Prices of Samsung Phones in Nigeria

Prices of Samsung Phones in Nigeria – Samsung arguably ranks among the best mobile brands in the world. Apart from the fact that their mobile phones are among the most sought after in the tech market, they boast of high tech features that will ensure they remain among the highly rated in years to come. Although with the likes of Apple iPhones, Samsung mobile phones have revolutionized the mobile world and that is not likely to change anytime soon.

In terms of technology, innovation, design and creativity, it is very difficult to pick mobile brand above Samsung. Not only have they proven overtime they are among the very best in the business, they have also stamped their feet in sands of time. With their latest mobile phones, the brand doesn’t look like taking its foot off the gas as they look to build a better, smarter mobile world.

In this post, we detail and list all Samsung Phones in Nigeria as well as their prices on SLOT, Jumia and Konga.

Prices of Samsung Phones in Nigeria

Samsung Galaxy S9 Price in Nigeria in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N215, 000 – N243, 000
  • Jumia: N207, 000 – N235, 000
  • Konga: N210, 000 – N240, 000

The Samsung S8 set a trademark when it was launched last year and in all fairness, it’d always be difficult to release a phone that would flaw it. Samsung S9 came with a lot of expectation hanging on the brand’s shoulder. The phone is supposed to lead the charge where s8, arguably among the best mobile phones ever, left off. While Samsung Galaxy S9 did not go lower than s8 in almost all spheres, there was no serious upgrade, although it currently boasts of one of the very best mobile cameras ever.

Launched in March 2018, Samsung Galaxy S9 became the most expensive S-series and deservedly so. The phone boasts of top-class features with impeccably sleek design and so comfortable to hold. It features a user-friendly 5.8-inch touchscreen display and a resolution of 1440 pixels by 2960. The phone also features lots of comprehensible applications that runs smoothly; you’d expect nothing less from a mobile phone that is powered by Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon CPU and 4GB RAM.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Specifications

  • Release date: March 2018
  • Operating system: Android 8
  • Display: 1440 x 2960 pixels
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal memory: 64GB/128GB
  • Processor: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon
  • Networks: 2G ,3G & 4G (GSM, HSPA, CDMA, EVDO, & LTE)
  • Camera: 12MP Dual LED Camera (Main), 8MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3, 000 mAh, non-removable
  • SIM: Single or Dual

Samsung Galaxy S8 & S8 Plus Prices in Nigeria

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Prices in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N200, 000 – N210, 000
  • Jumia: N185, 000 – N203, 000
  • Konga: N180, 000 – N200, 000

Samsung Galaxy S8 Prices in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N175, 000 – N185, 000
  • Jumia: N158, 000 – N180, 000
  • Konga: N168, 000 – N180, 000

Take nothing away from these mobile magic. Samsung Galaxy s8 and s8 Plus are arguably one of the best mobile phones to ever grace the earth. Apart from the screen size, the two phones boast of similar features and have ruled the mobile world since their launch in March and April 2017 respectively.

The phones offer you a sharp and bright display with amazingly easy-to-use features. They are powerful and although now second to Samsung Galaxy s9, remain among the most sought after Samsung phones in the market today. It also serve as a cheaper option compared to s9 and s9 plus.

Both phones are water-resistant and feature fingerprint scanner, face scanner and iris scanner, although they are not as functional as in Galaxy S9.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specifications

  • Release date: March 2017
  • Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat
  • Screen Size: 5.8 inches
  • Display: 2960 x 1440 pixels
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal memory: 64GB Up to 256GB Dedicated Slot
  • Processor: 2.3GHz & 1.7GHz Octa-core, Exynos 8895 Octa
  • Networks: 2G ,3G & 4G (GSM, HSPA, CDMA, EVDO, & LTE)
  • Camera: 12MP Dual LED Camera (Main), 8MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3, 000 mAh, non-removable
  • SIM: Single or Dual SIM (Hybrid)

