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Tecno Pop 10 (KM4 ) Quick Specs: Display:  6.67" HD+ (1600×720)    120hz  IPS-LCD Hole-Punch Display. Software:  Android 15 (Go Edition) OS, HiOS UI. CPU:  Unisoc T7250 (12nm). RAM:  3GB/4GB  (And up to 3GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  64GB/128GB (expandable up to 2TB). Rear Camera:  Single-lens (13MP) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (8MP). Security:  Side-mounted fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network:  4G. Speaker:  Dual. Battery:  5,000mAh. Charging Speed:  15W. Starting Price: ₦104,099, KSh 9,499, GHc 1,200,   I almost wrote off the Tecno Pop 10 (KM4), thinking it was just another budget phone offering similar value for money. Its familiar design and features, largely carried over from the Tecno Pop 9 , made it easy to overlook. However, after comparing it with other phones at this price point, i was genuinely surprised by the Pop 10's comprehensive feature ...

Itel City 100  (C671L) Quick Specs: Display:  6.75" HD+ (1600×720)   9 0hz  IPS-LCD Notched Display. Software:  Android 14 (Go Edition) OS, PureOS Custom UI. CPU:  Unisoc T7250 (12nm). RAM:  4GB/6GB  (And up to 4GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  128GB (expandable up to 2TB). Rear Camera:  Single-lens (13MP) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (8MP). Security:  Side-mounted fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network:  4G. Speaker:  Dual. Battery:  5,200mAh. Charging Speed:  18W. Starting Price: ₦115,500, KSh 10,700, GHc 1,10, UGX 349,000.  Though i was impressed with the Itel City 100's premium build quality, decent CPU, and all-encompassing features, i was let down when the phone booted the previous version of Android OS out of the box. I was even more dissatisfied when i found out that there's no assurance of major software updates for the phone So, despite the Itel City 100's pot...

Infinix Smart 10 ( X6725 ) Quick Specs: Display:  6.67" HD+ (1600×720)    120hz  IPS-LCD Hole-Punch Display. Software:  Android 15 (Go Edition) OS, XOS UI. CPU:  Unisoc T7250 (12nm). RAM:  3GB/4GB  (And up to 3GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  64GB/128GB (expandable up to 2TB). Rear Camera:  Dual-lens (8MP+QVGA) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (8MP). Security:  Side-mounted fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network:  4G. Speaker:  Dual. Battery:  5,000mAh. Charging Speed:  15W. Starting Price: ₦106,000, KSh 9,280, GHc 900,  Although, the Infinix Smart 10  ( X6725 )  has better build quality, increased charging speed, and boots the latest Android OS out of the box compared to the Infinix Smart 9 , there's no other significant difference between the phone and the earlier model. In fact, the latest phone comes with a downgraded rear camera and lacks the dedicated LED fl...

Infinix Note 50  (X6858)  Quick Specs: Display:  6.78" Full-HD+ (2436×1080)   144hz  Flat AMOLED Display. Software:  Android 15 OS, XOS custom UI. CPU:  MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm). RAM:  8GB  (And up to 8GB of Virtual RAM). Storage:  256GB (non expandable). Rear Camera:  Triple-lens (50MP+2MP+Undisclosed sensor) . Front Camera:  Single-lens (13MP). Security:  Optical under-display fingerprint reader, Face Unlock . Port:  USB Type-C. Network:  4G. Speaker:  Dual. Battery:  5,200mAh. Charging (Wired) Speed:  45W. Charging (Wireless) Speed:  30W. Charging (Reverse-wired) Speed: 1 0W. Starting Price: ₦326,000, KSh 34,199, GHC 4,099, UGX 840,500. Although the Infinix Note 50 4G (X6858) has a lot in common with other similarly priced budget phones, it offers some unique features which you rarely see on them. For instance, the phone supports wireless and reverse-wireless charging and pac...

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...