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10 Cheapest 4G Phones in Nigeria (December 2023)

10 Cheapest 4G Phones in Nigeria (December 2023)

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With top telco companies already deploying 4G LTE services across the country, the LTE enabled smartphones are gradually becoming the in-thing in the country. While some of these smartphones are relatively expensive, some others are quite affordable. This post takes a look at some of the cheapest available 4G LTE enabled smartphones in Nigeria today.

Ten Cheapest 4G LTE Phones in Nigeria

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Here, we will take a look at some of the cheapest 4G phones in the country today. We will consider their core specifications and how much they go for.

1. Nokia 2 (From N40,000)

The Nokia 2, one of the most rugged new-generation budget smartphones rank among the cheapest 4G enabled smartphone available in the market today.

Nokia 2 core specs

  • Release Date : 2017, October
  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.4% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Display : 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
  • Processor Type: Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Operating System: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 8 GB expandable up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera: 8 MP; AF
  • Front Camera : 5 MP
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 4100 mAh battery

2. Tecno W3 LTE (From N27,500)

The Tecno W3, one of the most popular in the category, found its way into the hearts of many thanks to its 4G feature and affordable price.


Tecno W3 LTE core specs

  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 5.0 inches
  • Display : 480 x 854 pixels (approximately 196 ppi)
  • Processor Type: 1.3GHz quad-core
  • Operating System: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with HiOS
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 8 GB expandable (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera: 5 MP
  • Front Camera : 2 MP
  • Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 2,500 mAh battery

3. Lenovo Vibe C (From N38,700)

Lenovo may not be the very first name that comes to mind when we talk about the common phones, but they stake their claims among the most reliable in certain categories, one of which is the budget market. The Lenovo Vibe C is one of the brand’s notable 4G enabled phones that is cheap and still available for purchase.

Lenovo Vibe C specs

  • Release Date : 2016, May
  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~66.9% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Display : 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
  • Processor Type: Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Operating System: Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 8 GB expandable up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera: 5 MP
  • Front Camera : 2 MP
  • Battery: Removable Li-Po 2300 mAh battery

4. Nokia 8110 4G (From N38,000)

Not your kind of fancy phone though, Nokia 8110 4G offers you fair battery performance and fair functionality for a very cheap price.


Nokia 8110 4G Specs

  • Release Date : 2018, July
  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 2.4 inches, 17.8 cm2 (~27.1% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Display : 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
  • Processor Type: Dual-core (2×1.1 GHz Cortex-A7)
  • Operating System: KaiOS
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Storage: 4 GB expandable up to 32 MB (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera: 2 MP
  • Front Camera : No front camera
  • Battery: Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery

5. Injoo Max 3 (From N36,550)

One of the relatively expensive smartphones on the list. You would not be wrong to list this among your smartphone options if you want one that you can easily access 4G network on and still be able to perform other activities at the same time.

Injoo Max 3 Specs

  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 6.0-inch IPS Display,
  • Display : 720 x 1280 pixels (244ppi)
  • Processor Type: 1.0GHz quad-core Processor (Mediatek MTK6735P) or 1.3GHz quad-core Processor (MediaTek MT6580)
  • Operating System: Android 5.1 (Lollipop), InnUI
  • RAM: 1 GB/2 GB
  • Storage: 16 GB expandable up to 128 MB (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera: 13 MP
  • Front Camera : 8 MP
  • Battery: 4000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-Removable)

6. Freetel Ice 3 (From N33,000)

Freetel Ice 3 Specs


  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 5.0 inches,
  • Display : 1280 x 720 pixels, IPS TFT LCD
  • Operating System: Android 7 Nougat
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 8 GB expandable
  • Back Camera: 8 MP
  • Front Camera : 2 MP
  • Battery: 2,100mAh

7. Nokia 1 (From N40,000)

Nokia 1 Specs

  • Release Date : 2018, April
  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~61.6% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Display : 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
  • Processor Type: Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition)
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 8 GB expandable up to 32 MB (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera: 5 MP
  • Front Camera : 2 MP
  • Battery: Removable Li-Ion 2150 mAh battery

8. Soda Fire (From N40,000)

Soda Fire Core Specs

  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 5.34 inches
  • Display : 480 x 960 pixels
  • Processor Type: 64-bit Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Operating System: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) + Passion UI 1.0
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 8 GB expandable up to 256 GB (hybrid slot)
  • Back Camera: 5 MP
  • Front Camera : 5 MP
  • Battery: Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 2300 mAh

9. iTel A22 (From N40,000)

iTel A22 Specs

  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 5.0 inches,
  • Display : 854 x 480 pixels, IPS LCD display
  • Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo Go Edition
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 8 GB expandable
  • Back Camera: 5 MP
  • Front Camera : 2 MP
  • Battery: 2400mAh

10. Tecno W5 (From N66,000)

Tecno W5 Specs

  • Network : GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • Screen Size : 5.5-inch Touch Display
  • Display : 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
  • Processor Type: 1.3GHz quad-core Processor (MediaTek 6753)
  • Operating System: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Storage: 16 GB expandable up to 32 MB (dedicated slot)
  • Back Camera: 13 MP
  • Front Camera : 5 MP
  • Battery: 3000 mAh Li-ion Battery

PRICES LAST UPDATED: JULY 17, 2023.

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