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Technological developments and innovations have led to the preponderance of smartphones and other digital devices in recent times. Back in the 80’s, Who would have thought we’d be able to make video calls, watch HD movies, watch live matches, Play high graphic video games on our mobile phones? The answer is none. But recently, all these amazing features are becoming too common, and we hardly get wowed by them anymore.
The Nigerian Smartphone market is currently the largest and the most sophisticated in sub-Saharan Africa. Every Smartphone Manufacturer wants a chunk of the Nigerian Smartphone market. Nigerians generally love high-end smartphones and digital devices. We often use them to show our status or show them off to our friends. You can’t really blame us because some of these Smartphones cost a fortune. Currently, the top 5 Smartphones in the Nigeria mobile phone market include:
1. Apple iPhone 6 (128GB)
Apple is currently the most successful Smartphone manufacturing company in the world. Its flagship smartphones, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus, are currently dominating the world’s Smartphone market at the moment. These Smartphones have slightly improved cameras, faster A8 processors, improved WIFI and LTE cellular capabilities, thinner bodies and many other amazing features. The new iPhone 6 has a fantastic design that sets it apart from other product. The glass front and metal back of the iPhone 6 is smoothed, which makes it comfortable to hold. Its 4.7 inch screen displays crisp and nice graphic contents, which is a little better than the previous models. The pixel density of 326ppi is the same as that of the iPhone 5/5C/5S, but its display resolution of 1344X750 pixels is clearly better than those on the older phone models.
Some important features
· Display – Protection Oleophobic coating and shatter proof glass
· Camera – Primary camera: 8 MP, Phase detection Auto focus, dual LED flash, Geo tagging, Secondary camera 1.2 MP, face time over WIFI or Cellular, 720p@240fps
· Operating System - iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 8.0.2
· CPU - Dual Core 1.4GHz Cyclone
· Battery –Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery
Average Price – N213, 000
2. Samsung Galaxy Note 4
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phablet is in a class of its own. It features some of the best technologies available today. Its edges are surrounded by high-quality metal, and it has a plastic rear that helps users when it comes to handling. This phablet measure 153.5 X 78.6 X 8.5MM which makes it a little bulky but it doesn’t impede its performance. Here in Nigeria, the bigger, the better! The Galaxy Note 4 features a powerful 16 Mega Pixel camera that can help you capture life’s special moments.
Features and Specifications
· Display – 5.7 inches Quad HD Super AMOLED
· Camera - Primary Camera : 16MP plus smart-OIS, Secondary Camera – 3.7MP, Wide Selfie mode
· Operating System – Android 4.4 Kitkat
· Memory – 3GB RAM supports up to 32GB internal memory
· Battery – 3220 mAh fast Charging
Average Price – N165,000
3. Blackberry Passport
We can never forget the immense role of Blackberry in the development of the Nigerian telecommunications. The Blackberry Passport has a resolution of 1440 X 1440 pixels, which is extremely rare in the Smartphone industry. The brightness of its IPS panel allows for multiple viewing from different angles. The Blackberry Passport’s QWERTY keyboard has 3 rows of keys, which excludes Shift keys, Number rows and secondary characters. The Blackberry passport is basically meant to cater for the needs of business men, but you can still install your favourite apps via blackberry balance.
Features and Specifications
· Display – Protection – Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Multi-touch up to 10 fingers
· Camera – Primary ; 13MP, Optical Image Stabilisation, Auto Focus, LED flash, Secondary: 2.0 MP, 720P
· Operating System – Blackberry 10.3 OS
· CPU -- Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
· Battery -- Non-removable Li-ion 3450 mAh
Average Price: N138000
4. Huawei Ascend Mate 7
One feature that strikes me about the Huawei Ascend 7 is its design, which is a significant departure from what it used to be in the past. Aluminium covers the rear Panel of the Ascend 7, and then extends to the sides in a semi–unibody. It has a fingerprint sensor which is located below the camera at the back panel, and it’s very responsive because it features an underlying static sensing technology. The major drawback of the Ascend Mate 7 is lack of removable battery and this can be awkward in certain situations, taking into considerations Nigeria’s epileptic power supply. It’s recommended you carry along your power-bank when going out for an extended period of time.
