20 Best Phones Below 10K in Kenya 2019

This is a comprehensive list of the best phones below 10K in Kenya. If you are looking for smartphones you can buy for under Ksh 10,000 this simple guide should be able to help you find the device you need.

Smartphone prices in Kenya are on the rise and getting a cheap phone with good features is not easy. You need to spend a good amount of money in order to get your dream phone.

However, all hope is not lost. You can still buy the best phones below 10k without having to spend a lot of money. The problem is, the few cheap phones in Kenya are not of good quality.

That is why we developed this list to ensure that you don’t spend your money on the wrong smartphone. This list contains smartphones from the major smartphone brands in Kenya such as Infinix, Tecno, Huawei and Apple.

Keep reading for a comprehensive list of the best phones under 10K in Kenya.

Best Phones Under 10K in Kenya and Their Prices

1. Nokia 1

Specifications

Price	KSh 5,770
Display	4.5 inches
Resolution	480 x 854 pixels
RAM	1GB
ROM	8GB
Processor	Quad core, 1.1 GHz, Cortex A53
Camera	5 MP BACK camera, 2 MP FRONT camera
Batte	2150 mAh
OS	Android v8.1 (Oreo)
Connectivity	2G,3G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

2. TECNO F1

Specifications

Price	KSh 7,300
Display	5.0 inches IPS LCD
Resolution	854 x 480
RAM	512MB
ROM	8GB
Processor	Quad-core 1.3GHz
Camera	5 MP BACK camera, 2 MP FRONT camera
OS	Android 8.0 Oreo (GO Edition)
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL

3. Freetel ICE 3

Specifications

Price	KSh 10,999
Display	5.0 inches
Resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
RAM	1GB
ROM	8GB
Processor	32-bit Quad-Core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Camera	8MP rear, 2MP front
Battery	Lithium-Ion 2100 mAh
OS	Android 7 Nougat
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL

4. iBRIT i5

Specifications

Price	KSh 7,999
Display	5.5 inches
Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels
RAM	2GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	Quad Core 1.5
Camera	Back 8MP, 5MP Front
Battery	4000mAh battery
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL

5. Samsung J1 ACE

Specifications

Price	KSh 6,999
Display	4.3 inches
Resolution	480×800 pixels
RAM	512MB
ROM	4GB
Processor	1.3GHz dual-core
Camera	5.0 MP rear, Front 2MP
Battery	Li – Ion 1800 mAh
OS	Android 4.4
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL

6. Oukitel C8

Specifications

Price	KSh 7,388
Display	5.5 inches
Resolution	1280 x 640 Pixels
RAM	2GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	1.3GHz Quad Core
Camera	8 MP BACK camera, 2 MP FRONT camera
Battery	Li-ion 3000 mAh
OS	Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Connectivity	2G,3G
SIM	DUAL

7. Fero VIBE

Specifications

Price	KSh 6,499
Display	5.45 inches
Resolution	1440 x 720 pixels
RAM	1GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	1.25 GHz Quad Core Cortex A53
Camera	Rear (8 MP), Front (5 MP)
Battery	3200 mAh Li-Ion
OS	Android 8.0, Oreo Go Edition
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Accelerometer, Proximity, Light, Compass, Face unlock

8. X-TIGI V13

Specifications

Price	KSh 4,999
Display	5.0 inches
Resolution	720×1280 pixels
RAM	1GB
ROM	8GB
Processor	1.3GHz Quad Core
Camera	5MP Rear with flash, 2MP Front
Battery	2200mAh Li-Ion
OS	Android v7.0 Nougat
Connectivity	2G,3G
SIM	DUAL

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9. Infinix Smart 2

Specifications

Price	KSh 9,949
Display	5.5 inches
Resolution	720 x 1440 pixels
RAM	1GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Camera	13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3050 mAh battery
OS	Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity; Fingerprint

10. HTC One M8

Specifications

Price	KSh 9,999
Display	5.0 inches
Resolution	1080×1920 pixels
RAM	2GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	Quad-core 2.3 GHz
Camera	8 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 2600 mAh battery
OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

