This is a list of the cheapest smartphones in Kenya.
According to statistics, Kenya is the top smartphone user in E. Africa. In this digital age, nobody wants to fall behind. However, Possessing a smartphone with good features and an affordable price is more important than just owning any smartphone.
Typically a good smartphone should at least have the following
Key features :
Display: Good
RAM: Good
Internal Storage: Good
Front Camera: Good
Back Camera: Good
Processor: Good
Connectivity: Good
OS: Fast and Efficient
Battery Capacity: Last Long
Here is a list of the cheapest smartphones in Kenya that you can purchase on a budget and get to enjoy the digital experience.
Top Ten Cheapest Smartphones in Kenya
1. Huawei y5 prime(2018)
Top on our list of cheapest smartphones in Kenya is Huawei y5 prime(2018)
If you want a phone with enough storage space for your music, films, images, and other media, you can purchase one between Ksh. 8,500 and 10,000. The characteristics of this phone are ideal for you.
The phone comes with:
Display : 5.4 inch
Front Camera : 5 megapixel
Rear Camera:13 megapixel
Resolution: 720×1440 pixels
RAM : 2GB
OS : Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery Capacity :3020mAh
Connectivity : Dual Sim,2G,3G,4G.
2. Infinix Hot 7
The newest Infinix phone was just released this year. It is available in two versions, one running Android 8.1 Oreo and the other Android Go. Additionally, it boasts a full HD screen display and a quad-core processor that operates at a speed of 1.3GHz. The cost is between Ksh. 9,000 and Ksh. 13,000.
Key Features : Display: 6.2 Inch
RAM : 2GB/3GB
Internal Storage : 16GB/32GB
Front Camera :8 Megapixels
Rear Camera : 13 Megapixels
Processor : Mediatek MT6580P
Connectivity : Dual Sim, 2G, 3G,Wi-Fi
OS : Android 8.1(Go edition)
Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
You might also want to look into the Infinix Smart 2, whose pricing recently fell to about Ksh. 8,000–10,000. It has the same features but a 3500mAh battery instead.
3. Lenovo A5
This device was released in June 2018. It is one of a kind since it’s the only device with relatively high specs that come at a lower price than most devices. The price ranges from Ksh.8,000- 12,000.
For picture lovers, this is the right device for you if you are not planning on spending much on a new device.
Display: 5.45 Inch
RAM : 3GB
Internal Storage : 16GB/32GB,MicroSD upto 256GB
Front Camera :8 Megapixels
Rear Camera : 13 Megapixels
Processor : Quad-Core 1.5GHz Mediatek MT6739
Connectivity : Dual nano Sim, 2G, 3G,Wi-Fi
OS : Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery Capacity: 4000mAh
4. Tecno W3
A MALI GPU for graphical processing, a unique feature of this early-2017 phone, ensures fluid gameplay and fast frame rates. It offers 4G LTE connectivity and Android 6.0 operating system, both of which promote quick download speeds. The cost of the device is below 8,000 Kenyan Shillings.
Key features :
Display: 5.0 Inch
RAM : 1GB
Internal Storage : 8GB,MicroSD upto 32GB
Front Camera :2 Megapixels
Rear Camera : 5 Megapixels
Processor : Quad-Core 1.3GHz Mediatek
Connectivity : Dual Sim standby, 2G, 3G,4G LTE, and Wi-Fi
OS : Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Battery Capacity:2500mAh
5. Nokia 3.1
The aforementioned phone debuted in May 2018. It has an Octa-core Mediatek MT6750) CPU, weighs 138g, and is available in several colors. The gadget costs less than Ksh 10,000.
Key features :
Display: 5.20 Inch
RAM : 2GB
Internal Storage : 16GB,MicroSD upto 128GB
Front Camera :8 Megapixels
Rear Camera : 13 Megapixels
Processor : Octa Core 1.3GHz Mediatek
Connectivity : Dual Sim, 2G, 3G,4G, VoLTE,Wi-Fi
OS : Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery Capacity:2990mAh
6. Samsung A2 Core
Key features :
Display: 5.20 Inch
RAM : 1GB
Internal Storage : 8GB,MicroSD upto 128GB
Front Camera :8 Megapixels
Rear Camera : 8 Megapixels
Processor : Exynos 7870 1.3GHz
Connectivity : Dual Sim, 2G, 3G,4G,Wi-Fi
OS : Android 8.1 Oreo
Battery Capacity:2600mAh
The phone costs less than Ksh.8,500.
7. Oukitel C8
Given that this device costs less than Ksh.8,500 and is presently available at Killimal for KSh 6,959, its features are remarkable. This phone was unveiled by the Oukitel firm in late 2017. It uses the dual micro SIM card-compatible Android 7.0 (Nougat) operating system. Additionally, it boasts a day-long battery life, 4G network access, and a decent camera with an LED flash. A fingerprint sensor is also included.
Key features :
Display: 5.5 HD Infinity Display
RAM : 2GB
Internal Storage : 16GB,MicroSD upto 32GB
Front Camera :5 Megapixels
Back Camera :13 Megapixels
Processor :1.3GHz Quad-Core, Mediatek MT6580A Chipset
Connectivity : Dual micro Sim, 2G, 3G,4G,Wi-Fi
OS : Android v7.0 Nougat
Battery Capacity:3000mAh
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8. HTC M8
The HTC M8 was made available on March 24, 2014. Given that it is powered by 2.3GHz Quad-core Snapdragon chipsets, 2GB of RAM, and a battery that can last a day, it is still a beautiful phone today.
It contains a slot for two Nano SIM cards, a Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen with 16 million colors, a 5.0-inch display, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 to protect the glass. It costs less than Ksh. 11,000
Key features :
Display: 5.0 Inches
RAM : 2GB
Internal Storage : 16GB,MicroSD upto 128GB
Front Camera :5 MP, f/2.0
Back Camera :4 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/3″, 2µm, AF
4 MP, depth sensor(4-Ultrapixel)
Processor :2.3GHz Quad-Core,Qualcomm Snapdragon801
Connectivity :Dual Nano Sim , 2G, 3G,4G,Wi-Fi
OS : Android v4.4(KitKat)
Battery Capacity:2600mAh
9. Tecno F1
The modest smartphone also features on the list of cheapest smartphones in Kenya. The device comes with a one-year warranty and a relatively low price of KSh 5,799 at Kilimall …You can check it out.
Key features :
Display: 5.0 Inches
RAM : 512MB
Internal Storage : 8 GB,MicroSD upto 32GB
Front Camera :2Mp
Back Camera :5MP
Processor :1.3 GHz Quad core processor
Connectivity :Dual Sim , 2G, 3G,
OS : Android Go
Battery Capacity:2000mAh
10. Neon Kicka 4
Given that it boasts 4G network access, Android Oreo Go Edition, an MTK Quad-core 1.3GHz processor, and a 1500mAh Li-ion battery, the pricing of this smartphone is shockingly reasonable.
Even still, the price doesn’t exceed Ksh 5,000 and is typically around Ksh 4,500 at any Safaricom shop, despite having all the decent characteristics.
Key features :
Display: 4.0 Inches TFT Panel
RAM : 512MB
Internal Storage : 84GB,MicroSD upto 32GB
Front Camera :2Mp
Back Camera :2MP
Processor :MTK Quad-core 1.3Ghz
Connectivity :Dual Sim , 2G, 3G,4G
OS : Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
Battery Capacity:1500mAh
