200K is the sweet spot for a decent phone in Nigeria. Several devices are under 200K, and you might be confused about which to buy. We decided to compile a list of the best phones under 200K to help you decide.
The phones listed below have excellent performance, battery life, and a camera. Major Smartphone brands are competing for your money, but which one should you buy? Well, if you carefully read our article, you should be able to choose.
These are the 10 Best Phones Under 200K in Nigeria
1. Tecno Camon 19
The Regular Tecno Camon 19 comes under 200K and boasts an excellent camera. It has a triple camera setup, a primary 64MP lens, a 2MP depth sensor, and a QVGA lens. The selfie camera is 16MP, and you won’t be disappointed by what the camera has to offer. It has a unique plastic build with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. There is also a headphone jack and a loudspeaker at the bottom of the phone.
The phone has an IPS LCD with a Full HD+ resolution; surprisingly, it doesn’t have a high refresh rate. It runs on Android 12, and the MediaTek Helio G85 powers it. The phone has 4 or 6GB RAM and the storage space caps at 128 GB. It has a 5000mAh battery and supports 18 watts of fast charging.
Tecno Camon 19 Key Features
- Display Size: 6.8 (1080 x 2460)
- Display Type: IPS LCD
- Camera: 64MP + 2MP + QVGA Front: 16MP
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
- RAM & Storage: 4 or 8GB RAM & 128GB storage
- Software: Android 12, HIOS 8.6
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Price: ₦133,000
2. Samsung Galaxy A23
The Samsung Galaxy A23 is one of the best phones under 200k right now. It comes with a plastic back and frame, and there is also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. You also get a headphone port and loudspeaker at the bottom of the phone. The display is PLS LCD, and it is protected by the Gorilla Glass 5. It also has a full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It runs on Android 13 and One UI 5, and the Snapdragon 680 4G chipset powers it. You can get up to 128GB storage space and 8GB RAM.
There are four cameras on the phone, and they include a 50MP primary camera and a 5MP ultrawide lens. The selfie is 8MP, and the camera delivers as expected on a budget phone. It has a 5000mAh battery and supports 25 watts of fast charging. There is a separate Samsung Galaxy A23 5G.
Samsung Galaxy A23 Key Features
- Display Size: 6.6 (1080 x 2408)
- Display Type: PLS LCD, 90Hz
- Camera: 50MP + 2MP + 5MP + 2MP Front: 16MP
- Processor: Snapdragon 680 4G
- RAM & Storage: 4, 6, or 8GB RAM & 64 or 128GB storage
- Software: Android 13, One UI 5
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Price: ₦154,900
3. Redmi Note 11S
The Redmi Note 11S is another excellent choice with a budget of two hundred thousand naira. It comes with a 108MP primary camera and three others at the back. The front-facing camera is 16MP, and it can only shoot 1080p videos. It has a glass build at the back with a plastic frame and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
The phone also has an IP53 rating against splash and dust. It has an AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution. The phone runs on Android 11, and MIUI 13 is the user interface. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage space. The battery is 5000mAh, and it supports 33 watts of fast charging.
Redmi Note 11S Key Features
- Display Size: 6.43 (1080 x 2400)
- Display Type: AMOLED, 90Hz
- Camera: 108MP + 2MP + 8MP + 2MP Front: 16MP
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G96
- RAM & Storage: 6 or 8GB RAM & 64 or 128GB storage
- Software: Android 11, MIUI 13
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Price: ₦170,000
4. Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
The Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G is another powerful phone from Infinix in terms of performance. It is among the best Phone under 200K in Nigeria. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810, a 6-nanometer chipset, and it runs on Android 12 and XOS 10.6. It has a plastic build with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The display is AMOLED with the standard 60Hz refresh rate, which is my major issue with the phone.
It comes with 8GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB storage space. The phone has a 108MP primary camera and two 2MP cameras at the back. It has a 16MP selfie camera, and you can shoot 2K videos with the cameras. You get a headphone jack and a loudspeaker at the bottom with a 5000mAh battery and 33Watts fast charging support.
Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G Key Features
- Display Size: 6.7 (1080 x 2400)
- Display Type: AMOLED
- Camera: 108MP + 2MP + 2MP Front: 16MP
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 810
- RAM & Storage: 8GB RAM & 128 or 256GB storage
- Software: Android 12, XOS 10.6
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Price: ₦197,000
5. Oppo A77
Oppo phones have been available in Nigeria for a while, and you must love their software. It runs on Android 12, and ColorOS 12.1 is the user interface. The phone has a plastic build with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
It also has an IPX4 water-resistant rating which is surprising at this price point. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 with 4 or 6GB RAM and 64 or 128GB storage space. It has a 48MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The phone has a 5000mAh battery, supporting 33 watts of fast charging.
