These are the cheapest 4G phones in Nigeria (2018)

4G LTE smartphones are getting more and more affordable with each passing month. We have compiled this list of the cheapest 4G phones in Nigeria in 2018 for your convenience and included our recommendations to make it easier for you to make a choice.

The year is fast running out and if you are shopping for a cheap 4G smartphone, it can be difficult to narrow down available options to pick the most affordable ones. We did the hard work and drew up a list.

All of the smartphones on our list are equipped with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage. We are talking about the bottom of the 4G pyramid after all. All of them, with the exception of the Ntel Nova, Nokia 8110 4G, and Nokia 1, have 5-inch screens.

When looking at each device, do not forget to look at the supported 4G bands, so you can be sure that the phone you are interested in will work on your operator’s 4G network.

The cheapest 4G phones in Nigeria in 2018

Let’s dive into our list of the very cheapest 4G phones in Nigeria as we head towards the end of 2018.

Nokia 2

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 20(800) / 28(700) / 38(2600) / 40(2300)
• Display: 5.0 inches, 720 x 1280 pixels, LTPS LCD display, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
• Front Camera: 5 megapixels
• Back Camera: 8 megapixels, dual LED flash
• Battery: 4,100 mAh
• SIM: Single and Dual-SIM options
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Software / Operating System: Android 7.1.1 Nougat, planned upgrade to Android 8.0 Oreo

Price: ₦29,000.00

Wiko Kenny 4G

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 3(1800) / 7(2600) / 20(800)
• Display: 5.0 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels, IPS TFT LCD
• Front Camera: 5 megapixels
• Back Camera: 8 megapixels, LED flash
• Battery: 2,500 mAh
• SIM: Single and Dual-SIM options
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Software / Operating System: Android 7.0 Nougat

Price: ₦28,500.00

TECNO W3 LTE

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 3(1800) / 7(2600) / 20(800)
• Display: 5.0 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels, IPS TFT LCD
• Front Camera: 2 megapixels
• Back Camera: 5 megapixels, LED flash
• Battery: 2,500 mAh
• SIM: Single and Dual-SIM options
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Software / Operating System: Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Price: ₦27,500

Freetel ICE 3

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 19(800) / 20(800)
• Display: 5.0 inches, 1280 x 720 pixels, IPS TFT LCD
• Front Camera: 2 megapixels
• Back Camera: 8 megapixels, LED flash
• Battery: 2,100 mAh
• SIM: Single and Dual-SIM options
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Software / Operating System: Android 7 Nougat

Price: ₦27,000

Soda Fire

Key specs:

• LTE Bands:
• Display: 5.3-inch FW+ display 960 x 480 pixels display
• Front Camera: 5 megapixels
• Rear Camera: 5 megapixels, LED flash
• Battery: 2,300 mAh
• SIM: Dual-SIM
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Fingerprint Scanner
• Software / Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo

Price: ₦26,000

Nokia 8110 4G

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 20(800)
• Display: 2.4-inch QVGA LCD display
• Front Camera: None
• Rear Camera: 2 megapixels, LED flash
• Battery: 1,500 mAh
• SIM: Single and Dual SIM variants
• Internal Memory: 4GB
• RAM: 512MB
• Software / Operating System: KaiOS

Price: ₦26,000

Ntel N1 Nova

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 3(1800) / 8(900) MHz; VoLTE
• Display: 3.5-inch IPS touchscreen display
• Front Camera: 2 megapixels
• Rear Camera: 5 megapixels, LED flash
• Battery: 1,800 mAh
• SIM: Dual-SIM (micro-SIM)
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Software / Operating System: Android 6 Marshmallow

Price: ₦25,000

itel A22

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 40(2300) / 41(2500)
• Display: 5.0 inches, 854 x 480 pixels, IPS LCD display
• Front Camera: 2 megapixels
• Back Camera: 5 megapixels, dual LED flash
• Battery: 2,400 mAh
• SIM: Dual-SIM
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Software / Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo Go Edition

Price: ₦24,800

Nokia 1

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 7(2600) / 8(900) / 20(800) / 38(2600) / 40(2300)
• Display: 4.5 inches, 854 x 480 pixels, IPS LCD display
• Front Camera: 2 megapixels
• Back Camera: 5 megapixels, dual LED flash
• Battery: 2,150 mAh
• SIM: Single and Dual-SIM options
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Software / Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo

Price: ₦20,500.00

Lenovo Vibe C

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
• Display: 5.0-inch, 480 x 854, IPS LCD display
• Front Camera: 2 megapixels
• Back Camera: 5 megapixels, LED flash
• Battery: 2,300 mAh
• SIM: Dual-SIM (micro-SIM)
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Software / Operating System: Android 5 Lollipop

Price: The Lenovo Vibe C originally cost ₦29,500, dropped to ₦25,000 earlier this year, and is now on clearance sale for around ₦20,000 at some retailers.

Yezz Andy C5VP

Key specs:

• LTE Bands: 3(1800) / 7(2600) / 20(800)
• Display: 5.0 inches 540 x 960 pixels, IPS LCD display
• Front Camera: 5 megapixels
• Back Camera: 13 megapixels, LED flash
• Battery: 2,020 mAh
• SIM: Single and Dual-SIM options
• Internal Memory: 8GB
• RAM: 1GB
• Software / Operating System: Android 4.4.4 Kitkat

Price: ₦12,000

Our Recommendations

The Nokia 2 has the widest LTE band support, has the beefiest battery, has Gorilla Glass protecting the display, and offers guaranteed major software updates. It is also the priciest, though.

If you must have a fingerprint scanner, which is a scarce feature on this list, then the new Soda Fire is the 4G phone to buy.

If you are really on a tight budget, Yezz Andy C5VP is the least expensive by far. It is also the oldest smartphone on this list and the hardest to find in the market. If you cannot find it, the Nokia 1 is your next bet.

Ntel’s N1 Nova is a unique proposition. While it is a smartphone, its feature phone form factor means you are likely to use it more like a mifi device that can also make calls. So, if that is the kind of usage scenario you are looking for, that is the 4G phone for you.

The rest of the devices, TECNO W3 LTE, Lenovo Vibe C, itel A22, Wiko Kenny 4G, Nokia 8110 4G, and Freetel ICE 3 are all good devices too. They just do not offer a special edge.

These are the cheapest 4G phones in Nigeria in 2018. Over to you now: happy 4G smartphone shopping!