The Best Budget Smartphones on Jumia Kenya 2021

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There are a few phones that Kenyans have taken a shine to on Jumia Kenya. The most popular phones on Jumia provide value for the money the customer spent. The customer reviews show that Kenyans are proud owners of the following Smartphones. 

Knowing the most popular phones with Kenyans can help you narrow down the list of phones you can buy on a budget. This list states the specs of each phone alongside with the price. You can browse through quickly and compare the specs and prices all in one place. 

Ulefone Note 7: Budget Friendly Option
RAM: 1 Gb
INTERNAL MEMORY: 16 GB
Price: KSH 6,299
Display: 6.1”
Reviews: Over 1200

Ulefone makes possible for anyone to own an affordable Smartphone with some high end features for a fraction of the price of other brands. The Note 7 phone comes with triple rear cameras to provide clear and quality photos. The phone comes with a 16GB internal memory to store all your favorite moments. 

You can expand the external memory with a 64GB SD card. You will have 3G internet connectivity to access you social media platforms and online comtent. The camera on the phone is advanced for the price tag of the phone. Overall, the phone has over 480 5-star reviews on Jumia Kenya. 

An excellent alternative is Ulefone S11, 1GB RAM + 16GB (Dual SIM) for KSH 6,199. 


XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 : Premium Pick
RAM: 4 GB
INTERNAL MEMORY: 64 GB
Price: KSH 15,399
Display: 6.3”
Reviews: Over 550

The most popular feature of the phone are the 48MP quad cameras that produce fantastic photos. The front camera is 13MP camera so that you can take legendary selfies for your social media. The 4000mAh battery will keep you from running out of power during the day. 

To top it off, it comes with a fast charger to reduce the time that it takes to recharge your battery. The down side is that the phone doesn’t come with earphones, but it comes with excellent speakers to compensate for the lack of earphones. You can upgrade to XIAOMI Redmi Note 8 Pro and enjoy a RAM of 128 GB. 

Another great alternative is the XIAOMI Redmi 9A, which retails at KSH 9,999.

Samsung Galaxy A10S: Buyer’s Choice 
RAM: 2GB
INTERNAL MEMORY: 32GB
Price: KSH 12,499
Display: 6.2”
Reviews: Over 690

The phone is a favorite for many Kenyans because it has several sweet features for a reasonable price tag. First off, the phone has three SIM card slots. The 4000mAh battery will withstand normal usage for 24 hours straight. The 32 GB internal memory is enough for most users. 

You have the option to use a micro SD card of up to 512 GB. The sleek phone is slim and not heavy at all. The rear and front cameras do a decent job when it comes to taking clear photos.

UMIDI2GI A7S Infrared : Best Value for Price
RAM: 2GB
INTERNAL MEMORY: 32GB 
Price: KSH 9,990
Display: 6.53”
Reviews: Over 30

The value that the UMIDIGI A7S provides for the user is the camera. The Quad rear camera comes with an ultra wide-angle feature, night photography, AI scene detection, and real time filters among others. You can take 1080p and 720p videos for your homemade movies. 

You can opt for a phone with an internal storage of 32GB and 2GB RAM. The 4150mAh battery will ensure that you have power for 24hrs straight. The phone supports 4G connectivity, dual SIMs, and a Micro SD slot. All those features work harmoniously because of the octa-core processor and Android 10 OS.

RAM: 2GB
INTERNAL MEMORY: 16GB
Price: KSH 7,050
Display: 5.5”
Reviews: Over 58

The phone has 2GB RAM and an internal memory of 16GB. The powerful processors ensure a seamless use of apps and provide high responsiveness. It comes with a 3100mAh and triple rear cameras. The front camera is 8MP and has beauty features to ensure you take fantastic selfies. 


Buyer’s Guide

It is imperative to note that you should buy all items on Jumia Kenya from the website. The website is compatible with mobile devices, and you have access to different modes of payments. Stuff is delivered faster when you opt to pay in advance rather than on delivery. 

You should choose the nearest pickup station to your place of work or home. Jumia Kenya has made an effort to introduce pick up stations in residential areas to increase convenience. The best way yo select a pick up station is by entering your address on your Jumia profile. The website will suggest the pickup stations that are within your location. 

Finally, don’t trust anyone who claims to be able to place an order on your behalf on the website. Each user is registered under their profile and anyone can buy something directly from the website. 

The process is making a purchase is simple. Go onto the Jumia Kenya website and look for what you need. Select the item and log into the site at the top right of the website. Once you are logged in, you can add the product to the cart and proceed to pay for your purchases. 

Once the payment reflects on the site, you will receive a receipt via email, an SMS notification, and a timeline for the delivery. You can track the progress of your orders, but Jumia always sends an SMS notification upon delivering your purchases to the pickup station. 


Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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