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Deciding on the absolute best cheap smartphone in Kenya can be a challenge given that the choice doesn’t entirely come down to comparing price tags. Of course, the price can be relative when looking for the best cheap smartphone in 2020, however, one’s cheap is not always someone else affordable.
For instance, with the prices of flagship smartphones like Samsung (Galaxy Note 20 Ultra), skyrocketing higher than Ksh 100,000, other shoppers may find anything under Ksh 30, 000 cheap while those on tight budgets may be looking below Ksh 15,000 or Ksh 10,000 for a cheap phone.
Therefore this article won’t leave anyone out when it comes to the best cheap phone of 2020. No matter your budget we have assembled a list of the best phone from top brands like Samsung, to top-selling brands, to upcoming brands.
Best 5 smartphone to buy at a cheap price:
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Huawei P30 Lite | Samsung A21s | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 | Nokia 1.3 | Realme C11 | |
Brand | Huawei | Samsung | Xiaomi | Nokia | Realme |
Screen size | 6.15 Inches | 6.5 Inches | 6.3 Inches | 5.71 Inches | 6.5 Inches |
Hardware | Octa-core, Kirin 710 (12 nm) | Octa-core, Exynos 850 | Octa-core, Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 | Quad-core, Qualcomm 215 | Octa-core, Media Tek Helio G35 |
RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB | 1GB | 2GB |
Internal storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
Camera | Triple Rear (48MP, 8MP, 2MP), Front (24 MP) | Quad Rear (48MP, 8MP, 2MP, 2MP), Front (13 MP) | Quad Rear (48MP, 8MP, 2MP, 2MP), Front (13 MP) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
OS | Android 9 (Pie) | Android 10, One UI 2.0 | Android 9(Pie) | Android 10 (Go edition) | Android 10, realme UI 1.0 |
SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM |
Battery | 3340 mAh, Non-Removable, 18W fast charging | 5000 mAh, Removable | 4000 mAh, Non-Removable, 18W fast charging | 3000 mAh, Removable | 5000 mAh, Removable, 10 W fast charging |
Sensors | Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass | Face unlock, Proximity sensor | Proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass |
Top 5 smartphone online in 2020:
Even though we may not mentions all, we will definitely touch on some of the trending ones. Here are the top 6 best android phone you can buy from Jambo Shoppe, the leading online store in Kenya, without having to empty your pockets.
1. Huawei P30 Lite Smartphone
Huawei P30 Lite Smartphone is an affordable sibling of the Huawei P30 and Huawei P30 Pro.
With the phone, you get to enjoy Huawei’s well-established manufacturing abilities. The Huawei smartphone is available online at Jambo Shoppe at an unbeatable price of Ksh 28,000.
It packs a 6.15-inch screen giving you plenty of display, an 8GB RAM combine with 128GB internal storage which is comparatively higher for a phone under 30K in Kenya.
You also get to enjoy a super front camera of 24 megapixels. There is very little difference between the Huawei P30pro and the Huawei P30 as they are practically the same device.
Huawei P30 Lite Smartphone Specifications:
- Brand: Huawei
- Screen size: 6.15 Inches
- Hardware: Octa-core, Kirin 710 (12 nm)
- RAM: 8 GB
- Internal storage: 128 GB
- Camera: Triple Rear (48MP, 8MP, 2MP), Front (24 MP)
- OS: Android 9 (Pie)
- SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Battery: 3340 mAh, Non-Removable, 18W fast charging
- Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass
2. Samsung A21s
In Kenya, Samsung smartphones are considered pricey. However, this is not the case for a savvy buyer.
Any Samsung fan will tell you the Samsung Galaxy A21 smartphone is an affordable option and one with an eye-catching design. It packs a 6.5-inch screen display as well as an exceptionally long-life battery.
The Galaxy A21 id a fashionable choice for Samsung lovers on a budget. You can get the phone online at Jambo Shoppe at an unbeatable price of Ksh 18,000 the best price in Kenya.
The phone is so cool for its price as it benefits from a total of four rear cameras, packed with 48 Megapixels sensor that can capture detail-rich photos with plenty of vibrancy.
