Best Android Phones Under 50,000 Naira in Nigeria (July 2022)

Coming from one of the most reliable brands in the world, the Samsung A03 Core is an entry-level smartphone officially announced on Nov. 5th, 2021. It's regarded as one of the best budget-friendly phones from Samsung and features some mid-range specifications in the hood. It is powered with Unisoc SC9863A built on a 28nm processor which is about 3 years old, Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) chipset. Much shouldn't be expected from its performance but it can be a daily driver with its software optimization.

It sports a 6.5" LCD with HD resolution, the phone's brightness and contrast are very vivid and can be viewed from any angle. Packed with 2GB RAM, and 32GB/64GB internal storage which can be further expanded with MicroSD. Features a non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh battery that can keep you juiced up all day, Android 11 Go Edition. The Samsung A03 Core comes with an 8MP rear and 2MP front shooter with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.

If you will opt for a beautiful body build, large battery backup, and smooth software this is the perfect device to buy. The noted cons are the unavailability of fast charging, poor camera, and outdated processor. It can still be ignored as it's not a total turnoff in getting the beautiful device.

It's considered as one of the best android phones under N50000 and also made it to the list in our top picks of the best Itel phones to buy. The iTel S17 undoubtedly one of iTel's finest phone in terms body build and design. The low-budget device packs some amazing features that makes it to stand out. It features a 6.6inches HD+ 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~272 PPI density) display, a large 5000mAh battery, 2GB of RAM and an expandable 32GB internal storage. It also features a Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7, Mediatek MT6580A , Mali-400MP2 GPU and Android 11 Go Edition.

Just like iTel S16, it sports a teardrop notch to house the front facing camera of 5MP with smile detection (which is not an overall new feature in the android world). There's a triple rear camera of 8MP and 5MPs which supports portrait mode or bokeh effect, AI face beauty, one-click share and other amazing camera features. The iTel S17 is battery and camera focus smartphone for selfie lovers. It can be your goto phone if you're a camera lover and also keeping battery in shape.

The Nokia 1.4 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 chipset, large 20:9 aspect ratio, 6.52-inches screen, and other nice features that come with the Nokia 1.4, it's one the best android phones under N50000. It sports 2GB RAM and 3GB expandable ROM via MicroSD with an additional dual sim slot. Come with Android 10 Go Edition out of the box but Allroundreview can confirm there is an Android 11 Go Edition update available for download or via OTA update.

Entry-level smartphones don't come with premium feels but the Nokia 1.4 stands out. If you are in search of a second device or phone for light usage it can be your goto device, with dual 4G SIM support, 4000mAh battery, 8MP + 2MP macro rear camera coupled with 5MP selfie shooter it's worth making it to the list. Other known features includes 720 x 1600 pixels resolution, Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 (1.3GHz) chipset.

If you are planning to move from a basic phone to a smartphone the Xiaomi Redmi 9a can be your starting point as it's one of the best smartphones under $100. As one of the best android phones under N50000, you'll like some of its features and specifications. Although much shouldn't be expected per its price but this device still has the sorcery that can make you go for it. Unsurprisingly still features the popular big battery capacity, big screen, satisfactory camera, and other nice features.

The phone comes in Blue, Green, and Black color variants, it's a lightweight device that comes in handy if you are not a fan of heavy devices. For other reasons best known to Xiaomi, they omitted the fingerprint scanner and opted for the normal micro-USB charging port when most OEMs are upgrading to the popular USB-C ports. Some of the features include; a Dual 4G SIM, 6.53-inches 720 x 1600 pixel display, Android 10 (MIUI 12), 2GB RAM / 32GB ROM (expandable via SD Card), Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12nm), 13MP rear and 5MP front cameras and not forgetting the large 5000mAh battery capacity.

The overall build of the phone is quite okay but not very impressive as finger nudges can be seen on the body, the omission of means that we have to use the face unlock feature which wasn't fast enough in other words you have to opt for a password or pin. With everything in check, this is a go-to device if you're searching for the best android phones under N50000.

This is another variant of the Pop 6 series, it might not be the best among others but made it to the list due to its price option. The Tecno Pop 6 Go is the latest of the Pop 6 series launched in May 2022. It has a plastic body build with a 6.0-inches screen and a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels. The memory consists of 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM (expandable up to 32GB). Android 11 Go Edition operating system, Spreadtrum UNISOC SC7731E chipset, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, Mali T820 MP1 GPU, and 5MP rear 5MP front camera in the hood.

