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Entry-level · 2020

Nokia 3 V

From ₦160,000 to ₦165,000 · 2 sellers·Last checked just now

Our Take CPU lands in today’s entry-level range

A basic entry-level phone — watch out for a smaller battery and slow 10W charging.

Watch out Smaller battery (4000mAh), 10W charging (slow)
Skip if You watch a lot of video or play demanding games
6.26″ IPS LCD · 60Hz
Snapdragon 429 2 / 16 GB
4000 mAh 10W charging
13 MP 5 MP selfie
4G LTE
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Full specifications

What stands out

No NFC — no tap-to-pay or contactless transfers

16GB storage — half what rivals offer at this price

Display

6.26″ · IPS LCD · 720 × 1520 · 60 Hz
Basic

A standard LCD panel. Fine indoors, watch out for sunlight legibility.

Screen size
6.26"
Panel type
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 × 1520 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
HDR
Not listed

Performance

Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm) · 4-core 1.8 GHz · Adreno 504
Basic CPU

Best for messaging, calls, and light browsing. Avoid heavy multitasking.

Chipset
Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm)
Current CPU tier
Entry-level
CPU
4-core, 1.8 GHz
GPU
Adreno 504
Process
12 nm

Camera

13 MP f/2.2 main · 5 MP selfie

A standard camera setup — sharp in daylight, expect noise in low light.

Main camera
13 MP f/2.2
Front camera
5 MP f/2.2
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Battery

4000 mAh · 10 W wired

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4000 mAh
Wired charging
10 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
No

Memory

2 GB RAM · 16 GB · expandable
Tight
RAM
2 GB
Tight for 2026
Storage
16 GB
Fills fast
Storage type
eMMC 5.1
Expandable
Yes

Connectivity

4G LTE
5G
No
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
No
Wi-Fi
Not listed
Bluetooth
4.2
USB
Micro-USB
3.5mm jack
Yes
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

6 g · 9.1 mm
Height
161.2 mm
Width
76.2 mm
Thickness
9.1 mm
Weight
6 g

Sensors

Accelerometer · proximity
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity

Specifications sourced from GSMArena

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

vs

Apple iPhone 12

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
42% larger battery capacity
4,000 mAh vs 2,815 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
IPS LCD vs OLED panel · 720 × 1520 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs High-end tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 4K @ 60 fps video · 5 MP vs 12 MP selfie
No 5G
No 5G vs 5G · No NFC vs NFC
₦165k cheaper Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S20

Loses on most 5 losses
Less smooth display
IPS LCD vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh · 720 × 1520 vs 1440 × 3200 resolution
Lower performance tier
Entry-level vs Mid-range tier
Less stable camera
No OIS vs OIS · 1080p @ 30 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video · 5 MP vs 10 MP selfie
Slower charging
10 W vs 25 W charging
No NFC
No NFC vs NFC
₦80k cheaper Full comparison

Where to buy

2 sellers·New from ₦160,000 to ₦165,000

Prices were last checked in April 2026. Always verify on the seller's site before purchasing.

Jiji.ng New

Vivid Communications Inc

₦160,000 Lowest new price
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Jiji.ng New

Vivid Communications Inc

₦165,000
Verified just now View deal

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