I noticed that people are still on the hunt for some of the best phones under 60000 Naira in Nigeria (Between ₦50k – ₦60k). Well, if you are among those looking to have a device with great specifications and can be purchased at a highly affordable price then here’s the article for you.
In this article, you will get a list of impressive devices sporting some of the trending specifications and features. This post will help those who want to make an important buying decision before proceeding to the offline mobile market, or perhaps any reliable online shopping site to strike a deal.
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Smartphones come with a variety of features, some people want big batteries, others fancy bigger RAMs, faster processors, storage size, screen resolution and camera megapixels etc. As for me, I just want decent features with a big battery that can be charged up super quickly. The battery is always a priority for me and that’s why I’ve gathered phones with the biggest batteries for you.
But before I start, there are a few things you need to note before considering a phone fit for you this year. These specifications are amongst the most important and should be considered right before dipping your hand into your pocket.
These phones you are about to see have been handpicked by me but… if they don’t appeal to you or you think they are way beyond your budget, you can check out other smartphones compilations I’ve previously covered on the Naijatechnews.
With that said, let quickly delve right in! Here are some of the best and latest smartphones below 60k in Nigeria.
List of the Best Phones Under 60000 Naira In Nigeria — (Between ₦50k – ₦60k) for 2021
1. DOOGEE X96 (₦56,000)
Cheap DOOGEE phone under ₦60,000 with quad camera
DOOGEE announced the entry smartphone “DOOGEE X96” equipped with UNISOC SC9863A in October 2021. Learn more about the full features, specifications and price of this smartphone. DOOGEE X96 is an entry-class android smartphone that features a 6.52 inch HD+ (1600 x 720) display, CPU is UNISOC SC9863A 1.6GHz octa-core, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage capacity and a quad main camera comprising 8 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels. Learn more about the DOOGEE X96 full features and specifications.
Here are the DOOGEE X96 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.52-inch HD+ (1600 x 720) 20: 9 |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Processor | UNISOC (Spreadtrum) SC9863A 1.6GHz Octacore |
| Storage | 2GB + 32GB (microSD compatible) |
| Camera | Quad 8MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear/5MP Front |
| Battery | 5400mAh |
| Price | $137.08 (about ₦56,000 in Nigeria) |
2. Ulefone Armor X8i (₦60,000)
Cheap Ulefone smartphone below ₦60,000
Chinese smartphone maker Ulefone Mobile announced the Ulefone Armor X8i in September 2021, a rugged entry-level smartphone that is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and equipped with MediaTek Helio A25. Ulefone Armor X8i is an entry-level rugged Android smartphone equipped with a 5.7-inch HD+ (1440 x 720) display, MediaTek Helio A25 MT6762 1.8GHz octa-core CPU, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage capacity and a triple camera of 13 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels. Check out more about the Ulefone Armor X8i features and full specifications.
Here are the Ulefone Armor X8i key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 5.7-inch HD+ (1440 x 720) 18:9 |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A25 MT6762 1.8GHz Octacore |
| Storage | 3GB + 32GB (microSD compatible up to 256GB) |
| Camera | Triple 13Mp + 2MP + 2MP Rear/8MP Front |
| Battery | 5080 mAh (10W) |
| Price | $145.99 (about ₦60,000 in Nigeria) |
3. Xiaomi Redmi 9T (₦56,000)
Cheap Xiaomi Redmi phone below ₦60,000 naira
Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi announced the 6.53-inch smartphone “Xiaomi Redmi 9T” equipped with a large 6000mAh battery capacity in January 2021. Xiaomi Redmi 9T is a mid-range Android smartphone equipped with a 6.53-inch (2340 x 1080) display, Snapdragon 662 SM6115 2.0Ghz octa-core CPU, 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage capacity and a quad main camera of 48 megapixels + 8 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels.
Here are the Xiaomi Redmi 9T key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.53 inch FHD + 2340 × 1080 19.5: 9, Gorilla Glass |
| OS | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 662 SM6115 2.0Ghz Octacore |
| Storage | 4GB + 64GB UFS2.1 / 4GB + 128GB UFS2.2 / 6GB + 128GB UFS2.2 (microSD compatible) |
| Camera | 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear/8MP Front |
| Battery | 6000mAh (quick charge QC 3.0 18W) |
| Price | ₦56,000 (4GB/64GB) / ₦66,000 (4GB/128GB) / ₦123,000 (6GB/128GB) |
4. Xiaomi POCO C31 (₦53,000)
Cheap Xiaomi 4GB RAM phone under ₦60,000 with 5000mAh battery
Xiaomi brand “POCO” announced the 6.53-inch smartphone “POCO C31” equipped with MediaTek Helio G35 in India in October 2021. POCO C31 is an entry-class Android smartphone equipped with a 6.53-inch HD+ (1600 x 720) display, MediaTek Helio G35 2.3GHz octa-core CPU, 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage capacity and a triple main camera comprising 13 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels. Learn more about POCO C31 features and full specifications.
