If you are looking for a medium range smartphone that is both affordable and efficient, there are various options in the market. Whether you are looking for a phone with quality camera, ling battery life or large memory, there are a few options to consider.
With a budget of Ksh. 20,000 and below, you can purchase the following smartphones from brands like Nokia, Infinix, realme and vivo.
Here is a list of 8 smartphones you can get in tech shops countrywide for less than Ksh. 20,000.
1. vivo Y21
The vivo Y21 also features a front 8 MP camera for selfies and a dual rear-camera 13MP + 2MP supported by a wide range of features, including Face Beauty, Filters, and Bokeh.
With a large 6.51 inch HD Plus Display, the vivo Y21 carries MediaTek Helio P35 chipset paired with 4 GB RAM which comes with an extended 1 GB RAM. This is an upgraded function to make the device faster and smoother when handling heavy operations such as playing games and multitasking.
The smartphone currently retails at Ksh. 16, 999 at vivo stores countrywide.
2. Infinix HOT 10T
Infinix launched the Infinix HOT 10T earlier in May this year, under its Hot Series in Kenya.
The Infinix HOT 10T 128GB + 4GB version is retailing at Ksh. 17,499 and the 64GB + 4GB version is retailing at Ksh. 15,499. The smartphone comes with a 48 megapixel camera, with a revolutionary feature dubbed super nightscape. It perfect for those of us who love gaming, socializing, having fun and spending time browsing social media, listening to music in fitness, and watching videos at night among others.
The Infinix HOT 10T runs on Android 11 and XOS 7.6 operating systems. It comes with MediaTek Helio G70 processor that enables the phone to offer high performance and speed, 128 GB internal storage, 4 GB RAM, triple rear camera setup with a 48 MP main camera and a 8 MP selfie camera. It also comes with 5000 mAh battery with ultra-fast 50W flash charging.
3. realme C25Y
The realme C25Y is the first C series model to feature with 50 MP AI triple camera system, currently retailing at Ksh. 19,000. The C25Y has a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W quick charge, a Unisoc T610 powerful processor with instant fingerprint sensor, and a 6.5-inch large display with a line aesthetic design.
The smartphone is powered by an octa-core 12nm Unisoc T610 processor that clocks up to 1.8GHz, which comprises two Arm Cortex-A75 operating up to 1.8GHz, and six Arm Cortex-A55 running up to 1.8GHz. The graphics are handled by ARM Mali G52 GPU with a clock speed of 614.4MHz.
To protect users’ privacy and convenience, the new realme also comes with ultra-fast fingerprint unlocking and facial recognition.
4. Nokia C30
The smartphone comes with a 6.82 inch HD+ display, supported by a huge 6000 mAh battery that can last up to three days on a single full charge. The smartphone also has a 13 MP dual rear camera set-up to capture moments and regular quarterly security updates for at least two years. These security updates assure the user of safety for files stored in the smartphone.
It retails at Ksh. 14,490.
5. Nokia C1 Plus
The new Nokia C1 Plus is the most affordable 4G Nokia smartphone with a 4G connectivity, offering wider experiences to more users around the world. The launch of the Nokia C1 comes after the launch of the Nokia C2 in April last year.
With the Nokia C1 Plus, users can enjoy selfies and videos, apps and texts that pop, and immersive entertainment delivered to them crisp and clean. The new smartphone also coms with Android 10 (Go edition), with lighter apps and less bloatware, meaning you can store up to 3000 songs or 13 hours of HD video.
The smartphone is set to retail at Ksh.8,999 in retail stores countywide.
6. Nokia G20
As part of the G-series, the Nokia G20 comes with a 48 MP Quad camera and powerful AI imaging mode and OZO audio. The large 6.52-inch screen with a display resolution of 720 x 1600 pixel gives a clear view of photos and videos. To complete the main camera setup, the 48 MP wide camera is paired with a PDAF, 5 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro), and 2 MP (depth) camera.
The smartphone also comes with a 5050mAh battery that can last up to three days and a 10W fast charging ability. Additionally, the MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) processor ensures high operating speeds.
It retails at Ksh. 19,000 at all Nokia stores countrywide.
7. Nokia 3.4
The phone runs on the latest Android 10 Pie and comes with other features such as 3GB RAM and 64GB internal storage which is expandable via MicroSD card. The phone also comes with a 4000mAh battery which has 10W USB-C fast charging. It is powered by a Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460processor.
This phone retails at Ksh. 18,000.
8. Nokia G10
As part of the new G-series, the Nokia G10 unlocks the potential of Android 11 Operating System, retailing at Ksh. 19,000. The new phone is guaranteed monthly security updates for three years and two letter OS upgrades.
This smartphone has a 6.5 inch screen, a triple rear camera set-up of 13MP +2 MP Macro + 2 MP Depth. The phone also comes with a 5050mAh battery that can last up to three days and a 100% compostable case is included for additional protection. Additionally, the Mediatek G25 8x A53 2.0GHz processor ensures great speeds.
Nokia G10 users will also enjoy selfies and videos, apps and texts, and immersive entertainment delivered to them crisp and clear with the phone’s 720 x 1600 pixels impressive resolution.
