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Lazyme2(f): 10:40pm On Mar 16
AyodejiFelix:
As for me, I will always go for TECNO devices. The latest Camon 40 series is a banger with amazing features
Abi? I heard it's water resistant too
ParadoxWrites(m): 10:47pm On Mar 16
BellarieStar:
very good question 😩
Budget devices are for budget doings 😭🤣🤣🤣
ParadoxWrites(m): 10:48pm On Mar 16
nifemi25:
Kindly review realme c61... Will like to get the phone soon..
I did check my earlier post
ParadoxWrites(m): 10:51pm On Mar 16
AyodejiFelix:
As for me, I will always go for TECNO devices. The latest Camon 40 series is a banger with amazing features
That's no more a budget device... It's a high end device bordering on flagship killer level...
The price reflects it
bennito: 1:15pm On Mar 17
Any good Tecno or Infinix phone below or within the price of 80k
Baadal(m): 2:33pm On Mar 17
Baadal:
- Xiaomi Redmi 14C
- New Sealed
- 4GB / 128GB storage
- Sage Green
- Excellent Condition
- Price : 135K only

- Infinix Hot 50i
- New Open Box
- 4GB / 128GB storage
- Purple colour
- Excellent working condition
- Price : 135K only

- Xiaomi Redmi A3 PRO
- New Sealed
- 4GB /128GB Storage
- Black
- Excellent Condition
- Price : 130K only

Call/Whatsapp 08025220285 if interested. Pick up in Lagos
Available
Bestchild: 2:51pm On Mar 17
bennito:
Any good Tecno or Infinix phone below or within the price of 80k
check Tecno pop series
Bestchild: 3:00pm On Mar 17
ParadoxWrites:

That's no more a budget device... It's a high end device bordering on flagship killer level...
The price reflects it
camon 40 is for the rich and it’s worth the price
ThesentinelOg: 3:25pm On Mar 17
AyodejiFelix:
As for me, I will always go for TECNO devices. The latest Camon 40 series is a banger with amazing features

It’s the back design for me tbh
bennito: 5:41pm On Mar 17
Bestchild:
check Tecno pop series
Thanks. Will check it out
tayor3(m): 12:51am On Mar 18
bennyflipy:
I don't know why I hate all these phones with hot plates as camera. Na techo and infinix start this rubbish concepts.
ọmọ, that alone make me 8 the phone, which kind nonsense camera design is this.

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nifemi25(m): 4:53pm On Mar 18
ParadoxWrites:

I did check my earlier post

Thanks for the response... More bless .. between realme c61 and realme note 50. Which will you advice I go for ?
oladipo322(m): 6:28pm On Mar 18
Realme C61 is what am using 8gb Ram and 256gb Rom and it really wonderful.
1. It very light not heavy at all
2. Ba3 is wonderful
3. Camera double wonderful.
4. Multi tasking so smooth on it.
5. it hard to break.... E no dey fall and break like Ur normal Tecno and redmi
Make Una try dey watch review on YouTube, I think that is better
oladipo322(m): 6:30pm On Mar 18
This picture was taken in the night

RuthAdesco: 12:05pm On Mar 19
oladipo322:
Realme C61 is what am using 8gb Ram and 256gb Rom and it really wonderful.
1. It very light not heavy at all
2. Ba3 is wonderful
3. Camera double wonderful.
4. Multi tasking so smooth on it.
5. it hard to break.... E no dey fall and break like Ur normal Tecno and redmi
Make Una try dey watch review on YouTube, I think that is better
what's the peie of realness 61c
jayce232: 7:59pm On Mar 20
AyodejiFelix:
As for me, I will always go for TECNO devices. The latest Camon 40 series is a banger with amazing features
Do u have an idea of the prices & is it 5G? Thanks
AdedejiAdesewa: 9:34am On Mar 21
oladipo322:
This picture was taken in the night

This is nice
AdedejiAdesewa: 9:36am On Mar 21
RuthAdesco:
what's the peie of realness 61c


If its the price you are asking, its about 180k+
AdedejiAdesewa: 9:39am On Mar 21
nifemi25:


