This is a post about the top 20 best cheap and affordable smartphones in Kenya as of February 2021.
We are in New Year and a New decade in 2021 and everyone is looking to change and start doing new things and getting new stuff.Among the new stuff, is new smartphones especially if they are pocket-friendly. Kenyastax has taken this into consideration and compiled a list of the top 20 best cheap and affordable smartphones in Kenya as of February 2021.
These affordable smartphones are just a selection from various brands in Kenya so feel free to choose the one that suits you best both in interest and pocket-wise.You may as well consider checking out our top 10 best smartphones under 10k in Kenya post that we wrote a while ago.The post contains some good smartphones you should consider in addition to the ones i will list here.
Moreover,Kenyastax in partnership with Jumia Kenya has ensured that you can easily purchase any of the smartphones below by clicking BUY NOW below each phone’s specifications.This action will redirect you to Jumia’s website where you can order and receive your smartphone at your address in no time.You can pay for your smartphone via cash or Mpesa on delivery.If you do not know how to order your smartphone on Jumia go here. The other thing is purpose to use the Jumia App to access more deals and offers unavailable on the website.
Let’s get right into it. The smartphones are listed according to specifications and price but not in a specific order though the ones with fewer specs lie at the lower end of the list.
Here are the Best Cheap and Affordable Smartphones in February 2021
Table of Contents
1.Infinix Smart 5

Specifications
- Brand: Infinix.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.9,900.
- Display: 6.6 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 10.
- Memory: 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Triple (13 MP + QVGA + QVGA).
- Selfie: Single(8MP).
- Battery :5000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G,4G.
- Fingerprint: Yes(rear-mounted).
2.Infinix Smart 4



- Brand: Infinix.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.9,499.
- Display: 6.6 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 9 pie.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Single (8MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery :4000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G,4G.
- Fingerprint: Yes(rear-mounted).
3.Tecno Pop 4



- Brand: Tecno.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.8,999.
- Display: 6.0 inches LCD Capacitive screen.
- OS: Android 10.
- Memory: 2GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Single (5MP).
- Selfie: Single(8MP).
- Battery :5000mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: Yes(rear-mounted).
4.Ulefone Note 7 Pro



- Brand: Ulefone.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.8,999.
- Display: 6.1 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 9 pie.
- Memory: 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Triple (8MP+2MP+2MP ).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery :3500mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G,4G.
- Fingerprint: Yes(rear-mounted).
5.Nokia C2



- Brand: Nokia.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.7,449.
- Display: 5.7 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 9 pie.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Single (5MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery :2800mAh removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G,4G.
- Fingerprint: No.
6.Cubot Note 7



- Brand: Cubot.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.7,500.
- Display: 5.5 inches IPS Capacitive screen.
- OS: Android 10.
- Memory: 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Double (13MP+0.3MP lens).
- Selfie: Single(8MP).
- Battery :3100mAh removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G,4G.
- Fingerprint: No.
7.Itel S16



- Brand: Itel.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.7,799.
- Display: 6.5 inches HD+Waterdrop Capacitive screen.
- OS: Android 10.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Triple (8MP+2MP Macro camera+Depth-sensing camera).
- Selfie: Single(8MP).
- Battery:4000mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: Yes(rear-mounted).
8.Oukitel C19



Specifications
- Brand: Oukitel.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.7,009.
- Display: 6.49 inches HD+IPS INCELL screen.
- OS: Android 10.
- Memory: 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Single(13MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery: 4000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G,4G.
- Fingerprint: No.
9.Ulefone S11



Specifications
- Brand: Ulefone.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.6,499.
- Display: 6.1 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 9 pie.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Triple(8MP+2MP+2MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery: 3500mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: No.
10.Oukitel C16 Pro



Specifications
- Brand: Oukitel.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.8,399.
- Display: 5.71 inches HD+ screen.
- OS: Android 9 pie.
- Memory: 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Double(8MP+2MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery: 2600mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G,4G.
- Fingerprint: Yes(rear-mounted).
11.Ulefone Note 8 Pro



Specifications
- Brand: Ulefone.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.6,499.
- Display: 5.5 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 10.
- Memory: 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Double(8MP+2MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery: 2700mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G,4G.
- Fingerprint: No.
12.Ulefone Note 7



Specifications
- Brand: Ulefone.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.6,499.
- Display: 6.1 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 9.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Triple(8MP+2MP+2MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery: 3500mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: No.
13.Tecno Pop 2 Plus



Specifications
- Brand: Tecno.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.7,200.
- Display: 6.0 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 8.1 Oreo.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Single(5MP).
- Selfie: Single(8MP).
- Battery: 5000mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: Yes(rear-mounted).
14.Ulefone Note 8



Specifications
- Brand: Ulefone.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.5,999.
- Display: 5.5 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 10.
- Memory: 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Double(5MP+2MP).
- Selfie: Single(2MP).
- Battery: 2700mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint:No.
15.Nokia C1



Specifications
- Brand: Nokia.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.6,395.
- Display: 5.45 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 9 pie.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Single(5MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery: 2500mAh removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: No.
16.Tecno Pop 3



Specifications
- Brand: Tecno.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.7,299.
- Display: 5.71 inches Fullview screen.
- OS: Android 8.1 Oreo.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Single(5MP).
- Selfie: Single(8MP).
- Battery: 3500mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: Yes(rear-mounted).
17.Tecno F1



Specifications
- Brand: Tecno.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.5,099.
- Display: 5.0 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 8.1 Oreo.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Single(5MP).
- Selfie: Single(2MP).
- Battery: 2000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: No.
18.Wiko Sunny4



Specifications
- Brand: Wiko.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.4,999.
- Display: 5.0 inches HD+ screen.
- OS: Android 8.1 Oreo.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Single(5MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery: 2200mAh Li-Ion battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: No.
19.Wiko Jerry 4



Specifications
- Brand: Wiko.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.5,999.
- Display: 5.99 inches HD+ screen.
- OS: Android 9 pie.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 16GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Double(8MP+2MP).
- Selfie: Single(5MP).
- Battery: 3730mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: No.
20.Ulefone S1



Specifications
- Brand: Ulefone.
- Price: Starting at Ksh.5,499.
- Display: 5.5 inches IPS LCD screen.
- OS: Android 8.1 Oreo.
- Memory: 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage.
- Camera:
- Rear: Double(5MP+5MP).
- Selfie: Single(2MP).
- Battery: 3000mAh non-removable Li-Po battery.
- Network: Dual Sim.
- Connections: 2G,3G.
- Fingerprint: No.
Those are the top 20 best cheap and affordable smartphones in Kenya as of February 2021.For other queries checkout the Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) below.
To order any of the above smartphones, go here and click BUY NOW on the specific phone you want. You will be redirected to the order page. If you do not know how to place an order on Jumia, see the next question below.
To know how to place your order on Jumia,checkout this step by step guide and follow it when ordering.
According to me, the best smartphone under 10k is the Infinix Smart 5 which costs around Ksh.9,900.It is a 4G-enabled smartphone with 32GB internal and 2GB RAM,triple camera and a battery of 5000mAh capacity.
To see the best smartphones under 20k in Kenya go checkout here.
To checkout the best smartphones in Kenya under 30k checkout this post.
Jumia has compiled a list of the best smartphones under 20k.To checkout this list go here.
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