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Specifications

  • Release date: April 2017
  • Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat
  • Screen Size: 6.2 inches
  • Display: 2960 x 1440 pixels
  • RAM: 4GB or 6GB
  • Internal memory: 64GB or 128GB
  • Processor: 2.3GHz & 1.7GHz Octa-core, Exynos 8895 Octa
  • Networks: 2G ,3G & 4G (GSM, HSPA, CDMA, EVDO, & LTE)
  • Camera: 12MP Dual LED Camera (Main), 8MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3, 500 mAh, non-removable
  • SIM: Single or Dual SIM (Hybrid)

Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge Prices in Nigeria

Samsung Galaxy s7 Edge Prices in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N130, 000 – N160, 000
  • Jumia: N135, 000 – N180, 000
  • Konga: N128, 000 – N170, 000

Samsung Galaxy s7 Prices in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N130, 000 – N150, 000
  • Jumia: N120, 000 – N150, 000
  • Konga: N125, 000 – N150, 000

Flashback to 2016, Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge were among the very best phones launched. In fact, they were among the phones that recorded the highest number of sales. The fans loved it; it was another Samsung masterclass. The phones still remain decent and highly rated despite the introduction of the likes of Samsung S8 and S9.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Specifications

  • Release date: February 2016
  • Operating system: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Upgradable to 7.0 Nougat
  • Screen Size: 5.5 inches
  • Display: 2960 x 1440 pixels
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal memory: 32GB or 64GB or 128GB; MicroSD, Up to 256GB
  • Processor: 2.3GHz Mongoose & 1.6GHz Cortex A53 Octa-core, Exynos 8890 Octa
  • Networks: 2G ,3G & 4G
  • Camera: 12MP Dual LED Camera (Main), 8MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3, 600 mAh, non-removable
  • Other Specifications: Compass, Accelerometer, Proximity, Heart Rate, Gyro, Barometer, SpO2, Fingerprint (front)

Samsung Galaxy S7 Specifications

  • Release date: February 2016
  • Operating system: Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Upgradable to 7.0 Nougat
  • Screen Size: 5.1 inches
  • Display: 2960 x 1440 pixels
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal memory: 32GB or 64GB; MicroSD, Up to 256GB
  • Processor: 2.3GHz Mongoose & 1.6GHz Cortex A53 Octa-core, Exynos 8890 Octa
  • Networks: 2G ,3G & 4G
  • Camera: 12MP Dual LED Camera (Main), 5MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3, 000 mAh, non-removable
  • Other Specifications: Compass, Accelerometer, Proximity, Heart Rate, Gyro, Barometer, SpO2, Fingerprint (front)

Samsung Galaxy s6 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N110, 000 – N130, 000
  • Jumia: N105, 000 – N130, 000
  • Konga: N105, 000 – N120, 000

In 2015, Samsung S6 was the talk of the town. In fact, it was regarded as the best phone and was rated among the best Samsung phones ever. Fast forward to 2018, you can and should definitely do better. It isn’t that this mobile phone has lost its touch, the introduction of Galaxy s7, s8 and s9 have made s6 look ordinary. This phones still deserves and earns a lot of respect though.

Samsung S6 Specifications

  • Release date: March 2015
  • Operating system: Android v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
  • Display: 5.1-inch 1080p display
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Internal memory: 32GB/ 64GB/ 128GB
  • Processor: Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz & 4×1.5 GHz)
  • Camera: 16 MP Dual Camera (Main), 5 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 2550 mAh, non-removable
  • Other Features: Gorilla glass protection, Fingerprint sensor

Samsung Galaxy S5 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N87, 000 – N100, 000
  • Jumia: N85, 000 – N100, 000
  • Konga: N85, 000 – N100, 000

Is it even possible to un-love a mobile brand as sleek, creative and innovative as Samsung? I really doubt. The brand didn’t only put smiles on the faces of their fans and neutrals in 2014 with the introduction of Samsung Galaxy S5, they cemented their status as one of the very best in the mobile business.

