Not just smartphones, prices of both locally made and imported goods have been on the rise in Nigeria. This is due to the continuous downward trend of the Nigerian Naira against the green-backed US Dollars. Devices that were sold under 60k before, are now worth almost double of the price.
Now, the question is, can you still find a good smartphone around N60,000 in Nigeria? Well, yes! and that is exactly what we are here to do. In this article, I’ll be listing the best smartphone you can purchase currently around the 60K mark.
These will range from between N55k, all the way to 65k. But if your budget is either below or above this, you can check our other buying guides.
So which are the best phones to buy around 60,000 in Nigeria?
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
My first recommendation is definitely the Redmi 12C. The device surely has the best specs sheet on the list. The truth is, this device does not belong to this list, but while researching and preparing for this article, I was lucky to see a dealer still selling the 12C at a heavily discounted price tag, and Am talking about the 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM option here.
Some sellers on Jumia.com.ng are even selling this same storage model for 100k or above. But Slot Mobile is still selling the same variant under 60K. So if you are reading this article in time, and you need a phone under 60K, click on this link now and pick the Redmi 12C from Slot at N57,900.
Key specs of Xiaomi Redmi 12C
- Display: 6.71-inch 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ display
- Camera: 50MP dual camera / 5 MP front
- Storage: 64GB
- RAM: 3GB
- CPU: Octa-core Mediatek Helio G85 CPU
- OS: Android 15
- Battery: 5000mAh (!0W charger)
- Xiaomi Redmi 12C full specifications HERE
Infinix Smart 7 HD and Smart 7 Plus
The Smart 7 HD and the Smart 7 Plus are among the latest Smart series from Infinix. Both smartphones are powered by a 4G CPU and come with 2GB and 4GB RAM. Both phones are powered by an octa-core UNISOC CPU, and both have the same 6.6-inches HD+ screen.
However, the Smart 7 Plus comes with a 6000mAh battery, and it has up to 4GB RAM and a dual 13-megapixel camera setup. The 7 HD on the other hand is given 2GB RAM, a 5000mAh battery, and a set of dual rear cameras of which the primary snapper is capped at 8 megapixels.
Key specs of Infinix Smart 7 HD
- Display: 6.6-inch 720 x 1612 pixels HD+ display
- Camera: 8MP + QVGA Main camera / 5 MP front
- Storage: 64 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- CPU: Octa-core UNISOC CPU
- OS: Android 12
- Battery: 6000mAh (!0W charger)
- Infinix Smart 7 HD full specifications HERE
Key specs of Infinix Smart 7 Plus
- Display: 6.6-inch 720 x 1612 pixels HD+ display
- Camera: 8MP + QVGA Main camera / 5 MP front
- Storage: 64 GB
- RAM: 4 GB
- CPU: Octa-core UNISOC CPU
- OS: Android 12
- Battery: 6000mAh (!0W charger)
- Infinix Smart 7 Plus full specifications HERE
Tecno POP 5 Pro (Price: 62,000)
The POP 5 Pro is one of the best phones from Tecno that is sold around 60000 Naira mark. Now aside from having the latest design language, it is also given a worthy 6000mAh battery. So if you are looking for an affordable smartphone with a 6000mAh battery of around 60K, well here you are. Other specs of the phone include 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, Android 11, and a 6.52-inch screen on the front.
Key specs of Tecno POP 5 Pro
- Display: 6.52-inch 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ display
- Camera: 8MP + QVGA Main camera / 5 MP front
- Storage: 32 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- CPU: Quad-core 2.0GHz, Mediatek Helio A22
- OS: Android 11
- Battery: 6000mAh (!0W charger)
- Tecno POP 5 Pro full specifications HERE
Xiaomi Redmi 9A (Price: N61,000)
The Redmi 9A is an interesting and affordable smartphone currently sold around 60K in Nigeria. The device is adorned with a 6.53-inch screen, given 2GB RAM with 32GB ROM, and powered by MIUI 12 based on Android 10. The phone also has a 13-megapixel single rear camera, and there is a capable 5000mAh battery on the inside.
Key specs of Xiaomi Redmi 9A
- Display: 6.53-inch 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ display
- Camera: 13 MP Main/ 5 MP front
- Storage: 32 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz, Mediatek Helio G25
- OS: Android 10, MIUI 12
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Redmi 9A full specifications HERE
iTel S18 4G
iTel S18 4G is the sequel model to the iTel S17. Currently, the S18 can be purchased in Nigeria for around 61,000 Naira. At this price, you are getting an octa-core UNISOC CPU, up to 4GB RAM, and the latest Google Android 12. Like most recent iTel phones, the S18 is also powered by a 5000mAh battery, and it has three camera lenses on the rear.
Key specs of Xiaomi Redmi 9A
- Display: 6.6-inch 720 x 1612 pixels HD+ display
- Camera: 8MP Main / 5 MP front
- Storage: 64GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- CPU: Octa-core 2.0 GHz, Mediatek Helio G25
- OS: Android 10, MIUI 12
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Redmi 9A full specifications HERE
Infinix Smart 5 4G (Price: N57,000)
The Infinix Smart Series happens to be one of the best affordable lines of smartphones in the industry. Currently, the Smart 5 (4G model) can be purchased for around N53k, and at this price, you are getting a good looking 6.6-inches HD+ display, 2GB RAM, Quad-core Helio A20 CPU, and Google Android 11 (Go Edition).
Key features of Smart 5
- Display: 6.6-inch 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ display
- Camera: 13MP + QVGA + QVGA Main / 5-megapixel front
- Storage: 32 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- CPU: 1.8GHz quad-core Helio A20
- OS: Android 10 with XOS
- Battery: 5000mAh with 10W charger
- Full specifications of Infinix Smart 5 (4G model)
Conclusion And Recommendation:
Those are some of the best smartphones you can buy in Nigeria currently under or a little above 60,000. The Redmi 12C with 3GB RAM and 64GB ROM is the best device on the list. At just 57,900, the 12C has a larger display, notably faster CPU, and a better camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor.
But if you are not able to meet up with the promo, you can consider either the POP 5 Pro or Infinix Smart 7 Plus, since both have a fairly larger 6000mAh battery. The Redmi 9A may be old, but it is still a very reliable device, and it has a good Helio G25 CPU. In either case, you should not regret betting your money on any of the above devices.