Best 5G Phones in 2023 – Specs, Price, and Best Deals

What are the best cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria? Phones with 5G network are gradually increasing in the Nigerian market, if you want to buy one, here you’ll find the best affordable 5G phones in Nigeria with their prices and specifications.

According to reports, Nigeria is among the 7 African countries that will have 5G by 2025. In addition, GSM operators in Nigeria are set to commence testing 5G network across major states in the country. If you are among the many smartphones users who are anxiously waiting for the introduction of 5G network in Nigeria you’ll be glad to know that 5G phones already exists in Nigeria.

5G is 100 times fast than 4G, without a doubt, 5G smartphones will have a huge price tag but they will be a few cheap 5G phones in the Nigerian market. These high-end smartphones will most likely have a starting price of $400 because they are way more sophisticated that your regular 4G smartphones. Fortunately there is some good news for people looking to buy cheap 5G phones in Nigeria. According to reports, leading smartphone manufacturer, Huawei, is set to hit the Nigerian market with affordable 5G phones that would cost $150 before the end of 2020 or in early 2021.

Below are the best cheap 5G phones you can buy in 2023;

BEST CHEAPEST 5G PHONES IN NIGERIA [2023]

VIVO V23E (5G)
Price	₦186,900
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 4050mAh battery
Camera	50 MP (wide), 8 MP (macro), 2 MP (depth) | 44MP, (wide) Front Camera
Display	6.44 inches, AMOLED
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, Fingerprint (under display, optical)
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Operating System	Android 11, Funtouch 12
Processor	MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage Capacity	128 GB
SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Pros	Class-leading performance, Amazing Selfie Camera
Cons	None

INFINIX ZERO 5G
Price	₦155,000
Display	6.78 inches IPS LCD Display
Battery Life	5000 MAh non-removable Li-Po Battery
RAM	8GB
Storage Capacity	128GB
Processor	MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G (6 nm) Octa-core Processor
Camera	48 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple AI Rear Camera | 16 MP Front Camera
Operating System	Android 11, XOS 10
Network	5G, LTE
Pros	Battery, Storage
Cons	N/A

INFINIX NOTE 12 PRO 5G
Price	₦110,000
Battery	5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Camera	108 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) Tripple Rear Camera – 16 MP Front Camera
Display	6.7 inches AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels (~393 ppi density), ~85.6% screen-to-body ratio
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, Fingerprint Sensor (side mounted)
Network	5G, 4G, 3G
Operating System	Android 12, XOS 10.6
Processor	MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 810 (6 nm) Octa Core Processor
RAM	8 GB RAM
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Storage Capacity	128 GB
Pros	Storage, Big Battery
Cons	N/A

HOTWAV CYBER 7 5G
Price	₦150,000
Battery	8280 mAh
Camera	48MP Quad camera / 32MP front
Display	6.3-inch FHD+ Waterdrop Screen
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE
Operating System	Android 11
Processor	MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G
RAM	8 GB RAM
Storage Capacity	128 GB
SIM	2 Nano SIM
Pros	Durability, Big Battery
Cons	None

NOKIA X20
Price	₦ 155,000
Battery	4470 mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Camera	64 MP, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, (ultrawide) 2 MP, (macro) 2 MP, (depth) – 32MP Selfie Camera
Display	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes – Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE/ 5G
Operating System	Android 11, upgradable to Android 12
Processor	Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm), Octa-core CPU
RAM	6GB RAM
SIM	Dual Nano-SIM card / Nano-USIM card
Storage Capacity	128GB Built-in Storage, with SD-Card Support
Pros	Camera, Storage, Fast Charging
Cons	N/A

TECNO POVA 5G
Price	₦140,000
Display	6.9 inches IPS LCD Display
Battery Life	6000 MAh non-removable Li-Po Battery
RAM	8GB
Storage Capacity	128GB
Processor	MediaTek MT6877 Dimensity 900 5G (6 nm) Octa-core Processor
Camera	50 MP (wide) + 2MP + QVGA Triple AI Rear Camera | 16MP Front Camera
Operating System	Android 11, HIOS 8.0
Network	5G, LTE
Pros	Battery, Storage
Cons	N/A

NOKIA X10
Price	₦ 155,000
Battery	4470 mAh non removable Li-Po battery
Camera	48MP, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, (ultrawide) 2 MP, (macro) 2 MP, (depth) – 8MP Selfie Camera
Display	6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes – Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE/ 5G
Operating System	Android 11, upgradable to Android 12
Processor	Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm)
RAM	6GB RAM
SIM	Dual Nano-SIM card / Nano-USIM card
Storage Capacity	128GB Built-in Storage, with SD-Card Support
Pros	Camera, Storage, Fast Charging
Cons	N/A

XIAOMI MI MIX 3 5G
Price	₦104,000
Battery	3,800 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Camera	12MP + 12MP Dual Rear Camera 24MP + 2MP Dual Pop-up Camera
Display	6.39-inch AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels
Network	3G / 4G/ 5G
Operating System	Android 9.0 Pie; MIUI 10
Processor	Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
RAM	6 GB RAM
SIM	Dual SIM
Storage Capacity	64GB / 128GB Built-in Storage, no Memory Card support
Pros	Storage, Camera, Display
Cons	Battery

REALME 9
Price	₦148,500
Battery	Non-Removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Battery
Camera	108MP (wide) + 8MP (Ultrawide) + 2MP (Macro) – 16MP Front Camera
Display	6.5 inch IPS LCD
Network	4G LTE / 5G
Operating System	Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Processor	Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
RAM	4GB RAM
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Storage Capacity	256GB
Pros	Storage, Camera, Battery
Cons	N/A

REALME Q5 CARNIVAL EDITION
Price	₦158,000
Battery	Non-Removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Battery
Camera	50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) – 16MP Front Camera
Display	6.58 inch IPS LCD
Network	4G LTE / 5G
Operating System	Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 – Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
RAM	128GB RAM
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Storage Capacity	256GB
Pros	Storage, Camera, Battery
Cons	N/A

NOKIA G60 5G
Price	₦185,000
Battery	Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Camera	50MP + 5MP + 2MP Triple Rear Camera || 8MP Front Camera
Display	6.58 inches IPS LCD
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Network	5G, LTE
Operating System	Android 12
Processor	Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
RAM	4GB RAM
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Storage Capacity	128GB
Pros	Big Battery, Storage
Cons	N/A

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A 5G PHONE IN NIGERIA.

I always recommend reading reviews and buyer’s guide before purchasing a mobile phone because this will help you know more about the smartphone. Here are some important factors to consider when buying a 5G phone .

Mobile Network compatibility.

Be sure to check the band frequently of the 5G phone and ensure it compatible with that of your mobile network. This is was a big issue with some 4G phones in Nigeria as the band frequency was not supported on Glo Nigeria network.

Battery capacity

The battery usage of 5G smartphones are much higher than other mobile phones therefore i suggest you check the battery capacity of that 5G phone you want to buy. For this reason, i recommend a 5G phone with a battery capacity of 4000mah and above. Checkout the some phones with long battery life in Nigeria.

Storage

To download all those large files quickly, you will need a 5G phone with a large storage capacity. Therefore consider getting a phone with a large internal storage just like the smartphones listed above.

Durability.

The most expensive phones are not always the most durable. Be sure to look out for durable smartphones, you can get them from reputable brands.

These are the best cheapest 5G phones in 2023. At the moment, all these smartphones are available for purchase at retail stores in Nigeria and before the end of the year more best budget phones with 5G network will be available in the Nigerian market.