Prices checked 24 October 2026.
₦150,000 buys a basic phone now, not a mid-range one. Under ₦150,000, Jumia mixes real phones from itel, Honor, POCO, Xiaomi and Infinix, plus renewed handsets, little-known brands and crossed-out prices that were never real. This guide separates them: what is worth buying today, which "discounts" to ignore, and what to check before you pay.
A phone listed at ₦101,260 with a crossed-out price of ₦288,000 is not a ₦288,000 phone on sale. The crossed-out number is just a number. Compare real phones, not discounts.
The phones worth looking at under ₦150,000
Prices move daily, and flash sales change them within hours, so open the live page before you pay.
| Phone | Price on Jumia, 24 October | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Redmi A7 3GB/64GB | ₦142,769 | Official Store listing, 1 year warranty, seller score 96%. 6.88 inch screen up to 120Hz, 5200mAh, Android 15 Go. ₦146,900 on Slot |
| POCO C71 3GB/64GB | ₦144,999 | Several listings. 6.88 inch screen, 5200mAh, Android 15 |
| Honor Play 10 3GB/64GB | ₦128,300 to ₦130,000 | Listed by several sellers. 6.74 inch screen, 5000mAh, Android 15 Go. Many sellers, so check each warranty line |
| itel A200+ 3GB/64GB | ₦134,900 to ₦149,999 | Listings describe a 6.75 inch 120Hz screen, a 6000mAh battery and IP65 dust and water protection |
| Infinix Smart 20 HD 3GB/64GB | ₦148,130 (flash sale) | Official Store listing, crossed-out price ₦220,000, sale countdown showed about 21 hours. Helio G81 Ultimate, 5200mAh |
| itel A300 Plus 4GB/64GB | ₦146,899 (flash sale) | Sold out when we checked, with a flash sale scheduled for 4pm. Crossed-out price ₦250,000. 7000mAh, IP65, 12 month warranty, sold by Jumia |
| Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4GB/128GB | ₦129,990 on one listing | Other Redmi 15C 4GB/128GB listings were ₦173,998 and ₦183,704, so the price depends heavily on the seller |
The same Jumia page lower down shows the part that matters before you pay: a free return within 7 days for eligible items, a 1 year warranty, and the seller's score and followers.
Slot lists the Redmi A7 at ₦146,900, in stock, with a UNISOC T7250 chip, 3GB RAM that can borrow up to 3GB more from storage, 64GB storage, a microSD slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a 13MP camera.
Which one should you buy?
- Best all-round pick: the Redmi A7 at ₦142,769. It is an Official Store listing with a 1 year warranty and a 7 day return window. It has only two buyer ratings so far, averaging 2 out of 5, so read the comments before you order.
- Biggest battery: the itel A200+ at 6000mAh, or the itel A300 Plus at 7000mAh if its flash sale runs and you can get one.
- Lowest price from a known brand: the Honor Play 10 from ₦128,300. Choose a seller with a clear warranty line.
- More storage: the Redmi 15C 4GB/128GB, but only from a seller with a warranty, and only near ₦130,000. At ₦173,998 it is no longer a budget phone.
- If you can stretch to about ₦172,000: the POCO C85 6GB/128GB, which holds 4.4 stars from 165 ratings on Jumia. It is a better phone than anything in the table above.
How much has the price jumped?
In March, Mobility Nigeria priced the Redmi 15C 4GB/128GB at ₦127,900 and the POCO C85 6GB/128GB at ₦142,900 on Slot. On Jumia in October, the Redmi 15C 4GB/128GB mostly sits at ₦173,998 to ₦183,704 and the POCO C85 6GB/128GB is ₦172,285. The stores differ, so it is not a perfect comparison, but the direction is clear: the same phones cost roughly ₦30,000 to ₦55,000 more than they did seven months ago.
Tecno Spark 50 and Infinix Hot 70 prices
On 24 October the cheapest Tecno Spark 50 4GB/128GB on Jumia was ₦229,499 from an official store listing, with other sellers between about ₦232,000 and ₦285,000. The cheapest Infinix Hot 70 4GB/128GB was ₦224,887, with other listings from ₦224,899 up to about ₦280,000. Both are well outside this budget.
How to read a Jumia listing
- Ignore the crossed-out price. A phone at ₦101,260 showed a crossed-out ₦288,000. An Infinix at ₦148,130 showed ₦220,000. Neither is a real previous price you can count on.
- Read the seller block. Look for the Official Store badge, the seller score and the number of followers. The Redmi A7 seller shows 96% and 4,529 followers.
- Read the warranty line. The Redmi A7 shows 1 year and the itel A300 Plus shows 12 months. The Infinix Smart 20 HD listing states none, so ask before you pay.
- Real RAM is the first number. A listing for the OUKITEL C26 at ₦142,000 advertises "16GB (4+12)", which is 4GB of real RAM and 12GB borrowed from storage. The Redmi A7's 3GB "up to 6GB" works the same way.
- Check for "Renewed". Cheap results include a renewed OPPO A56 5G at ₦108,000 and a renewed iPhone 6s at ₦100,800. They are used phones, not new ones.
- Aim for 64GB storage at least, and 5,000mAh or more. WhatsApp media fills 64GB quickly, and a big battery matters when the power goes.
Check before you pay
- When the phone arrives, dial *#06# and compare the IMEI on screen with the box and the receipt.
- The NCC is enforcing type approval through its IMEI-based Device Management System and says flagged devices face disconnection after 30 cumulative days, per our 12 October report. Dial *315# and choose option 1 to check a phone, and see our guide to the NCC device check.
- Switch it on in front of the rider if you can. Check the screen for dead pixels, the cameras, the speaker, both SIM slots and the charger.
- Keep the box and the receipt. Jumia's return window on eligible items was 7 days.
- If the software misbehaves later, our guide to flashing your Android without a computer explains the options.
FAQ
What is the best phone under ₦150,000 in Nigeria?
The Xiaomi Redmi A7 at ₦142,769 on Jumia, because it comes from an Official Store with a 1 year warranty. If battery matters more, look at the itel A200+.
Can I get a phone under ₦120,000 from a known brand?
Yes, but they are basic. The itel A50, A06 and A100C listings with 2GB RAM sit between ₦102,500 and ₦120,000. We would not buy 2GB of RAM in 2026.
Is the itel A300 Plus worth ₦146,899?
At that flash-sale price, yes, with a 7000mAh battery, IP65 protection and a 12 month warranty. Its normal listed price is ₦250,000, though it often sells out.
How much is the Tecno Spark 50 in Nigeria?
The lowest Jumia listing on 24 October 2026 for the 4GB/128GB model was ₦229,499.
How much is the Infinix Hot 70 in Nigeria?
The lowest Jumia listing on 24 October 2026 for the 4GB/128GB model was ₦224,887.
Prices checked on Jumia, 24 October 2026. Confirm the price, the seller and the warranty on the live page before you pay.