The phone features a 5.1-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. The mobile machine is powered by a 2GB of RAM and boast of internal storage of 16 GB or 32GB depending on the type you are buying, which is still expandable to up to 256 GB with a dedicated microSD slot. In terms of camera quality, Samsung Galaxy s5 boasts a reliable 16-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 2-megapixel front camera for selfies.

  • Release date: April 2014
  • Operating system: Android 4.4.2 KitKat, Upgradable to 6.0
  • Display: 5.1-inch
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Internal memory: 16GB or 32G, expandable to 256 GB (microSD slot)
  • Processor: Quad core 2.5 GHz
  • Networks: 2G ,3G & 4G (GSM, HSPA, CDMA, EVDO, & LTE)
  • Camera: 16 MP Camera (Main), 2 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 2800 mAh, removable battery
  • Other interesting features: Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N/A
  • Jumia: N/A
  • Konga: N/A

Even back in 2013, Samsung were class and the launching of Galaxy S4 confirmed it. From the silky design to it functionality, Samsung Galaxy S4 showed the world the future to come with Samsung. Samsung Galaxy S4 came with some much expectation after an exceptional S3 was released a year before. Luckily, the phone did not disappoint. With a brilliant 5.0-inch full HD display, staggering 13MP back camera and some other outstanding features, the phone very well aided the growing reputation of Samsung at the time. Although it has lost so much value in recent times, thanks to the introduction of more sophisticated mobile phones, Samsung Galaxy S4 still maintains that respect in the mobile world today.

  • Release date: April 2013
  • Operating system: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean , Upgradable to 5.0.1 Lollipop
  • Display: 5.0-inch
  • RAM: 2GB
  • Internal memory: 16GB 32GB or 64GB, expandable to 256 GB (microSD slot)
  • Processor: Octa-core (4×1.6 GHz)
  • Camera: 13 MP Camera (Main), 2 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 2600 mAh, removable battery
  • Other interesting features: Accelerometer, QI wireless charging, gyro, proximity, compass, gesture.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N200, 000 – N310, 000
  • Jumia: N180, 000 – N305, 000
  • Konga: N180, 000 – N300, 000

Every great things you have heard about Samsung and their mobile products are most likely true. When it comes to creativity, innovation, outside-the-box thinking, class and style, it is very difficult to look beyond the brand. They again proved this with the release of Samsung Galaxy Note 8 towards the end of 2017.

If you desire a mobile phone that is classy, stylish, highly efficient and also features a wide screen, then you should strongly consider Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The phone not only beats most other previous mobile notepads, it boasts some sophisticating features which include the S Pen that only makes it sleeker.

Compared to Samsung Notes before this, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 features a slightly smaller display screen at 6.3 inches and relatively less strong battery at 3, 300 mAh. This has not dampened its functionality in any way and has even offers enough power for users that are demanding. The phone has much in common with the Galaxy S range, with a QHD curved screen and a dual-lens rear camera.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Specifications

  • Release date: September 2017
  • Operating system: Android 8
  • Display: 6.3 inches
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • Internal memory: 64GB/128GB/256GB
  • Processor: Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895
  • Camera: 12 MP Dual Camera (Main), 8 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3,300 mAh, non-removable
  • Other Features: Iris scanner, fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate, spO2.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N/A
  • Jumia: N100, 000 – N120, 000
  • Konga: N/A

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was one of the best mobile phablets released in 2015, which means it still very much remains decent till date, especially considering the fact that the price has dropped a lot since it was released.

The phone features an appreciable 5.7-inch display screen size and a whopping 4 GB Random Access Memory.  The phone is as good as what you’d expect from a typical Samsung mobile phone in all standards thanks to its octa-core processor. The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 also feature a highly capable 16MP main camera and 5 MP front camera for selfies.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Specifications

  • Release date: August 2015
  • Operating system: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, upgradable to (7.0 Nougat)
  • Display: 5.7 inches
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Internal memory: 32GB/64GB/128GB
  • Processor: Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz)
  • Camera: 16 MP Dual Camera (Main), 5 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3,000 mAh, non-removable
  • Other Features: Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate, spO2.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N/A
  • Jumia: N/A
  • Konga: N/A

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 deserves all the accolades that come its way. From its classy design to its wonderful functionality, you can only love this phablet. The phone is built in such a way as to make it so easy to handle and still maintain a wide enough screen as not to lose its “note screen”. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is an upgrade on the preceding Note 3 and adds beauty and elegance to an already fantastic phablet.

