In recent years, smartphones have become increasingly expensive, putting midrange and flagship devices out of reach for many.
But if you’re looking for a reliable smartphone for KES 20,000 and below, this guide should help.
Samsung Galaxy A15 4G
If you’ve been following me on my socials, you’ll know that I’ve in many occasions recommended this phone at this price point.
I actually got it for my mum it’s been serving her needs really well.
The Samsung Galaxy A15 4G comes with a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display offering a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering crisp visuals.
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It runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 processor with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. The rear setup features a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens, while the front houses a 13MP camera.
Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, and it operates on Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI 6.
Samsung Galaxy A16 4G
While slightly above the KES 20,000 price tag, the Samsung Galaxy A16 4G is frequently discounted by some retailers to fall within budget.
This Galaxy A15 4G successor features a 6.7-inch PLS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s equipped with a MediaTek Helio G88 processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage (expandable).
Its cameras include a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens, with a 16MP front camera.
It packs a 5,000mAh battery supporting 25W fast charging, running on Android 14 with One UI 6.
Infinix Hot 50i
The Infinix Hot 50i comes with a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
It’s equipped with a MediaTek Helio G81 processor, 4GB or 6GB RAM, and 128GB or 256GB internal storage, expandable via microSD.
The phone features a 48MP main camera and an 8MP front camera. A 5,000mAh battery powers the device, which runs on Android 14 with XOS 14.5.
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Xiaomi POCO C75 5G
The POCO C75 5G offers a 6.88-inch IPS LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, it’s powered by a Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 processor, along with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.
It has a 50MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies.
The 5,160mAh battery supports 18W wired charging, and it runs on Android 14 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS.
Tecno Spark 30
The Tecno Spark 30 offers a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G91 processor, it has 8GB RAM and 128/256GB expandable storage.
It includes a 64MP main rear camera, an AI lens, and an 13MP front camera.
The device features a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, running Android 14 with HiOS 14.
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OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G
OnePlus delivers a compelling budget option with the Nord N30 SE 5G.
This device features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 chipset.
It offers 6GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage. The cameras include a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor, alongside an 8MP front camera.
It runs on Android 13 with OxygenOS 13.1 and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery supporting 33W fast charging.
When picking your next budget phone, weigh the specs against your needs, especially for performance, cameras, and battery life.
These options provide excellent value without breaking the bank!
