The only minimum requirement we applied is the OS, they all ship with Android 6.0 Marshmallow! Also, it’s worth noting that this list is in no particular order.
#1 HomTom HT3 Pro 2GB RAM + 16GB
The HT3 Pro is the first on our list as it blends specs and price in the best way possible, albeit the design is not that amazing (it’s 12.9mm thick).
The HomTom HT3 Pro comes with a 5.0 inch″ HD IPS screen, a Mediatek MT6737 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage (expandable) and it’s powered by a 3000mAh battery.
Key Features
- Brand: HOMTOM
- 5.5 inch 2.5D 1280x720 HD IPS Screen
- CPU: MT6737 Quad Core 1.3GHz
- GPU: Mali-400 MP
- System: Android 6.1
- 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Battery Capacity (mAh): 1 x 3000mAh
#2 Oukitel U7 Plus
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Oukitel U7 Plus
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The Oukitel U7 Plus came out in July of this year and it sports a 5.5″ HD display, a MediaTek MT6737 CPU, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory (pretty much a constant).
Also here there’s a fingerprint scanner and 4G LTE connectivity. Dual cameras, front camera 2.0MP(SW5.0MP), back camera 8.0MP(SW13.0MP)
The battery of the Oukitel U7 Plus has a capacity of 2500mAh and it’s removable.
KEY FEATURES
- 5.5" HD 1280*720, LTPS 2.5D,capacitive touch screen
- MT6737 quad core CPU,1.3GHz,64bit;GPU:Mali-T720
- Android 6.0 system, 2GB RAM 16GB ROM,can extand to 32GB(not included)
- Dual cameras, front camera 2.0MP(SW5.0MP), back camera 8.0MP(SW13.0MP)
- Dual Micro sim card dual standby
- Support 4G/WIFI/Bluetooth/Multi-language/Touch ID/OTG
- 2G:GSM850/900/1800/1900MHz; 3G:WCDMA900/2100MHz; 4G:FDD-LTE800/900/1800/2100/2600
- SIM toolkit： YES/NO
#3 UHANS A101s
The UHANS A101s is the older device in here but it still deserves a spot in this list. This one features a 5.0-inch HD IPS display and the usual MediaTek MT6580; 2GB of RAM, 16GB of built-in memory (expandable), 4G LTE and 2450mAh battery make sure you have enough electricity on running the phone.
The camera has a resolution of 8MP with an aperture of f/1.8. There’s no fingerprint scanner.
Where to Buy UHANS A101s
Jumia Nigeria – @ ₦23,000
Jumia Kenya – @ KSh 10,499
Jumia Ghana – @ GHc 140
#4 Doogee X5 Max Pro
The Doogee X5 Max Pro is a very interesting phone, although it sports a 5.0″ HD display, it still manages to pack a 4000mAh battery. That comes at the cost of thinness, the Doogee X5 Max Pro is indeed 9.9mm thick, not too bad all things considered.
The hardware inside is average: MediaTek MT6737 CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The Doogee X5 Max Pro also features a fingerprint scanner and a 5MP rear camera.
Where to Buy Doogee X5 Max Pro
#5 Cubot Manito
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Cubot Manito is the newest phone on this list as it only launched last week. The handset comes with a 5.0-inch HD IPS screen, a MediaTek MT6737, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM. There’s also 4G LTE connectivity and a 13MP rear shooter with f/2.0 aperture. There’s no fingerprint scanner and the battery has a capacity of 2300mAh.
Where to Buy Cubot Manito
#6 THL T9 Pro
The THL T9 Pro sports a 5.5-inch HD screen and it’s made entirely of plastic, under the hood we find a MediaTek MT6737 CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory (expandable). There’s also a fingerprint scanner and 4G LTE network compatibility. It’s fueled by a 3000mAh capacity battery.
Where to Buy THL T9 Pro
#7 Bluboo Maya
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Bluboo Maya
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The Bluboo Maya comes with 5.5 HD screen. The device stands out for it’s nice design and choice of materials (aluminum and plastic). It comes with a MediaTek MT6580 CPU clocked at 1.3Ghz, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
There’s no fingerprint scanner or 4G LTE, so that’s kind of a bummer. The battery has a capacity of 3000mAh and it’s removable.
Where to Buy Bluboo Maya
#8 HomTom HT17 Pro
Similarly to the Bluboo Maya, the HomTom HT17 Pro sports a 5.5″ IPS screen with HD resolution. It’s powered by a MediaTek MT6737, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory and it supports 4G LTE.
The Bluboo Maya manages to also add a fingerprint scanner on the back, just below a Sony 8MP.
The battery is removable and should be enough to fuel you through the day with its 3000mAh capacity.
Where to Buy HomTom HT17 Pro
#9 iNew U5F
The iNew U5F is probably the cheapest phone in this list and you already get that from the screen, a 5.0-inch with 480*854 resolution. Other hardware includes a MediaTek MT6735P processor, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
The 3000mAh removable battery and 4G LTE connectivity are perhaps its biggest selling points. There’s no fingerprint scanner.