Launched in September 2014, Samsung Note 4 ranked among the most sold phablets throughout that year. The phone features a 5.20-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. The screen is protected with a corning Gorilla Glass 3 and powered by Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 and a 6GB of RAM.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Specifications

  • Release date: September 2014
  • Operating system: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
  • Display: 5.7 inches,
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Internal memory: 32GB, expandable up to 256GB
  • Processor: Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 – Snapdragon 805
  • Camera: 16 MP Dual Camera (Main), 3.7 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3220 mAh, removable
  • Other interesting features: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, UV, heart rate, SpO2

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N/A
  • Jumia: N/A
  • Konga: N/A

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a single SIM smartphone that promoted the Samsung brand and blew everyone’s mind in 2013. The phone features a 5.70-inch touchscreen display with a remarkable resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. It was rated among the very best phones in the market in 2013 and still maintain an appreciable value in current market. It serves as a reasonable and cheap alternative to the likes of Note 8.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is powered by 1.9GHz octa-core processor and boasts of a 3GB Random Access Memory. The phone packages 32GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 64GB. It also packs a 13-megapixel primary camera on the rear and a 2-megapixel front shooter for selfies.

Samsung Note 3 Specifications

  • Release date: September 2013
  • Operating system: Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.0 (Lollipop)
  • Display: 5.7 inches
  • RAM: 3GB
  • Internal memory: 32GB/ 64GB/ 128GB
  • Processor: Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400 – N9005
  • Camera: 13 MP Dual Camera (Main), 2 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3200 mAh, non-removable
  • Other Features: Compass/ Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope and Barometer.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N78, 000 – N90, 000
  • Jumia: N78, 000 – N90, 000
  • Konga: N75, 000 – N92, 000

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018) is undoubtedly one of the best Samsung phones ever. In fact, it rates among the very best mobile phones in recent times. Originally launched in 2016, Samsung Galaxy J7 was rebranded and released early July 2018. The phone boasts of a remarkably sleek design and wonderful functionality. The fact that this come comes at a relatively cheaper rate compared to the S series makes the phone even more mouth-watering.

The phone features a speedy processor, a 5.5-inch HD display, an 8 MP camera, and expandable storage. It also boasts of a strong 3400mAh removable battery which allows you to grab a spare battery when needed.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Specifications

  • Release date: July 2018
  • Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat
  • Display: 5.5 inches
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Internal memory: 16GB
  • Camera: 13 MP Dual Camera (Main), 13 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3,000 mAh, non-removable

Samsung Galaxy J5 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N57, 000 – N65, 000
  • Jumia: N59, 000 – N70, 000
  • Konga: N55, 000 – N68, 000

If functionality, reliability and cost efficiency are factors you consider when buying a phone, then Samsung J5 should be among the top phones on your list. Given the functionality and sleek design of the phone, you wouldn’t believe how cheap the phone goes for in the current market. The phone is a perfect option for Samsung lovers that do not want to spend so much on mobile phones. Although the performance may not be as great as some other “big phones”, but for less than half their prices, Samsung J5 still deserves the attention.