Samsung A21s Specifications:
- Brand: Samsung
- Screen size: 6.5 Inches
- Hardware: Octa-core, Exynos 850
- RAM: 6 GB
- Internal storage: 64 GB
- Camera: Quad Rear (48MP, 8MP, 2MP, 2MP), Front (13 MP)
- OS: Android 10, One UI 2.0
- SIM: Dual SIM, Nano-SIM
- Battery: 5000 mAh, Removable
- Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity
3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
In 2020, Xiaomi have hit the market like never before. Thanks to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 smartphone consumers can now access a top-end smartphone at an affordable price.
I must say the phone is far better than its price. If you are looking for the best camera phone, I would recommend the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 above all other wallet-friendly options online.
Besides Jambo Shoppe the leading online electronic shop in Nairobi has exclusive prices for all their smartphones. Here the phone is on sale for Ksh 16,500 which is way less the standard market price in Kenya.
I rank it among the best camera phone under 20K because it packs a quad rear camera of (48MP+8MP+ 2MP +2MP) plus a single selfie camera of 13MP. It also comes with 4K video resolution, LED flash, HDR, and Panorama.
Aside from the camera, Redmi Note 8 packs an Octa-core CPU, Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 processor with up to 4GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage. Its battery is superb with 18W fast charging and 4,000 mAh.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Specifications:
- Brand: Xiaomi
- Screen size: 6.3 Inches
- Hardware: Octa-core, Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665
- RAM: 6 GB
- Internal storage: 128 GB
- Camera: Quad Rear (48MP, 8MP, 2MP, 2MP), Front (13 MP)
- OS: Android 9(Pie)
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Battery: 4000 mAh, Non-Removable, 18W fast charging
- Sensors: Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass
4. Nokia 1.3
The Nokia 1.3 smartphone is far better than its bargain price suggests. It runs on the latest Android 10 (go edition) that caters to low-powered devices exceeding all the expectations of a cheap phone.
It’s built with sturdy materials and a compact design that helps it last the test of time.It also comes with a replaceable battery great for future-proofing, a bright IPS display, and a decent camera for its price.
Moreover, the Nokia phone runs surprisingly well despite its comparatively weak hardware (16GB storage and 1GB RAM). At Jambo Shoppe Kenya, the online shopping site in Kenya, the phone is on sale for Ksh 12,000.
When it comes to sheer affordability at this price range, you can’t do much better than this Nokia phone.
Nokia 1.3 Specifications:
- Brand: Nokia
- Screen size: 5.71 Inches
- Hardware: Quad-core, Qualcomm 215
- RAM: 1GB
- Internal storage: 16 GB
- Camera: 8 megapixels
- OS: Android 10 (Go edition)
- SIM: Dual SIM, Nano-SIM
- Battery: 3000 mAh, Removable
- Sensors: Face unlock, Proximity sensor
5. Realme C11
Realme C11 smartphone was released on July 7th, 2020, and considered a budget centric phone.
Priced at Ksh 9,500 at Jambo Shoppe you get a smartphone running on the latest Android 10, an Octa-core processor, packed with a dual rear camera and a 5MP front camera.
It considered it the best smartphone under 10k packing a superb battery of 5000 mAh with 10 W fast charging. Some of its outstanding features include a mini-drop full screen, super nightscape mode, Al selfie, a realme UI that ensure you navigate through the phone seamlessly as well as a powerful processor of 2.3 GHz.
Realme C11 Specifications:
- Brand: Realme
- Screen size: 6.5 Inches
- Hardware: Octa-core, Media Tek Helio G35
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal storage: 32 GB
- Camera: 13 megapixels
- OS: Android 10, realme UI 1.0
- SIM: Dual SIM, Nano-SIM
- Battery: 5000 mAh, Removable, 10 W fast charging
- Sensors: Proximity sensor, accelerometer, compass
Summary
Flagship smartphones are great, they are classy, well designed, lightning-fast, and come with lots of extra features. However, they also come at a cost, and in most cases, they are not worth it. Nowadays you don’t have to break the bank to get a high-end smartphone.
The mobile phones mentioned above are just but a few smartphones at Jambo Shoppe you can buy at an affordable price and experience the convenience of a flagship phone.
