Every year, different android phones manufacturers release tons of android phones and leave us with the choice of selecting our most preferred out of the many available android phones in Tanzania.

Truth be told, getting the best android phones to buy in Tanzania is really not an easy task particularly when you are after cheap and affordable ones.

Even when you have an android phone in mind, you still aren’t sure if it’s the right one for you. It’s even worse if you don’t have any android phone in mind already.

Either you are buying for yourself or for someone, you still have to face this challenge. Trust me, you don’t want to buy an android phone that will ends up in your waste bin after few days of purchase.

Did you know that most android phone manufacturers have been generous enough to carter for every smart user in Tanzania? Hmm! What do you mean? Just name your price and you will be surprise to see a good number of android phones lined-up for you to buy in Tanzania.

It’s that simple but trust me, selecting one out of the lined-up android phones is where the job really is. But I know one thing for sure; you wish to buy one of the best android phones in Tanzania that best suits the price you are willing to offer.

Let’s head straight to the point, let’s talk about the best android phones you can buy right now in Tanzania.

For the good of all, I spent a couple of months making research and eventually compiled a list of some of the best low-end (cheap), mid-range (less-expensive) and high-end (expensive) android phones in Tanzania. In fact all categories

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Best low-end (cheap) android phones in Tanzania

The android market have improved greatly, particularly the market for cheap ones. Before now, Tecno use to dominate the market for cheap android phones in Tanzania.

Back then, it was so easy to advise a friend (with little cash) to buy one of Tecno’s cheap affordable android phones in Tanzania.

This popular trend is however not applicable today. The demand for android phones have more than double these past few years, we now have so many android phones coming into the market from other brands like infinix, lenovo, itel…to name but a few.

With so many cheap best android phones in Tanzania there is bound to be confusion everywhere, low budget android users now find it difficult to select a suitable android phone of their choice.

1. Itel P36

Best Android Phones in Tanzania

Key features

Display-size: 6.5 inch LCD
Dimension: 165.5 x 76 x 8.6mm
Battery: 5000mAh
Sim-slot: Dual nano-SIM
Network: 3G
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Rear Camera: 8MP + QVGA
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 16GB (expandable)
OS: Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)

2. Nokia C1

Key features

Display-size: 5.45 inch LCD
Dimension: 147.6 x 71.4 x 8.7mm
Battery: 2500mAh
Sim-slot: Dual nano-SIM
Network: 3G
Bluetooth 4.2
Selfie Camera: 5MP
Rear Camera: 5MP
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 16GB (expandable)
OS: Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
FM Radio: Yes
Weight: 155g

3. Infinix Smart HD 2021

Best Android Phones in Tanzania

Key features

Display: 6.1 inch LCD
OS: Android 10, XOS 6.2
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 32GB
Processor: 1.8GHz quad-core
Main Camera: 8MP + 8MP
front Camera: 5MP
Battery: 5000mAh
Network: LTE
Sim-slot: Dual nano-sim
Face ID: Yes
Fingerprint: Yes

4. Itel P33 Plus

Key Features

Display: 6.0inch
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 16GB
Main Camera: 8MP + 8MP
Front Camera: 8MP
Battery: 5000mAh
Network: 3G
Sim-slot:Dual-sim
Fingerprint: Yes
Face ID: Yes

5. Samsung Galaxy A2

Key Features

Display: 5.0inch
O S: Android 8.1 Oreo
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16GB ROM
Processor:1.6GHz Octa-core
Camera: 5MP rear , No Front
Battery: 2600mAh
Network:3G
Sim-slot:single-sim
Fingerprint: Not available

6. Xiaomi Redmi Go

Key Features

Display:5.0 inch
O S: Android 8.1 Oreo
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8GB ROM
Chipset: snapdragon 425
Processor: 1.4GHz Quad core
Camera: 8MP rear , 5MP Front
Battery: 3000mAh
Network: 4G LTE
Sim-slot: Dual-sim
Fingerprint: Not available

7. Itel S16

Key Features

Display-size: 6.5inch LCD
Dimension: 166×75.9×8.3mm
Battery: 4000mAh
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 16GB
MicroSD: up to 32GB
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Rear Camera: 8MP + 2MP + Depth Sensing
Face Unlock
Sim-slot: Dual-sim
Sensor: fingerprint

