Cheap Android Phones Specs - 2016

Android phones are the most popular smartphone category. The popularity of Android phones is largely due to its adoption by most mobile phone manufacturers as their platform of choice and the cheap cost of Android phones. Some of the reasons why Android seems popular to phone manufacturers include that it is open with little restrictions giving OEMs the liberty to be creative and differentiate their devices.

Another is that the Android OS is free and designed to provide a great user experience. A lot of Chinese manufacturers are now building cheap Android phones leading to a huge explosion in the growth of the Android platform. This article shows off some of the best cheap Android phones currently available in the Nigerian market.


Android OS requires powerful hardware to run that is why most Android smart phones feature at least 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM with premium models boasting of quad-core, hexa-core, or octa-core processors. High-end Android phones also offer large displays ranging from 5.0-inch to 6.3-inch.

Although the latest Android OS version is Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), most cheap Android phones come with Android 5 (Lollipop) and Android 4.4 (KitKat) with a few still on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) for some time to come.

Android 6 (Marshmallow) is still very scarce in cheap Android phones.

Here are some cheap Android phones in Nigeria

Infinix Hot 2

If you are in the market for cheap Android phones in Nigeria, the Infinix Hot 2 is probably one of the best you can buy at less than 20,000 Naira. It is the first Android One phone to launch in Africa.

The Android One seal is probably the biggest selling point for the Hot 2. It ensures that the phone gets the latest version of Android as soon as it becomes available as Google will be responsible for delivering updates and security patches, which is also a plus with the increased frequency of revealed Android vulnerability.

This means that the Infinix Hot 2 is probably the only phone in this current lineup with a likely hope for Android 6 (Marshmallow) sometime down the line.

Infinix Hot 2 runs Android 5.1 (Lollipop) on a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB or 2GB of RAM. It sports an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. The 5-inch display offers HD resolution, but seems a bit dull, which I have noticed is gentle to the eyes.

Wiko Slide 2

As far as cheap Android phones go, the Wiko Slide 2 is one of the beautiful designs available. The elegant design encapsulates the brilliant 5.5-inch display, which actually makes it a phablet.

The Wiko Slide 2 sports a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. It runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core processor. The price starts at 28,500 Naira.

Lenovo A2010

Looking for cheap Android phones with 4G LTE, the Lenovo A2010 is one offering to consider. The smartphone features a 4.5-inch display with a 5 megapixels rear camera and a 2 megapixels front camera.

Lenovo A2010 runs Android 5.1 (Lollipop) on a 1.0GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM. Price ranges from 24,000 to 30,000 NGN.

Infinix Note 2

Infinix Note 2 is one of the most popular phablets in Nigeria. It is a successor of the also popular Hot Note. The affordable Android phone features a massive 5.98-inch display with a 13MP camera on the back and 2MP camera on the front side.

Infinix Note 2 is powered by a 1.3GHz octa-core processor with the option of 1GB or 2GB RAM. It runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop). Price ranges from 41,200 to 55,000 NGN.

Tecno Camon C5

Tecno Camon C5 is one of a few cheap Android phones with 4G LTE support. This means superfast downloads and streaming. Tecno Camon C5 features a 5-inch display and runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop).

On the back the smartphone offers an 8 megapixels camera with dual-LED flash. A 2MP camera with Flash is offered on the front side. Tecno Camon C5 sports a 1.3GHz quad-core processor and 1 GB RAM.

Samsung Galaxy J2

Samsung Galaxy J2 is another affordable Android phone with 4G LTE support. In fact, it appears to be the cheapest Android phone from Samsung to offer 4G LTE.

Aside support for superfast internet, the Samsung Galaxy J2 offers a 4.7-inch Super AMOLED display, a 5MP rear camera, and a 2MP front camera.

It runs Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) on a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM. Price starts at

Lenovo Vibe P1m

Lenovo Vibe P1m is more or less a stripped-down version of the Vibe P1. It features an impressive 4000 mAh battery as well as superfast 4G LTE.

Lenovo P1m features a 5.0-inch display with a 5MP front camera and an 8 MP rear camera. The smartphone runs on Android 5.1, powered by a 1GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM.

The Android phone is splash proof with a price tag ranging from 37,500 to 45,000 Naira

Tecno Camon C8

Tecno Camon C8 is one of the best Cheap Android Phones in Nigeria. It offers an attractive design and a brilliant 5.5-inch display with a 13MP rear facing camera with dual-LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera.

Tecno Camon C8 runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop), powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM and a decent 3000 mAh battery. Price starts at around 34,000 Naira.

Lenovo A1000

Lenovo A1000 is one of the best affordable Android phones in Nigeria. It features a 4.0-inch display and is powered by a quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM.

Lenovo A1000 runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop). Price starts at 19,000 Naira.

Samsung Galaxy J1

Samsung Galaxy J1 is an affordable dual-SIM smartphone and one of the best cheap Android phone from Samsung. It's main downside is the small 512MB RAM.

The Galaxy J1 sports a 4.3-inch screen with a 5 megapixels rear camera and a 2 megapixels front facing camera. Price starts at 20,000 Naira.

Lenovo A5000

Lenovo A5000 is one of the best entry level smartphones in Nigeria with its brilliant display, decent set of cameras, and good battery life.

Lenovo A5000 is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB of RAM and runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). Price starts at 23,000 Naira, making a really cheap Android phones to checkout.

Innjoo Halo

Innjoo Halo is Innjoo's latest entry level phone. It offers an attractive design at an affordable price. The Innjoo Halo offers on of the best battery life for Android phones in its price range with a 3200 mAh battery.

Innjoo Halo features a 5-inch display and a 5 megapixels rear camera with a 2MP front camera. It runs Android 4.4 (KitKat) on a 1.2GHz quad-core processor with a 1GB RAM.

Innjoo Max 2

The Innjoo Max 2 sports a 5-inch diagonal display with an HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. It sports a big battery at 4000 mAh battery.

Innjoo Max 2 runs Android 5.1 (Lollipop) on a 1.3GHz quad-core processor with 1GB RAM. Price starts at 35,000 NGN.

Infinix Hot Note

Though the name may sound like it is just a bigger version of the Infinix Hot, however the Hot Note is not just big. It features a bigger battery and a better camera.

Infinix Hot Note is powered by an octa-core processor with 1GB of RAM. It is one of the best value phablet in Nigeria with its 5.5-inch display.

Hot Android Phones

So, there goes our list of cheap Android phones. More low cost Android phones are available in the market. Cheap Android phones are very popular in Nigeria and other emerging markets like Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, and India.

Compare Prices of Android Phones in Nigeria.

However, buying cheap Android phones it is important to know that they are limited in performance. Some cheap Android phones are accused of being too slow, having to short battery life, heating up under usage, and consuming too much data.

So, when buying cheap Android phones, you have to be realistic with your expectation.