11. Lenovo A5

Key Features

Price	KSh 8,790 KSh 12,174 ( -28% )
Display	5.45 inch
Resolution	1440 x 720 pixels
RAM	3GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	MTK6739 quad core 1.5GHz
Camera	13.0MP rear + 8.0MP front
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
OS	Android 8.1
Connectivity	4G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

12. Huawei Y5 Prime 2018

Key Features

Price	KSh 9,999 KSh 10,999 (-9% )
Display	5.45 inches
Resolution	1440 x 720 pixels
RAM	2GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Camera	13MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3020 mAh battery
OS	Android™ 8.1.0 (Android Oreo)
Connectivity	4G LTE, 3G WCDMA
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity

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13. TESLA 9.1

Key Features

Price	KSh 9,999 KSh 16,800 (-40%)
Display	5.7 inches
Resolution	1440 x 720 pixels
RAM	3GB
ROM	32GB
Processor	MediaTek MT6750 Octa-core 1.5GHz
Camera	Rear 13 + 5 MP back camera, front: 8MP
Battery	2800mAh
OS	Android 7.0
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Fingerprint scanner

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14. Huawei P8

Key Features

Price	KSh 9,899 KSh 29,899 (-67%)
Display	5.2 inch
Resolution	1920×1080 pixels
RAM	3GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	Hisilicon Kirin 935 Octa Core
Camera	Dual Cameras Front  8MP Back 13.0MP
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 2680 mAh battery
OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

15. XTIGI V15

Key Features

Price	KSh 4,899 KSh 7,999 (-39%)
Display	5.0 inches
Resolution
RAM	1GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	1.3Ghz quad-core
Camera	5MP Rear, 2MP Front
Battery	3200 mAh battery
OS	Android 8.1
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL

16. Xiaomi Redmi 6A

Key Features

Price	KSh 9,599 KSh 13,999 (-31%)
Display	5.45 inch
Resolution	1440 x 720 pixels
RAM	2GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	Helio A22 quad core 2.0GHz
Camera	13.0MP rear and 5.0MP front
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
OS	Android 8.1
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Gravity Sensor, Ambilent Light Sensor, Distance Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerator

17. Ulefone S7

Key Features

Price	KSh 4,799 KSh 7,999 (-40%)
Display	5.0 inches
Resolution	1280 x 720 pixels
RAM	1GB
ROM	8GB
Processor	1.3GHz MT6580A Quad Core
Camera	Rear: 8MP+5 MP, Front: 2MP Camera
Battery	2500mAh Li-Polymer
OS	Android 8.1
Connectivity	2G,3G
SIM	DUAL

18. OALE P1

Key Features

Price	KSh 6,998 KSh 14,999 (-53%)
Display	5.5 inches
Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels
RAM	2GB
ROM	16GB
Processor	Quad-core 1.3 GHz Media TeK 6739
Camera	Back-8MP, 5MP Front
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
OS	Android 8.1 Oreo
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	fingerprint Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

19. Xiaomi Redmi Go

Key Features

Price	KSh 8,499 KSh 16,998 (-50%)
Display	5.0 inches
Resolution	720 x 1280 pixels
RAM	1GB
ROM	8GB
Processor	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Camera	8 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Battery	3000mAh
OS	Android Go
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	DUAL
Sensors	Accelerometer, proximity

20. Apple Refurbished iPhone 5

Key Features

Price	KSh 9,500 KSh 12,999 (-27%)
Display	4.0 inches
Resolution	640 x 1136 pixels
RAM	1GB
ROM	16/32/64 GB
Processor	Dual-core 1.3 GHz Swift
Camera	8 MP rear camera, 1.2 MP front camera
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 1440 mAh
OS	iOS 6, upgradable to iOS 10.3.3
Connectivity	2G,3G,4G
SIM	Single
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

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Who Should Buy the Best Phones Under 10k in Kenya

• People on a budget – If you are low on cash and looking for the cheapest phones in Kenya, you should buy one under 10k and avoiding putting a lot of strain on your budget.
• People who don’t fancy expensive phones – If buying expensive phones is not your thing, whether you are broke or not, you should consider checking out any of our best phones below Ksh 10,000 in Kenya.
• Entry-level users – If you are just beginning to use smartphones and don’t know a lot yet, you don’t want to risk buying an expensive phone. You should start with cheap phones in Kenya before going for the more high-end.