Updated: iPhone X is now available in Kenya through 3rd party, Redington

The next generation iPhone, iPhone X is now available in Kenya through a 3rd party partner, Redington Kenya. In a lavish event held in Nairobi on 15th August, the bezel-less device that saw its global launch several weeks back was officially launched in the Kenyan market.

Also Read: iPhone 8 vs iPhone X: What are the differences, and what makes them worth it?

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The iPhone X is Apple’s landmark 10-year anniversary device since the launch of the original iPhone. This iPhone is set to have the biggest impact on Apple’s smartphone direction, ever. Even iPhone itself is calling it the future of the iPhone. It embodies what the company has been trying to do for the past 10 years.

Also Read: iPhone X: Here are the 10 key features you should know

The iPhone X is a drastic change from what the iPhone has been over the years. It loses the signature circular home button, the very reliable Touch ID and introduces a whole new biometric authentication method in its place, FaceID. The device also now supports wireless charging, gets rid of the bezels and spots a much more high-resolution display.

Specifications

Weight: 174g
Dimensions: 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm
OS: iOS 11
Screen size: 5.8-inch
Screen Resolution: 1125×2436
CPU: A11 Bionic
RAM: 3GB*
Storage: 64GB / 256GB
Battery: 2716mAh*
Rear camera: 12MP+12MP (both OIS)
Front camera: 7MP

Pricing

It’s almost pointless to discuss the price of the iPhone X. It is the most expensive flagship phone on the market right now. Avid iPhone users are more willing than most to look past cost so here it is. The iPhone X will retail for a whooping KES 135,000.

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The iPhone will eventually find its way to Safaricom Shops and other local vendors soon so get ready so make a dent in your bank accounts.

UPDATE: Safaricom Shops will be selling the iPhone X for Ksh. 160k

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