TOP 9 BEST SELLING NOKIA PHONES IN NIGERIA (2015)

Most Nigerians still refer to most noodles as indomie, any seasoning is Maggi and any SUV is a Jeep. This explains why the name ‘Nokia’ remains a household name in Nigeria, notorious for its durability, long-lasting battery and an impressive second hand value. Quality Nokia phones dominated the mobile market in the pre-android era in Nigeria, eliminating competition and establishing monopoly. Few years ago, the chicken came home to roast, Nokia could not compete favorably in the smart phone market because of their initial decision to retain a good relationship with Microsoft (which later acquired Nokia) by producing strictly windows smart phones. 

This decision saw them go down the pecking order in the highest selling smartphones chart which is grossly dominated by android phones. Only a while ago, they plotted their comeback, to launch into dominance by producing android phones. Believe me, with Nokia back with classic android phones, Samsung, Apple and Blackberry will be on their toes. In an ascending order, let’s take you through a journey of the most desired and affordable nokia phones in Nigeria available at various online phone stores in Nigeria.

9. Nokia 640XL

What's more, it shares the same excellent build quality as the smaller 5in Lumia 640. It's a fraction fatter, but it's just as easy to hold, thanks to its rounded corners and angular sides. The most obvious is the larger 5.7in display, which is great for web browsing and composing Office documents - particularly handy considering Microsoft throwing in a year's free subscription to Office 365 with 1TB of One Drive cloud storage. You can also use it on your PC and Windows tablets as well. The price of Nokia Lumia 640XL in Nigeria is 56,000 Naira. These prices are valid as at the time of writing this piece. To know their prices, click on the individual links.

8.  Nokia 540XL

Microsoft Lumia 540 Dual SIM runs on Windows Phone 8.1 with Lumia Denim Update (upgradable to Windows 10 OS) and powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 which allows your apps smoothly and makes multi-tasking a fun while 1GB RAM, 8-GB internal memory and 128GB expandable memory and Free 30GB of Cloud Storage, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Sunlight readability enhancements offers you crystal clear view from every angle perfect for watching movies, video and playing games, including Microsoft’s Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote), Outlook, Skype, One Drive. The price of Nokia Lumia 540 in Nigeria is 29,000. These prices are valid as at the time of writing this piece. To know their prices, click on the individual links.

7.         Nokia 430XL

The Microsoft Lumia 430 Dual SIM runs Windows Phone 8.1 with the Lumia Denim update. The smartphone is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor coupled with 1GB of RAM. It comes with 8GB of built-in storage expandable further via micro SD card (up to 128GB). Much like other Lumia handsets, the Lumia 430 Dual SIM also comes with 30GB of free One Drive cloud storage. The smartphone supports dual Micro-SIM cards. It sports a 2-megapixel fixed-focus rear camera while also housing a 0.3-megapixel front camera. The handset is backed by a 1500mAh replaceable battery, The Lumia 430 Dual SIM features a suite of Microsoft services including Microsoft's Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote), Outlook, Skype, One Drive, and users can download more apps from the Windows Phone Store. The Lumia 430 Dual SIM comes in Bright Orange and Black colors. The price of Nokia Lumia 430 in Nigeria is 14,000. These prices are valid as at the time of writing this piece. To know their prices, click on the individual links.

 

6.  Nokia 105

It’s the little essentials that make life easier. Like five programmable alarms. A speaking clock. And a flashlight so you’re never in the dark. The Nokia 105 also has an FM radio – so all you need is a headset to tap into a world of music. Plus it comes loaded with up to five great games, including Sudoku and Cricket Cup. The pre-loaded games may vary from country to country. The price of Nokia 105 in Nigeria is 3,800. These prices are valid as at the time of writing this piece. To know their prices, click on the individual links.

