In today’s fast-paced digital world, smartphones have become an essential part of our lives.
Nigeria, being one of the largest smartphone markets in Africa, witnesses a constant influx of new and innovative devices.
In this article, we will explore the top 7 trending smartphones in Nigeria as of November 2023, along with their current prices.
1. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is a flagship smartphone with a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, a quad-camera setup, and stylus support.
It comes in different versions, including SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS (International), SM-G998U (USA), SM-G998U1 (USA unlocked), SM-G998W (Canada), SM-G998N (Korea), and SM-G9980 (China).
The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1, and is powered by Exynos 2100 (5 nm) – International or Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) – USA/China chipset.
It has a 108 MP primary camera, a 40 MP selfie camera, and a 5000mAh Li-Ion battery.
The phone is available in different storage and RAM variants, including 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, and 512GB 16GB RAM, UFS 3.1.
The price of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G varies depending on the region and the variant. In Nigeria, the price of the phone is NGN 647890.
2. iPhone 13 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is a flagship smartphone with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, a triple-camera setup, and stylus support.
It comes in different versions, including A2643 (International), A2484 (USA), A2641 (Canada, Japan), A2644 (China, Hong Kong), and A2645 (Russia).
The phone runs on iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 17.1.1, and is powered by Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) chipset.
It has a 12 MP primary camera, a 12 MP telephoto camera, a 12 MP ultrawide camera, and a 12 MP selfie camera.
The phone is available in different storage and RAM variants, including 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM, and 1TB 6GB RAM, NVMe.
The price of the iPhone 13 Pro Max varies depending on the region and the variant. In Nigeria, the price of the phone is NGN 853125 for the 128GB model, NGN 1015875 for the 1TB model, and NGN 832125 to NGN 1.015875 for other models.
3. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a high-end smartphone that was released in April 2021. It features a 6.81-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. ‘
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra phone runs on Android 11 and is powered by a Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G chipset. It has a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50 MP wide, 48 MP periscope telephoto, and 48 MP ultrawide lens.
The front camera is a 20 MP wide lens. The phone comes with a 5000mAh battery that supports 67W wired and wireless charging. It has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
The phone is available in Ceramic White (Cosmic White) and Ceramic Black (Cosmic Black) colors.
As of November 2023, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is priced at ₦375,000.
4. OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro is a flagship smartphone with a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display, a quad-camera setup, and stylus support.
It comes in different versions, including SM-G998B, SM-G998B/DS (International), SM-G998U (USA), SM-G998U1 (USA unlocked), SM-G998W (Canada), SM-G998N (Korea), and SM-G9980 (China).
The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5.1, and is powered by Exynos 2100 (5 nm) – International or Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) – USA/China chipset.
It has a 108 MP primary camera, a 40 MP selfie camera, and a 5000mAh Li-Ion battery. The phone is available in different storage and RAM variants, including 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, and 512GB 16GB RAM, UFS 3.1.
The price of OnePlus 9 Pro varies depending on the region and the variant. The current average price of the OnePlus 9 Pro in Nigeria is ₦334,000.
5. Tecno Phantom X
Tecno Phantom X is a smartphone from Tecno that was announced in June 2021. It features a 6.7-inch display, Helio G95 chipset, 4700mAh battery, 256 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM.
The phone is available in Nigeria and the price starts from NGN 377,880.
6. Infinix Zero X Pro
Infinix Zero X Pro is a smartphone from Infinix that was announced in September 2021. It features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, Mediatek Helio G95 chipset, 4500mAh battery, 256 GB storage, and 8 GB RAM.
Infinix Zero X Pro has a triple camera setup with a 108 MP primary camera, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and an 8 MP periscope telephoto camera.
The primary camera has a Samsung S5KHM2 sensor with a total resolution of 12000×9000 (108MP) and 0.7um pixel size.
It uses Super-PD autofocus, OIS, and a Nonapixel arrangement. The ultrawide camera is based on a GalaxyCore GC8034 sensor, which has a 1/4″ optical format plus a 1.12um pixels. It has autofocus and can double as a macro cam.
The periscope telephoto camera has 5x optical zoom and up to 60x digital zoom with OIS. The phone can record videos up to a quality of 4K (3840X2160) at 30 frames per second.
The phone is available in Nigeria and the price starts from NGN 184,500.
7. Vivo X70 Pro+
The Vivo X70 Pro+ is a flagship smartphone that focuses on photography and performance.
It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ processor, a 6.78-inch Super AMOLED display, and a quad-camera system co-engineered with ZEISS.
The X70 Pro+ also comes with a large 4,500mAh battery and supports 55W fast charging. As of November 2023, the Vivo X70 Pro+ is priced at ₦647,890.
Conclusion
These top 7 smartphones are currently trending in Nigeria, offering a wide range of features and price points to cater to different user preferences.
From the high-end flagship devices like the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and iPhone 13 Pro Max to the more affordable options like the Tecno Phantom X and Infinix Zero X Pro, there is a smartphone for everyone.
Before making a purchase, it’s essential to consider your budget, desired features, and overall user experience to find the perfect smartphone that meets your needs.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