Thanks for the response... More bless .. between realme c61 and realme note 50. Which will you advice I go for ?


realmeC61, it's higher than Note 50
Oyinkan99: 11:08am On Mar 22
This budget friendly
Thomasdike: 11:54am On Mar 22
RuthAdesco:
what's the peie of realness 61c

177k
Thomasdike: 11:55am On Mar 22
oladipo322:
Realme C61 is what am using 8gb Ram and 256gb Rom and it really wonderful.
1. It very light not heavy at all
2. Ba3 is wonderful
3. Camera double wonderful.
4. Multi tasking so smooth on it.
5. it hard to break.... E no dey fall and break like Ur normal Tecno and redmi
Make Una try dey watch review on YouTube, I think that is better



Makes sense
Starprogress: 7:20pm On Mar 22
Elevate your mobile experience with realme series
ParadoxWrites:
In Nigeria, finding a smartphone that balances performance, durability, and affordability can be a challenge. Fortunately, brands like Tecno, Infinix, realme, Samsung, and Redmi have stepped up to offer feature-packed devices in the ₦100,000 to ₦180,000 price range. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual , there's a budget smartphone for you.
Here we did a ranking for each phone based on their pricing, we sourced on reputable stores online and official RRPs before we gave a verdict. Let's dive into it

1. realme Note 50 (₦119,000–₦139,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling.

Battery: Massive 5000mAh battery with 10W fast charging.

Performance: Unisoc T612 chipset, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage (expandable).

Camera: 13MP dual rear camera and 5MP front camera.

Disadvantages:

No 5G .

Charging speed is relatively slow.

Why It’s Great: The Realme Note 50 offers a large display, long battery life, and decent performance for its price. It’s perfect for everyday use and light gaming.

2. Tecno POP 9 (₦122,000–₦150,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.56-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch.

Battery: 5000mAh battery for all-day usage.

Design: Sleek and lightweight design.

Software: Runs on HiOS 13 based on Android 13 Go Edition.

Disadvantages:

Limited performance for multitasking.

Basic camera setup (13MP rear and 8MP front).

Why It’s Great: The Tecno POP 9 is a solid entry-level smartphone with a long-lasting battery and a modern design.

3. Samsung Galaxy A06 (₦122,000–₦145,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ Infinity-V display.

Performance: Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Camera: 50MP main camera for decent photography.

Brand Reliability: Samsung’s reputation for quality and software updates.

Disadvantage:

No fast charging.

Plastic build feels less .

Why It’s Great: The Samsung Galaxy A06 offers a reliable camera and smooth performance, making it a great choice for Samsung fans.

4. Redmi 13C (₦145,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Performance: MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 4GB RAM, and 128GB storage.

Camera: 50MP main camera and 8MP front camera.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Disadvantages:

Slightly heavier compared to competitors.

MIUI software can feel bloated.

Why It’s Great: The Redmi 13C delivers excellent value with its smooth display, powerful chipset, and large storage.

5. Itel S24 (₦133,000–₦180,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Camera: 50MP main camera and 8MP front camera.

Design: Sleek and modern design.

Disadvantages:

Average performance for heavy multitasking.

Limited software updates.

Why It’s Great: The Itel S24 offers a design and decent performance for its price, making it a good choice for budget-conscious s.

6. Realme C61 (₦153,000–₦182,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.72-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Camera: 50MP main camera and 5MP front camera.

Performance: Unisoc T612 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

No fast charging.

Average low-light camera performance.

Why It’s Great: The Realme C61 is a reliable budget smartphone with a large display and decent camera performance.

7. Infinix Hot 50i (₦140,000–₦170,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Camera: 13MP dual rear camera and 8MP front camera.

Performance: Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

No fast charging.

Average build quality.

Why It’s Great: The Infinix Hot 50i is a budget-friendly option with decent performance and a large battery.

8. Tecno Spark 30C (₦145,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Camera: 16MP main camera and 8MP front camera.

Performance: Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

Average camera performance in low light.

Limited software updates.

