With a budget of Kshs. 30,000 here in Kenya, you can pick from quite a number of feature-packed smartphones.

Unlike the sub-15k models that tend to lack some key features, the 30k budget range allows you to get a smartphone that will serve you for quite a number of years before needing to upgrade.

There was a time when spending Kshs. 30k on a phone seemed extravagant, but the cost of living and the price of smartphones has increased considerably over the years.

Smartphones are typically classified into categories to reflect the target market. The first category is referred to as feature phones.

These are non-smart mobile phones that only offer the basic features of calling and texting.

These phones lack support for apps such as WhatsApp or Facebook. They do have a web browser but the experience is basic, to say the least.

The second category is referred to as budget smartphones. This is where the sub-15k smartphones fall. These devices are aimed at those who need a smartphone at an affordable price.

Most budget smartphones come with big battery capacities. Their features, however, are limited in order to cut down on costs.

The next category is the mid-range smartphones. The sub-30k smartphones fall within this category. These models come with a decent amount of features and try to offer the best value for money by balancing the available features and price.

The last category is the flagship smartphones. These are the top-of-the-range models that can retail for over Kshs. 100,000.00. These smartphones come with all the latest features, designs and software. If you have the money, this category is where you need to pick a smartphone from.

With that brief lesson, let’s go over the best mid-range smartphones for under Kshs. 30,000.00 here in Kenya.