Have you been searching for the best phones under 40000 naira? Look no more… Here are the best mobile phones below ₦40,000 in Nigeria.
These are the best flagship phones available in the Nigerian mobile market and they are carefully handpicked by me. Looking at the rate prices are scaling up in the mobile village, you will agree with me that finding a phone with the latest specs and features is difficult if you consider your budget.
I’ve selected the best smartphones under ₦40000 naira for you and these phones will sure feature all of the expected specs this year. Though these are barely a compilation of the best budget phones below 40k naira and you should in no way expect a feature as good as the Samsung Galaxy S8, iPhone 7 etc (That’s what I call Ojukokoro in Yoruba).
If you want cheap mobile phones, please read my post to get the best and cheapest phones below 20000 naira in Nigeria.
I visited a 3C Hub offline stores to refresh my heads on the newly introduced smartphones with their current prices in Naija, what I noticed marvelled me… Prices of phones aren’t pocket-friendly at all!!!
There are certain things you need to consider when buying a new phone in Nigeria, aside from big battery that can take you the whole day, another should be the cost of the device you’re buying.
In one of my previous article, I shared a full long list of the cheapest Android phones in Nigeria, I think you should have a peek at it when you’re done reading this article.
So back to this post…
Scroll down to find my comprehensive list of the best phones under 40000 naira in Nigeria.
List Of The Top 10 Best Phones Under 40000 Naira In Nigeria (Latest Price in 2020)
1. Redmi 8A (₦36,500)
Cheap Xiaomi phone below N40000 naira with 5000mah battery
The Xiaomi Redmi 8A enters the smartphone market with features that’ll make budget smartphone enthusiasts scream for joy. It’s the updated version of the Xiaomi Redmi 7A released earlier this year. The smartphone packs 5,000mAh battery for long term usage.
Here is the Xiaomi Redmi 8A key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.2-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1520 pixels |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie (MIUI 10) |
| Processor | Octa-core 1.95GHz Qualcomm Processor |
| Storage | 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 256GB) |
| Camera | 12MP Rear/8MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Price | N36,500 |
2. Infinix Hot 8 (₦36,500)
Cheap Infinix phone under 40k naira with gigantic 5000mAh battery
The Infinix Hot 8 which succeeds the Hot 7 has three cameras on the back of which one has a 13-megapixel sensor. With the 6.52-inch screen, you can look back at the beautiful photos without missing a detail.
With a hefty 5000mAh battery, this smartphone will also be able to last you for a long time, coupled with AI Power Management, it makes you even less dependent on the power outlet.
Here are the Infinix Hot 8 (X650C) key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.52-inch, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, (~81.5% screen-to-body ratio), 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| OS | Android 9 Pie (XOS 5.0) |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm), Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 – 32/2 GB
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm), Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 – 64/4 GB |
| Storage | 32GB/64GB ROM + 2GB/4GB RAM (MicroSD card up to 256GB) |
| Camera | 13MP + 2MP + QVGA Rear/8MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Price | Starts N36,500 – N47,000 |
3. TECNO Spark 4 (₦36,500)
Cheap TECNO phone under 40,000 naira
TECNO SPARK 4 is an entry-class android smartphone with 6.52 inch HD + (1600 × 720) display, 2.0GHz quad-core CPU, comes in two RAM options comprising of 3GB / 4GB and two storage capacity choice of 32GB / 64GB. For camera lovers, this budget device is equipped with triple main camera setup and a decent 5MP selfie camera.
Here are the Spark 4 key specifications below;
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.52-inches HD+ Touchscreen display (1600 × 720 pixels), 20:9 aspect ratio, 90% screen-to-body ratio |
| OS | Android 9.0 Oreo (HiOS) |
| Processor | Quad-Core 2.0GHz |
| Storage | 32GB ROM + 4GB RAM / 32GB ROM + 3GB RAM (can be expanded using an SD up to 128GB) |
| Camera | Front – 8MP (with flash) / Rear – 13MP + 2MP + 0.3MP (autofocus, Dual LED flash) |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Price | ₦36,500 |
4. Samsung Galaxy A10 (₦40,000)
Cheap Samsung phone below N40000 naira
As the Samsung Galaxy A series is directed towards mid-range users, the Samsung Galaxy A10 is more on the budget side than the others. Unsurprisingly, its cheapness translates to its technical specifications and features. Even at that, on this smartphone comes with features such as 3GB RAM, 3,400mAh battery, Exynos 14nm chipset and dual rear cameras are aboard.
Here are the Samsung Galaxy A10 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.2-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 aspect ratio |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie OS (One UI) |
| Processor | Octa-core 1.6GHz Exynos Processor |
| Storage | 32GB ROM + 3GB RAM (SDcard up to 512GB) |
| Camera | 13MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 3400mAh |
| Price | ₦40,000 – ₦50,000 |
5. Blackview BV5500 (₦35,000)
Cheap Blackview phone below N40000 naira with Big Battery
Chinese phone makers, Blackview make most of their smartphones with ruggedness in mind. In 2018, the company was seen as one of the fastest growing rugged smartphone makers. To kick-start 2019, the OEM is out with Blackview BV5500.
