Jumia black Friday has kicked off. This month-long event kicked off last Friday and will go on till November 30. There are some deals you can get but keep in mind that not all products the company says are discounted are actually discounted. This does not mean that you cannot get good deals or get a chance to get a good smartphone that offers best value for money.
If you have been saving for a smartphone, this may be the time to get one. Below I have compiled a lit of the top 5 smartphones that I believe offer the best value for money. I have reviewed some of these smartphones and if that is the case, I have included a link to the review at the end of that specific device. I have also balanced the list with device from different price segments just to make sure there is something for everyone.
I have listed these smartphones from the cheapest to the most expensive and included links to Jumia at the end of each. I have also focused on 2018 smartphones only on this list.
The Tecno Spark 2
The Tecno Spark 2 is one phone I fell in love with from the first day I got it. This is a phone that just works. It is not gimmicky and it delivers what it promises. The Tecno Spark 2 is available from Ksh 9,500 which is reasonable considering what it has to offer.
When reviewing this phone, I particularly loved its design and build, battery and its cameras. It took really good photos that impressed me and made the phone stand out from other phones within its price.
Below are some of the key specifications of the Tecno Spark 2.
Display Size: 6.0 inches with a resolution of 720 X 1440 Pixels
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6580WP
RAM: 1/2GB
Storage Space: 16 GB, can be expanded to 32GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-400 MP
Android Version: Android 8.1 Oreo
Main Camera: 13MP with triple-LED flash
Selfie Camera: 8MP with dual flash
Battery: 3500 mAh battery
Read: Tecno Spark 2 Review
Buy: Tecno Spark 2 on Jumia
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A or Redmi 6
The Xiaomi Redmi 6A is another smartphone that offers value for money. The phone is hard to find on Jumia as it is sold out most of the time but if you keep checking back, you may be lucky and find one. If you still can’t find the Xiaomi Redmi 6A on Jumia, you may want to go with the Xiaomi Redmi 6 as they are both from the same company. The Redmi 6 is slightly expensive but also offers value for money.
I have not reviewed the Xiaomi Redmi 6A yet but you can check out the review done by Android Kenya. If you are able to get the Xiaomi Redmi 6A, it will be available from Ksh 9,500 while the Redmi 6 will be available from Ksh 12,500
Read: Xiaomi Redmi 6A Review
Below are the key specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 6A
Display Size: 5.45 inches with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels
Processor: 2.0GHz Quad-core Mediatek Helio A22
RAM: 2GB
Storage Space: 16/32 GB, can be expanded to 256GB using a microSD card
GPU: PowerVR GE
Android Version: Android 8.1 Oreo
Main Camera: 13MP
Selfie Camera: 5MP
Battery: 3000 mAh battery
Buy: Xiaomi Redmi 6A on Jumia
Here are the specs of the Xiaomi Redmi 6
Display Size: 5.45 inches with a resolution of 720 X 1440 Pixels
Processor: 2.0GHz Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22
RAM: 3/4GB
Storage Space: 32/64 GB, can be expanded to 256GB using a microSD card
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Android Version: Android 8.1 Oreo
Main Camera: Dual 12MP + 5MP
Selfie Camera: 5MP
Battery: 3500 mAh battery
Buy: Xiaomi Redmi 6 on Jumia
The Infinix Note 5
Going up a bit, we do have the Infinix Note 5 that is available from Ksh 17,900. This is the best Note device from Infinix and I was really impressed with it during my review period. I was particularly impressed with its performance and cameras, they just did what I wanted without any issues.
The Infinix Note 5 has a massive battery and is also an Android One phone. This means that it comes with pure Android without any custom UI from Infinix. This is the best of Android and should be on the list of Android fans.
Below are some of the key specifications of the Infinix Note 5.
| Network: 4G | |
| OS Version: Android One (Android Oreo) | |
| Display: 6.0″FHD+; 18:9,TDDI; 2.5D | |
| Processor: MT6763 | |
| Dimensions: 158*75*8.4mm – 2.5D glass | |
| ROM / RAM: 32GB+3GB/64GB+4GB | |
| Battery: 4500mAh | |
| Front “Selfie” camera: 16 MP ,low light selfie ;4in1 | |
| Back camera: 12MP,1.25um large pixel;F2.0 |
Read: Infinix Note 5 Review
Buy: Infinix Note 5 from Jumia
The Huawei Y9 2019
Well, you did not think I was going to skip this phone. I have been using the Huawei Y9 2019 for a few weeks and I love it. The phone is available from Ksh 24,999 and it does an amazing job. It has a modern design and build, comes with some amazing cameras with AI mode that ensures photos taken are worth sharing, has a massive battery and performance is just on point.
The Huawei Y9 2019 is one of the three Y series devices the company brought to the country this year. The others are the Y5 Prime 2018 and the Y7 Prime 2018.
The Huawei Y9 2019 is my best smartphone for anyone looking for a smartphone below Ksh 30,000. Below are the key specifications of the Huawei Y9 2019.
Display Size: 6.5 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels
Processor: Hisilicon Kirin 710
RAM: 4 GB
Storage Space: 64 GB, can be expanded up to 400GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-G51 MP4
Android Version: Android 8.1 Oreo
Connectivity: 2G/3G/4G
Camera: 13MP + 2 MP, Cameras at the back with a 16 MP + 2MP front facing ones
Battery: 4000 mAh non-removable battery
Read: Huawei Y9 2019 Unboxing
Buy: Huawei Y9 2019`
The OPPO F9
The OPPO F9 is one of the best camera phones you can get in Kenya for about Ksh 35,000. This is the latest device from OPPO and it stands out as being the first F series phone to support VOOC Flash charge. The phone also comes with a waterdrop notch that is not in your face as with most other smartphone notches. The OPPO F9 also comes with unique colour gradients that will definitely stand out and a 25MP selfie camera that is just amazing.
Below are the key specifications of the OPPO F9.
Display Size: 6.3 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels
Processor: Octa Core, Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60
RAM: 4/6 GB
Storage Space: 64 GB, can be expanded up to 256GB using a microSD card
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
Android Version: Android 8.1 Oreo
Connectivity: 2G/3G/4G
Camera: 16MP + 2 MP Camera at the back with a 25 MP front facing one
Battery: 3500 mAh removable battery
Read: OPPO F9 Specifications And Price In Kenya
Buy: Buy OPPO F9 on Jumia
Extras
Now that I have listed 5 smartphones that you may want to get, there are some (above Ksh 40,000) that I have not included on this list but I believe are worth getting. The three devices that I think are worth getting are the Huawei P20 Pro (Buy on Jumia), Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Buy) or Note 9 (Buy) and the Xiaomi Mi 8 (Buy).
Read Now: The Samsung Galaxy S9+ Review
