If you are looking for a smartphone within the Ksh 9,500 to 11,000 price range, you may have come across the Xiaomi Redmi 9A or the realme C11. These are the latest from the two manufacturers and you can get them in Kenya right now.
The realme C11 was launched in the country this week and is available from KSH 9,999. The Redmi 9A on the other hand is also available for Ksh 9,999 but the price can vary depending on where you get it from.
Both these are good phones but in the end you have to choose one.
Have a look at the key specifications comparison between the two devices.
realme C11 Vs Redmi 9A
| Specs | realme C11 Specifications | Readmi 9A |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm | 164.9 x 77 x 9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM | Dual Nano SIM |
| Display Size | 6.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen |
| Display Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Operating System | Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 10, MIUI 12 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Internal space | 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage | 2 GB RAM, 32 GB storage |
| MicroSD card Slot | microSDXC | microSDXC |
| Rear Facing Camera | Dual 13 MP + 2MP | 13 MP |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Video Recording | Yes, up to 1080p@30fps | Yes, up to 1080p@30/60fps |
| Front facing camera | 5 MP selfie camera | 5 MP selfie camera |
| Cellular Data | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity |
| Battery | 5000 mAh non-removable battery | 5000 mAh non-removable battery |
| Available Colours | Mint Green, Pepper Grey | Carbon Gray, Sky Blue, Ocean Green |
| Price | Ksh 10,000 (Buy on Jumia) | Ksh 9,899 (Buy on Jumia) |
From the specifications above, which one would you prefer t spend your money on? What ticks the right boxes for you and what does not?
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