In terms of body design this device might not meet your expectations due to its large bezels and lack of a notch, the device lacks 4G compatibility and sports a 4000mAh battery. If you're searching for a smartphone for your basic phone needs or watching movies or buying for your little fellas this can be a go-to device. For security, the device is equipped with a fingerprint sensor at the back which can come in handy for extra security.

Vivo Y1s is not just another entry-level smartphone but one of the best android phones under N50000 you will come across. Launched in Nov 2020, the 6.22-inches IPS HD+ display with 720 x 1520 pixels resolution is a low-budget device that you'll fall in love it. It comes with a dewdrop notch that houses the selfie shooter with a slim bezel, it's a 5MP front-facing camera, and a 13MP single-lens back shooter. The back camera supports face detection, touch and autofocus, geotagging, digital zoom, and a lot of other cool features. Just like the Tecno Pop 6 Go, there is no fingerprint sensor available and users have to opt for faceID which is less secure than the fingerprint.

Some of the featured specifications include support for 4G, dual SIM, android 10 ( Funtouch OS v10), Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35 (12nm) chipset, Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, PowerVR GE8320 GPU, 13MP rear and 5MP front camera, 4030mAh battery, micro USB 2.0 and support for USB On-The-Go. The color variant includes aurora green and black emerald. The phone's camera is sharp for its price range and comes with a cool motorbike motion sensor that automatically declines all incoming calls during motorbike rides and sends the caller an automated message telling the caller to call back whilst you're on the motorbike.

In as much as this is not a review post, there are a lot of cool specs and attributes to say about the Umidigi A7s. It garnered popularity among Nigerians due to its name. The entry-level smartphone made it to our list of the best android phones under N50000 because of its fair pricing and much to bargain for under the hood. The body build and design feels premium and the only feature left out of the phone is the notable fingerprint sensor. It comes with 6.53-inches LCD with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 and an aspect ratio of 20:9. There is a noticeably slim bezel and a teardrop notch that houses the front-facing camera. It's not the best camera but can be counted due to its price tag.

Umidigi A7s features and specifications include a 13MP wide primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP depth sensor. The front camera is an 8MP shooter, additional there's a non-contact infrared thermometer sensor at the back. This feature came in handy for checking people's temperature without getting close to them. It's one of the features we adored in the device, as it feels premium to have such a feature on a low-budget device. Android 10 Go Edition, dual SIM support with 4G, 2GB RAM / 32GB ROM, non-removable 4150mAh battery. Comes in 3 color variants, granite grey, sky blue, and peacock green.

One thing to pinpoint is the performance is the best you would expect as it ships with a Mediatek MT6737 quad-core processor with a max clock speed of 1.25GHz and this pairs to an ARM Mali-T720-MP1 GPU. It should be able to do your everyday basic smartphone tasks except hardcore gaming or tasks that require performance.

This is a device with outstanding build quality and display, with optimistic reviews about its design and battery. The device feels premium at hand on a budget and comes in two color variants; Rich Green and Rich Gray. It uses the standard micro-USB which means there'll be no support for fast charging. When it comes to software optimization Realme devices didn't stand out as there are few bloatware or pre-installed apps compared to what other OEMs preinstall but they can easily be uninstalled.

The Realme C11 is one of the best phones under N50000 with some fantastic specifications and features. Launched in June 2020, it features a 6.50-inches display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. Mediatek Helio G35 octa-core processor, 2GB RAM / 32GB ROM (expandable via MicroSD up to 256GB), dual rear camera 13mp + 2mp and 5mp front camera. Under the hood, it comes with Android 10 and the Realme UI skin, dual 4G nano SIM.

In addition, the fingerprint sensor is not available on this device, users have to settle for Face Unlock for additional security. The fingerprint sensor is not a notable feature on entry-level phones. Most users complained about its lagging issue but could be resolved via software update since it has to do with software-related issues.

Tecno Spark 7T is yet another entry-level device with amazing specifications you would want to check out. Launched in June 2021, the 6.52-inches touchscreen display gets a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. Tecno Spark 7T comes with a whopping 6000mAh battery, 4GB RAM / 64GB inbuilt memory and can be expanded via MicroSD up to 512GB. It is powered by an octa-core Mediatek Helio G35 processor.

It runs on HiOS 7.6 based on Android 11 and supports a dual nano-SIM that supports 4G connectivity. It packs a 48-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera. The color variants are Jewel Blue, Nebula Orange, and Magnet Black. Based on users' reviews and comments aggregated online, the Tecno Spark 7T is a standout device within its price range but one of the issues with Tecno devices is the unavailability of software updates to fix bugs and reported problems.