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Best Affordable Smartphone & Tablets for Students in 2020 (under 40k)

It is well-known that students today need high-tech gadgets like smartphones and tablets to make their learning experience smoother and more effective. Nevertheless, one major hindrance to this is the high price usually slapped on these products by their manufacturers.

Nevertheless, we have good news here! In this article, we will explore some affordable smartphones and tablets which any student can easily buy and use for educational purposes. We will consider such factors like brand, model, Battery life, Screen size, RAM and even Storage.

Let’s get started:
1. DUALCORE X5 – Smartphone
2. Alcatel Pixi 4 – Tablet
3. Motorola Moto C – Smartphone
4. Tecno Droipad 7C Pro – Tablet
5. Tecno W5 – Smartphone
6. TECLAST P70 4G – Tablet
7. Oukitel U20 Plus – Smartphone
8. Amazon Fire 7 – Tablet
9. Leagoo M8 Pro – Phablet
10. Innjoo F5 Pro – Tablet

1. DUALCORE X5 – Smartphone

Top of the list is the DUALCORE X5. Here are its Key Features:

– Display: 5.0′ QHD IPS screen
– OS: Android 4.4 Kitkat
– Processor: 1.3GHz Dual core processor
– Storage: 8GB ROM
– RAM: 1GB
– Battery: 3000mAh
– Camera: 2MP front camera, 5MP rear camera
–  CPU: Dual core CPU
– Plug type: EU
–  Colors: gold, black,white
– Dimension: Approx. 147*75*10mm Net
– Weight: Approx. 235g
– GSM: 85090018001900 WCDMA 850/2100

How much is the DUALCORE X5? Well, it is just around 24 thousand!

2. Alcatel Pixi 4 – Tablet

Next is the Alcatel Pixi 4. Here aee its key features:

– Display: 7 inch, 1024×600, TN
– Memory: 8GB & 16GB ROM and MicroSD,up to 32GB
– RAM: 1GB & 2GB
– Operating system: Android 6.0 based on Android M
– Rear Camera: 2.0 Mpxl (9003X); 5.0 Mpxl (9003A)
– Front Camera: 0.3 Mpxl(9003X); 2.0 Mpxl (9003A)
– Connectivity: WIFI (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, Micro-USB, 3.5mm audio Jack
– Processor: Quad core 1.3GHz, MT8321
– Battery: 2580mAh capacity

You can get this for around 35 thousand.

3. Motorola Moto C – Smartphone

Next is the Motorola Moto C. Here are its key features:

– Operating system: Android™ 7.0, Nougat
– System architecture/processor: MediaTek MT6580m 64-bit quad-core 1.3GHz processor
– RAM: 1 GB
– Storage (ROM): 16GB built-in; expandable by up to 32GB microSD
– Height: 145.5 mm
– Width: 73.6 mm
– Depth: 9 mm
– Weight:154 g
– Display: 12.70cm (5) FWVGA (854×480)
– Battery: 2350 mAh | Minimum: 2245 | Li-poly removable | 5W charger
– Networks: GSM/WCDMA/FDD/TDD
– GSM band 2/3/5/8
– WCDMA band 1/2/5/8
– FDD band 1/3/5/7/8/
– TDD band 40
– SIM card: Dual micro SIMs (Slot A:2G/3G/4G |Slot B:2G)
– NFC: No
– Sensors: Gravity
– Rear camera: 5 MP – 1.4 microns – 74° lens – Fixed Focus – LED flash – Burst mode – Panorama – HDR
– Video: 720p (30fps) – Beautification
– Front camera: 2 MP – 1.0 microns – 63° lens – Fixed Focus – LED flash – Burst mode – HDR – Beautification – Video capture – HD@30fps, VGA@30fps
– Connectivity; Micro USB, 3.5 mm headset jack, Bluetooth® technology
– Bluetooth version 4.2

You can get this for just ₦24,000

4. Tecno Droipad 7C Pro – Tablet

Now, let’s talk about the Tecno Droipad 7C Pro. Here are its Key Features:

– SIM Type: Dual SIM (Micro SIM and Normal SIM)
– OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
– Display: 7.0-inch IPS Touchscreen, 1024 x 600 pixels (169ppi)
– Build: Metal
– Colours: Champagne Gold
– Processor Type: 1.3GHz quad-core Processor (MediaTek MT8321)
– Graphics Processor: Adreno 306
– RAM: 1GB
– Internal Storage: 16GB
– External Storage: microSD, up to 32GB
– Back Camera : 2MP
– Front Camera : 2MP
– Battery: 3000mAh battery with quick charge and Ultra power mode.

