Best phones under ₦250,000 in Nigeria
The best phone under ₦250k is the Xiaomi Poco C85 (₦164k) for its Dimensity 6300 chip, 6,000mAh battery and 33W charging.
Phones between ₦150k and ₦250k, ranked on what you get for the money at today's prices. We recheck every price each week and reorder the list when prices change.
How we rank
We score each phone on chip speed, battery, charging, screen, camera resolution, age and 5G, then compare that score with today's lowest price. A phone that gives you more for each naira ranks higher, so a cheaper phone can beat a more powerful one. Only phones in stock at Nigerian retailers at our last check are included, and the price shown is the lowest we found for the variant listed.
The label on each phone says what earns it its place: the spec where it beats most of the list, or its price.
Questions
What is the best phones under ₦250,000 right now?
The best phone under ₦250k is the Xiaomi Poco C85 (₦164k) for its Dimensity 6300 chip, 6,000mAh battery and 33W charging.
Which phone in this list has the biggest battery?
The Xiaomi Redmi 17, with a 7,500mAh battery, from ₦204,999 (4GB/128GB).
Which is the cheapest phone in this list?
The Xiaomi Poco C85, from ₦164,480 for the 6GB/128GB at our last price check on 12 Oct 2026.
Do any of these phones support 5G?
Yes: Xiaomi Poco C85, Oppo A5 and Samsung Galaxy A06 5G.
How often is this list updated?
Every week, when prices are checked again. It was last updated on 12 Oct 2026.