Why It’s Great: The Tecno Spark 30C offers fast charging and a decent camera setup for its price.

9. Redmi 14C (₦129,000–₦163,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.71-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Camera: 50MP main camera and 5MP front camera.

Performance: Snapdragon 680 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

No fast charging.

MIUI software can feel heavy.

Why It’s Grea[/b]t: The Redmi 14C offers a reliable camera and smooth performance for its price.

10. Itel P65 (₦130,000–₦175,000)
[b]Perks
:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Camera: 13MP dual rear camera and 8MP front camera.

Performance: Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

Average performance for heavy tasks.

Basic camera setup.

Why It’s Great: The Itel P65 is a budget-friendly option with a large battery and decent performance.


Final Ranking (Best to Least)
1.realme Note 50 – Best overall for performance and battery life.

2.Tecno POP 9 – Great for budget-conscious s.

3.Samsung Galaxy A06 – Reliable and trusted brand.

4.Redmi 13C – Excellent value for money.

5.Itel S24 – design and decent performance.

6.realme C61 – Reliable and affordable.

7.Infinix Hot 50i – Budget-friendly with decent features.

8.Tecno Spark 30C – Fast charging and decent camera.

9.Redmi 14C – Reliable but lacks fast charging.

10.Itel P65 – Basic but affordable.

CONCLUSION
The realme Note 50 takes the crown as the best budget smartphone in this range, offering a smooth display, long battery life, and solid performance. However, each phone on this list has its strengths, so your choice will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Whether you prioritize camera quality, battery life, or brand reliability, there’s something for everyone in this price range!
So your choice will depend on your specific needs, whether it’s gaming, photography, or battery life. Let us know which one you’d pick in the comments smiley smiley!
Kudosbravo15: 9:04pm On Mar 22
C61 I love it though
Kudosbravo15: 9:05pm On Mar 22
Nice colour on the C61 and note 50 realme
Kudosbravo15: 9:12pm On Mar 22
Realme has nice concept though
nifemi25(m): 9:34pm On Mar 22
AdedejiAdesewa:



realmeC61, it's higher than Note 50

Thanks so much ... Adesewa... My daughter namesake
Starprogress: 6:11am On Mar 23
powering your daily grind with realme series
ParadoxWrites:
In Nigeria, finding a smartphone that balances performance, durability, and affordability can be a challenge. Fortunately, brands like Tecno, Infinix, realme, Samsung, and Redmi have stepped up to offer feature-packed devices in the ₦100,000 to ₦180,000 price range. Whether you're a student, professional, or casual , there's a budget smartphone for you.
Here we did a ranking for each phone based on their pricing, we sourced on reputable stores online and official RRPs before we gave a verdict. Let's dive into it

1. realme Note 50 (₦119,000–₦139,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling.

Battery: Massive 5000mAh battery with 10W fast charging.

Performance: Unisoc T612 chipset, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage (expandable).

Camera: 13MP dual rear camera and 5MP front camera.

Disadvantages:

No 5G .

Charging speed is relatively slow.

Why It’s Great: The Realme Note 50 offers a large display, long battery life, and decent performance for its price. It’s perfect for everyday use and light gaming.

2. Tecno POP 9 (₦122,000–₦150,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.56-inch HD+ display with a waterdrop notch.

Battery: 5000mAh battery for all-day usage.

Design: Sleek and lightweight design.

Software: Runs on HiOS 13 based on Android 13 Go Edition.

Disadvantages:

Limited performance for multitasking.

Basic camera setup (13MP rear and 8MP front).

Why It’s Great: The Tecno POP 9 is a solid entry-level smartphone with a long-lasting battery and a modern design.

3. Samsung Galaxy A06 (₦122,000–₦145,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ Infinity-V display.

Performance: Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Camera: 50MP main camera for decent photography.

Brand Reliability: Samsung’s reputation for quality and software updates.

Disadvantage:

No fast charging.

Plastic build feels less .

Why It’s Great: The Samsung Galaxy A06 offers a reliable camera and smooth performance, making it a great choice for Samsung fans.

