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Budget Phones with Good Cameras in Kenya (2026)
Curated list of budget smartphones with strong camera performance — updated 10 Jan 2026.
How We Estimate Camera Quality (Short)
- Sensor & megapixels: larger sensor and effective pixel count improve daylight shots.
- Aperture: lower f-number allows better low-light performance.
- Lens versatility: presence of ultrawide, macro, depth lenses adds practical value.
- Software features: AI scene detection, HDR, night mode, stabilization.
- Front camera: selfie quality is considered if relevant to user needs.
Budget Camera Phones — Current Listings
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Poco F7 Ultra
12GB / 16GB, 256GB / 512GB, 6.67" 2K WQHD+ Flow AMOLED, 120Hz, up to 3200 nits, Xiaomi HyperOS 2 (Android-based), Snapdragon® 8 Elite (3nm), Octa-core, 50MP main (OIS) + 50MP telephoto (OIS, 2.5x) + 32MP ultra-wide, 32MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5300mAh, 120W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge, Black, Yellow
KSh 86,000
Poco F7 Pro
12GB, 256GB / 512GB, 6.67" WQHD+ Flow AMOLED, 3200x1440, 120Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Xiaomi HyperOS 2, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform (Octa‑core, 4nm), 50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide, 20MP, 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, Dual SIM (nano + nano), 6000mAh, 90W HyperCharge (USB Type‑C), Blue, Silver, Black
KSh 61,500
Poco F6 Pro
12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X, 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0, 6.67" WQHD+ Flow AMOLED, 3200×1440, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Xiaomi HyperOS (Android-based), Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Octa-Core, up to 3.19GHz, 4nm), 50MP (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro, 16MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5000mAh, non-removable, 120W HyperCharge, Black, White
KSh 57,000
Oppo Reno14 F 5G
12GB, 512GB, 6.57" AMOLED FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz Touch Sampling, ColorOS 15.0, Qualcomm Snapdragon® 6 Gen 1, 50MP Wide (OIS), 8MP Ultra-wide, 2MP Macro, 32MP Selfie, 5G, LTE, WCDMA, GSM, 6000mAh, 45W SUPERVOOCTM Flash Charge, Opal Blue, Luminous Green
KSh 53,200
Oppo A6 Pro 5G
8GB, 256GB, 6.57" FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz, ColorOS 15.0, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 50MP + 2MP Monochrome, 16MP, 5G, LTE, WCDMA, GSM, 6500mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, Stellar Blue, Rosewood Red, Coral Pink, Lunar Titanium
KSh 38,200
Oppo A6 Pro
8GB, 256GB, 6.57" AMOLED, 120Hz, FHD+, 1.07B colors, ColorOS 15.0, MediaTek Helio G100, 50MP + 2MP, 16MP, 4G+ LTE, 7000mAh, 80W SUPERVOOCTM Flash Charge, Stellar Blue, Rosewood Red
KSh 33,200
Oppo A3
6GB / 8GB, 128GB / 256GB, 6.67" LCD, HD+ 1604×720, 90Hz refresh rate, ColorOS 14 (Android-based), Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 1, Adreno 610 GPU, 50MP main, f/1.8, AF, 5P lens, 5MP, f/2.2, GSM / WCDMA / LTE FDD / LTE TDD, 5100mAh (typical), 45W fast charging, Sparkle Black, Starry Purple, Starlight White
KSh 22,800
iPhone 16 Pro
8GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 6.3" Super Retina XDR, ProMotion up to 120Hz, iOS 18, Apple A18 Pro, 48MP Fusion + 48MP Ultra Wide + 5x Telephoto, 12MP TrueDepth with Center Stage, 5G / LTE / Wi-Fi 6E, Up to 27 hours video playback; fast charging via MagSafe up to 25W, Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
KSh 120,000
KSh 122,000
iPhone 17
8GB / 12GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, up to 120Hz, iOS 26, Apple A19, 48MP Fusion Main + 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 18MP Center Stage, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, eSIM, Up to 30 hours video playback, fast charging 50% in 20 minutes, Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White
KSh 130,000
iPhone 17 Pro
8GB / 12GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, up to 120Hz, iOS 26, Apple A19 Pro, 48MP Pro Fusion Main, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 18MP Center Stage, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, eSIM, Up to 31 hours video playback, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver
KSh 180,000
IPhone 17 Pro Max
