this list.

• Screen: 6.67″ IPS LCD with 60Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
• Main Camera: 48MP main camera, with 5 MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and 2MP depth cameras.
• Selfie Camera: 8MP selfie camera.
• Processor: Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480
• RAM: 4 GB /6 GB
• Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB
• Battery: 4470 mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
• Released: May 2021
• Price: from ₦149,000 for the 6/128GB variant.

TECNO Spark 10 5G

The Spark 10 5G packs solid specs and features. The Dimensity 6020 5G chipset is decent, and here in Nigeria, the available variant is the one with 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of built-in storage. We wonder why the lower variants are not on sale, as those would be even more affordable than this one. Keeping the lights on is a massive 5000 mAh battery, coupled with 18W fast charging.

• Screen: 6.6″, 720 x 1612 pixels, IPS LCD with 90Hz refresh rate.
• Main Camera: 50MP main lens, and a QVGA lens.
• Selfie Camera: 8MP selfie camera.
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6020 5G
• RAM: 4GB / 8GB
• Internal Storage: 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
• Battery: 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging.
• Released: April 2023.
• Price: ₦143,000 (8/256GB). This is a promo price and it is bound to rise to around ₦163,000 once the promo is over. It is available at Pointek, Slot, and other retailers around the country.

itel P55 5G

The itel P55 5G was launched in Nigeria with a price tag of ₦138,200 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. This makes it the cheapest 5G smartphone in Nigeria.

Note that all the prices quoted above will change from time to time, because of foreign exchange rate flictuations.

Before the arrival of the P55 5G, I did a video of the cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria. If interested, see it here.

5G phones in Nigeria below ₦100,000 (2021)

As you must have observed by now, all of the smartphones on the list of cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria cost below ₦200,000 and above ₦100,000. Are there any 5G phones in Nigeria below ₦100,000? Unfortunately, that is a tough price to find. Back in 2021, there were several articles floating around the Web, listing Infinix Zero 5G, Redmi Note 10 5G, Poco M3 Pro, and Realme 8 5G as selling for below ₦100,000. Nothing could be further from the truth. Those 5G phones all cost above ₦100,000, sometimes, above ₦150,000. We guess someone published the original article and others simply reproduced without fact-checking.

We found one listing of Redmi Note 10 5G on Jiji for N99,000. Every other brand new listing of the same model goes for 125,000 and above, so if you do take a look, have a hard look at the product before buying it. It may be used or refurbished and not brand new. As at August 2022, there are no 5G phones in Nigeria below 100k yet. We are hopeful that we will see 5G smartphones in that price range soon, though.

5G phones in Nigeria below ₦100,000 in 2024

With the way the cost of phones rose in 2023 and into 2024, thanks to the currency exchange rate, it is a useless endeavour searching for 5G phones under ₦100,000 now. There are none in the mainstream market. Perhaps it is possible to find one from a no-name Chinese manufacturer, but we wouldn’t even advice you to touch that with a 10-foot pole.

What is the cheapest 5G phone in Nigeria?

December 2023 Update: itel P55 5G arrived in December with a price of tag of ₦138,200, taking the spot of the cheapest 5G phone in Nigeria.

As at November 2023, the cheapest 5G phone in Nigeria was TECNO Spark 10 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB storage), and it sells for ₦143,000. If you are not down for it, especially because of the 720p display, feel free to pick one of the other alternatives that we listed.

In summary, between TECNO, Infinix, Samsung, and Nokia, you have a collection of the very cheapest 5G phones on sale in Nigeria to choose from. Before you spend on a 5G phone, though, you should check if your area has 5G coverage.

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