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Xiaomi Redmi A5 ( 25028RN03A ) Quick Specs: Display:  6.88" HD+ (1640×720)    120hz  IPS-LCD Notched Display. Software:  Android 15 (Go Edition) OS, HyperOS UI. CPU:  Unisoc T7250 (12nm). RAM:  3GB/4GB/6GB  (And up to 4GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  64GB/128GB (expandable up to 1TB). Rear Camera:  Dual-lens (13MP+0.8MP) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (8MP). Security:  Side-mounted fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network:  4G. Speaker:  Single. Battery:  5,200mAh. Charging Speed:  15W. Starting Price: ₦95,000, KSh 8,799, EGP 4,999, R 1,998, €89, £79, $111. Unlike most other similarly priced low-end phones, the Redmi A5 boots the latest Android OS out of the box. Yet, it comes with an assurance of major software updates—something you don't often get at this price point. The CPU that powers the Redmi A5 is also more robust than those inside the competition. This phone also features a...

  Itel P70  (P673L) Quick Specs: Display:  6.67" HD+ (1600×720)    120hz  IPS-LCD Hole-punch Display. Software:  Android 14 (Go Edition) OS, Itel OS 14.5 Skin. CPU:  MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm). RAM:  4GB/6GB/8GB  (And up to 4GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  128GB/256GB (expandable up to 2TB). Rear Camera:  Dual-lens (13MP+QVGA) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (8MP). Security:  Side-mounted fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network:  4G. Speaker:  Dual. Battery:  6,000mAh+4,000mAh Power Bank. Charging Speed:  18W. Starting Price: ₦124,500, KSh 9,300, GHc 1,240, UGX 300,000. The main highlight of the Itel P70 is its 10,000mAh—sorry, 6,000mAh battery capacity, plus a 4,000mAh power bank cleverly embedded in a protective casing. Also, unlike most other new entry-level budget phones, the Itel P70 features reverse wired charging and is powered by a newly unveiled CPU. Additiona...

    Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-266E) Quick Specs: Display:  6.70" Full-HD+ (2340×1080)   120hz  Flat Super-AMOLED Display. Software:  Android 15 OS, One UI 7.0 custom UI. CPU: Exynos 1380 (5nm). RAM: 6GB/8GB  (And up to 8GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  128GB/256GB (expandable up to 2TB). Rear Camera:  Triple-lens (50MP+8MP+2MP) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (13MP). Security: Side-mounted fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network: 5G. Speaker: Single. Battery:  5,000mAh. Charging Speed: 25W. Starting Price: ₦360,000, KSh 30,499. EGP 12,699, R 5,100. In comparison to the S amsung Galaxy A25 , the Samsung Galaxy A26 (SM-266E) boasts a slimmer frame, improved build quality, a slightly bigger display, and a redesigned camera module. The latest phone also packs a beefier CPU and boots the latest Android OS out-of-the-box. However, aside from its different camera module and slimmer frame, the Galaxy A26 retains virtua...

    Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G (CM6)  Quick Specs: Display:  6.78" Full-HD+ (2436×1080)   120hz  Curved AMOLED Display. Software:  Android 15 OS, HiOS custom UI. CPU:  MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm). RAM:  8GB  (And up to 8GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  256GB. Rear Camera:  Triple-lens (50MP+8MP+Undisclosed sensor) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (50MP). Security:  Optical under-display fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network:  4G. Speaker:  Dual. Battery:  5,200mAh. Charging Speed:  45W. Starting Price: ₦358,000, KSh 32,148, GHC 3,830, UGX 999,000. If you're expecting a significant difference between the Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G (CM6) and the regular Tecno Camon 40 (CM5) , you might be disappointed. Aside from the Pro model's curved display, improved build quality, and higher-megapixel front-facing camera, there's nothing else that gives the phone an edge over the regular ve...

  Tecno Camon 40 (CM5)  Quick Specs: Display:  6.78" Full-HD+ (2436×1080)   120hz  Flat AMOLED Display. Software:  Android 15 OS, HiOS custom UI. CPU:  MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm). RAM:  8GB/12GB  (And up to 8GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  128GB/256GB (expandable up to 2TB). Rear Camera:  Triple-lens (50MP+8MP+Undisclosed sensor) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (32MP). Security:  Optical under-display fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network:  4G. Speaker:  Dual. Battery:  5,200mAh. Charging Speed:  45W. Starting Price: ₦280,000, KSh 24,199, GHC 3,554, UGX 815,500. Note:  The Tecno Camon 40 (CM5) shares almost everything in common with the Tecno Camon 40 Pro 4G (CM6) . And aside from the regular model's flat display, slightly lower build quality, and lower-megapixel front-facing camera, there are no other noticeable differences between the two phones. Even, while th...

Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G ( 24116RACCG ) Quick Specs: Display:  6.67" Full-HD+ (2400×1080)  Hole-punch  120hz Curved AMOLED Display. Software:  Android 14 OS, HyperOS custom UI. CPU:  MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra (6nm). RAM:  8GB/12GGB  (And up to 4GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  128GB/256GB/512GB (expandable up to 1TB). Rear Camera:  Triple-lens (200MP+8MP+2MP) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (32MP). Security:  Optical Under-display fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network:  4G. Speaker:  Dual. Battery:  5,500mAh. Charging Speed:  45W. Starting Price: ₦395,000 naira, GHc 4,559, KSh 32,999, R 6,999, €190, $274. NOTE : The Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G shouldn't be mistaken for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G. Compared to the regular Redmi Note 14 4G , the Redmi Note 14 Pro 4G (24116RACCG) features a curved display and higher-megapixel cameras. It also has better build quality, slightly...