8GB / 12GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 6.3" or 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, up to 120Hz, iOS 26, Apple A19 Pro, 48MP Pro Fusion Main, 48MP Ultra Wide, 48MP Telephoto, 18MP Center Stage, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, eSIM, Up to 39h video playback (Pro), Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver
KSh 203,000
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
12GB, 256GB, 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120x1440, 120Hz, Android, Octa-Core, 4.47GHz + 3.5GHz, 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP, 12MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5000mAh, non-removable, Titanium Silverblue
KSh 116,500
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
8GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB, 6.7" FHD+, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, Android 16, One UI 8, Exynos 2400 (4 nm), 10-core CPU, Xclipse 940 GPU, 50MP wide + 8MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide, 12MP, 5G / LTE / HSPA / GSM, 4900 mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless, Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White
KSh 76,000
Samsung Galaxy A56
8GB, 128GB / 256GB, 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1,200 nits, Android 13, Exynos 1580 Octa-core (2.9GHz + 2.6GHz + 1.9GHz), 50MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro, 12MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5000mAh, up to 29 hours video playback, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink
KSh 44,500
Samsung Galaxy A36
8GB / 12GB, 128GB / 256GB, 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1,200 nits, Android 13, Octa-core SM6475, 50MP wide + 8MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro, 12MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5000mAh, 45W Super Fast Charge, Awesome Lavender, Awesome Lime, Awesome White, Awesome Black
KSh 37,500
Samsung Galaxy A17
4GB, 128GB, 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340, 16M colors, 90Hz, Android with One UI 7, Octa-core 2.2GHz + 2.0GHz, 50MP wide + 5MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro, OIS, 13MP, 2G/3G/4G Dual SIM, 5000mAh, Black, Grey, Light Blue
KSh 20,300
Samsung Galaxy A16
4GB / 6GB / 8GB, 128GB / 256GB, 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340, 16M colors, Android with One UI 6.1, Octa-core 2.2GHz + 2.0GHz, 50MP main + 5MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro, 13MP, 2G/3G/4G Dual SIM, 5000mAh, Super Fast Charging (25W), Black, Light Green, Gray
KSh 17,000
Samsung Galaxy A07
4GB, 64GB, 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD, 90Hz, Android with One UI, MediaTek G99 (6 nm), 50MP main + 2MP depth, 8MP, 2G/3G/4G Dual SIM, 5000mAh, Black, Light Violet, Green
KSh 11,800
Samsung Galaxy A06
4GB / 6GB, 128GB, 6.7-inch HD+ TFT U-Cut, 90Hz, Android with One UI, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 50MP main + 2MP depth, 8MP, 2G/3G/4G/5G Dual SIM, 5000mAh, 25W Fast Charging, Light Green, Light Gray, Black
KSh 10,200
Vivo V60
12GB, 256GB / 512GB, 6.77-inch HDR10+ AMOLED, Quad Curved, 120Hz, 5000 nits, Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15), Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP OIS main + 50MP super telephoto + 8MP ultra-wide, 50MP group selfie, 2G/3G/4G/5G Dual SIM, 6500mAh BlueVolt, 90W FlashCharge, Desert Gold, Berry Purple, Mist Gray
KSh 55,700
Vivo V60 Lite 5G
12GB, 256GB, 6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3000 nits, Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15), MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo, 50MP Sony + 8MP wide-angle, 32MP, 2G/3G/4G/5G Dual SIM, 6500mAh, 90W FlashCharge, Titanium Blue, Elegant Black
KSh 39,000
Vivo V60 Lite
8GB, 256GB, 6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1800 nits, Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15), Snapdragon 685, 50MP Sony + 8MP wide-angle, 32MP, 2G/3G/4G Dual SIM, 6500mAh, 90W FlashCharge, Titanium Blue, Elegant Black
KSh 32,200
Vivo V40 Lite
8GB, 256GB, 6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 1800 nits, Funtouch OS 14 (Android 14), Snapdragon 685 4G, 50MP + 2MP, 32MP, 2G / 3G / 4G FDD / 4G TDD, 5000mAh, 80W FlashCharge, Titanium Silver, Emerald Green
KSh 30,900
Vivo Y29
6GB / 8GB, 128GB / 256GB, 6.68-inch HD+ LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits HBM, Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15), Snapdragon 685, 50MP + 2MP, 8MP, 2G / 3G / 4G FDD / 4G TDD, 6500mAh, 44W FlashCharge, Noble Brown, Elegant White
