Xiaomi Redmi 15 is the 4G variant of the Redmi 15 5G. It features a massive 7,000 mAh battery, a larger 6.9-inch FHD+ screen with a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz, and a reliable Snapdragon 685 chipset. Add IP64 dust/water resistance, 33W fast charging (with 18W reverse charging), and a 50MP dual-camera setup, and you get a no-nonsense 4G phone aimed at users who want smooth scrolling and long endurance without overspending.
It is more or less the same device as the Redmi 15 5G, but without a 5G-capable chipset. If you are shopping for an entry-to-mid smartphone and want dependable battery life, a lively display, and modern styling without overspending, the Redmi 15 4G is a good...
Xiaomi Redmi 15C is a budget Android phone that leans hard into the basics: a giant 6.9-inch display, a massive 6,000 mAh battery with faster 33 W charging, IP64 splash resistance, and a now-brighter screen. Compared to the Redmi 14C, the Redmi 15C retains the frugal Helio G81 Ultra but enhances day-to-day comfort with increased brightness, a larger battery, and quicker top-ups, offering functional upgrades you’ll actually feel. Do note: the selfie camera steps down to 8 MP from the 14C’s 13 MP.
Xiaomi Redmi 15C Key Specs and Features
6.9 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels (~254 ppi density), up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 660 nits Brightness (Typical)
Android 15, HyperOS 2
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12...
Despite a few observed lapses, Silent Circle’s first-generation Blackphone was hailed as a very solid device, especially in terms of security. Its sequel, Blackphone 2, is designed to plug all those lapses with improved security features, a faster processor, and a bigger screen.
Display and Camera
The display of Blackphone 2 has been upgraded from the 4.7-inch screen used on its predecessor to a more spacious 5.5-inch screen. The screen has a full-HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 – a significant improvement on the first device.
Blackphone 2 packs a 13 megapixels rear...
Acer Liquid Jade Z is a relatively affordable Android smartphone with price tilting in the mid-range segment. The recently-introduced device could be described as a stripped-down version of Acer’s latest flagship smartphone, the Liquid Jade S, but with some interesting features all the same.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦4,000.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦4,000.00 Buy Now
The DesignIt is easy to notice semblance between Acer Liquid Jade Z and its more-expensive cousin, Liquid Jade S, right off the bat. The differences only become clearer when you pick the mid-range smartphone for a closer look.
The mere 7.9mm thick Liquid Jade Z is very...
Options for affordable phablets in the market is very scarce. Most manufacturers target 'big phones' to the mid-range and highend audience, ignoring the mass market. Infinix Hot Note X551 is a new big phone from Infinix targeting this ignored space. We have been playing with the Infinix Hot Note for a couple of days and will be sharing our first impression review here. Checkout the Infinix Note 30 and the Infinix Note 30 5G.
Where to Buy Infinix Note Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
Infinix Hot Note will be competing with offerings from Innjoo like the Innjoo Note and Note E....
Gionee Elife S7 is a super-slim Android phone that seems to give an idea of the kind of tough competition that confronts top smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung. The recently-unveiled Gionee flagship device boasts a sleek look and some nice premium features.
Where to Buy Gionee Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦25,000.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Jumia.co.kefrom KSh 8,999.00 Buy Now (Kenya)
Konga.comfrom ₦25,000.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Gionee M6 is a new smartphone to also consider.
The Design
The attractive Gionee Elife S7 has a slim, svelte profile with a thickness of just 5.5 mm. It has a metal frame and stylish look that competes well with the more...
Jumia have revealed what the #JIMsBigThing campaign is all about. The Big Thing from JIM is actually the Infinix Hot Note phablet. And if you are wondering who JIM is, it is actually an acronym for Jumia, Infinix, and MTN, the three brands behind the big phone. You may also be interested on these members of the Note Series from Infinix like the Infinix Note 5, the Infinix Note 5 Pro, the Infinix Note 5 Stylus, and the Infinix Note 4.
Where to Buy Infinix Note Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers
Infinix Hot Note is a phablet with a brilliant 5.5-inch display...
The Leap is the latest device from the stable of BlackBerry, targeted at the upwardly-mobile young people. BlackBerry Leap is a touchscreen device packed with features and tools that the youth will find useful both for work and leisure.
