Elsie UdohWe are still in the season of gifting loved ones. If you’ve been wondering what will make the perfect gift for your siblings, parents, close friends, or even yourself, then you can consider getting a smartphone. After all, nobody says no to a phone.
But then, we also understand that the prices of phones have been flying through the roof lately and you might wonder if you’ll be able to afford one. However, there are some budget-friendly phones that you can buy. These phones also have average-to-great features and will make a thoughtful gift this holiday.
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10 Cheap Phones to Gift Your Loved Ones This December
Let’s get right into it. Here are 10 cheap phones that will make the perfect gift for your loved ones this December:
- Imose GIDI 2
If you’re looking for a uniquely Nigerian phone, then the Imose GIDI 2 is an excellent option for you.
This phone has a steal price and decent performance features, which include:
- 6-inch display
- 2MP selfie and 8MP rear camera
- 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- 4000mAh battery
This phone will make a perfect gift for your child, parent, or anybody who needs a second phone to do basic tasks like calling, texting, and playing games. It’s currently being sold for just ₦56,000 (can you see why we earlier said that it has a steal price?).
- Itel A56
Our next affordable phone that you can get as a gift for your loved ones will have to be the Itel A56 smartphone.
For a long time, Itel has dominated the market as the phone brand with budget-friendly prices and that has not changed yet. The Itel A56 is a great and affordable smartphone that is currently being sold for ₦57,600.
It comes with the following features:
- A 6.0″ 480×960 pixels display
- 4000 mAh battery capacity
- 8MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera
It’s a lightweight smartphone that will make an ideal gift for your older parents or young teenagers.
- Infinix Smart 6 HD
This is another smartphone that is budget-friendly and performs great too. It has all of the features that will make it a great gift, such as:
- 6.6-inch IPS LCD
- 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera
- 5000 mAh battery
The phone also has a sleek design and is sold for ₦75,000.
- Itel A06
If you want a simple and efficient phone to gift your child, then you might want to consider the Itel A06. This phone was built with an easy-to-use interface that makes it easy to access and navigate.
Here are some of its dominant features:
- Android 14 OS
- 6.56″ 720×1612 pixels display
- 4000 mAh battery
- 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage
- 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera
The phone is currently being sold at ₦82,900.
- Itel A50C
For a functional Itel phone with good performance capacity, then you might want to go for the Itel A50C model.
This phone has an ‘okay’ RAM storage that also makes it perform basic tasks. Other features include:
- 6.56-inch IPS LCD
- Android 14 (Go edition)
- 32GB 2GB RAM
- 8MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera
- 4000 mAh battery
It’s sold at ₦92,900.
- Itel A50
This is another affordable Itel phone that is currently being sold for ₦103,250. The price is quite fair considering the features it offers, such as:
- 6.6-inch IPS LCD
- Android 14 (Go edition)
- 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera
- 5000 mAh
- 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM and 128GB 3GB RAM
- Quad-core processor
This phone will make a great gift for your friends or siblings because of its stylish design and functions.
- Tecno Pop 6 Go
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Tecno is another brand that sells decent smartphones for fair prices as well. The Tecno-pop series is also popular among budget-conscious buyers.
It’s user-friendly, efficient, and can handle everyday tasks like calls, social media, and light gaming with ease. It’s also quite durable, so you can comfortably gift this to your kid bro.
See other features of the Tecno Pop 6 Go below:
- 6.0-inch IPS LCD
- 16GB 1GB RAM and 32GB 2GB RAM of internal storage
- 5MP rear and selfie camera
- 4000 mAh battery.
It’s currently being sold for ₦109,999.
- Xiaomi Poco C61
Xiaomi phones are popular for their great functionalities and the Xiaomi Poco C61 is no exception.
It has the following features:
- Android 14
- 6.71-inch IPS LCD
- Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) processor
- 8MP rear camera and 5MP selfie camera
- 5000 mAh battery
It is currently being sold at ₦109,999.
- Galaxy A06
Samsung phones offer great features but are usually pricey. The Galaxy A06, however, is a Samsung budget-friendly series.
The best part about this phone is that its affordability does not undermine its features and performance. The phone is suitable for browsing, takes decent pictures even at night, and can perform other tasks for everyday use.
See the top features of this phone below:
- Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) processor
- 6.7-inch PLS LCD
- It has different storage variants: 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, and 128GB 6GB RAM.
- 50MP dual-camera setup and an 8MP selfie camera
- 5000 mAh battery
The phone also costs around ₦140,000-₦150,000, which is a decent price for a Samsung phone and its features.
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- Realme C61
If there’s anything catchy about this phone, it’s the fact that it’s durable. The Realme C61 is the perfect gift for that clumsy friend who always suffers from a broken screen because it’s going to take more than a hit to the ground to get the phone to have even as much as a crack.
Apart from its durability, the phone also has great features such as:
- 5000 mAh battery
- 6.74-inch IPS LCD
- 90Hz refresh rate
- Internal storage of 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM and 256GB 8GB RAM
- 50MP main camera and 5MP selfie camera
The phone is currently priced at ₦144,000.
Final Thoughts
Regardless of your budget, there’s a smartphone that can fit into it to get the perfect gift for your friend, sibling, or parent.
But if your budget is not large enough to buy a smartphone, you can check out other gift ideas to buy for your loved one this December here. Remember, it’s the thoughts that count, so get shopping and make this December a memorable one for yourself and your loved ones.
Elsie Udoh is an SEO content writer who specialises in writing engaging stories that resonates with diverse audiences. She studied mass communication at the Lagos State University.