8. Itel A32f

Key Features

Display: 5.0inch
O S: Android 8.1 Oreo
Memory:1 GB RAM, 8GB ROM
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad core
Camera: 5.0MP , 2.0MP Front
Battery: 2050mAh
Network: 3G
Sim-slot: Dual-sim
Sensor: fingerprint

9. Tecno F2

Key Features

Display: 5.0inch
O S:Android 8.0 Oreo
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 8GB ROM
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad core
Camera: 5.0MP , 2.0MP Front
Battery:2000mAh
Network:3G, 4G
Sim-slot: Dual-sim
fingerprint sensor: No

10. Itel A36

Key Features

Display-size: 5.5 inch HD+
Selfie Camera: 5MP
Rear Camera: 5MP
OS: Android 9.0 Pie (Go edition)
Battery: 3030mAh
SIM-SLOT: Dual
CPU:SC7731E Quad-core 1.3GHz
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 16GB
Face Unlock
Fingerprint Scanner

11. Itel A56

Key Features

Display: 6.0 inch IPS
Android 9.0 Pie
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 16GB ROM
Processor: 1.3GHz Quad core
Rear Camera: 5.0MP
Front: 5MP
Battery: 4000mAh
Network: 3G
Sim-slot: Dual-sim nano
Sensor: fingerprint

12. Infinix Smart 4

Key Features

Display: 6.6inch HD+ IPS
Resolution: 1600 x 720p
O S: Android 9.0 Pie
RAM: 1GB
ROM: 16GB ROM
Rear Camera: 8MP + QVGA
Front: Camera: 5MP
Battery:4000mAh
Network:4G LTE
Sim-slot:Dual-sim nano
fingerprint and face unlock : Yes

13. Infinix Smart 5

Key Features

Display-size: 6.6inch HD+
Dimension: 165.4 x 73.4 x 8.75mm
SIM-Slot: Dual-nano
OS: Android 10
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 64GB
Battery: 5000mAh
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Rear Camera: 13MP + QVGA + QVGA
DTS audio processing
Fingerprint
Face Unlock

Best mid-range (slightly expensive) android phones in Tanzania

The android market for mid-range phones have even gotten bigger now, it now house a collection of different android phones from different android phone manufacturers. In Tanzania, mid-range android phones appear to have dominate the android market to some extent.

This list is for android users who are willing to spend some extra cash that is far above that of cheap android phones in Tanzania. The good news here is that majority of the android phones that fall within this range appears to have solved the basic android needs.

Majority of the android phones in this category have better cameras, display, built-quality, design and even better storage capacity than cheap android phones in Tanzania. You even get to have a taste of some high-end features when you decide to put in some more extra cash to buy the slightly higher ones in Tanzania. See details below:

Infinix Hot 10

Key Features

O S: Android 10
Display-Size: 6.78inch HD+
SIM-Slot: Dual Nano
Chipset: G70 Gaming Processor
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 64GB
Front Camera: 8MP
Rear Camera: 16MP+2MP+2MP+AI LENS
Battery: 5200mAh
Face Unlock
Fingerprint Scanner
Network: 4G LTE

Tecno Camon 15

Key features

Announced: February, 2020
Display-size: 6.55’’ HD+
OS: Android 10
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB
Battery: 5000mAh
Selfie camera: 16MP
Rear Camera: 48MP Quad
Network: 4G LTE
Anti-oil fingerprint sensor
Face unlock 2.0

Infinix Hot 9

Key features

Display-size: 6.6 inch HD+ IPS
Resolution: 1600 x 720p
Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Dimension: 165 x 76.8 x 8.7mm
RAM: 3GB/4GB
ROM: 64GB
Chip: MediaTek Helio A25
Front Camera: 8MP
Rear Camera: 16MP+2MP+2MP+AI
Software: XOS 6.0 based on Android 10
Battery: 5000mAh
Sim-Slot: Dual Nano-sim
Network: 4G
FM Radio: Yes
Fingerprint scanner: Yes
Face ID: Yes

Infinix S5

Key Features

Display: 6.2inch HD+
O S: Android 9.0 Pie
Memory: 6GB
ROM: 64GB
Front Camera: 32MP
Rear Camera: 2MP + 13MP + 8MP
Battery: 4000mAh
Network: 4G LTE
Sim-slot: Dual nano-sim
face ID : Yes
fingerprint: Yes

