Category: Mobile

Smartphone Global Shipment Report Places realme Among Top 5 In 15 Regions

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World-fastest growing smartphone maker, realme is among the Top 5 brands in 15 regions according to Q4 2020 Canalys global smartphone shipment report. The brand that has been making inroads in the Kenyan market by launching 6 phones as well as AIot products last year in just 4 months, has also been making global news becoming the first in the world to ship over 50 million units with Kenya being one of the major markets. According to the shipment report, realme ranked fourth and holds its position as the fastest-growing…

Samsung Surpasses pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S21series

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By Michelle Anzaya Samsung Electronics East Africa has announced that this year they broke the record for the targets that were set for Galaxy S21 series devices that were placed on pre order. This is after the electronics manufacturer sold 2500 devices on pre order this year compared to 2000 units sold last year. This comes even as the country continues to record an increase in the uptake of premium devices. Charles Kimari, Samsungs’ Head of Integrated Mobile says that the move to diverse their smartphone range has really had…

realme targeting to increase their market share in Kenya

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After making its debut in the Kenyan smartphone market in 2020 with a record release of more than six gadgets in the market, realme now has eyes focused on bigger goals with a target to increase their sales by at least 30 percent in 2021. This year, the smartphone brand will focus on continuously enriching its products and provide suitable young and trend-setting products to users in Kenya. It shall capitalize on the synchronization of our brand, terminal, and sales in order to achieve the said target According to realme,…

realme C12 and realme 7i now Available in the Kenyan Market

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realme has once again made good on its promise to offer the Kenyan smartphone market a comprehensive, superior, innovative experience with the launch of two brand new smartphones; the realme C12 and realme 7i. The launch of both realme C12 and realme 7i adds to a portfolio of four other realme smartphones and three AIoT products in Kenya including realme C3, realme C11, realme C15, realme 6, realme Band, Air Neo, and Buds Q. In the spirit of dare to leap, realme has always asserted its commitment to providing an…

realme Buds Q roll out in Kenyan Market

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The world’s fastest-growing smartphone maker, realme has introduced realme Buds Q in the Kenyan market. This following realme’s commitment to becoming a tech-trendsetter brand that dares to leap using “mobile phone + AIoT” dual-drive strategy to create a trendy lifestyle for the younger generation. The uniquely designed buds created in collaboration with the renowned French artist Jose Levy, feature a 10mm dynamic bass boost driver, 119ms super-low latency gaming mode, 20-hour long battery life and IPX4 water and sweat resistance allowing one to comfortably work out or do any kind…

Low cost Smartphone realme C11 and realme 6 officially launched in Kenya

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The brand has introduced the realme C11 and realme 6 into the Kenyan market, barely a month after it announced its official venturing into the Kenyan market. The two additional phones come after the successful launch and rollout of realme C3 that has already taken over the Kenyan market by storm. realme, has officially launched two more new models into the Kenyan market as part of the brand’s global growth and expansion strategy. The brand has introduced the realme C11 and realme 6 into the Kenyan market, barely a month…

Realme C11 is the real deal

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The smartphone offers sturdy build quality and is a battery beast the phone also offers smooth performance and user experience. The market for mid-range and low-end smartphones is getting new entrants every day and finding the right smartphone for your budget in Kenya can be a little bit tricky, expesiallty when there are so many expensive contracts to sift through. In emerging markets like Kenya, these phones are gaining popularity due to their pricing and performance. The latest entrant in the market is the Realme C11. One fact about RealMe…

PRODUCT REVIEW: Vivo Y19 the ultimate battery phone

Jacktone Lawi

Choosing the right smartphone is definitely a mind-boggling task these days as the market is flooded with hundreds of phones that are quite able to make a difference with their quality features. Many brands are putting their best foot forward to add to their clientele. Owing to this stiff competition, users have a plethora of options to choose from. On the one hand where some brands are struggling to get more and more buyers, there are brands that have proved their worth and are known out and out. Vivo is…

REPORT: 83% of Kenyans are happy with mobile loan apps

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Microloans are small loans offered to people over a shorter period of time, typically without providing any form of security for the lender and often without requiring a credit history from the recipient. They are very similar to credit cards, but are more widely available, especially in markets where a majority of the population is underbanked. People in such markets often don’t have bank accounts or the ability to get a credit card. In recent years, the growth of the internet and easier access to smartphones have been great for…

Aspira ink deal with Xiaomi Mi Home, to enable customers enjoy flexible payment plan

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Aspira, a product-financing service provider that enables Kenyans to live their best life by buying products now and paying for them in monthly installments of 6, 9 and 12 months has partnered with Xiaomi Mi Home to offer Kenyans the opportunity to enjoy cutting edge mobile devices through an affordable financial offering. As the demand for affordable mobile devices continues to rev across the country, the partnership will take the shopping experience to the next level, by enabling shoppers to enjoy a flexible payment plan. Speaking during the launch of…