5.  Nokia 130

Microsoft brings you the Nokia 130. A portable video and music player in a very economical price. Nokia's 130 shows that Microsoft devices has still not abandoned the idea of producing basic phones. 130 by Nokia carries a familiar candy bar design and is available in three popular colors: Black, White and amazing Red. Nokia 130's integrated FM Radio will not let you get bored, together with a Video player, MP3 player and micro SD card support up to 32 GB, Nokia model 130 can hold up to 6000 songs. Supporting Bluetooth connectivity with the slam features, earphone & other accessories are also compatible. And if that's not enough Nokia 130 also offers a share button so that you can quickly share the photos or the required documents. Nokia has made 130 available in 2 different versions Dual-SIM and single sim with a battery that can sustain continuous 46 hours of music playback. Nokia 130 is a complete leisure machine with fairly large speakers and there's also a flashlight to kill the darkness. The price of Nokia 130 in Nigeria is 5,500 Naira. These prices are valid as at the time of writing this piece. To know their prices, click on the individual links.

4.     Nokia 225

This is a good looking candy bar phone which boasts a 2.8 inch screen. It is a Dual-SIM phone. It features a 2 megapixel rear camera without flash. The phone lacks 3G connectivity and Wi-Fi but internet can be accessed using cellular data. Unfortunately, the device does not support Whatsapp but Facebook and Twitter are available. There is a micro SD card slot which supports memory cards up to 32GB. Songs can be played via the music player and radio. Images and songs can be shared using Bluetooth. It is available in many colors — white, black, red and yellow. The price of Nokia 225 in Nigeria is 12,000. These prices are valid as at the time of writing this piece. To know their prices, click on the individual links.

3.   Lumia 535 

    The Lumia 535 is Microsoft’s 5-inch follow-up to the disappointing Nokia

Lumia 530. The small 4-inch screen makes way for a larger 5-inch display as Microsoft seeks to deliver what it thinks is the definitive budget smartphone. The most sought-after change, though, is the removal of the awful fixed-foci camera. This was rubbish at taking pictures and has thankfully been replaced with a camera that packs both auto-focus and an LED flash. The front camera has also had a boost and is now a Selfie takers dream, since it packs a decent-sized 5-megapixel sensor. The price of Nokia Lumia 535 in Nigeria is 26,500. These prices are valid as at the time of writing this piece. To know their prices, click on the individual links.

2.   Lumia 930

The Lumia 930 is a well-constructed handset that feels built to last, though it lacks the trailblazing qualities of Nokia phones of old. The design is actually one of the few aspects of the phone that hasn’t improved. If anything it’s a backward step compared with the Lumia 925.

Like most Lumia phones the 930 embraces color. Nokia has swapped out the chiefly metal design as seen on the 925, opting instead for a metal frame and polycarbonate matte black that’s available in bright orange and green. You can get the phone in a more subdued black or white, but we imagine many buyers will be attracted to the louder, highlighter-style shades that Nokia is pushing. The price of Nokia Lumia 930 in Nigeria is 100,000 Naira. These prices are valid as at the time of writing this piece. To know their prices, click on the individual links.

1.     Lumia 630

Higher-end Lumia have a more robust and expensive feel, but the Lumia 630 has a good finish for such a budget handset. Texturing has been used in the plastic of the removable back to give it a bit of grip and avoid the tacky feel of some cheap phones. That said, the 4G edition of this phone, the Lumia 635, does have a glossy, shiny finish, which makes it harder to grip. Lumia 630. Launched in June, 2014, the Nokia Lumia 630 is a likable low-end phone with a wallet-friendly price tag. Windows Phones have traditionally lagged behind the Android competition in terms of resolution. One of the best features of the Nokia Lumia 630’s design is that everything is within easy reach. This is a mid-size phone, but Nokia still places the power button on the side rather than the top, meaning it sits right by where your thumb naturally rests (for right-handers at least). The price of Lumia 630 in Nigeria is 26,000 Naira. There are good Nigerian online phone stores where you can buy original Nokia smartphones at affordable prices. These prices are valid as at the time of writing this piece. To know their prices, click on the individual links.