As a student using my phone to make money on Lodpost in 2026, my phone is my office. I tested two budget kings - Infinix Hot 60 Pro and Tecno Spark 30 - for 7 days. Both cost under N200k in Computer Village.
Here is my honest review with no sugar-coating.
1. Price in Nigeria (August 2026)
- Infinix Hot 60 Pro: N185,000 - N195,000
- Tecno Spark 30: N165,000 - N175,000
Winner: Tecno Spark 30 - cheaper by N20k. That N20k can buy you 80GB data for Lodpost writing.
2. Battery Life - Very Important for Students
- Infinix Hot 60 Pro: 5000mAh, lasts 2 days with data on, fast charge 33W (0-100% in 1 hour 15 mins)
- Tecno Spark 30: 5000mAh, lasts 1 day 12 hours, fast charge 18W (0-100% in 2 hours)
Winner: Infinix Hot 60 Pro - battery lasts longer and charges faster. If you stay in hostel where light no dey, Infinix go save you.
3. Camera - For WhatsApp Status and Business
- Infinix Hot 60 Pro: 108MP main, selfie 32MP - picture sharp for product photos
- Tecno Spark 30: 64MP main, selfie 13MP - okay but not sharp at night
Winner: Infinix Hot 60 Pro - if you do phone photography side hustle for vendors, Infinix camera go give you better pictures.
4. Performance - Gaming and Multitasking
- Infinix Hot 60 Pro: Helio G99, 8GB RAM + 8GB virtual - PUBG smooth, can open ChatGPT + Canva + Lodpost at same time
- Tecno Spark 30: Helio G85, 8GB RAM - PUBG lags small, but okay for normal use
Winner: Infinix Hot 60 Pro - better for students wey dey multitask and play game after reading.
5. Storage
- Both: 128GB internal, expandable to 1TB with memory card
Winner: Tie. Both can store many videos and articles.
My Final Verdict as a Student
If you have N165k and you just need phone for calls, WhatsApp, and small writing: Buy Tecno Spark 30. E dey okay.
If you have N185k and you want phone wey be like mini laptop for hustle - battery strong, camera sharp, game smooth, fast charge: Buy Infinix Hot 60 Pro. Na my current phone and e never fail me.
I use Infinix Hot 60 Pro to write 7 articles on Lodpost and make $0.10 in 24 hours. No lag.
Which phone you dey use now? Comment your experience below.
Disclaimer: Price based on Slot and Pointek market in Lagos/Port Harcourt as of August 2026. Price fit change.
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