Where to Buy Smartphones
Jumia.com.ng₦77,000.00 Buy Now
The Design
BlackBerry Leap is devoid of the regular, physical QWERTY keyboard that devices from its Canadian maker usually come with. Somewhat similar to the Z10 in appearance, the touchscreen smartphone has a sturdy feel and curved back that makes for easy grip.
Atop the 9.5mm-thick smartphone is its power button and headset jack, while the volume control...
The Xperia M4 Aqua is a new smartphone from Sony targeted at the mid-range segment of the market. The IP68-certified Android smartphone is waterproof and dustproof with a decent battery, amongst other cool features.
Where to Buy Xperia Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,495.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦19,500.00 Buy Now
The Design
The Xperia M4 Aqua could rightly be described as a cheap version of Sony’s flagship smartphone, the Xperia Z3. The device comes in a lightweight, plastic body – unlike the metal frame and glass rear of its more-expensive cousin.
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua has three on-screen touch buttons, with power button and volume control placed on...
The Lumia 640 XL is a mid-range phablet recently unveiled by Microsoft, along with its smaller namesake, the Lumia 640. It is, unsurprisingly, a Windows Phone 8.1 device and comes with some great features despite its pocket-friendly price.
Where to Buy Smartphones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦77,880.00 Buy Now
Display and Camera
Microsoft fits a 5.7-inch IPS screen on the Lumia 640 XL, which represents significant improvement on the one used on the regular Lumia 640. The display has an HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and 259 pixels per inch.
The screen on Microsoft Lumia 640 XL uses ClearBlack technology and is protected with...
Infinix will be launching a new smartphone on Monday, March 9, 2015. The new phablet, the Infinix Hot Note X551 features a 5.5-inch display with a premium looking metallic textured finishing. Jumia sent us a sample unit of the Infinix Hot Note ahead of the launch and we will be revealing what is inside the box in this unboxing article. Checkout the Infinix Note 5, Infinix Note 5 Pro, and Infinix Note 5 Stylus.
Where to Buy Infinix Note Phones
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Affordable phablets are scarce, in fact Innjoo...
Infinix Hot Note is a new entry level Android phablet. It features a 5.5-inch display and is powered by an octa-core processor with a massive 4000 mAh battery that promises up to two days of use on a full charge. Infinix Hot Note Price in Nigeria starts at 25,500 and is currently exclusive to Jumia Nigeria.
Where to Buy Infinix Phones
Jumia.com.ng₦99,000.00 Buy Now
You may also be interested in latest members of the Note Series from Infinix like the Infinix Note 5, Infinix Note 5 Pro, and Infinix Note 5 Stylus.
We got a sample unit of the Infinix Hot Note ahead of the launch...
HTC Desire 820Q is the a variant of the Desire 820 phablet with a quad-core processor. It features a 5.5-inch display with a 13 megapixels rear camera and an 8 megapixels front facing camera.
Where to Buy HTC Phones
Jumia.com.ng from ₦25,700.00 Buy Now
Konga.com from ₦24,500.00 Buy Now
Hardware & Software
HTC Desire 820Q is available in various different colors- marble white, tuxedo grey, santorini white and milkyway grey with attractive finishing. Like Desire 620G, Desire 820Q is also a dual-sim phone.
HTC Desire 820Q runs on Android OS v4.4.4 (KitKat) with HTC Sense 6 and 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 410 Quad-core processor, which is...
Unveiled on the eve of the MWC 2015 along with its Galaxy S6 brother, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge was a game-changer of sort for its maker. The flagship smartphone has the looks and the features good enough to help Samsung wrestle back some share of the market from other top players, most notably Apple. Also see the Galaxy S24.
Where to Buy Samsung Phones
Jumia.com.ng from₦109,000.00 Buy Now
Design and Display
With the Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung successfully jettisoned the tag of being the only smartphone maker with a plastic-body flagship device. The phone, just like the regular Galaxy S6, marked a...
Kenya is a rapidly developing country with a market that every manufacturer is fighting for. This is the same trend in the world of mobile phones. Get the best feature packed Android phones with solid design and great value for your hard-earned cash.
Well, enough with the preaching and on to the list of some of the best value Android phones in Kenya, where functionality meets affordability.
