Do you smell that? It’s tech savvy-ness in the air. The year has just begun, goals and resolutions have been set. Did you plan to buy your first smartphone this year? Is it for a friend who has been using feature phones and you need to set them up for the smartphone life? Here are the cheapest smartphones in Uganda for first time smartphone buyers, cost-conscious handset hunters and those that just need a basic smartphone.
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The devices on this list won’t replace your mid-range or flagship device any day. Their specs are basic and blunt especially for people who have explored the smartphone world. However, for the uninitiated, the specs are ahead of the feature phones and will bring a bit of excitement. We have compiled a list of devices that deliver basic smartphone experience for the least price. There were lots of budget smartphones, but we narrowed our list down to the cheapest five with reasonable specs:
Why these five? Well, these are some of the cheapest smartphones with a reasonable specs in Uganda right now. We also think they’re the phones you’re most likely to see on display in your local phone store. So without further ado, let’s break down some of the cheapest smartphones in Uganda right now.
Cheapest smartphones on Uganda
MTN Fero A4001
PRICE: UGX 129,000
WHERE TO BUY: MTN Shops around Kampala
Key Specs
- Network: 2G and 3G
- Operating System: Android 6.0, Marshmallow
- Processor / GPU: 1.3 GHz Quad Core Cortex A53 / Mali
- Display / Resolution: 5.0 Inches / 854 x 480 pixel
- RAM: 512 MB
- Internal / External Memory:8 GB / Expandable by up to 32 GB
- Camera: Back / Rear (2 MP), Front (VGA)
- Battery Capacity: 1300 mAh Li-Ion
- Sensors: Accelerometer,Proximity, Light, Compass
Related: List of phones you can buy from MTN Uganda and their prices
Itel A14
PRICE: UGX 160,000
WHERE TO BUY: Jumia
Key Specs
- Display: 4.0” screen
- Memory: 8GB HDD, 512MB RAM
- Camera: Back 2 MP, Front 0.3 MP
- Operating System: Android 8.1 ( GO edition)
- Processor: Mediatek 6572
- Battery: 1500mAh
MTN KaFit
PRICE: UGX 165,000
WHERE TO BUY: MTN shops and Jumia
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Key Specs
- Display: 5.00-inch
- Processor: 1.1 GHz quad-core
- Front Camera: 2-megapixel
- RAM: 1 GB
- OS: Android 5.0
- Storage: 3 GB
- Rear Camera: 5-megapixel
- Battery Capacity: 2200mAh
My First 4G Smartphone
PRICE: UGX 200,000
WHERE TO BUY: Airtel Uganda shops and Jumia
Key Specs
- SIM Count: Dual SIM Dual , SIM 1 locked to Airtel
- Storage: ROM+RAM: 8GB+1GB
- Screen: Size: 4.5” Inch
- Camera: 2MP + 5MP
- Battery: 1800MAh
- Accessories: one battery, one USB charger, one USB cable (micro 5pin) and one headset (3.5mm)
- Bonus: Free 4G SIM card, Free 5GB per month for 3 months (15GB in total), 1-year warranty, Dial *175*9# to activate the free data offer.
Itel A11
PRICE: UGX 190,000
WHERE TO BUY: Jumia
Key Specs
- Display: 4.0 Inches
- Memory: 8GB ROM
- Camera: Back / Rear (2 MP), Front (0.3 MP)
- OS: Android 6.0, Marshmallow
- Processor: GPU: 1.2 GHz Quad Core
- Battery Capacity: 1500 mAh Li-Ion