A good smartphone is not cheap; you have to be ready to spend a lot of money if you want the best of the best. Even with that said, not everyone is willing and ready to spend a ton of cash on a new smartphone. Some people still want a decent device but are not willing to break the bank just to get it.
For those on the market for a new smartphone but are not willing to spend over Ksh 10,000, I have a list of devices worth checking out right now. This lists is made up of devices you can find on Jumia market, I will be updating the list later this week to include all the other devices you can find in Kenya for under Ksh 10,000.
The Cubot Note S
The Cubot Note S is my absolute favorite smartphone under Ksh 10,000. This phone is well built and does not feel cheap at all. It easily offers more value for money that any other smartphone you can get on the market. You can get the Cubot Note S on Jumia market for Ksh 9,000 by clicking here.
Cubot Note S Display
Some of the specs you find on the Cubot Note S are listed below.
Display Size: 5.5 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
Chipset: Mediatek MT6580
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad Core Processor
RAM: 2 GB
Storage Space: 16 GB expandable to 32GB
Android Version: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Network: Supports 3G
Camera: 8MP at the back with a 5MP one in front
Battery: 4150 mAh
I reviewed the Cubot Note S a few months back and you can check that out using the link below.
Read Now: Cubot Note S Review
The Tecno W4
The second smartphone under Ksh 10,000 worth checking out is the Tecno W4. This was the first smartphone from the company to come with Android Marshmallow and is quite decent for a phone less than Ksh 10,000. Its price varies depending on where you get it but you can get it from as low as Ksh 8,200 here.
Tecno w4 in kenya
Below are some of the specs you can find on the Tecno W4.
Display Size: 5.0 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
Chipset: Mediatek MT6580
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad Core Processor
RAM: 1 GB
Storage Space: 16 GB expandable to 32GB
Android Version: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with HiOS
Network: Supports 3G
Camera: 8MP at the back with a 2MP one in front
Battery: 2500 mAh
Read Now: Tecno W4 Review
The Wiko Slide 2
For those who want something different, the Wiko Slide 2is something you should consider. On Jumia market, the phone is available for Ksh 10,000 flat and this is a good deal if you ask me. You may want to hurry and grab this phone on Jumia market here before the price changes.
Some of the specs of the Wiko Slide 2 include:
Display Size: 5.5 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
Processor: 1.4GHz Cortex-A7
RAM: 1/2GB
Storage Space: 16 GB expandable to 64GB
Android Version: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Network: Supports 3G
Camera: 13MP at the back with a 5MP one in front
Battery: 2820 mAh
Infinix Hot 3 LTE
The Infinix Hot 3 LTE is another smartphone you should look out for if you are shopping for a device less than Ksh 10,000. The Hot 3 LTE is slightly better and an upgrade to the standard Infinix Hot 3 that we reviewed a few months back. I like the LTE version as it is much faster and supports Safaricom’s 4G LTE network. You can get the Infinix Hot 3 LTE for Ksh 8,599 here. The Hot 3 LTE is being replaced with the Infinix Hot 4 which we will be reviewing in a few days.
Infinix Hot 3 LTE
Check out some of the other specs of the Infinix Hot 3 LTE
Display Size: 5.5 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels
Chipset: Snapdragon 415
Processor: Octa-core MSM 8929
RAM: 2 GB
Storage Space: 16 GB expandable to 32GB
Android Version: Android 6.0 Marshmallow with XUI
Network: Supports 3G, 4G LTE
Camera: 13MP at the back with a 5MP one in front
Battery: 3000 mAh
Also Read: Infinix Hot 3 Review
BlackBerry Z3
I am not a fan on BlackBerry but the Z3 is one decent device. I hear that it sells a lot here in Kenya considering its price of Ksh 8,900 and below. This is an old device but has some modern features that even some recent Smartphones do not have.
Below is a look at some of its specs.
Display Size: 5.0 inches with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels
Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400
Processor: 1.2 GHz Krait 200
RAM: 1.5GB
Storage Space: 8 GB expandable to 32GB
OS: BlackBerry 10
Network: Supports 3G
Camera: 5MP at the back with a 1.1MP one in front
Battery: 2500 mAh
This list is made up of devices you can find on Jumia market, I will update it with a few devices not available on the platform later this week.
Also Read: The Infinix Hot 4 Is Now Available in Kenya