Features and Specifications
· Display – Resolution: Full HD (FHD) 1920X1080, 16Million colours, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
· Camera—13MP CMOS rear facing camera, BSI Sensor, Ultra snap, watermark photos
· Operating System – Android 4.4 kitkat, Huawei EMUI 3.0
· CPU – Huawei Kirin 925 CPU, 4 X A15 1.8 GHz quad-core, Mali T628 GPU
· Battery -- 4100 mAh Li-Polymer
Average Price: N108,000
5. LG G3( D855)
LG smartphones have really evolved over time, and they are really giving regional industry leaders, Samsung mobile, a run for their money. LG G3 uses Laser guided technology for its camera autofocus, and it also features a QHD display (2560X1440) Pixel resolution. Unlike Samsung Galaxy S5, the LG G3 Smartphone has an all screen appearance because it doesn’t have any button. LG G3’s 538 pixels per inch outstrip those on Samsung and Apple, giving its screen a unique eye-popping display.
Features and Specifications
· Display – LCD capacity Touchscreen + True HD IPS, 16 million colours, 5.5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
· Camera – 13MP rear camera, Phase detect/Laser guided Autofocus, optical image stabilisation
· Operating System – Android verision 4.4.2 kitkat
· CPU— Quad-Core 2.5GHz Krait 400
· Battery – Li-ion 3000 mAh
Average Price – N99,000
These are currently the best smartphones in Nigeria. Acquiring any of these phones will set you back financially, but they are worth the prices they command. Those who own phones with non removable battery cover e.g. iPhone 6 users, should always remember to carry along their power banks when going out. The Nigerian smartphones market is highly competitive and will continue to evolve as innovations and technological advancements are made.
Photo Sources: Cnet.com, crackberry.com, f0rbes.com, lg.com
The Nigerian Smartphone market is currently the largest and the most sophisticated in sub-Saharan Africa. Every Smartphone Manufacturer wants a chunk of the Nigerian Smartphone market. Nigerians generally love high-end smartphones and digital devices. We often use them to show our status or show them off to our friends. You can’t really blame us because some of these Smartphones cost a fortune. Currently, the top 5 Smartphones in the Nigeria mobile phone market include:
1. Apple iPhone 6 (128GB)
Apple is currently the most successful Smartphone manufacturing company in the world. Its flagship smartphones, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus, are currently dominating the world’s Smartphone market at the moment. These Smartphones have slightly improved cameras, faster A8 processors, improved WIFI and LTE cellular capabilities, thinner bodies and many other amazing features. The new iPhone 6 has a fantastic design that sets it apart from other product. The glass front and metal back of the iPhone 6 is smoothed, which makes it comfortable to hold. Its 4.7 inch screen displays crisp and nice graphic contents, which is a little better than the previous models. The pixel density of 326ppi is the same as that of the iPhone 5/5C/5S, but its display resolution of 1344X750 pixels is clearly better than those on the older phone models.
Some important features
· Display – Protection Oleophobic coating and shatter proof glass
· Camera – Primary camera: 8 MP, Phase detection Auto focus, dual LED flash, Geo tagging, Secondary camera 1.2 MP, face time over WIFI or Cellular, 720p@240fps
· Operating System - iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 8.0.2
· CPU - Dual Core 1.4GHz Cyclone
· Battery –Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery
Average Price – N213, 000
2. Samsung Galaxy Note 4
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phablet is in a class of its own. It features some of the best technologies available today. Its edges are surrounded by high-quality metal, and it has a plastic rear that helps users when it comes to handling. This phablet measure 153.5 X 78.6 X 8.5MM which makes it a little bulky but it doesn’t impede its performance. Here in Nigeria, the bigger, the better! The Galaxy Note 4 features a powerful 16 Mega Pixel camera that can help you capture life’s special moments.