KSh 22,900
Infinix Note 50S
8GB / 12GB, 256GB, 6.78" 3D-Curved AMOLED, XOS 15, Powered by Android 15, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, 64MP SONY IMX682 main + 2MP Bokeh, 13MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5200mAh, 45W FastCharge3.0, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red, Marine Drift Blue
KSh 30,800
Infinix Note 50 Pro
8GB, 256GB, 6.78" AMOLED, FHD+, 144Hz, XOS 15 powered by Android 14/15, MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, 50MP OIS + 8MP + Flicker Sensor, 32MP, F2.2, FOV 89°, 4.5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5200mAh SolidCore Battery, 90W FastCharge3.0, Titanium Grey, Enchanted Purple, Shadow Black, Racing Grey
KSh 30,200
Infinix Note 40 Pro+
12GB, 256GB, 6.78" FHD+ AMOLED 3D-Curved, 120Hz, Android 14, XOS 14, MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 108MP OIS + 2MP + 2MP, 32MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 4600mAh, 100W FastCharge, Obsidian Black, Vintage Green
KSh 36,000
Tecno Camon 30S
6GB, 128GB / 256GB, 6.78" FHD+ AMOLED Curved Screen, 120Hz, Android 14, Helio G100 Octa-Core, 50MP OIS + 2MP Depth + Light Sensor, Dual Flash, 13MP Front Camera, Dual Flash, 2G / 3G / 4G / 4.5G CA2.0, 5000mAh, 33W Super Charge, Type-C, Celestial Black / Dawn Gold / Nebula Violet
KSh 22,000
Tecno Camon 40 Pro
8GB, 256GB, 6.78” AMOLED 120Hz, Android 15, MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate Processor, 50MP 1/1.56” OIS + 8MP Wide-angle, 50MP AF Front Camera, 2G / 3G / 4G, 5200mAh, 45W Super Charge, Galaxy Black / Emerald Lake Green / Glacier White / Sandy Titanium
KSh 31,500
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
12GB, 256GB, 6.67" AMOLED 144Hz, Android 15, MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate AI Processor, 50MP 1/1.56" OIS + 50MP 3X + 50MP, 50MP AF Front Camera, 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G, 5100mAh, 70W Ultra Charge, Galaxy Black / Emerald Lake Green
KSh 53,000
Quick Comparison
| Model | Rear Camera | Front Camera | RAM / Storage | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poco F7 Ultra | 5300mAh, 120W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless HyperCharge | 12GB / 16GBGB - 256GB / 512GBGB | 50MP main (OIS) + 50MP telephoto (OIS, 2.5x) + 32MP ultra-wide | 32MP | KSh 86,000 |
| Poco F7 Pro | 6000mAh, 90W HyperCharge (USB Type‑C) | 12GBGB - 256GB / 512GBGB | 50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide | 20MP | KSh 61,500 |
| Poco F6 Pro | 5000mAh, non-removable, 120W HyperCharge | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5XGB - 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0GB | 50MP (OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro | 16MP | KSh 57,000 |
| Oppo Reno14 F 5G | 6000mAh, 45W SUPERVOOCTM Flash Charge | 12GBGB - 512GBGB | 50MP Wide (OIS), 8MP Ultra-wide, 2MP Macro | 32MP Selfie | KSh 53,200 |
| Oppo A6 Pro 5G | 6500mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging | 8GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP + 2MP Monochrome | 16MP | KSh 38,200 |
| Oppo A6 Pro | 7000mAh, 80W SUPERVOOCTM Flash Charge | 8GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP + 2MP | 16MP | KSh 33,200 |
| Oppo A3 | 5100mAh (typical), 45W fast charging | undefinedGB - 128GB / 256GBGB | 50MP main, f/1.8, AF, 5P lens | 5MP, f/2.2 | KSh 22,800 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Up to 27 hours video playback; fast charging via MagSafe up to 25W | 8GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TBGB | 48MP Fusion + 48MP Ultra Wide + 5x Telephoto | 12MP TrueDepth with Center Stage | KSh 120,000 |
| iPhone 17 | Up to 30 hours video playback, fast charging 50% in 20 minutes | 8GB / 12GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TBGB | 48MP Fusion Main + 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide | 18MP Center Stage | KSh 130,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Up to 31 hours video playback | 8GB / 12GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TBGB | 48MP Pro Fusion Main, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide | 18MP Center Stage | KSh 180,000 |