Here are the POCO C31 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.53-inch HD+ (1600 × 720) 20: 9, IPS |
| OS | Android 10 (MIUI 12) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 2.3GHz Octacore |
| Storage | 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB (microSD compatible up to 512GB) |
| Camera | Triple 13MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear/5MP Front |
| Battery | 5000mAh (quick charge) |
| Price | ₦53,000 (4GB/64GB) |
5. TECNO SPARK 7 (₦57,500)
Cheap TECNO phone under ₦60,000 with 6000mAh battery
TECNO Mobile announced the entry smartphone “TECNO SPARK 7” with a 6.5-inch display and a large capacity battery in Nigeria in April 2021. TECNO SPARK 7 is an entry-class smartphone with 6.5-inch HD+ (1600 x 720) display, CPU is MediaTek Helio A25 MT6762V / WD 1.8GHz octa-core, 2GB/3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage capacity and a dual main camera of 16 megapixels + AI camera. Learn more about SPARK 7 features and full specifications.
Here are the TECNO SPARK 7 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.5 inch HD + 1600 × 720 20: 9, IPS |
| OS | Android 11 (HiOS 7.5) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A25 MT6762V / WD 1.8GHz Octacore |
| Storage | 2GB/3GB + 32GB/64GB (microSD compatible up to 1TB) |
| Camera | Dual 16MP + AI Rear/8MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 6000mAh |
| Price | Starts ₦57,500 (2GB/32GB) |
6. OUKITEL WP8 Pro (₦56,000)
Cheap OUKITEL waterproof smartphone under ₦60,000
Chinese smartphone maker OUKITEL Mobile announced in September 2020 the rugged smartphone “OUKITEL WP8 Pro” with a 6.49-inch display. OUKITEL WP8 Pro is an entry-level rugged Android smartphone equipped with a 6.49-inch HD + (1520 x 720) display, MediaTek MT6762D 2.0GHz octa-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage capacity and a triple main camera of 13 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 0.3 megapixels.
Here are the OUKITEL WP8 Pro key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.49 inch HD + 1560 x 720 19.5: 9, IPS, Gorilla Glass |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Processor | MediaTek MT6762D 2.0GHz Octacore |
| Storage | 4GB + 64GB (microSD compatible) |
| Camera | Triple 16MP + 2MP + 0.3MP Rear / 8MP Front |
| Battery | 5000mAh (5A2V) |
| Price | ₦56,000 |
7. Infinix HOT 10i (₦58,000)
Cheap Infinix smartphone under ₦60,000
Infinix announced in May 2021 the “Infinix HOT 10i” smartphone with MediaTek Helio P65 in Pakistan. Infinix HOT 10i is a mid-range Android smartphone with a 6.52-inch HD + (1600 x 720) display, MediaTek Helio P65 MT6768 2.0GHz octa-core CPU, 2GB/4GB/6GB RAM, 32GB/64GB/128GB storage capacity and a 13-megapixel dual camera. Learn more about the Infinix HOT 10i full features and specifications.
Here are the Infinix HOT 10i key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.52 inch HD + 1600 x 720 20:9 |
| OS | Android 11 (XOS 7.5) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P65 MT6768 2.0GHz Octacore |
| Storage | 2GB + 32GB, 2GB + 64GB, 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 128GB (microSD compatible) |
| Camera | Dual 13MP + AI Rear/5MP Front |
| Battery | 6000mAh (18W) |
| Price | Starts ₦58,000 (2GB + 32GB) |
8. Xiaomi POCO M3 (₦60,000)
Cheap Xiaomi POCO phone under ₦60,000 with 4GB RAM
Xiaomi brand “POCO” announced in November 2020 the 6.53-inch smartphone “POCO M3” equipped with a 6000mAh large capacity battery globally. POCO M3 is a mid-range class android smartphone that has a 6.53-inch FHD + (2340 x 1080) display, Snapdragon 662 SM6115 2.0Ghz octa-core CPU, 4GB RAM,64GB/128GB storage capacity and a triple main camera comprising 48 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels.