Tecno Spark 5

Key Features

Display-size: 6.6inch HD+
Resolution: 720 x 1600p
Dimension: 164.7 x 76.3 x 8.8 mm
RAM: 2GB
ROM: 32GB
CPU: 2.0GHz Octa-core
GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Rear Camera: 13MP + 2MP + 2MP + QVGA
Rear fingerprint scanner
Face Unlock 2.0

Samsung Galaxy M11

Key Features

Display-size: 6.4inch HD+
Resolution: 720 x 1560p
Selfie Camera: 8MP
Rear Camera: 13MP + 2MP + 5MP
Battery: 5000mAh
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 32GB
OS: Android 10, One UI 2.0
3.5mm Headphone Jack
Face Unlock
Fingerprint Scanner

Samsung Galaxy A10

Key Features

Display: 6.5 inch
O S: Android 9.0 Pie
Memory:2 GB RAM, 32GB ROM
Processor: 1.6GHz Quad core
Camera: 13MP rear , 5MP Front
Battery: 3400mAh
Network: 4G
Sim-slot: Dual nano-sim
face ID : Yes
fingerprint: No

Nokia 2.3

Key features

Dimensions: 157.7 x 75.4 x 8.7 mm
Weight: 183 g
Display: Size 6.2 inches
Resolution: 720 x 1520 pixels
Software: Android 9.0
Chipset: Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22
Storage: 32 GB
RAM: 8 GB
Rear Camera: 13MP + 2MP
Selfie Camera 5MP
Network: 2G, 3G, 4G
Battery: Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh

Infinix S4

Key features

Display: 6.2 inch HD+
O S: Android 9.0 Pie
RAM: 3GB / 6GB RAM
ROM: 32GB / 64GB ROM
Processor:1.5GHz octa-core
Camera Rear: 2MP + 13MP + 8MP
Front: 8MP
Battery:4000mAh
Network:4G LTE
Sim-slot: Dual nano-sim
fingerprint and face ID : yes

Tecno Camon 12 Pro

Key features

• Display: 6.4inch OLED
• OS: Android 9.0 Oreo
• RAM: 6GB
• ROM: 64GB
• Processor: 2.0GHz octa-core
• Front camera: 32MP with flash
• Rear camera: 16MP + 2MP + 8MP +flash
• Battery: 3500mAh
• Network: 4G LTE
• Sim-slot: Dual nano-SIM
• Face ID: Yes
• Fingerprint: In-display

Tecno Camon 12 Air

Display: 6.5inch HD+
Resolution: 720 x 1600p
O S: Android 9.0 Pie
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 32GB
Rear Camera: 16MP + 5MP + 2MP
Front: 8MP
Battery: 4000mAh
Network: 4G LTE
Sim-slot: Dual nano-sim
fingerprint and face Unlock : yes

Tecno Spark 4

Key features

• Display: 6.5 inch LCD
• OS: Android 9.0 Pie
• RAM: 3GB
• ROM: 32GB
• Processor: 2.0 GHz quad-core
• Front camera: 8MP with flash
• Rear camera: Triple AI 13MP with flash
• Battery: 4000mAh
• Network: 4G LTE
• Sim-slot: Dual nano-sim
• Face ID: Yes
• Fingerprint: Yes

Tecno Pouvoir 4 Pro

Key Features

Dimension: 174.9 x 79.6 × 9.2mm
Display: 7.0″ HD
Resolution: 720 x 1640p
RAM: 4GB/6GB
ROM: 64/128GB
OS: Android 10
Processor: 2.0GHz Octa-Core
Battery: 6000mAh
18W fast charging
Network: 4G LTE

Tecno Pouvoir 3 Plus

Key features

Display: 6.3inch OLED
OS: Android 9.0 pie
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 32GB
Processor: 2.0GHz octa-core
Front camera: 13MP
Rear camera: 13MP + 8MP + 2MP
Battery: 6000mAh
Network: 2G/3G/4G
Sim-slot: Dual nano-sim
Face ID: Yes
Fingerprint: Yes

Nokia 6.1 plus[6x]

Key Features

Display: 5.8inch IPS LCD
O S: Android 8.1 Oreo [upgradeable to 9.0 pie]
Memory: 4 RAM, 64GB ROM
Processor: 1.8GHz octa-core
Camera: 16MP + 5MP rear , 16MP Front
Battery: 3060mAh
Network: 3G, 4G
Sim-slot: Dual nano sim
fingerprint and face ID : yes