Features and Specifications
· Display – 5.7 inches Quad HD Super AMOLED
· Camera - Primary Camera : 16MP plus smart-OIS, Secondary Camera – 3.7MP, Wide Selfie mode
· Operating System – Android 4.4 Kitkat
· Memory – 3GB RAM supports up to 32GB internal memory
· Battery – 3220 mAh fast Charging
Average Price – N165,000
3. Blackberry Passport
We can never forget the immense role of Blackberry in the development of the Nigerian telecommunications. The Blackberry Passport has a resolution of 1440 X 1440 pixels, which is extremely rare in the Smartphone industry. The brightness of its IPS panel allows for multiple viewing from different angles. The Blackberry Passport’s QWERTY keyboard has 3 rows of keys, which excludes Shift keys, Number rows and secondary characters. The Blackberry passport is basically meant to cater for the needs of business men, but you can still install your favourite apps via blackberry balance.
Features and Specifications
· Display – Protection – Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Multi-touch up to 10 fingers
· Camera – Primary ; 13MP, Optical Image Stabilisation, Auto Focus, LED flash, Secondary: 2.0 MP, 720P
· Operating System – Blackberry 10.3 OS
· CPU -- Quad-core 2.26 GHz Krait 400
· Battery -- Non-removable Li-ion 3450 mAh
Average Price: N138000
4. Huawei Ascend Mate 7
One feature that strikes me about the Huawei Ascend 7 is its design, which is a significant departure from what it used to be in the past. Aluminium covers the rear Panel of the Ascend 7, and then extends to the sides in a semi–unibody. It has a fingerprint sensor which is located below the camera at the back panel, and it’s very responsive because it features an underlying static sensing technology. The major drawback of the Ascend Mate 7 is lack of removable battery and this can be awkward in certain situations, taking into considerations Nigeria’s epileptic power supply. It’s recommended you carry along your power-bank when going out for an extended period of time.
Features and Specifications
· Display – Resolution: Full HD (FHD) 1920X1080, 16Million colours, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
· Camera—13MP CMOS rear facing camera, BSI Sensor, Ultra snap, watermark photos
· Operating System – Android 4.4 kitkat, Huawei EMUI 3.0
· CPU – Huawei Kirin 925 CPU, 4 X A15 1.8 GHz quad-core, Mali T628 GPU
· Battery -- 4100 mAh Li-Polymer
Average Price: N108,000
5. LG G3( D855)
LG smartphones have really evolved over time, and they are really giving regional industry leaders, Samsung mobile, a run for their money. LG G3 uses Laser guided technology for its camera autofocus, and it also features a QHD display (2560X1440) Pixel resolution. Unlike Samsung Galaxy S5, the LG G3 Smartphone has an all screen appearance because it doesn’t have any button. LG G3’s 538 pixels per inch outstrip those on Samsung and Apple, giving its screen a unique eye-popping display.
Features and Specifications
· Display – LCD capacity Touchscreen + True HD IPS, 16 million colours, 5.5 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
· Camera – 13MP rear camera, Phase detect/Laser guided Autofocus, optical image stabilisation
· Operating System – Android verision 4.4.2 kitkat
· CPU— Quad-Core 2.5GHz Krait 400
· Battery – Li-ion 3000 mAh
Average Price – N99,000
These are currently the best smartphones in Nigeria. Acquiring any of these phones will set you back financially, but they are worth the prices they command. Those who own phones with non removable battery cover e.g. iPhone 6 users, should always remember to carry along their power banks when going out. The Nigerian smartphones market is highly competitive and will continue to evolve as innovations and technological advancements are made.
Photo Sources: Cnet.com, crackberry.com, f0rbes.com, lg.com
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