Whether you are buying fruits from a fruit vendor or purchasing items online, smartphones have become a very important part of our day-to-day lives. Most people in Kenya are caught between which smartphone brand to purchase and whether or not they will get value for their money. In this article, we are going to discuss the latest smartphone trends, the best smartphone brands in Kenya today, and some of the features that they offer.
In Kenya the demand for smartphones is on the rise; in 2022, the total number of smartphone subscribers reached 54 million, which was a 120% increase. This increase is mainly due to the fact that in Kenya, smartphones have become a necessity, whereby Kenyans use smartphones to make calls, send text messages, purchase items online, and access the internet.
Some of the emerging trends include:
1. 5G connectivity
The world is transitioning to 5G technology because it offers improved network connectivity, i.e., faster download and upload speeds. In Kenya, some mobile phone manufacturers have already developed 5G-enabled devices. These 5G-enabled devices are currently available on the market.
2. Side-button fingerprint scanners
Itel is among the most popular mobile phone manufacturing brands in Kenya and has developed smartphones that have a side-button fingerprint scanner. This fingerprint scanner integrates perfectly with the smartphone's design, giving it a very nice and polished look. One advantage of these side-button fingerprint scanners is that they respond very quickly with little to no delays.
3. Integrating with Artificial Intelligence
Smartphone manufacturers are integrating artificial intelligence technology such as fingerprint scanners, voice assistants, smart cameras, and facial recognition, which assist in enhancing the user's experience.
Some of the most popular mobile brands in Kenya include:
1. Itel
2. Huawei
3. Infinix
4. Tecno
5. Samsung
Features that Kenyans should look for when purchasing a smartphone include:
1. The storage capacity
For most Kenyans, a smartphone's storage capacity is a very important factor when purchasing a mobile phone. This is because most people store pictures, videos, files, and documents on their mobile phones; hence, they would prefer to purchase a smartphone that has a huge storage capacity.
2. The battery capacity
Battery capacity is very important since this will greatly impact how long you will be able to use your smartphone before you need to recharge it.
3. The camera quality
With the growing popularity of entertainment platforms such as TikTok, most Kenyans prefer to purchase smartphones that have the best camera rating and take high-quality pictures and videos.
4. The durability of the smartphone
One thing that most people consider when purchasing a smartphone is whether or not it can serve them for a long period of time. Most smartphone manufacturers emphasize the durability of their products, making it their top priority to source high-quality materials and parts that they use to make their smartphones.
In conclusion, smartphones have become an important accessory that we use in our day-to-day lives; thus, it is important to identify all the features that a smartphone offers and whether or not these features will meet your expectations.
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