By Boluwatife Samuel
According to Statista, Android dominates the Nigerian mobile operating system market with a market share of 86.6 per cent as at November 2023, while Apple’s iOS, Android’s only huge competitor holds a 9.8 per cent share.
IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker Q4 2023 noted that Africa’s smartphone market made record of a year-on-year growth of 12.5 per cent, reaching 19.8 million units.
The widespread adoption of Android phones in Nigeria could be accumulated to their reliability, extensive customisation options, and affordability.
As many Nigerians are concerned, Android phones are not just a gadget; they are a practical choice that fits their daily needs and financial limitations.
Android phones below N50,000 provide good features like large displays, long lasting batteries and good storage making smartphones come in handy to a wide population.
Whether you have lot of money or you are on a tight budget, there’s an Android phone that suits your pocket and it’s affordability notably influences purchasing decisions, especially in a country with diverse economic backgrounds.
A phone technician based at Lagos stated that due to the electricity issues in the country, carrying power banks is unappealing. And now, many Android devices offer up to 5000mAh powerful batteries making them a popular choice among young Nigerians.
The technician also noted that Android phones run different apps efficiently, with plenty of models and prices to choose from. He stated that “whatever you need, there’s an Android phone designed for that purpose”.
Apart from all these, we have different Android phones like Samsung, Tecno, Infinix and more with different multi-tasking and features like split-screen view, floating apps, and quick app switching.
Some Android phones can also make you customize your phone.