Your guide to the year's best Kenya smartphones.
If you prefer Google's OS, then ourbest Android phoneroundup should be right up your alley. The best phone in Kenya doesn't always mean it has to be a flagship phone.The finest of phones in Kenya can also be those that offer the most significant value-for-money.
Year-on-year, the options in the market increase and choosing the best phone in Kenya gets more and more complicated.
Aspects deviate with respect to power, specifications, features, design and obviously, the price. The options on this list range from Android to the iOS, so that you can find a phone in Kenya that best suits your requirements.
Some prefer a smaller, more compact phone while others need a bigger screen so that they can immerse themselves in the user experience.
This list only gives you the cream of the crop, phones that deserve to be bought. Choose wisely!
Apple iPhone X
Apple's first handset with an OLED Display
Weight:174g
|Dimensions:143.6 x70.9 x 7.7mm |OS:iOS 11
|Screen size:5.8-inch |Resolution:2436 x 1125 |CPU:A11 Bionic |RAM:3GB|Storage:64/256GB |Battery:2716mAh |Rear camera:12MP + 12MP |Front camera:7MP
Great screenPremium, strong Design. The most expensive flagship phone aroundMetal rim can scuff without a case.
Apple celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2017. On this occasion, it launched iPhone X with beautiful OLED display and curved edges. Basically, Apple followed the most trending feature of 2017, that is, the bezel-less display. It is, in fact, the first iPhone with an OLED display and no home button. The all-glass body with surgical stainless steel edges makes it lookpremium and feels even better once in your hands.Under the hood, lies the latest A11 Bionic processor along with a 3GB RAM. The memory may seem a little small but it's the most that Apple's ever put into a phone. It runs on the latest iOS 11, which essentially why the home button has been replaced by gestures. So, the bottom of the screen will take to the control center instead.Apple also replaced the Touch ID with the Face ID unlock which is flawless. It also introduced Animojiwhich allow users to create and record the message with different facial expressions.Despite having big display and bunch of features, the battery lasts for 2 hours longer than it does for theiPhone 7.
Google Pixel 2
XLA really impressive smartphone with an absolutely killer camera.
Weight:175g |Dimensions:157.9 x76.7 x 7.9mm |OS:Android 8.0 Oreo |Screen size:6-inch |Resolution:1440 x 2880 |CPU:Snapdragon 835 |RAM:4GB |Storage:64GB |Battery:3520mAh |Rear camera:12.2MP |Front camera:8MP
One of the best camera. Confident designLacks headphone Jack.
ExpensiveThe Pixel 2 XL is the successor of Google Pixel XL which the company launched in 2016.
The phone is taller, wider and thinner than its predecessor giving more space to the screen. It is not a bezel-less phone, the material that separates your screen from the phone's body, but has slimmer bezels as compared to the previous version. The 6-inch LG-made pOLED displayis perfect for those who love virtualreality.
The most impressive feature of the phone is its camera performance. While most of the phones these days come with a dual camera set up, the Pixel 2 XL delivers magical results with its single 12.2-megapixel lens at the back.
Like Apple's 'live mode' photos, Google has introduced Motion which records few secondsbefore the image is clicked. The phone lacks the 3.5mm headphone jack and the microSD card slot which means you cannot expand the storage of the phone. This is something you should keep in mind when you are weighing your options.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
A new dual-lens camera with incredible screen and performance
Weight:195g |Dimensions:162.5 x74.8 x 8.6 mm |OS:Android 7.1.1 Nougat |Screen size:6.3-inch |Resolution:1440 x 2630 |CPU:Exynos 8895 |RAM:6GB |Storage:64GB/128GB/256GB |Battery:3300mAh |Rear camera:Dual 12MP |Front camera:8MP
Amazing performance
Impressive camera
Expensive
Weak speaker
If you're worried about whether the new Galaxy Note 8 will be any good, don't be - it's an excellent handset that rivals the best on the list, despite being 'productivity-focused'.The large Infinity Display on the front slots in far more screen than you'd expect from a phone this compact, the S Pen is something not a lot of other phones can offer and the all-round speed is almost breathtaking at times.
The new dual camera is really what separates it from the Galaxy S8 duo (if you're not bothered by the stylus features) and while it's expensive, it's certainly worth looking at if you want a brilliant smartphone.
Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus
The first smartphone camera with dual aperture
OS:Android 8 Oreo |Screen size:6.2-inch |Resolution:1440 x 2960 |RAM:4GB |Storage:64/128/256GB |Battery:3000mAh |Rear camera:12MP |Front camera:8MP
Dependable, fast Performance Excellent Display
Dual aperture Camera
Loud stereo Speakers
Not that different from the S8 PlusAR Emoji mode Overrated
Pricey
In all honesty, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus isn't all that different from theSamsung Galaxy S8 Plus. The only new feature that stands out is the dual aperture camera. Even that doesn't impress since it falls short of what thePixel 2is capableof doing. Albeit, that doesn't take from the fact that the S9 Plus is a powerful phone. The S9 Plus is a little more rectangular than its predecessor, but it's pretty compact considering the big screen.
The phone is also a little heavier than the S8 Plus and Note 8. Aside from the that, the design is more or less the same as the Galaxy S8 Plus.The 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display can take on most of the other flagship models in the market today, aside from, perhaps, theiPhone X.
The phones runs on the Exynos 9801, which as capable as any other flagship chipset. The battery life is very good being able to power the next generation of mobile VR games, and it has software that rivalsstock Android.
Huawei P20 Pro
Pros:
*.Fantastic tri-camera
*.128GB of storage to boot
*.Solid performance
*.Stunning design
*.EMUI interface has come a long way
Cons:
*.No 3.5mm headphone port
*.Screen needs some fine-tuning
*.No wireless charging
TheHuawei P20 Prois the first smartphone on the market to feature a tri-camera – a 40MP f/1.8 sensor, a 20MPf/1.6 monochrome sensor for depth and texture, and an 8MP f/2.4 telephoto sensor. But that isn’t its only claim to fame: it’s also equipped with a top-of-the-line processor, 6GB of RAM and a 4000mAh battery.That means that the P20 Pro is a smartphone that can tickle everyone’s fancy.
Whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned photographer, a power-hungry specs maniac or quite simply someone who’s after a handset that can last for 48 hours on a single charge, Huawei’s flagship has you covered. But it doesn’t come cheap.
OnePlus 5T
Pros:
*.Good OLED screen
*.Slick software experience
*.Excellent value
*.3Seriously Fast
Cons
*.No water-resistance
*.Average Camera
The One Plus 5Tis a fantastic choice for those looking for a high-end handset on a budget. It sports a 6-inch FHD+ screen, a Snapdragon 835 CPU, 6/8GB of RAM, 64/128GB of internal storage, a dual-camera (16MP + 16MP) and a 3300mAh cell – an incredible amount of tech for a smartphone.
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