#10 Leagoo M5
The Leagoo M5 features a 5.0″ HD display with 2.5D curved glass and Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It packs a MediaTek MT6735P CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory. There’s a fingerprint scanner and the battery has a capacity of 2300mAh (removable). Sadly, the smartphone doesn’t support 4G LTE networks.
Where to Buy Leagoo M5
The HomTom HT 16 Pro features a 5.0″ HD display with 2.5D curved glass and Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It packs a MediaTek MT6737P CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory.
There’s a fingerprint scanner and the battery has a capacity of 3000mAh (removable). Sadly, the smartphone doesn’t support 4G LTE networks.
#12 Cubot Echo
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The Cubot Echo features a 5.0″ HD display with 2.5D. It packs a MediaTek MT6580 CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory. There’s a fingerprint scanner and the battery has a capacity of 3000mAh (removable). Sadly, the smartphone doesn’t support 4G LTE networks.
KEY FEATURES
- Brand: Cubot
- Android 6.0 with MT6580 Quad-Core 1.3GHz
- 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Dual sim dual standby
- 5.0 inch IPS capacitive touch screen, with 1280x720 pixels
- 5.0MP front camera + 13.0MP back camera
- Supports OTG function
- 2G network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- 3G network: WCDMA 850/900/2100MHz
- 3000mAh Battery
Where to Buy Cubot Echo
#13 Doogee X5 MAX
The Doogee X5 MAX features a 5.0″ HD display with 2.5D. It packs a MediaTek MT6737 CPU, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory. There’s a fingerprint scanner and the battery has a capacity of 4000mAh (removable). But unfortunately it doesn't smartphone support 4G LTE networks.
Key Features
- 5.0 inch 1280 x 720 HD IPS Screen
- CPU: MTK6737 quad core
- System: Android 6.0
- 1GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Front 5.0MP + Rear 5.0MP
- Support: gravity sensor, proximity sensor,OTA
- Battery capacity: 4000mAh
Where to Buy Doogee X5 MAX
#14 Doogee X5 Pro
The Doogee X5 Pro features a 5.0″ HD display with 2.5D. It packs a MediaTek MT6735 CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory. There’s a fingerprint scanner and the battery has a capacity of 2400mAh (removable). It support 4G LTE networks.
Key Features
- Display: 5.0 inch IPS HD Screen
- 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Back camera 5.0MP + front camera 2.0MP
- Dual SIM dual standby
- CPU: MTK6735 Quad Core
- System: Android 5.1
- Battery Capacity (mAh): 2400mAh
Where to Buy Doogee X5 Pro
#15 Doogee Shoot 2
The Doogee Shoot 2 features a 5.0″ HD display with 2.5D. It packs a MediaTek MT6735 CPU, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory. There’s a fingerprint scanner and the battery has a capacity of 3360mAh (Non-removable). It support 4G LTE networks.
Key Features
- Brand: DOOGEE
- 5.0 inch, 1280 x 720 pixels HD screen
- CPU: MTK6580 Quad Core 1.3GHz
- Android 7.0
- 1GB RAM + 8GB ROM
- 5.0MP + 5.0MP dual rear cameras + 5.0MP front camera
- Dual SIM dual standby
- Bluetooth: 4.0
- 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
- 3G: WCDMA 850/1900/2100MHz
- Battery Capacity (mAh): 3360mAh
Where to Buy Doogee Shoot 2
#16 Oukitel C5 Pro
The Oukitel C5 Pro features a 5.0″ HD display with 2.5D. It packs a MediaTek MT6737 CPU, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory. There’s a fingerprint scanner and the battery has a capacity of 2000mAh (Non-removable). It support 4G LTE networks.
Key Features
- Brand: OUKITEL
- 5.0 inch 1280 x 720 pixels HD screen
- Rear camera 5.0MP + 2.0MP front camera
- CPU: MTK6737 Quad Core 1.3GHz
- Android 6.0
- 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
- Battery 2000mAh (Non-removable)
Where to Buy Oukitel C5 Pro
#17 Blackview E7s
The Blackview E7s features a 5.0″ HD display with 2.5D. It packs a MediaTek MT6580 CPU, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in memory. There’s a fingerprint scanner and the battery has a capacity of 2700mAh (Non-removable). Unfortunately it doesn't support 4G LTE networks.
Key Features
- 5.5" HD IPS 1280*720 display,2.5D arc screen, capacitive touch screen
- CPU: MT6580 quad core Cortex A7 32bit 1.3GHz
- Android 6.0 OS,2GB RAM +16GB ROM,can extend to 32GB(not included)
- Dual cameras, front camera 2.0MP, back camera 8.0MP
- Dual Micro SIM card dual standby
- Support 3G/WIFI/Bluetooth/multi-language/Touch ID
- Battery Capacity (mAh): 2700mAh
Where to Buy Blackview E7s
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