Safaricom Open Day kicked off last month and will end on the 8th of July. Yes, I know, it is not a one day event but who am I to raise questions when you can get discounted devices during this period. The discounted devices are available online and offline through different retails stands. Online, you can get these deals through Masoko and in this post I will be listing my top 5 smartphones that you should consider. These are the phones I would buy if I was looking to buy one.
I will list devices in different price segments just to make sure no one is left behind. I will also include links to each specific device for those who want to buy them online.
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus is the latest flagship from the company to be launched in Kenya. The phone has been around for a few months and I have already reviewed it and you can check that here. This phone really impressed me especially the camera. I prefer it over the standard Galaxy S9. It’s price during Safaricom Open Day is Ksh 94,999. This price is exactly what Samsung lists as the recommend retail price so you are not getting a huge discount here. Either way, this is a good phone worth your money.
Below are some of its key specifications.
Display Size: 6.2-inch Quad HD + Curved Super AMOLED
Processor: Exynos 9810 Octa
RAM: 6 GB
Storage Space: 64GB/128GB/256GB, can be expanded to 400 GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-G72 MP18
Android Version: Android 8.0 Oreo
Main Camera: Dual 12MP + 12MP With Dual OIS
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Battery: 3500 mAh battery
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus from Masoko Here.
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro
If you like smartphones with very big displays, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro can be yours for Ksh 79,999. I have always loved Huawei Mate devices as they are practical and their batteries always last longer than those of most other flagship smartphones. The big display is perfect for those working on the go or even for media consumption. Below are its key specs.
Display Size: 6.0-inch with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels
Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 970
RAM: 4/6 GB
Storage Space: 64GB/128GB, No MicroSD slot
GPU: Mali-G72 MP12
Android Version: Android 8.0 Oreo
Main Camera: Dual 12MP + 20MP
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Battery: 4000 mAh battery
Get the Huawei Mate 10 Pro from Masoko
The Huawei P Smart
If you are looking for a phone under Ksh 30,000, the Huawei P Smart should be on your list. Huawei has a few other devices including the P10 Lite but for me the P Smart ticks all the right boxes. It is available for Ksh 24,499 and below are its specifications.
Display Size: 5.65-inch with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels
Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 659
RAM: 3/4 GB
Storage Space: 32/64GB, can be expanded to 256 GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-T830 MP2
Android Version: Android 8.0 Oreo
Main Camera: Dual 13MP + 2MP
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Battery: 3000 mAh battery
Get the Huawei P Smart from Masoko.
The Nokia 5
Available for Ksh 18,000, the Nokia 5 is not that bad of a deal. This is not the best spec’d phone within this price but you are getting the Nokia name and guaranteed Android updates as they are made available. You get the Nokia design that is different from what we see from other manufacturers. Here are its specifications.
Nokia 5
Display Size: 5.2 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430
GPU: Adreno 505
RAM: 2/3 GB
Storage Space: 16GB, can be expanded to 256GB using a microSD card
Android Version: Android 7.1.1 (Upgraded to Android Oreo)
Camera: 13MP Camera at the back with a 8MP front facing one
Battery: 3000 mAh removable battery
Get the Nokia 5 from Masoko.
The Nokia 2
If you want some Nokia action in your life, the Nokia 2 is listed at Ksh 9,999. This is an entry level phone that can be the perfect second phone to substitute your main smartphone. You can also use it as your main phone as it handles some basic tasks with ease. This is one of the many Nokia smartphones we have seen launch the last 12 months. Below are its key specifications.
Display Size: 5.0 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels
Processor: 1.3 GHz Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 processor
RAM: 1 GB
Storage Space: 8 GB, can be expanded up to 128GB using a microSD card
GPU: Adreno 304
Android Version: Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Camera: 8 MP camera at the back with a 5MP front facing one
Battery: 4100 mAh removable battery
Get the Nokia 2 from Masoko.