Android Go is definitely here to fix inexpensive phones. These type of smartphones running these super optimised operating systems are called ‘Android Go phones‘. This post by NAIJAKNOWHOW is going to cover everything you need to know about the current Google operating system for Android, as well as the best Android Go phones and their latest prices for those looking to make a buying decision.
The Android Oreo (Go edition) was developed specifically for entry-level smartphones and comes pre-installed with stripped down, ‘offline-first’ versions of popular Google apps such as YouTube Go, Gmail Go and other “Gos”.
Android Go which Google would like us to refer to as “Android Oreo/Pie (Go Edition),” is meant to run on inexpensive, low-end devices: devices without much processing power, with limited amounts of RAM, and with a low amount of storage.
For those who don’t know how to manage data on their device, be aware that the Android Go is also meant for people with limited internet connectivity and expensive data plans that need to be carefully conserved.
To address these problems, Google has done three key things:
- Make Android run better on phones with 1GB of RAM or less
- Make Android (the OS itself) take up less space
- Make Android’s preinstalled apps take up less space and use less data
Needless to say, the Go edition devices are targeted primarily at first-timers so, don’t expect all the bells and whistles of a mid to high-end smartphone.
With that said, I hope this helps you understand why phones running Android Go OS have low RAM and ROM?
Now let’s quickly delve right in. Here is a compilation for some of the best Android Go phones you should consider buying in Nigeria, and they’re in no particular order!
10+ Best Android Go Phones You Can Buy in Nigeria Right Now!
1. Nokia 1.1 Plus
Nokia Android Go Pie Phone Under ₦40,000
Nokia 1.1 Plus is one of the newest budget smartphones launched by HMD at the MWC 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. This device is the first ever Android Go phone with Pie out of the box and surely the cheapest of the three mid-rangers. The Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 are the other two and both sports the Android One operating system.
Here are the Nokia 1.1 Plus key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.45-inches FWVGA+ IPS display, 960 x 480 pixels |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie OS; Android Go |
| Processor | Quad Core, 1.5 GHz MediaTek MT6739WW chipset |
| Storage | 8GB / 16GB ROM + 1GB RAM |
| Camera | 8MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 2500mAh |
| Price | Nokia 1.1 Plus (1GB/16GB): $99 (N35,000 – N40,000) Nokia 1.1 Plus (1GB/8GB): $89 (N32,000 – N35,000) |
2. itel A32F
itel Android Go Phone Under ₦20,000
This A32F smartphone contains features that are worthwhile. Some of which are: 8GB internal storage; Android Oreo Go edition; 1GB RAM; fingerprint scanner and a host of others. Check out the itel A32F full specs and features!
Here are the itel A32F key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 640 x 480 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek Processor |
| Storage | 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 32GB) |
| Camera | 5MP Rear/2MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 2,050mAh |
| Price | N19,990 |
3. TECNO F1
TECNO Android Go Phone Under ₦20,000
TECNO F1 is a 5 inches device that comes with 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage that can be upgraded to 32GB using a microSD card. This device is built for speed according to TECNO, it sports a MediaTek chip with a 4-core processor and 32-bit CPU architecture. The Quad-core processor clocks and reaches a speed of 1.3GHz with 28nm process technology. Learn more about the TECNO F1 full specs and features!
Here are the TECNO F1 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5-inch FWVGA IPS capacitive touchscreen, 854 x 480 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek Processor |
| Storage | 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 32GB) |
| Camera | 5MP Rear/2MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 2000mAh |
| Price | N15,000 – N20,000 |
4. TECNO F2
TECNO Android Go Phone Under ₦25,000
The TECNO F2 will be getting under the microscope as the co-pioneer of the Android Go edition on a TECNO smartphone (the other budget-specific F series smartphones being the other pioneers). This smartphone has a lot of similarities to the TECNO F1 that the only obvious difference between the two smartphones is the improved RAM. Click here to see full specifications and features!
Here are the TECNO F2 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5-inch FWVGA IPS capacitive touchscreen, 854 x 480 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek Processor |
| Storage | 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 32GB) |
| Camera | 5MP Rear/2MP Front (With dual-LED light) |
| Battery | 2,000mAh |
| Price | N22,000 – N24,000 |
5. TECNO F3 (TECNO Pop 1)
TECNO Android Go Phone Under ₦30,000
TECNO F3 also known as TECNO Pop1 is the third and the best amidst the three F Series smartphones released by popular OEM – TECNO. As a result of it being the best, it’s also pricey compared to the others. Nonetheless, it’s still an affordable piece of technology. Click here to see TECNO Pop1 full specs and review!
Here are the TECNO F3 (TECNO Pop 1) key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.7-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 960 x 480 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.0 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek Processor |
| Storage | 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 32GB) |
| Camera | 5MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 2,400mAh |
| Price | N25,000 – N29,000 |
6. Nokia 1
Nokia Android Go Phone Under ₦25,000
Nokia 1 the budget smartphone with Android Oreo (Go edition) and 4G LTE connectivity has been officially launched. Nokia 1 with Android Oreo Go version was first revealed at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, in February 2018. Click here to see Nokia 1 full specifications and quick review.
Look below for the Nokia 1 key specifications and price to learn more about this phone and what to expect when you purchase this smart device.