4. Redmi 13C (₦145,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Performance: MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, 4GB RAM, and 128GB storage.

Camera: 50MP main camera and 8MP front camera.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Disadvantages:

Slightly heavier compared to competitors.

MIUI software can feel bloated.

Why It’s Great: The Redmi 13C delivers excellent value with its smooth display, powerful chipset, and large storage.

5. Itel S24 (₦133,000–₦180,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Camera: 50MP main camera and 8MP front camera.

Design: Sleek and modern design.

Disadvantages:

Average performance for heavy multitasking.

Limited software updates.

Why It’s Great: The Itel S24 offers a design and decent performance for its price, making it a good choice for budget-conscious s.

6. Realme C61 (₦153,000–₦182,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.72-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Camera: 50MP main camera and 5MP front camera.

Performance: Unisoc T612 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

No fast charging.

Average low-light camera performance.

Why It’s Great: The Realme C61 is a reliable budget smartphone with a large display and decent camera performance.

7. Infinix Hot 50i (₦140,000–₦170,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Camera: 13MP dual rear camera and 8MP front camera.

Performance: Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

No fast charging.

Average build quality.

Why It’s Great: The Infinix Hot 50i is a budget-friendly option with decent performance and a large battery.

8. Tecno Spark 30C (₦145,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging.

Camera: 16MP main camera and 8MP front camera.

Performance: Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

Average camera performance in low light.

Limited software updates.

Why It’s Great: The Tecno Spark 30C offers fast charging and a decent camera setup for its price.

9. Redmi 14C (₦129,000–₦163,000)
Perks:

Display: 6.71-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Camera: 50MP main camera and 5MP front camera.

Performance: Snapdragon 680 chipset with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

No fast charging.

MIUI software can feel heavy.

Why It’s Grea[/b]t: The Redmi 14C offers a reliable camera and smooth performance for its price.

10. Itel P65 (₦130,000–₦175,000)
[b]Perks
:

Display: 6.6-inch HD+ display.

Battery: 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.

Camera: 13MP dual rear camera and 8MP front camera.

Performance: Octa-core processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.

Disadvantages:

Average performance for heavy tasks.

Basic camera setup.

Why It’s Great: The Itel P65 is a budget-friendly option with a large battery and decent performance.


Final Ranking (Best to Least)
1.realme Note 50 – Best overall for performance and battery life.

2.Tecno POP 9 – Great for budget-conscious s.

3.Samsung Galaxy A06 – Reliable and trusted brand.

4.Redmi 13C – Excellent value for money.

5.Itel S24 – design and decent performance.

6.realme C61 – Reliable and affordable.

7.Infinix Hot 50i – Budget-friendly with decent features.

8.Tecno Spark 30C – Fast charging and decent camera.

9.Redmi 14C – Reliable but lacks fast charging.

10.Itel P65 – Basic but affordable.

CONCLUSION
The realme Note 50 takes the crown as the best budget smartphone in this range, offering a smooth display, long battery life, and solid performance. However, each phone on this list has its strengths, so your choice will depend on your specific needs and preferences. Whether you prioritize camera quality, battery life, or brand reliability, there’s something for everyone in this price range!
So your choice will depend on your specific needs, whether it’s gaming, photography, or battery life. Let us know which one you’d pick in the comments smiley smiley!
Dimmah: 11:07am On Mar 23
Starprogress:
powering your daily grind with realme series
Is it just me, or does this feel like the calm before the storm? What’s next, Realme? 👀
Astraeus: 3:23pm On Mar 23
Kudosbravo15:
Nice colour on the C61 and note 50 realme

They don't miss with the designs
ParadoxWrites(m): 6:30pm On Mar 23
nifemi25:


Thanks for the response... More bless .. between realme c61 and realme note 50. Which will you advice I go for ?
Depends on what you need it for but I believe the note 50 is a great price for value offered
ParadoxWrites(m): 6:33pm On Mar 23
Bestchild:
camon 40 is for the rich and it’s worth the price
Try out Realme GT6 and you will have great tales to recommend

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