Gone are the days when you had to spend tens of thousands to get a decent phone. Budget phones have taken over the market as most phone manufacturers produce reasonably priced phones to cater to people on a tight budget or those who are simply looking for a secondary phone to handle their side businesses. With a budget of Ksh 15000, you can get a phone with great features in Kenya.
If you’re looking for a budget phone, these phones will not disappoint. Here are some of the best phones to buy in 2024 under Ksh 15,000.
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Xiaomi Redmi A3
This stylish phone is one of the best budget phones in the market. Its unique Halo design makes it stand out from other phones. The performance speed is equally impressive thanks to its large processor and storage capacity.
- Price: Ksh 14,000
- RAM: 4GB,
- Storage: 128GB (expandable to 1TB)
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 8MP
- Selfie: 5MP
- Display: 6.71 inch
- Processor: Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 4G, USB Type-C
- Colours: Midnight Black, Forest Green (Olive Green), Star Blue (Lake Blue)
- OS: Android 14 MIUI
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Xiaomi Redmi 12C
Looking for a powerful camera? How does 50 MP sound? The Xiaomi Redmi 12C boasts a camera that outdoes some high end phones. It’s equipped with a 4-in-1 pixel binning technology for enhanced light sensitivity, capturing high quality images and videos even in love light.
- Price: Ksh 12,000
- RAM: 4GB,
- Storage: 128GB (expandable to 1TB)
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 50MP + 0.08MP
- Selfie: 5MP
- Display: 6.71 inch
- Processor: Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 4G, microUSB 2.0
- Colours: Graphite Gray, Ocean Blue, Mint Green, Lavender Purple
- OS: Android 12, MIUI 13
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Samsung A05
The Samsung A05’s sleek design gives this phone an elegant look that appeals to both men and women. It’s also equipped with a 50MP front camera to capture high quality images and videos. Its best feature is its fast charging capabilities with up to 25W.
- Price: Ksh 14,000
- RAM: 4GB,
- Storage: 64GB (expandable to 1TB)
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 50MP + 2MP
- Selfie: 8MP
- Display: 6.7 inch
- Processor: Mediatek MT6769V/CZ Helio G85 (12 nm)
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 4G, USB Type-C 2.0
- Colours: Black, Silver, Light Green
- OS: Android 13
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Itel P55 5G
With 5G connectivity, this phone allows its users to enjoy exceptionally fast internet speeds. This feature is mostly available in high end phones, making the Itel P55 the most affordable 5G-enabled phone. It has fast refresh rate and large battery capacity with fast charging so you can ise your phone seamless and worry-free.
- Price: Ksh 12,000
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: 128GB (expandable to 1TB)
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 50MP + 0.08MP
- Selfie: 8MP
- Display: 6.6 inch
- Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm)
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 5G, USB Type-C
- Colours: Galaxy Blue, Mint Green
- OS: Android 13, itel OS 13
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Nokia C12 Pro
Nokia phones are known for their durability and the Nokia C12 Pro is no exception. This budget phone is designed to withstand everyday wear such as water droplets, dust and falls. It also offers competitive features in its price range such as a good storage capacity, long battery life and a stylish design.
- Price: Ksh 14,000
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB
- Battery: 4000 mAh
- Camera: 8MP
- Selfie: 5MP
- Display: 6.3 inch
- Processor: Unisoc SC9863A1 (28 nm)
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 4G, microUSB 2.0
- Colours: Dark Cyan, Charcoal, Light Mint
- OS: Android 12 (Go edition)
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Infinix Smart 8
The Infinix Smart 8 is a well-balanced, entry level phone that provides a decent user experience. One of its most impressive features is its camera setup. With a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera, you can capture great images and videos worth showing off.
- Price: Ksh 13,500
- RAM: 3GB, 4GB
- Storage: 64GB, 128GB
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 13MP + 0.08MP
- Selfie: 8MP
- Display: 6.6 inch
- Processor: Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 4G, USB Type-C 2.0
- Colours: Timber Black, Shiny Gold, Crystal Green, Galaxy White
- OS: Android 13
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Tecno Pop 8
Its large 6.6 inch display with HD+ resolution gives users a visual delight, allowing them to enjoy watching videos and playing games on the clear screen. Another great feature on the Tecno Pop 8 is the front camera which has a flash to capture sharp and detailed images and videos.
- Price: Ksh 14,000
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 13MP + 0.08MP
- Selfie: 8MP
- Display: 6.6 inch
- Processor: Octa-core Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 4G, USB Type-C
- Colours: Mystery White, Alpenglow Gold, Magic Skin, Gravity Black
- OS: Android 13 (Go edition)
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OPPO A18
A decent battery life is a necessity in this day and age when we rely on our phone homes to carry out a variety of tasks daily. OPPO A18’s battery life can last up to two days depending on usage thanks to its large capacity and energy saving mode. The Super Power Saving Mode and Super Nighttime Standby mode reduce background usage so that your battery percentage doesn’t drain unnecessarily.
- Price: Ksh 14,000
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 8MP + 2MP
- Selfie: 5MP
- Display: 6.56 inch
- Processor: Mediatek MT6769 Helio G85 (12nm)
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 4G, USB Type-C 2.0
- Colours: Glowing Black, Glowing Blue
- OS: Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
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Realme C30s
The Realme C30s is powered by a powerful octa core processor that allows users to operate the phone seamlessly. It’s great for running normal apps as you won’t experience lagging. The user interface is also easy to navigate, giving you a pleasant user experience.
- Price: Ksh 12,500
- RAM: 2GB, 3GB, 4GB
- Storage: 32GB, 64GB
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 8MP
- Selfie: 5MP
- Display: 6.5 inch
- Processor: Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 4G, USB Type-C 2.0
- Colours: Stripe Blue, Stripe Black
- OS: Android 12, Realme UI Go
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Itel A70
Finding a phone with the features that the Itel A70 has at such a price point is rare. From a large storage capacity to a powerful camera, this phone really gives you value for your money. It boasts a generous 256GB storage expandable up to 2TB. Additionally, the impressive 8MP front camera guarantees to capture crisp images and videos.
- Price: Ksh 14,500
- RAM: 3GB, 4GB
- Storage: 128GB, 256GB
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 13MP
- Selfie: 8MP
- Display: 6.6 inch
- Processor: Unisoc T603
- Connectivity: Dual sim, 4G, USB Type-C 2.0
- Colours: Brilliant Gold, Stylish Black, Field Green, Azure Blue
- OS: Android 13 (Go edition)