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Finding a smartphone that costs less than $100 and that has fast charging is harder than finding a needle in a haystack, but we found a few for you. In this article, we explore the fast charging phones under 100 dollars that we found.
But a quick primer on what fast charging is: as a rule, most current fast charging technology speed up either the first 30 minutes or first 60 minutes of charging, after which, the rest of the charging process is at normal speed. So, you should think of fast charging as a means of quickly topping up your battery – plug it in and go from 0 to 30% in 30 minutes, or 0 to 50% in 30 minutes, depending on which fast charging standard your phone supports.
Five fast charging phones under 100 dollars
LG G6 32GB and 64GB
I remember that the 64GB storage version of LG G6 sold for ₦150,000 (about $400) back in 2017. Thanks to a tip-off from Ehimare Uduehi, I am almost in shock to find that it now sells for less than $100!! What?
Anyway, what do you get? You get a 2017 flagship smartphone with a 5.7″ display, Gorilla Glass 5 protection, Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, fingerprint scanner 4GB RAM, and 64GB internal storage. LG says that the 3300mAh battery is coupled with Quick Charge 3.0, but during my review, my usage produced only QC 2.0 results. That means you can top-up your battery from 0-50% in about 30 minutes.
The LG G6 variants available at this price point are the 32GB and 64GB models. Because the G6 is a flagship, this is the best value on this list of fast charging phones under 100 dollars. Where to find it? Try AliExpress. Price: $99 or ₦35,500. LG G6 specifications . LG G6 review .
LeEco Le 2 X520
The 2017 LeEco Le 2 is the first phone on our list of fast charging phones under 100 dollars.
LeEco Le 2 may be a 2-year-old model, but it packs Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 2.0 fast charging standard. And it is because of its age that you can now buy it for less than ₦36,000. With N35,000 in hand and a visit to Jumia or Konga, you will purchase for yourself a 5.5-inch display, 3000mAh battery, 3GB RAM, 64GB ROM, and a respectable Snapdragon 652 processor.
Fear not, this is a 4G LTE smartphone, so you are not left with creepy-crawly 3G. How fast does it charge, though? QuickCharge 2.0 means you can top up the battery from 0-50% in 30 minutes. Impressive for a smartphone released in 2017. Price: $98. LeEco Le 2 specifications .
Xiaomi Redmi 7A 2GB/16G
Next on our list of fast charging phones under 100 dollars is the Redmi 7A by Xiaomi. It has a 5.45″ display, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, and a big 4000 mAh battery. It is a 4G LTE smartphone and uses Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 439 processor. Coupled with that big battery is 10W quick charging, so you can top it up faster. Price: $94 or ₦33,500.00
Xiaomi Redmi 7A 2GB/32G
This is the 32GB variant of the Redmi 7A, and the only difference between it and the above model that the internal storage is doubled to 32GB. Nothing else. And you pay only a ₦2,000 difference. Price is $99 or ₦35,500.00. Redmi 7A specifications .
Nokia 2.1
The entry-level Nokia 2.1 not only has 10W fast charging but also a big 4000mAh battery
If you want an even more affordable option beyond the above fast charging phones, HMD Global comes to your rescue with the Nokia 2.1.
It runs stock Android 9 Pie and you have Nokia’s guarantee of 2-year software updates and 3 years of security patches. One of those promised updates is gone, as the phone initially shipped in May 2018 with Android 8.1 Oreo.
Lastly, it comes with a fast charger in the box, so you don’t have to go hunting for one. What’s not to like about this phone? This is easily our Editor’s Pick on this list. If you are looking for an entry-level Android phone with fast charging, the Nokia 2.1 is what the doctor prescribed. Price: $70 or ₦25,000. Nokia 2.1 specifications .
Wrap Up
As you can see, besides the older LG G6 and LeEco smartphones, all the other fast charging phones under 100 dollars that we listed here support only 10W fast charging, which is the slowest fast charging standard availale. It is no surprising. QuickCharge, and fast charging technology in general, are yet to go mainstaream in entry-level devices. Even in the mid-range market, it isn’t widespread yet.
As such, it makes sense that all we have available at these price points is 10W. But it is better than nothing. With 10W quick charging, you can top up your battery from zero to 30% in 30 minutes. On a smartphone with a 4000mAh battery, that gives you hours of usage!
