Kenyans.co.ke has sought to rank the best phones in 2018 based on a myriad of parameters. They include the features and most importantly the price range.
The review assesses the best smartphones ranging from Sh5,000 to Sh100,000 based on the latest technology and convenience.
Among the features, we will compare are the Camera megapixels, screen display, battery life, memory capacity, other special features and of course the brand acceptance.
And we won’t stop there, this article will also seek to show you where to get all these gadgets and at the best price.
They Include:
1. Tecno Camon Cx Air
The Tecno Camon Cx Air is one of the slimmest phones on the market right now.
It has a 5.5 inch HD screen display with a 13MP back camera and 13MP front camera for those high-quality photos.
The phone has a processor speed of 1.5GHz and a RAM of 2GB.
If you need a phone which can keep charge for a full day, its battery capacity of 3200mAh will sort you out.
With Android 7.0 Nougat, the deep sleep feature ensures that the battery is optimally saved when the phone is idle.
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This phone retails normally at Sh15,800 but if interested in a Sh2000 discount, click here.
2. Hotwave Cosmos S8
Launched late last year, the Cosmos S8 is the ultimate multitasking goat. With a 3GB RAM you can seamlessly go through your emails, create a few memes on twitter and continue working on that work proposal all at the same time.
It's 5.7’ display will go a long away in making this creative process even more interesting. And did I just here you mention something to do with the battery running low? Completely forget about that as it’s 3500mAh will keep you going the whole day.
When you are done working on all your dreams, then experiment with your selfie game and take a winning one with the phone’s 8 Megapixel front camera and 13MP rear one.
When you are done, upload the same on Instagram like a boss as the 4G LTE capabilities allow you to browse the internet at the fastest speeds possible.
Can you imagine all that for Sh15,999? You shouldn’t as you can get the same at Sh10,999 here.
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3. Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Another newbie in Kenya’s smartphone business, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Snapdragon 425 processor and comes with 3GB RAM. This is alongside a 5-inch HD IPS.
The smartphone is powered by a 3000mAh battery and runs Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box and also features an IR blaster.
For images, the phone has a 5MP front-facing camera and a 13MP rear shooter with LED flash.
The phone has a dual sim with 4G LTE for browsing also ensuring all your internet needs are sorted.
Though retailing at 13,999, you can get the same phone for SH4,000 less here.
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4. Infinix S2 Pro (X522)
The S2 Pro is a phone built for people looking for a budget smartphone that can capture high-quality selfies which we all love anyway.
The slim device is elegantly designed and it boasts of a dual front camera. The system consists of a 13MP camera paired with an 8MP camera for a wide angle of selfies.
The screen size is 5.2 inches with IPS capacitive touchscreen.
And just because the phone majors mostly in taking selfies, don’t be fooled to think it slacks in other things. Performance wise, the phone operates at 13GHz and a battery capacity of 3000mAh.
The phone retails at 15,699. However a better deal is available here.
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5. Fero Royale Y2 Lite
The Royale Y2 Lite made it to the list for being the most dynamic phone brands in the market right now.
With a 5.5 inch IPS Display, 16 GB, 2 GB RAM and 1.25 GHz Quad-core Processor, this phone is really pushing the limits giving bigger brands a run for their money.
The battery capacity is quite impressive with 3,900mAh and its camera resolution isn’t bad either with both the rear and front camera at 13MP each.
A special feature incorporated into the phone is a fingerprint Scanner for all those privacy junkies.
You can grab one of it at reduced price of Sh8,999 here.
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6. Wiko Lenny 4 Plus
The Lenny 4 Plus made to the list for being the most affordable but with a lot to offer.
It has a 5.5” display and 1280x720 pixels, a feature that some of the more expensive smartphones, surprisingly lack.
Other features include an 8MP rear camera and 5MP front, 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
What really stands out, however, is it’s advance Android Nougat 7.0 operating system and a 2500mAh lithium ion battery.
In the stores, the phone goes for 8,499 but you can get it for 6,999 here.
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7. Samsung S9 plus
Finally, there is the Samsung S9 which is the ultimate beast.
Retailing at Sh 94,999 on Jumia.co.ke, the phone is already making great headway considering all the positive reviews its garnering.
It retains the iconic curve of the S8 but with a stunning choice of colours. Other features include a 6GB Ram, 64 GB internal storage and a 10nm 64-bit Octa-Core Processor.
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The best thing is that one lucky shopper got to walk away with one at only 5 bob today at midnight as one of the many goodies signifying the launch of #JumiaMobileWeek.
But not to worry if you missed out!
There are over 20000 deals to choose from in this great offering running from the 19th and 25th of this month. Get the best deals by participating in the daily flash sales which Jumia.co.ke will be giving in plenty.
The deal gets even sweeter if you purchase via Jumia express you will get 6GB worth of free data from Airtel.
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