| IPhone 17 Pro Max | Up to 39h video playback (Pro) | 8GB / 12GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TBGB | 48MP Pro Fusion Main, 48MP Ultra Wide, 48MP Telephoto | 18MP Center Stage | KSh 203,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | 5000mAh, non-removable | 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP | 12MP | KSh 116,500 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | 4900 mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless | 8GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GBGB | 50MP wide + 8MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide | 12MP | KSh 76,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 | 5000mAh, up to 29 hours video playback | 8GBGB - 128GB / 256GBGB | 50MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro | 12MP | KSh 44,500 |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 | 5000mAh, 45W Super Fast Charge | 8GB / 12GBGB - 128GB / 256GBGB | 50MP wide + 8MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro | 12MP | KSh 37,500 |
| Samsung Galaxy A17 | 5000mAh | 4GBGB - 128GBGB | 50MP wide + 5MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro, OIS | 13MP | KSh 20,300 |
| Samsung Galaxy A16 | 5000mAh, Super Fast Charging (25W) | 4GB / 6GB / 8GBGB - 128GB / 256GBGB | 50MP main + 5MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro | 13MP | KSh 17,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy A07 | 5000mAh | 4GBGB - 64GBGB | 50MP main + 2MP depth | 8MP | KSh 11,800 |
| Samsung Galaxy A06 | 5000mAh, 25W Fast Charging | 4GB / 6GBGB - 128GBGB | 50MP main + 2MP depth | 8MP | KSh 10,200 |
| Vivo V60 | 6500mAh BlueVolt, 90W FlashCharge | 12GBGB - 256GB / 512GBGB | 50MP OIS main + 50MP super telephoto + 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP group selfie | KSh 55,700 |
| Vivo V60 Lite 5G | 6500mAh, 90W FlashCharge | 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP Sony + 8MP wide-angle | 32MP | KSh 39,000 |
| Vivo V60 Lite | 6500mAh, 90W FlashCharge | 8GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP Sony + 8MP wide-angle | 32MP | KSh 32,200 |
| Vivo V40 Lite | 5000mAh, 80W FlashCharge | 8GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP + 2MP | 32MP | KSh 30,900 |
| Vivo Y29 | 6500mAh, 44W FlashCharge | 6GB / 8GBGB - 128GB / 256GBGB | 50MP + 2MP | 8MP | KSh 22,900 |
| Infinix Note 50S | 5200mAh, 45W FastCharge3.0 | 8GB / 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 64MP SONY IMX682 main + 2MP Bokeh | 13MP | KSh 30,800 |
| Infinix Note 50 Pro | 5200mAh SolidCore Battery, 90W FastCharge3.0 | 8GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP OIS + 8MP + Flicker Sensor | 32MP, F2.2, FOV 89° | KSh 30,200 |
| Infinix Note 40 Pro+ | 4600mAh, 100W FastCharge | 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 108MP OIS + 2MP + 2MP | 32MP | KSh 36,000 |
| Tecno Camon 30S | 5000mAh, 33W Super Charge, Type-C | 6GBGB - 128GB / 256GBGB | 50MP OIS + 2MP Depth + Light Sensor, Dual Flash | 13MP Front Camera, Dual Flash | KSh 22,000 |
| Tecno Camon 40 Pro | 5200mAh, 45W Super Charge | 8GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP 1/1.56” OIS + 8MP Wide-angle | 50MP AF Front Camera | KSh 31,500 |
| Tecno Camon 40 Premier | 5100mAh, 70W Ultra Charge | 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP 1/1.56" OIS + 50MP 3X + 50MP | 50MP AF Front Camera | KSh 53,000 |
Buying Advice for Budget Camera Phones
- Look for phones with at least one extra lens (ultrawide/macro/depth) and AI-based night mode.
- Prioritise larger sensors and lower aperture (f/1.8–f/2.2) if low-light photography is important.
- Check reviews for real-life camera tests — lab specs do not always reflect daylight and night performance.
- Buy from authorised retailers or marketplaces to ensure warranty and genuine units.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are budget phones capable of good photography?
Yes. Modern budget phones (under ~KSh 20,000) deliver impressive photos using multi-lens setups, larger sensors, and AI enhancements. Daylight performance is usually strong; low-light results vary.
Which specs matter most for camera quality?
Sensor size, aperture, lens versatility, and software features like night mode or AI enhancements usually matter more than megapixel count alone.
Do these phones support video recording?
Most budget phones record at 1080p; some mid-range models can do 4K, but may compromise on stabilization or frame rate.
Where to buy genuine units in Kenya?
Buy from authorised retailers or trusted marketplaces. Curated listings with warranty-backed units are available at Gadgets Kenya.