By Mariam Akani
Smartphones have revolutionised our lives, so much that we tend to feel the world is in our palms while carrying one. Consumer choice in this regard depends on specific factors, including brand, processing system, design built, RAM/ROM, battery capacity, camera quality, application, software, convenience and price.
Consumertrics has identified smartphones for low-budget consumers.
- Itel A58 (₦42,000)
Itel introduced this smartphone which is an Android Go edition in January 2022 and it has
the following specifications.
the following specifications.Display: 6.6-inch HD + (1612 x 720) 20:9 IPS
OS: Android 11 (Go edition)
Processor: UNISOC (Spectrum) SC7731E 1.3GHz quad-core
Storage: 1GB + 16GB (microSD compatible as much as 32GB)
Camera: Dual 5MP + 0.3MP Rear/5MP Front
Battery: 4000mAh
Price: ₦42,000
- Infinix smart HD 2021 (₦43,000)
Infinix introduced this smartphone “Infinix Smart HD 2021” which is a MediaTek Helio A20 in December 2020 and it has the following phone specifications
Display: 6.1 inch HD + 1560 x 720 19.5: 9 TFT
OS: Android 10 (Go edition, XOS 6.2)
Processor: MediaTek Helio A20 MT6761WE 1.8GHz Quad-core
Storage: 2GB + 32GB (microSD compatible up to 256GB)
Camera: 8MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light)
Battery: 5000mAh
Price: ₦43,000
- Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (₦49,700)
Samsung introduced the affordable smartphone “Samsung Galaxy A03 Core” with a 6.5-inch display in November 2021 and it has the following phone specifications:Display: 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 × 720), 20:9, Infinity-V
OS: Android 11
Processor: UNISOC (Spreadtrum) SC9863A 1.6GHz Octacore
Storage: 2GB + 32GB (microSD compatible)
Camera: 8MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light)
Battery: 5000mAh (10W)
Price: ₦49,700
- Gionee P15 (₦50,000)
Gionee introduced this smartphone “Gionee P15” equipped with a 5000mAh battery in July 2021.Display: 6.52 inch HD + 1600 x 720 20: 9 IPS
OS: Android 11 (Go edition)
Processor: UNISOC (Spreadtrum) SC9863A 1.6GHz Octacore
Storage: 2GB + 32GB (microSD compatible up to 256GB)
Camera: Triple 13MP + 0.3MP + 0.3MP Rear / 8MP Front (With LED light)
Battery: 5000mAh
Price: ₦50,000
- Vivo Y1s (₦43,000)
Vivo announced the MediaTek Helio P35-equipped smartphone “Vivo Y1s” in July 2020. Below are the Vivo Y1s key specifications:
Display: 6.22 inch HD + 1520 × 720 19: 9, IPS
OS: Android 10 (Funtouch OS 10.5)
Processor: MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 2.3GHz Octacore
Storage: 2GB + 32GB (microSD compatible up to 256GB)
Camera: 13MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light)
Battery: 4030mAh
Price: ₦42,000
- TECNO Spark 7T (₦50,000)
TECNO Mobile announced the 6.52-inch smartphone “TECNO SPARK 7T” equipped with a 6000mAh battery.
Specifications:
Display: 6.52 inch HD + 1600 × 720 20: 9, IPS
OS: Android 11 (HiOS 7.6)
Processor: MediaTek Helio G35 2.3GHz Octacore
Storage: 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB (microSD compatible)
Camera: Dual 48MP + AI Rear/8MP Front (With LED light)
Battery: 6000mAh (5V / 2A 10W)
Price: ₦50,000
- Xiaomi Redmi 9A (₦43,000)
Xiaomi Redmi brand released in July 2020 the 6.53-inch smartphone “Xiaomi Redmi 9A” equipped with MediaTek Helio G25.
Specifications:
Display: 6.53-inch IPS LCD display, 720 x 1600 pixels (269 PPI)
OS: Android 10 (MIUI 12)
Processor: MediaTek Helio G25 2.0GHz Octa-Core
Storage: 2GB + 32GB (microSD compatible)
Camera: 13MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light)
Battery: 5000mAh (5V / 2A 10W)
Price: ₦43,000
- Nokia 1.4 (₦49,000)
Finland’s HMD Global introduced the Nokia 1.4, a low-end smartphone with a 6.517-inch display.
Specifications:
Display: 6.5 17 inch HD + 1600 × 720, 20:9
OS: Android 10 (Go Edition)
Processor: Qualcomm 215 QM215 1.3GHz Quad core
Storage: 1GB + 16GB, 2GB + 32GB, 3GB + 64GB (MicroSD card up to 128GB)
Camera: Dual 8MP + 2MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light)
Battery: 4000mAh (5V / 1A)
Price: ₦49,000