You can get it for just N34,000

5. Tecno W5 – Smartphone

Up next is the Tecno W5. Here are its Key Features:
– Display: 5.5 Inch IPS Touchscreen Display
– Memory: 1GB RAM, 16GB ROM, expandable up to 64GB with microSD
– CPU: Cortex A53 1.3GHz Quad Core Processor
– 4G LTE: Enabled
– Operating System: Android Marshmallow 6.0
– Camera: 13MP Back Camera with LED flash, 5MP Front Camera
– Battery: 3000mAh
– Fingerprint Scanner: Yes

You will get this phone for around 35,000.

6. TECLAST P70 4G – Tablet

Up next is TECLAST P70 4G. Here are its Key Features:

– CPU: MTK8735 Quad Core 1.0GHz
– GPU: Mali-T720
– RAM + ROM: 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
– TF card: Up to 32GB
– Screen Size: 7 inch screen
– Resolution: 1200 x 800
– OS: Android 5.1 system
– Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi,
– Network:
– 2G: GSM: 900/1800MHz
– 3G: WCDMA: 2100MHz
– 4G: FDD-LTE: 1800/2100MHz
Notice: For 4G network, only 2100MHz supports phone calls function, 1800MHz supports surfing the internet
– Processor: MTK8735 Quad Core 1.0GHz

You can get this phone for around N27,000

7. Oukitel U20 Plus – Smartphone

Oukitel U20 Plus is the next here. Here are its Key Features:

– Screen size: 5.5 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels FHD screen
– CPU: MTK6737 1.5GHz Quad Core
– System: Android 6.0
– 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
– 13.0MP + 0.3MP dual rear cameras + 5.0MP front camera
– Dual SIM dual standby
– Bluetooth: 4.0
– WIFI: 802.11a/b/g/n wireless internet
– Network type: GSM+WCDMA+FDD-LTE
– 4G: FDD-LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600MH
– Battery Capacity (mAh): 3300mAh
– Battery Type: Non-removable

You can get this device around N33,000

8. Amazon Fire 7 – Tablet

Now let’s talk about Amazon Fire 7. Here are its Key Features:

– Screen Display: 7″ IPS display
– Processor: 1.3 GHz quad-core processor
– Storage: 8 or 16 GB (expandable by up to 256 GB)
– Resolution: 1024 x 600 (171 ppi)
– Battery: Up to 8 hours of reading
– Colors: Black, Marine Blue, Punch Red, Canary Yellow
– Camera: VGA Front-facing camera + 2 MP rear-facing camera with 720p HD video recording

You can get this around N25,000

9. Leagoo M8 Pro – Phablet

Up next is Leagoo M8 Pro. It can be regarded both as a Smartphone and as a Tablet! Here are its Key Features:

– Display: 5.7 inch, 1280 x 720 Pixel 2.5D Arc Corning Gorilla Glass 4 screen
– CPU: MTK6737 Quad Core 1.3GHz
– GPU: Mali T720
– System: Android 6.0 ( Freeme OS 6.0 )
– RAM + ROM: 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
– Camera: 8.0MP front camera + 13.0MP + 5.0MP back camera
– Sensor: Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Fingerprint Sensor
– SIM Card: dual SIM dual standby. Micro SIM + Micro SIM
– 4G: FDD-LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600MHz TD-LTE B40
– Battery: 3500mAh removable battery
– Dimension: 79.8 mm x 154.5 mm x 8.8 mm
– Weight: 170g

You can buy this around 30k

10. Innjoo F5 Pro – Tablet


Last but not the least is Innjoo F5 Pro. Here are its Key Features:

– System: Android 5.1
– RAM: 1GB
– Storage: 8GB and it Support 32GB Micro SD Card
– Screen Size: 7.0-inch
– Resolution: 800*1280 IPS
– Touch Screen: 5 Points Capacitive Touch Screen
– Camera: Front camera 0.3 Megapixel and Rear camera 0.3 Megapixel
– Battery Capacity: 2800mAh Polymer Battery
– Battery Type: Rechargeable li-Polymer Battery
– Connectivity: 2G, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth

You can get this around N40, 000.

In conclusion, if you won’t mind any of these, simply get your choice and utilise it properly.

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