  • Release date: June 2017
  • Operating system: Android 7.0 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.1 (Oreo)
  • Display: 5.2 inches
  • RAM: 3 GB
  • Internal memory: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM – Global (32 GB, 2 GB RAM – LATAM, SEA), (32 GB, 3 GB RAM – Pro edition)
  • Processor: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Camera: 13 MP Camera (Main), 2 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 2600 mAh, removable battery
  • Other interesting features: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N39, 000 – N45, 000
  • Jumia: N38, 000 – N48, 000
  • Konga: N36, 000 – N47, 000

The latest version of Samsung J3 was launched in June 2018. The phone is powered by 1.5 GHz processor and features a 1.5GB Random Access Memory. Just like the other J-series, this phone is relatively cheap and although it does not entirely compare with S- series, it serves as a reasonable alternative. The Samsung Galaxy J3 (6) is powered by a 2600mAh non removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy J3 Specifications

  • Release date: June 2018
  • Operating system: Android 7.0 Nougat, Upgradable to 8.0
  • Display: 5.0 inches
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • Internal memory: 16GB
  • Processor: Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Camera: 8 MP Dual Camera (Main), 5 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 2600 mAh, non-removable
  • Other interesting features: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Samsung Galaxy J1 Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N27, 000 – N30, 000
  • Jumia: N25, 000 – N30, 000
  • Konga: N27, 500 – N30, 000

Samsung Galaxy J1 was the first of the legendary J-Series. It was first launched in February 2015 and has since then grown to be a real force in the mobile world.

The phone is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor and features a 512MB of Random Access Memory. It also packs 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card.

Samsung Galaxy J1 Specifications

  • Release date: January 2015
  • Operating system: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
  • Display: 4.3 inches
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Internal memory: 4GB, expandable up to 128GB (Dedicated slot)
  • Processor: Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
  • Networks: GSM, HSPA, LTE
  • Number of SIM cards: 1
  • Camera: 5MP Camera (Main), 2 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 1850 mAh, removable.

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N125, 000 – N135, 000
  • Jumia: N128, 000 – N135, 000
  • Konga: N125, 000 – N138, 000

Samsung phones are expensive, but are usually worth it. The Samsung Galaxy C9 entered the market with lots of expectations. After its release in October 2016, Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro sold out in less than 1 day. This not only highlighted how much fans loved it, it also confirmed that fact that Samsung were and still remain among the very best mobile brands.

Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Specifications

  • Release date: October 2016
  • Operating system: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.1.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 8.0 (Oreo
  • Display: 6.0 inches
  • RAM: 6 GB
  • Internal memory: 64 GB
  • Processor: Octa-core (4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Camera: 16 MP Dual Camera (Main), 16 MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 4000 mAh, non-removable
  • Other interesting features: Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass.

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N110, 000 – N1130, 000
  • Jumia: N105, 000 – N125, 000
  • Konga: N108, 500 – N125, 000

Samsung is one of the very few smartphone brands with a wide presence across all price sections. It has various devices targeted at different audiences, an approach that has helped it maintain its status as one of the very best mobile brands in the world. The brand proved it again with the launch of Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro in January 2017

The phone is powered by Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 processor and features a 4 GB of Random Access Memory. It also packs 64 GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 256GB.

Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro Specifications

  • Release date: January 2017
  • Operating system: Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
  • Display: 5.7 inches
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal memory: 64GB, expandable up to 256GB (Dedicated slot)
  • Processor: Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Networks: GSM, HSPA, LTE
  • Camera: 16MP Camera (Main), 16MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 3300 mAh, removable.

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro Price in Nigeria

  • SLOT: N95, 000 – N97, 000
  • Jumia: N93, 000 – N97, 000
  • Konga: N92, 500 – N96, 000

The Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is ran by 2.2GHz octa-core processor and it comes with 4GB RAM. The phone features 64GB nternal storage that is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. It also packs a 16MP primary camera on the rear and a 16MP front shooter for selfies.

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro Specifications

  • Release date: March 2017
  • Operating system: Android 7.0 (Nougat)
  • Display: 5.2 inches
  • RAM: 4GB
  • Internal memory: 64GB, expandable up to 256GB (Dedicated slot)
  • Processor: Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
  • Networks: GSM, HSPA, LTE
  • Camera: 16MP Camera (Main), 16MP (Selfie)
  • Battery: 2600 mAh, removable.
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