Getting the correct information about the 4G LTE bands in Cameroon is crucial when looking to use or buy the best smartphones in the country.
This is also particularly important for tourists or foreigners who wish to travel to Cameroon. This enables them to make the most of internet connectivity from their high-end or mid-range 4G/5G Android phones or iPhones.
Network Operators in Cameroon that Support 4G LTE
With the major networks like MTN, Orange, and Camtel now deploying 4G LTE services across Cameroon, and most smartphones above 60000 FCFA now having LTE built-in, it is time to make the upgrade to 4G.
Nexttel Cameroon, despite being the first network in Cameroon to support 3G services, is yet to support 4G.
This post features some of the best 4G Phones that support LTE networks in Cameroon. Band 20 and 28 are not currently used in Cameroon.
With so many LTE bands worldwide, just buying a 4G phone is not enough, you need to also ensure that the phone supports the LTE bands of your local networks. The article also aims at showing the best 4G phones that support 4G on the Cameroonian networks.
Furthermore, all the top-end android phones support 4G LTE so you can always benefit from mobile broadband services. 4G LTE is also available on all iPhones and Windows-powered smart devices.
Supported 4G LTE Bands In Cameroon
Below are the supported 4G bands used by the network providers in Cameroon and their network speed rankings:
| NETWORK OPERATOR IN CAMEROON | SUPPORTED 4G LTE BANDS | FREQUENCIES | RANK BY 4G INTERNET SPEED (2021) |
| MTN Cameroon | 41 | 2500MHz | 1 |
| Orange | 3 | 1800MHz | 2 |
| Camtel | 1 and 3 | 2100MHz and 1800MHz | 3 |
| Yoomee | 1 and 3 | 2100MHz and 1800MHz | 4 |
| Nexttel | Not supported | None (3G Only) | 5 |
List of Best 4G Phones in Cameroon (Top smartphones)
Now that we know the 4G LTE networks in Cameroon let us take a look at the best 4G phones you can buy right now. You can click on the name of the phone for detailed features of the 4G phone.
| Phone Model | 4G Network Support |
| iPhone 12 | MTN Cameroon, Orange, Camtel, Yoomee |
| Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, S21 Ultra | Orange, Yoomee, MTN Cameroon, Camtel |
| iPhone 12 Pro Max | MTN Cameroon, Orange, Camtel, Yoomee |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro/9S | MTN, Camtel, Orange, Yoomee |
| Infinix Zero 8 | MTN Cameroon, Orange, Camtel, Yoomee |
| Xiaomi Mi 11/Mi 11 Pro | MTN, Camtel, Orange, Yoomee |
| Huawei Mate 40 | Orange, Yoomee, MTN Cameroon, Camtel |
| Tecno Phantom 9 | MTN, Camtel, Orange, Yoomee |
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | Orange, Yoomee, MTN Cameroon, Camtel |
Above are some of the best 4G Phones you can buy in Cameroon right now. From the list, it is clear that MTN, Orange Cameroon, Camtel, and Yoomee support all the best 4G phones.
