Are you looking for a new smartphone under 20k? Smartphone prices have been going up over the past several months but you can still get a good and reliable phone. In this article, I will highlight some of the top 5 phones that I think will serve you well if your budget is under 20,000. I have included a link to the ecommerce platforms where you can get each of the phones listed here.
When compiling this list, I noticed that 5000 mAh seems to be the standard battery size for these phones. They also tend to have displays around 6.5 to 6.7 inches. Some have a 90Hz refresh rate while others do not. MediaTek seems to be the dominant processor for these phones with 4GB of RAM.
I have reviewed some of the phones listed here and included a link to the review under each if you want to read more about them.
Best phones in Kenya Under 20K
| Smartphone | Price |
|---|---|
| Infinix Hot 30 Play | Ksh 18,000 |
| Tecno Spark 10 | Ksh 20,000 |
| Redmi 12C | Ksh 19,300 |
| Tecno Spark 9 Pro | Ksh 19,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy A04 | Ksh 19,300 |
Infinix Hot 30 Play
The Infinix Hot 30 Play is one of the latest smartphones from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone’s standout feature is its 6,000 mAh battery that is the biggest out of all the smartphones in this list. This battery can easily last you for up to 2 days on a single charge. You can get the Infinix Hot 30 Play in Kenya starting from Ksh 18,000 on Gadgetsleo.
Have a look at some of the key specifications of the Hot 30 Play.
- Display: 6.82-inch (720×1640), 90Hz
- Front Camera: 8MP
- Rear Camera: 16MP + QVGA
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G37
- RAM: 4/8GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Battery Capacity: 6,000mAh
- OS: Android 13 (XOS 12.6)
Read: Infinix Hot 30 Play Review
Tecno Spark 10
The latest in the Tecno Spark series, the Tecno Spark 10 retails from Ksh 20,000. This is a very good price considering what the phone has to offer in terms of performance and camera quality. This is one of the best smartphones from Tecno this year. It comes with a display with 90Hz refresh rate and 8GB RAM as standard. Have a look at its other specs:
- Display: 6.6-inch (720×1612), 90Hz
- Front Camera: 8MP
- Rear Camera: 50MP + 0.08 MP
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G37
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Battery Capacity: 5,000mAh
- OS: Android 13 (HiOS 12)
Read: The Tecno Spark 10 Review
Redmi 12C
Another good smartphone you can get in Kenya for less than 20k is the Xiaomi Redmi 12C. You can get this phone in the country starting from Ksh 19,300 which is reasonable considering what the phone has to offer. This price is for the 4GB variant which is the one I would recommend. There is a 3GB version available for a cheaper price but I wouldn’t recommend that in 2023.
Here are its key specifications.
- Display: 6.71-inch (720×1650)
- Front Camera: 5MP
- Rear Camera: 50MP + 0.08 MP
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB
- Battery Capacity: 5,000mAh
- OS: Android 12 (MIUI 13)
Read: The Redmi 12C Specifications and Price in Kenya
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
One of the best smartphones Tecno has ever released is the Spark 9 Pro. This phone is reliable, powerful and takes very good low light videos. If you record a ton of video in low light conditions, this phone is perfect for you. I loved it when I reviewed it last year and it is still one I would recommend in 2023. The phone is available for Ksh 19,999 on Jumia for the 4GB variant with 128GB of storage.
Have a look at its other specifications.
- Display: 6.6-inch (1080×2460)
- Front Camera: 5MP
- Rear Camera: 50MP + 2MP + QVGA
- Processor: MediaTek Helio G85
- RAM: 4/6GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Battery Capacity: 5,000mAh
- OS: Android 12
Read: Top 5 Things to Know about the Tecno Spark 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A04
Even though Samsung isn’t that aggressive when it comes to this price segment, I believe the Galaxy A04 is still a decent phone you can get for under 20k. If you have a bit more cash, you can even get the Galaxy A04S which is available starting from Ksh 20,500. You can get the 4GB variant of the Galaxy A04 for Ksh 19,300. Have a look at the specs below to decide if this price is worth it.
- Display: 6.5-inch (720×1600)
- Front Camera: 5MP
- Rear Camera: 50MP + 2MP
- Processor: MediaTek Helio P35
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB
- Battery Capacity: 5,000mAh
- OS: Android 12
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A04S vs Infinix Hot 30 Play