Here are the Blackview BV5500 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1440 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek Processor |
| Storage | 2GB RAM/16GB ROM (Upgradable up to 32GB via SDCard) |
| Camera | 8MP + 0.3MP Rear/5MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 4,400mAh |
| Price | N30,000 – N35,000 |
6. Xiaomi Redmi Go (₦35,000)
Cheap Xiaomi phone below N40000 naira with Android Go
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 |
7. OUKITEL U25 (₦36,000)
Cheap OUKITEL phone below N40000 naira with 64GB Storage
The new OUKITEL U25 offers a lot of bang for your bucks! A perusal of its memory, battery, camera and display expresses the aforementioned statement. Although its chipset isn’t the flagship type, it doesn’t take off the phone’s coolness at a dirt cheap tag.
Here are the OUKITEL U25 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.5-inch IPS capacitive touchscreen, 1080 X 1920 pixels |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Processor | Quad-core 1.5GHz MediaTek Processor |
| Storage | 4GB RAM / 64GB ROM |
| Camera | 16MP + 2MP Rear/8MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 3,500mAh |
| Price | N30,000 – N36,000 |
8. TECNO Pouvoir 2 Air (₦35,000)
TECNO Phone Under N40000 With 5000mAh Battery
Asides the Pouvoir 2, there are also the TECNO Pouvoir 2 Pro and TECNO Pouvoir 2 Gold. And like its predecessors, it houses Oreo OS, 5,000mAh battery and a 6-inch IPS screen. However, there are little differences between this Air edition and the other three devices.
Here are the TECNO Pouvoir 2 Air key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6-inch HD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 720 x 1440 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 | 13MP Rear/5MP Front (With dual-LED light) |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Price | N35,000 |
9. TECNO Spark 2 (₦36,200)
TECNO Android Go Phone Under N40000 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 |
10. Infinix Smart 2 (₦35,000)
Cheap Infinix phone below N40000 Naira
The Smart 2 is an affordable dual camera smartphone also available in another variant called the Smart 2 Pro. This has quickly become a fan favourite amongst other entry-level smartphones as it is no doubt a carefully orchestrated device with lots of remarkable features.
Here are the Smart 2 key specifications:
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.5 Inches Infinity HD+ display, 720 x 1440 pixels |
| OS | XOS Based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) |
| Processor | MediaTek MT6739 Chipset |
| Storage | 16GB ROM + 2GB RAM (microSD, up to 64GB) |
| Camera | 8MP front + 13MP back |
| Battery | 3050 mAh (non-removable) |
| Price | ₦35,000 |
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The smartphones you just saw were carefully selected based on the availability of their repair centers in Nigeria. Although, there are cheaper phones between 30000 to 40000 naira in Nigeira, but this list isn’t just targetted for the cheapest but also the ones you can fix easily when they get bad!
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Before you leave, kindly share with us your preffered choice and why? Or simply share with us other cheap smartphones you’ve seen between the range of 30 to 40k in Naija!
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Oukitel? I know the brand and they’re really good. But wouldn’t it be hard to find items compatible with it in the market, considering the fact that it’s not common in Nigeria? And it may not be easy to repair when damaged, since finding replacements for damaged parts may be hard.
Pardon me, but I just want to know if it would be a good idea to buy an Oukitel phone cos I’ve been eyeing them sha.
Everything you stated above is 100% correct. I don’t normally advise people to go for them only if you are patient enough to wait for parts/accessories after shipment when faulty. But on the flipside, they are a really decent brand with less awareness here.
Viklin, why is Tecno Spark 2 not on the list?
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Alcatel Pixie Plus and Infinix HOT 5 got my attention. The duo would be a great buy.
Thanks for sharing this with us
what of techo L9 please
Nokia 2 is not on the list. Its price ranges from 32500 – 35000 naira on jumia. Its a phone with 4Gvolte,1gb ram, quad core, a 4100mah battery and a corning gorilla glass 3 protection.
1GB…? Well, I will have a close look at it. Thanks
Alcatel Pixie Plus and Infinix HOT 5 got my attention. The duo would be a great buy.
Thanks for sharing this with us. ?
Wen will infinix, hot 5 pro be in Nigerian Market?.
Nice list, but most of them seem not to have good camera quality.
Hmmmm…. Nice. Great compilation! But…. The picture you put up for infinix hot 5 isn’t correct cos it doesn’t show its fingerprint scanning feature. Other than that, great work
Thanks for the comment. That was before the official picture was available. I will update asap.
Nice list of cheap phones though
What of Samsung J5 price please
It is between 60 to 70k. Can’t be on this list. Although here is a link to buy on Jumia => CLICK HERE