Here are the Xiaomi POCO M3 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.53-inch FHD + 2340 × 1080 19.5: 9, IPS, Gorilla Glass 3 |
| OS | Android 10 (MIUI 12 for POCO) |
| Processor | Snapdragon 662 SM6115 2.0Ghz Octacore |
| Storage | 4GB + 64GB / 128GB UFS2.1 / UFS2.2 (microSD compatible up to 512GB) |
| Camera | Triple 48MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear / 8MP Front (With LED light) |
| Battery | 6000mAh (quick charge 18W) |
| Price | Starts ₦60,000 |
9. Infinix Smart 5 (₦51,000)
Budget Infinix phone under ₦60,000
Infinix announced the Infinix Smart 5 in August 2020, a 6.6-inch smartphone with a 5000mAh high-capacity battery. Infinix Smart 5 is an entry-level Android smartphone with a 6.6-inch HD + (1600 x 720) display, MediaTek Helio A25 MT6762D 1.8GHz octa-core CPU, 2GB/3GB RAM, 32GB/64GB storage capacity and a 13-megapixel triple main camera. Learn more about Infinix Smart 5 full features and specifications.
Here are the Infinix Smart 5 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.6 inch HD + 1600 x 720 20:9 TFT |
| OS | Android 10 (XOS) / 3G Model Android 10 (Go edition) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A25 MT6762D 1.8GHz Octacore |
| Storage | 2GB + 32GB, 3GB + 64GB (microSD compatible up to 256GB) |
| Camera | Triple 13MP Rear/8MP Front (With Dual-LED light) |
| Battery | 5000mAh (10W) |
| Price | Starts ₦51,000 (2GB + 32GB) |
10. OUKITEL C21 (₦58,000)
Cheap OUKITEL 4GB RAM phone below ₦60,000
Chinese smartphone maker OUKITEL Mobile announced in August 2020 the 6.4-inch display smartphone “OUKITEL C21” equipped with MediaTek Helio P60. OUKITEL C21 is a mid-range Android smartphone equipped with a 6.4-inch HD+ (2310 x 1080) display, MediaTek Helio P60 MT6771 2.0GHz octa-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage capacity and a main camera comprising 16 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels.
Here are the OUKITEL C21 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.4 inch FHD + 2310 × 1080 19.25: 9 |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 MT6771 2.0GHz Octacore |
| Storage | 4GB + 64GB (microSD compatible) |
| Camera | Quad 16MP + 2MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear / 20MP Front |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Price | ₦58,000 |
11. Gionee S12 (₦58,000)
Cheap Gionee 4GB RAM phone under ₦60,000
Gionee announced the smartphone “Gionee S12” equipped with a quad-camera in Africa in July 2020. Gionee S12 is a mid-range Android smartphone equipped with a 6.517-inch HD+ (1600 x 720) display, CPU is MediaTek Helio A25 MT6762D 1.8GHz octa-core, 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage capacity and a quad main camera of 16 megapixels + 8 megapixels + 2 megapixels + 2 megapixels. Learn more about the Gionee S12 full features and specifications.
Here are the Gionee S12 key specifications…
| KEY SPECS | |
| Display | 6.517 inch HD + 1600 × 720, 20:9 |
| OS | Android 10 (Gionee UI) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A25 MT6762D 1.8GHz Octacore |
| Storage | 4GB / 6GB RAM + 64GB / 128GB (microSD compatible upto256GB) |
| Camera | Quad 16MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP Rear/13MP Front |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
| Price | Starts ₦58,000 (4GB + 64GB) |
Conclusion
There you go! The smartphones you just saw were carefully selected based on the availability of their repair centres in Nigeria and the ease of shipping replacement parts. Although there are some not-so-popular phones between 50000 to 60000 Naira also selected as well — Examples are brands such as OUKITEL, DOOGEE, etc. Now that you’ve seen my list of the best phones below 60000 Naira in Nigeria, you can also see the best and cheapest Android phones in Nigeria. If you are not satisfied, you can click here to get more awesome phones between 50,000 to 60,000 thousand Naira in Nigeria.
Before you leave, kindly share with us your preferred choice and why? Or simply share with us other amazing smartphones you’ve seen between the range of 50,000 to 60,000 Naira in Naija?
