Earlier today, Safaricom announced that it has sold over 600,000 Neon smartphones this year. This is impressive especially coming from a brand that may not be well known to many people. Safaricom Neon devices are available through its retail store and online through Masoko. These devices are available for less than Ksh 5,000, an entry-level smartphone segment that has always been neglected and left for feature phone makers.
With the Neon smartphones, connectivity is key for Safaricom and you can tell that as most of these devices support 4G connection. Not each model supports 4G LTE but most do. 4G networks may be mainstream to some but is not the case in the segment. Most smartphones that have been available for less than Ksh 5,000 have always lacked 4G LTE support and that is why Safaricom is using that as one of the features to differentiate the Neon smartphones.
So, which are the Neon smartphones you can get in Kenya through Masoko, here is a list with the specifications, price of each unit and link to where you can buy them.
Safaricom Neon Kicka 4
The Safaricom Neon Kicka 4 is the cheapest smartphone on the list. It is available for Ksh 2,149 on Masoko and may be the perfect phone for anyone who wants to get their first smartphone for communication and basic connectivity.
Have a look at the Safaricom Neon Kicka 4 Specifications.
Display: 4-inch TFT TN display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6580M
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: 4 GB internal storage, expandable via microSD card
Cameras: 2MP back camera, 0.3MP selfie camera
Connectivity: 3G
Battery: 1500 mAh
Android: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
You can buy the Neon Kicka 4 through Masoko here, you get 500MB for free with each device you buy.
Now Read: The Safaricom Neon Smart Kicka 4 Unboxing and First Impressions
Neon Lite (4G)
Second On the list is the Neon Lite (4G). This one is available for Ksh 2,449 on Masoko. Below are its specifications.
Display: 4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels
Processor: 1.25GHz Quad-Core
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 8 GB internal storage
Cameras: 5MP back camera, 0.3MP selfie camera
Connectivity: 4G
Battery: 1500 mAh
Android: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
You can buy the Neon Lite (4G) here.
Neon Storm
The third device on the list is the Neon Storm that is available on Masoko for Ksh 3,449. Have a look at its specifications.
Display: 4-inch IPS FWVGA
Processor: –
RAM: 512 MB
Storage: 4 GB internal storage
Cameras: 2MP back camera, 0.3MP selfie camera
Connectivity: 4G
Battery: 1800 mAh
Android: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
You can buy the Neon Smart through Masoko here.
Neon Nova LTE
Fourth on the list is the Neon Nova LTE that is listed on Masoko for Ksh 3,999.
Display: 5.2-inch IPS LCD HD
Processor: 1.3 GHz MediaTek Processor
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 8 GB internal storage
Cameras: 5MP back camera, 2MP selfie camera
Connectivity: 4G
Battery: 2500 mAh
Android: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
Buy the Neon Nova LTE from Masoko.
Neon Plus
The last device on the list is the Neon Plus and it is the most expensive at Ksh 4,999.
Display: 5-inch IPS LCD
Processor: Quad Core MediaTek Processor
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 8 GB internal storage
Cameras: 5MP back camera, 2MP selfie camera
Connectivity: 4G
Battery: 3000 mAh
Android: Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition)
Buy the Neon Plus from Masoko.