Author: Kaluka wanjala

Editor at TechArena. I cover all things technology and review new gadgets as I get them. You can reach me on email: [email protected]

OPPO Kenya has announced the availability of its latest smartphone, the OPPO A96, in Kenya. You can get the OPPO A96 in Kenya from Jumia for Ksh 37,000 and other smartphone retailers across the country. The price will vary a bit depending on the retailer you buy from so try shopping around if you want a better deal. The OPPO A96 comes with a display that supports 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. Oppo A96 Price and Availability The OPPO A96 is priced at Ksh 37,000 as I have already…

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realme has joined the global league of top-selling high speed phone markers-for the first time, according to the latest report by global research firm, Counterpoint. The youngest of top six global brands is now dominating the world’s 5G smartphone space with 165 percent year on year growth in unit shipments in the fourth quarter of 2021, across 20 global markets including Africa. A focus on young mobile phone users-accounting for the largest share of Kenya’s population, competitive pricing model, a wide 5G portfolio and strong multi-channel strategy, helped realme to grow the fastest over the period under review. It has…

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After weeks of waiting, the Xiaomi 12 series has today officially been unveiled. This will be the company’s flagship for 2022 and it does have the specifications and features to compete with the best smartphones out there. It can compete with the Galaxy S22 and even the iPhone 13. The Xiaomi 12 series has two main devices that are the Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro. The prices of the Xiaomi 12 smartphones are listed below: Xiaomi 12 – Ksh 85,000 Xiaomi 12 Pro – Ksh 105,000 Xiaomi 12 should be available in Kenya on Jumia soon but we…

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With the Xiaomi 12 series launching later today, we will be comparing it with the iPhone 13 in this article. Design The Apple iPhone 13 definitely has an iconic design and looks very modern thanks to its flat borders. But most people prefer the Xiaomi 12 design due to its higher screen to body ratio and its punch-hole display. The phone also has a great hand feel, perfect size for one hand use. Camera  The camera hardware of the Xiaomi 12 is superior to the iPhone 13: as it has a 50 MP main camera with OIS, a 13 MP…

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With the Xiaomi 11 series and redmi Note 11 series already in stores in Kenya, Xiaomi is getting ready to officially unveil the Xiaomi 12 series. This model was launched in China a few months back and now the global launch is set to happen today. You can watch the launch event on Facebook by clicking here. You can buy the phone in Kenya through Jumia here. The Xiaomi 11 series is quite a good one and the 11T Pro that I have been using is very impressive. This is exactly what I am expecting with the Xiaomi 12 series.…

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Every year, technology advances at a tremendous speed, bringing new ideas and ground-breaking initiatives to the limelight. Experts like scientists, engineers, and other exceptionally smart brains are working on the next piece of futuristic technology that will revolutionize our life at any given time. And even though it may appear that scientific development is stable, we have had a time of outstanding technological advancement in the previous half-century. There are breakthroughs taking place right now that look like they sprang straight out of a sci-fi novel. There is a lot to look forward to in the realm of future tech,…

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OPPO is planning to expand its smartphone portfolio in Kenya with the launch of the OPPO A96. This will be the successor to the OPPO A95 and is set to be unveiled in the country very soon. The company has not revealed the exact date but we will not have to wait that long to have those details. The price is also yet to be revealed but it should be around Ksh 30,000 or a bit more. The OPPO A96 will be the company’s next mid-range smartphone and will be powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor that will be paired…

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The Xiaomi redmi Note 11S was officially launched in Kenya last month as part of the redmi Note 11 series. This is one of the best smartphones you can get in Kenya at the moment for under Ksh 30,000. With so much to love about the redmi Note 11S, I will just highlight my top 5 in this post. The redmi Note 11S in Kenya is available in three variants: 6+64GB – 22,999 6+128GB – 27,999 8+128GB – 29,999 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4wAuYyZ2S8 Beautiful Design and Build One thing I do love about the redmi Note 11S is its design and build quality.…

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The Samsung Galaxy A53 will officially be launched later this week (March 17) at the Samsung Awesome Galaxy A. At this event, we should also be seeing the Galaxy A73. The Galaxy A series has been very successful for Samsung and has sold quite a good number of units globally. As we expect the Galaxy A53 to launch later this week, eCommerce retailer, Gadgets Leo, has the phone in stock for Ksh 45,500. The retailer has the phone available to purchase not just on pre-order. This is one of the first retailers to have the phone in stock in Kenya…

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