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 4.5-inch, FWVGA IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 854 pixels |
| OS | Android Oreo 8.1 Go edition |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6737M |
| Storage | 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM |
| Camera | 2MP (Front) + 5MP (Rear) |
| Battery | 2150mAh |
| Price | ₦25,000 |
7. TECNO Spark 2
TECNO Android Go Phone With Big Battery
This device is actually an upgrade of their previous Sparks — The Spark K7 and Spark K9 Plus which were launched in August 2017. Some of the major highlights are it’s 18:9 display, face unlock feature, big battery and Android Go operating system. Click here to learn about the Spark 2 features and full specs!
Here are the Spark 2 key specifications on what you should expect to enjoy when you purchase this smart device.
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6 inches, IPS LCD Touchscreen display (720×1440 pixels) |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition |
| Processor | 1.3 GHz Quad-core CPU |
| Storage | 16GB ROM + 1GB RAM (can be expanded using an SD up to 128GB) |
| Camera | Front – 8MP (with flash) / Rear – 13MP (autofocus, LED flash) |
| Battery | 3500mAh |
| Price | ₦36,200 |
8. Fero Vibe
Fero Android Go Phone With HD+ Display
This 168g phone has a dual SIM standby that supports the Micro SIM type. More so, an IPS TFT touchscreen of 5.45 inches serves as the smartphone’s display. The screen uses an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels to coordinate its crispness. A Full View display of 18:9 aspect ratio is also aboard.
Moving on to the software region, the Go edition of Android Oreo is in charge. Unsurprisingly, a 1GB RAM is situated in the memory unit of the device. To store files, a 16GB ROM is in position, and it can be expanded to 128GB with the use of a MicroSD card. Click here to learn about the Fero Vibe features and full specs!
Here are the Fero Vibe key specifications on what you should expect to enjoy when you purchase this smart device.
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.45-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1440 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.25GHz SC7731E Processor |
| Storage | 16GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 128GB) |
| Camera | 8MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 3,200mAh |
| Price | ₦25,000 – ₦32,000 |
9. TECNO POP 2
TECNO Android Go phone below ₦25,000 naira
Can you remember the TECNO F3? This is its successor! This phone launched along with the POP 2 Power in December 2018. The POP 2 comes with a 5.5-inch IPS screen, Android Go OS, embedded with 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM. It sports a 5MP Rear and 8MP Front (With LED light) camera.
See TECNO POP 2 key specifications, feature and price below.
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 960 x 480 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek Processor |
| Storage | 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 32GB) |
| Camera | 5MP Rear/8MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 2,400mAh |
| Price | N22,000 |
10. TECNO POP 2 Power
TECNO Android Go phone with 4000mAh Battery
The TECNO POP 2 Power is almost similar to the POP 2. The major difference is that this variant comes with a larger battery compared to the latter. This POP 2 Power comes with a 5.5-inch IPS screen, Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition), embedded with 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM and 4000mAh battery capacity. Also, It sports a 5MP Rear and 8MP Front (With LED light) camera.
See TECNO POP 2 POWER key specifications, feature and price below.
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 960 x 480 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition) |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek Processor |
| Storage | 16GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 32GB) |
| Camera | 5MP Rear/8MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 4,000mAh |
| Price | N25,000 |
11. Xiaomi Redmi Go
Xiaomi Android Go phone
Xiaomi is known for delivering top quality phones at relatively cheap prices, and the Redmi Go arrives to further accentuate this mission statement. What’s more interesting is that this is the first Android Go smartphone from Xiaomi.
Here are the Xiaomi Redmi Go key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.0-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1280 pixels |
| OS | Android Oreo Go OS |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm Processor |
| Storage | 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 128GB) |
| Camera | 8MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 3,000mAh |
| Price | N35,000 |
12. Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
Cheap Samsung Android Go phone with Android Go OS
Asides being the second Samsung Android Go smartphone, it’s another cheap Samsung phone. This smartphone is also the light version of the Samsung Galaxy J4+. Its big-sized body is as thick as 7.9mm, however, the J4 core uses a 6-inch IPS screen. The crispness of these media is taken care of by a resolution of 720 x 1480 pixels and 272PPI pixel density. Also in the equation, there’s the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, 16GB storage, 1GB RAM and 33000mAh battery.
Here are the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.0-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1480 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.4GHz Quad-core Processor |
| Storage | 16GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 256GB) |
| Camera | 8MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 3,300mAh |
| Price | N30,000 – N45,000 |
13. Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
Cheapest Samsung Android Go phone below 40000 naira
The Galaxy J2 Core is Samsung’s latest cheapest device if you’re searching for current phones from the OEM. This device happens to be the first ever Android Go smartphone from this Korean based phone maker.
In terms of specification, the 5.0-inches J2 Core smartphone comes with Android 8.1 (Go edition), 8MP Rear/5MP Front cameras, 8GB of storage, 1GB RAM and 2600mAh battery capacity.
Here are the Samsung Galaxy J2 Core key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.0-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 540 x 960 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.4GHz Exynos Processor |
| Storage | 8GB ROM + 1GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 256GB) |
| Camera | 8MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 2,600mAh |
| Price | N36,000 – N40,000 |
So there you go! These are some of the best Android Go phones you can get readily available online in Nigeria. There should be no fear especially when they get faulty and needs repair, you can easily locate their repair centres.
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