Top 5 Most Trending Phone Brands In Nigeria (2020)

Of all the gadgets in the world, Smartphones have become one of the most used today. Its usefulness, functionality, and importance of these mobile phones have made it necessary for a lot of persons to acquire it. Many phone brands have sprung up, thereby producing various and updated technologically advanced phones.

The steady influx of various high-tech phones into the Nigerian market has caused a dilemma for Nigerian phone users as they have so many options to choose from.

More so, many users prefer one brand over the other. Over time, Nigerians have taken their stand over the brands that they feel is better and most preferable for them.

Here is a list of Nigeria's top five most trending phone brands for the outgoing Year 2020.

1. Tecno

The Tecno mobile brand is a Chinese owned mobile phone manufacturer based in Hong Kong. TECNO has a presence in more than 60 countries across the globe. Since the release of Tecno phone into the Nigerian market, Tecno phones have been one of the most preferred because they are very affordable and they have highly rated features. The phones are designed for durability and better battery capacity.

2. Infinix

Also owned by a Chinese manufacturer in Hong Kong, Infinix mobile brand is just like Tecno and since its release into the Nigerian mobile market, it’s been a real competition to Tecno. The company also provides affordable mid-range smartphones with decent specs and good build quality. Infinix phones are also preferred by most Nigerians as some say it got great value for money.

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3. Nokia

There was a time in Nigeria when Nokia was the main phone brand in Nigeria. It is incredible to see how the brand has been able to maintain a stable reputation after so many years. Although their sale rale has significantly dropped, they still rank among the very best phone brands in Nigeria. Their massive successful Nokia 105 device was one of their highest selling devices, earning it significant revenue over the period.

 

4. Samsung

Samsung brand is simply one of the top best phone brands in the industry. They are widely known and desired by many in the phone market. In the Nigerian market, Samsung is really selling as many Nigerians prefer them for their durability and high picture quality. As of 2019, Samsung released some high-tech quality A series, M series, and S series phones and they are very affordable.

5. Apple

Apple has been known to be at the forefront of innovation. The company was the first smartphone maker to introduce touchID — a fingerprint scanner module to unlock a device — and use 64-bit processors, both of which were later also adopted by most other smartphone manufacturers. In Nigeria today, apple is one of the most preferred brands of phones but it is unfortunate that an average Nigerian cannot afford to buy one. The phones are actually designed for luxury. Most of the youth usually go for the UK used iPhones because it is a bit affordable and durable.

There you have it. Sometimes, it is advisable to buy a popular phone that you can easily get the part, just in case. If you are one of those thinking of putting that into consideration before buying your next phone, now you know where to choose from. However, notable mention should be made for the following phone brand as they are also one of the most trending phone brands in the country. The phones include Xiaomi, Huawei, Gionee, iTel and Oppo.