Cheapest 5G Phones in Nigeria Right Now (November 2026)
X7a is the cheapest 5G phone we track in Nigeria right now, at ₦229,000 (checked 6 November 2026). It has 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage and a 6,000 mAh battery. The next cheapest is Y29 at ₦259,800.
The 8 cheapest 5G phones in Nigeria
| # | Phone | Price | RAM / storage | Battery | Main camera | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X7a 5G Checked 6 Nov |
₦229,000 | 4 GB / 128 GB | 6,000 mAh | 50 MP | 2023 |
| 2 | Y29 5G Checked 6 Nov |
₦259,800 | 4 GB / 128 GB | 5,500 mAh | 50 MP | 2024 |
| 3 | Galaxy A27 5G Checked 6 Nov |
₦344,784 | 8 GB / 128 GB | 5,000 mAh | 50 MP | — |
| 4 | Galaxy A26 5G Checked 5 Nov |
₦349,937 | 4 GB / 128 GB | 5,000 mAh | 50 MP | 2025 |
| 5 | Camon 20 Pro 5G Checked 5 Nov |
₦419,999 | 8 GB / 256 GB | 5,000 mAh | 64 MP | 2023 |
| 6 | X9b 5G Checked 6 Nov |
₦493,700 | 8 GB / 256 GB | 5,800 mAh | 108 MP | 2023 |
| 7 | Camon 20 Premier 5G Checked 5 Nov |
₦529,999 | 8 GB / 512 GB | 5,000 mAh | 50 MP | 2023 |
| 8 | Note 60 Pro 5G Checked 6 Nov |
₦598,560 | 8 GB / 256 GB | 6,500 mAh | 50 MP | — |
The most expensive of these is Note 60 Pro at ₦598,560, so the whole list spans ₦229,000 to ₦598,560.
How we picked these phones
We track 109 phones in Nigeria that have a verified online-shop price from the last 30 days. Prices below were checked between 5 November 2026 and 6 November 2026. We left out listings that look like a different storage size or version from the phone described, because that makes the price misleading. Read more in how we collect prices.
This is a list of the phones we track, not every phone sold in Nigeria. Prices and stock change quickly, so always confirm the price, exact model and warranty on the seller’s page before you pay.
Do you actually need 5G?
5G only helps if your mobile network offers it where you live and your SIM and plan support it. If it does not, you are paying for a feature you cannot use yet, and a 4G phone with more RAM, storage or battery for the same money may suit you better. Check your operator’s coverage map before you decide.
What to check before you buy
- The exact storage and RAM version in the listing. The same phone is often sold in several versions at different prices.
- The warranty, and who honours it.
- Whether the box includes a charger.
- The date the price was last updated.
Want to see more? Browse all phones in Nigeria, or compare up to four phones side by side.
