When it comes to buying a new smartphone, not everyone is able or is willing to spend so much money on one device. Some people are just looking for a basic smartphone that can do the simple tasks without any complicated or advanced features. From time to time, I get questions about the cheapest smartphone that someone can buy. If you are one such person, this post will list down five smartphones under Ksh 5,000 that you can get in Kenya right now.
Most of the smartphones listed here are available on Jumia and I have included a link to each one.
iBRIT ALPHA
The first smartphone worth checking out is the iBRIT ALPHA. iBRIT is not a well-known company and claims to be a British company but I did not find any evidence supporting that. That aside, the iBRIT Alpha is currently available for Ksh 4,699. It has some decent specifications but one thing that I have seen people say about it is that it tends to heat up when running demanding applications.
Below are some of its key specifications of the iBRIT ALPHA:
Display Size: 5.0 inches with a resolution of 480 X 854 Pixels
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6580
RAM: 1 GB
Storage Space: 8 GB, can be expanded to 32GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-400 MP
Android Version: Android 7.0 Nougat
Main Camera: 8MP with dual-LED flash
Selfie Camera: 5MP
Battery: 2000 mAh battery
You can get the iBRIT ALPHA from Jumia here.
Oukitel C9
Another smartphone that you can get under Ksh 5,000 is the Oukitel C9.
Oukitel is a Chinese company that is known for using very big batteries on its smartphones. The unfortunate thig is we are not getting a crazy huge battery on the Oukitel C9. Even with that said, the Ksh 4,999 price tag puts the device on my list.
Below is a look at the key specifications of the Oukitel C9.
Display Size: 5.0 inches with a resolution of 480 X 854 Pixels
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6580
RAM: 1 GB
Storage Space: 8 GB, can be expanded to 32GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-400 MP2
Android Version: Android 7.0 Nougat
Main Camera: 8MP
Selfie Camera: 2MP
Battery: 2000 mAh battery
You can get the Oukitel from Jumia here.
Viwa i7
If you want a phone that looks good and is below Ksh 5,000, the Viwa i7 is my best suggestion. The phone does not have the same specs as the two discussed above but still stands its ground. It has green accents on the sides and camera section giving it a different and appealing look that we are not used to seeing on devices within this price range.
Below are some of the key Viwa i7 specifications:
Display Size: 4.0 inches with a resolution of 480 X 800 Pixels
Processor: 1.2GHz Quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731 processor
RAM: 512MB
Storage Space: 8 GB, can be expanded to 32GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-400
Android Version: Android 7.0 Nougat
Main Camera: 2MP
Selfie Camera: 0.3MP
Battery: 1500 mAh battery
You can get the Viwa i7 for Ksh 3,200 from Jumia by clicking here.
HISENSE U962
You have probably heard about Hisense but not for its smartphones. The company is known for its affordable TVs but it also has some affordable smartphones and the Hisense U962 is one of them. The company has a couple of other smartphones but those are above Ksh 5,000.
Below are the Hisense U962 specifications:
Display Size: 5.0 inches with a resolution of 480 X 854 Pixels
Processor: 1.2GHz Quad-core Spreadtrum SC7731G
RAM: 1GB
Storage Space: 8 GB, can be expanded to 32GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-400 MP2
Android Version: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Main Camera: 5MP
Selfie Camera: 2MP
Battery: 2000 mAh battery
If you are interested in the Hisense U962, you can get it from Jumia for Kshs 4,699.
X-TIGI V10
The last device in this list is the X-TIGI V10. I have this device here because of its battery. It has the biggest battery on this list and I believe this is a plus for a user who does not want to charge his/her phone every single day.
Below are the key specifications of the X-Tigi V10:
Display Size: 5.0 inches with a resolution of 480 X 854 Pixels
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad-core processor
RAM: 512MB
Storage Space: 8 GB, can be expanded to 32GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-400
Android Version: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Main Camera: 5MP
Selfie Camera: 2MP
Battery: 2500 mAh battery
You can get the X-Tigi V10 from Jumia for Ksh 4,999.
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