Oppo A77 Key Features
- Display Size: 6.56 (720 x 1612)
- Display Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz
- Camera: 48MP + 2MP Front: 16MP
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 810
- RAM & Storage: 4 or 6GB RAM & 64 or 128GB storage
- Software: Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Price: ₦143,900
6. Nokia G60 5G
The Nokia G60 5G is running on stock Android 12, so you will get a smooth Android user experience. It is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G with 4 or 6GB RAM and 64 or 128GB storage space. The phone has a plastic build with splash resistance and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It has an IPS LCD with a 1080p resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The primary camera is 50MP, and the selfie camera is 8MP. The battery is 4500mAh, and it supports 20Watts fats charging.
Nokia G60 5G Key Features
- Display Size: 6.58 (1080 x 2408)
- Display Type: IPS LCD, 120Hz
- Camera: 50MP + 2MP + 5MP Front: 8MP
- Processor: Snapdragon 695 5G
- RAM & Storage: 4 or 6GB RAM & 64 or 128GB storage
- Software: Android 12
- Battery: 4500mAh
- Price: ₦197,000
7. Vivo Y22S
The Vivo Y22S is one of the best phones under 200K in Nigeria and comes uniquely designed. It has an IPX4 water resistance rating with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The battery here is 5000mAh, and it supports 18Watts fast charging. It comes with a 50MP primary camera and an 8MP selfie camera. The display is IPS LCD with a 720P resolution. It runs on Android 12, and the Snapdragon 680 4G powers it. The storage space is 128GB and the RAM is 6 or 8GB. There is a loudspeaker and a headphone jack on the phone.
Vivo Y22S Key Features
- Display Size: 6.55 (720 x 1612)
- Display Type: IPS LCD
- Camera: 50MP + 2MP Front: 8MP
- Processor: Snapdragon 680 4G
- RAM & Storage: 6 or 8GB RAM & 128GB storage
- Software: Android 12, Funtouch OS 12
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Price: ₦134,000
7. iPhone XR
The iPhone XR is a solid option under 200K, and it arguably has the best camera system among all the phones we listed here. Performance won’t be an issue because it still very fast. It has a large display for an iPhone; we all know it’s a glass build. Make sure you buy one with at least 95 percent battery health. You should also know that any iPhone XR you buy is used and not brand new.
iPhone XR Key Features
- Display Size: 6.1 (828 x 1792)
- Display Type: IPS LCD
- Camera: 12MP Front: 12MP
- Processor: A12 Bionic
- RAM & Storage: 3GB RAM & 64, 128, or 256GB storage
- Software: IOS 16.1
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Price: ₦160,000
9. Vivo Y35
The Vivo Y35 is another option under 200k powered by the Snapdragon 680 4G. It has a plastic build, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and an IPX4 water resistance rating. The display is IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution. It runs on Android 11 and Funtouch OS 12 is the user interface. The phone has up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage space. It has a 50MP main camera and a 16MP selfie camera. The battery here is 5000mAh, and it supports 44 watts fast charging.
Vivo Y35 Key Features
- Display Size: 6.58 (1080 x 2408)
- Display Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz
- Camera: 50MP + 2MP + 2MP Front: 16MP
- Processor: Snapdragon 680 4G
- RAM & Storage: 4 or 8GB RAM & 64, 128, or 256GB storage
- Software: Android 12, HIOS 8.6
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Price: ₦168,900
10. Infinix Hot 12
The Infinix Hot 12 has a large 6.82-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a plastic build with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The battery is 5000mAh, and it supports 18Watts fast charging. It has a 13MP primary camera with an 8MP selfie camera. The phone is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage space. It is running on Android 12 and XOS 10.6.
Infinix Hot 12 Key Features
- Display Size: 6.82 (720 x 1612)
- Display Type: IPS LCD, 90Hz
- Camera: 13MP + 2MP + QVGA Front: 8MP
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
- RAM & Storage: 4 or 6GB RAM & 128GB storage
- Software: Android 12, XOS 10.6
- Battery: 5000mAh
- Price: ₦115,000
A Quick Recap of the Best Phones Under 200K in Nigeria:
- Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A23
- Redmi Note 11S
- Infinix Note 12 Pro 5G
- Oppo A77s
- Nokia G60 5G
- Vivo Y22S
- Tecno Spark 9 Pro
- Vivo Y35
- Infinix Hot 12