Value Android phones give you a lot of features compared to the price you are paying.
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
Samsung remains a leader in the world of android smart phones in Kenya though the competition...
Samsung unveiled the flagship Galaxy S6, along with its Edge variant, on the eve of the MWC 2015 in Barcelona, confirming virtually everything that had been said about the devices before the unveiling. The regular Samsung Galaxy S6 did not disappoint, packing in awesome processing speeds, lightning-fast camera and faster battery charging, amongst other impressive features. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the 2021 iteration of the S Series.
Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy S6
Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers | Jumia Ghana – See Offers
Samsung Galaxy S6 Key Specs and Features
5.1-inch Super AMOLED Display,...
Firefox OS will be making its debut in Africa soon, thanks to a partnership between Mozilla and Telecoms gaint Orange. The announcement was made during the launch of the Klif, the super-cheap Firefox phone that will be bringing new OS to Africa, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.Where to Buy Mobile PhonesJumia.com.ngfrom ₦2,800.00 View Offers
Konga.comfrom ₦3,000.00 View Offers
The Orange Klif will be launched initially in 13 countries (most of which are in Africa) for just $40 (8,000 NGN) including with free 6-months of voice, text messages, and data (free 500MB per month). This is an amazing deal, if...
Android phones took Kenya by storm and by the look of things; this is a wave that is here to stay. Manufacturers keep chucking out high-end Android phones to feed the smartphone-hungry market made up of individuals who are looking for better looking phones, better cameras, connectivity and great performance. Below are some of the best Android phones in Kenya in no particular order.
Now let us start with list of some of the Best Android Phones in Kenya:
List of Best Android Phones in Kenya in 2022
Samsung Galaxy S10
LG G5
Infinix Zero 4 Plus
Tecno Phantom 6 Plus
...
The Huawei Ascend Mate7 Monarch Edition appears to be specifically designed to compete directly with the iPhone 6 Plus. This enhanced version of the already very good Ascend Mate7 offers some great features that rival Apple’s flagship smartphone at a more affordable price.
Where to Buy Huawei Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦21,300.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦12,075.00 Buy Now
Enhancements
The original Ascend Mate7 was already revered as one of the best phones ever by Huawei, but the Monarch Edition raises the bar further with more premium features. The use of sapphire crystal glass on this new edition is particularly noteworthy.
Many people think Corning Gorilla Glass is...
Huawei, to some people, may not sound like a name to reckon with in the high-end smartphone market, but the Chinese company is obviously working to boost its reputation with a device like the Huawei Ascend P7 Sapphire Edition. This smartphone is an improved but limited version of the affordable and chic Ascend P7, which has received rave reviews.
Where to Buy Huawei Phone
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦21,300.00 Buy Now
Konga.comfrom ₦12,075.00 Buy Now
What's New?
The main difference between the Huawei Ascend P7 Sapphire Edition and the original is the use of sapphire crystal glass on the front – you've probably guessed that from its...
The curiously-named Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is a good attempt by Huawei to rub shoulders with big players such as Samsung and Apple in the high-end segment of the smartphone market.
Where to Buy Ascend Mate7
Jumia.com.ng₦107,910.00 View Offer
Konga.com₦109,000.00 View Offer
The sleek, dual-SIM device is considered a successor to the Ascend Mate 2, which was also released in 2014. Huawei Ascend Mate 7 has an aluminium unibody design and offers some amazing premium features for a lower price, when compared to some other rival devices.
Display and Camera
Huawei Ascend Mate 7 flaunts an impressive 6-inch display with full HD resolution of 1080...
The best value smartphone you can possibly buy right now in Nigeria, the Innjoo One is now available exclusive to Jumia. You can now order the Innjoo One at the online store and have it delivered to your doorstep in 1 to 6 days at a price of 27,999 Naira.
Where to Buy Innjoo Phones
Jumia.com.ngfrom ₦19,200.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Konga.comfrom ₦20,500.00 Buy Now (Nigeria)
Jumia.co.kefrom KSh 8,999.00 Buy Now (Kenya)
Innjoo One was launched on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 with preorder beginning the following day. By now all those you pre-ordered must have gotten their phone and are probably enjoying it. Now Innjoo...