If you are interested in learning more about fast charging technology, our article, Quick Chargers: How do they work and how they are different from normal chargers , is a good read.
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Samsung’s Galaxy A20 is the base mid-range model in the new Galaxy A series line-up. What do I mean by that? If you want the most affordable mid-range Samsung with good performance, this is the phone to get. Here is our quick Samsung Galaxy A20 2019 unboxing.
Samsung Galaxy A20 2019 Duos Quick Specs
Samsung Galaxy A20 unboxing
- Display: 6.4″ Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch
- 32GB internal storage
- Memory card support for cards of up to 1TB
- 3GB RAM
- 13 MP + 5 MP dual camera with LED flash
- 8MP selfie camera
- USB Type-C connector
- Fingerprint reader (rear-mounted)
- 4000mAH battery + 15W fast charging
In terms of specs and features, the Galaxy A20 is very similar to its smaller sibling, the Samsung Galaxy A10 (see Galaxy A10 specs ; see Galaxy A10 hands-on and unboxing ). The A20’s display is 0.2 inches bigger, but they share the same processor and internal storage. Where the A20 is superior is in the bigger screen, more RAM, and a bigger battery. And those things make a difference.
Samsung Galaxy A20 2019 unboxing and hands-on review
In the simple white box are the following items:
- the Samsung Galaxy A20 phone itself,
- a USB cable,
- fast charging adapter,
- 3.5mm headset, as well as
- paper documentations.
It is pretty much the same contents in the Galaxy A10’s box.
Samsung Galaxy A20 2019 Hands-on Review
Here are quick and direct answers to some of the most common questions that I have been asked about the phone. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, do post it as a comment and I will respond to it.
Does Samsung A20 have a fingerprint scanner?
Yes; Samsung A20 has a fingerprint scanner located at the back.
Does Samsung A20 support fast charging?
Yes; Samsung Galaxy A20 supports 15W fast charging standard.
Does Samsung A20 screen have Gorilla Glass protection?
No; Samsung Galaxy A20’s display does not have Gorilla Glass protection.
Does Samsung Galaxy A20 support 4G LTE?
Yes; the Galaxy A20 is equipped with a 4G LTE radio in both SIM slots. The phone also supports dual 4G-VoLTE.
Is Samsung Galaxy A20 a good phone?
As far as I can tell from our Samsung Galaxy A20 2019 unboxing and hands-on time, this phone is a fair proposition from Samsung. It offers a fair number of features and specs for the price.
It is made of a nice polycarbonate material – again, the same one used in the A10. And that is a good thing, because it reminds us of higher-priced Samsung phones. You are holding a ₦50,000 smartphone in your hand and it does not feel cheap.
The Galaxy A10 has a small weakness – the 2GB RAM it was equipped with, which led to slow opening of apps and switching between apps. That weakness is gone here, as the 3GB of RAM that we have in the A20 is adequate for smooth app launching and switching.
For ₦52,000 (about $146), you get a solid Super AMOLED display, a rear-positioned fingerprint scanner, 3GB of RAM, 32GB internal memory, dedicated memory card support, a hefty 4000mAh battery, and Samsung has thrown in 15W fast charging to sweeten the deal. It is a very likeable package.
The small snag here is that being a Samsung, the Galaxy A20 still costs more than the average competing smartphone in the market. The difference isn’t as bad as it used to be before. Samsung’s strategy with the new Galaxy A series is to offer closely-priced alternatives to the legion of affordable phones from Chinese manufacturers.
More expensive it is, but definitely also more reasonable, and more people will be swayed to buying it. Already, it is proving quite popular in the market, and we would not be surprised to see impressive sales figures at the end of the year.
Enter: Samsung Galaxy A20s
The A20 is so good that Samsung has come up with a minor upgrade called Galaxy A20s. The A20s is powered by the same processor found in the A20, but has a slightly bigger 6.49-inch Infinity V-display with a waterdrop notch. But AMOLED is swapped for LCD. And the 0.09″ seems superfluous to me, but hey!
You will like that it has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which are clearly upgrades to what is in the Galaxy A20. And the rear camera takes a bump from dual to triple. Of course, it costs a little more than the A20. Check out its specs and price HERE . That is it with this Samsung Galaxy A20 2019 unboxing.
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