Nokia 6.1 plus[6x]

Key Features

Display: 5.8inch IPS LCD
O S: Android 8.1 Oreo [upgradeable to 9.0 pie]
Memory: 4 RAM, 64GB ROM
Processor: 1.8GHz octa-core
Camera: 16MP + 5MP rear , 16MP Front
Battery: 3060mAh
Network: 3G, 4G
Sim-slot: Dual nano sim
fingerprint and face ID : yes

Nokia 6.1 plus[6x]

Key Features

Display: 5.8inch IPS LCD
O S: Android 8.1 Oreo [upgradeable to 9.0 pie]
Memory: 4 RAM, 64GB ROM
Processor: 1.8GHz octa-core
Camera: 16MP + 5MP rear , 16MP Front
Battery: 3060mAh
Network: 3G, 4G
Sim-slot: Dual nano sim
fingerprint and face ID : yes

Samsung Galaxy A21s

Key Feature

Display-size: 6.5inch HD+ Infinity-O
Resolution: 720 x 1600p
Dimension: 75.3 x 163.6 x 8.9mm
Selfie Camera: 13MP
Rear Camera: 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Battery: 5000mAh
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 32GB(up to 512GB)
OS: Android 10, One UI 2.0
CPU Type: Octa-core
CPU Speed: Dual Quad 2.0GHz
3.5mm Headphone Jack
Fingerprint Scanner

Tecno Camon 15 Premier

Key features

Display-size: 6.6’’ HD+
OS: Android 10
RAM: 6GB
ROM: 128GB
Battery: 4000mAh
Selfie camera: 16MP
Rear Camera: 48MP Quad
Network: 4G LTE
Anti-oil fingerprint sensor
Face unlock 2.0

Infinix Note 8

Key features

Display: 6.95Inch Dual Infinity-O
OS: Android 10
RAM: 6GB
ROM: 128GB
Processor: Helio G80
Front camera: 16MP+ 2MP
Rear camera: 64MP + 2MP + 2MP + AI
Battery: 5000mAh
18W Dual Engine Super Charge
Network: 4G LTE
Sim-slot: Dual nano
Face ID: Yes
Side-mounted Fingerprint: Yes
DTS Audio Processing

Oppo A93

Key Features

Display: 6.43inch HD+
O S: Android 10
Memory: 8 RAM, 128GB ROM
Chipset: MediaTek Helio P95
Front Camera: 16MP + 2MP
Rear Camera:48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Battery: 4000mAh non-removable
Network: 3G, 4G
Sim-slot: Dual nano sim
fingerprint and face ID : yes

Infinix Note 7

Key features

Display-size: 6.95 HD+
Resolution: 720 x 1640p
Dimension: 173.4 x 79 x 8.75mm
Aspect Ratio: 20.5:9
RAM: 6GB
ROM: 128GB
Battery: 5000mAh
Chipset: Helio G70 Selfie
Camera: 16MP Rear
Camera: 48MP + 2MP + 2MP + 0.08 QVGA
SIM Slot: Dual Nano
Network: 4G
Stylus Pen: No

Tecno Phantom 9

Key Features

Display: 6.4 inch OLED
O S: Android 9.0 Pie
Memory: 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB/128GB ROM
Processor: 2.0GHz octa-core
Front Camera: 32MP with dual flash
Rear Camera: 16MP + 2MP + 8MP
Battery: 3500mAh
Network: 4G LTE
Sim-slot: Dual nano sim
fingerprint and face ID : yes

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Key Features

Display-size: 6.67inch FHD+
Resolution: 2400 x 1080p
Dimension: 165.75 x 76.68 x 8.8mm
SIM-SLOT: Dual nano
Selfie Camera: 16MP
Rear Camera: 8MP + 64MP + 5MP + 2MP
Battery: 5020mAh
RAM: 6GB
ROM: 64/128GB
OS: Android 10, MIUI 11
Chipset: Snapdragon 720G
Network: 4G LTE
3.5mm headphone jack
Face Unlock
Side-mounted fingerprint Scanner

Huawei Y9

Key Features

Display:6.5inch IPS LCD
Android 8.1 Oreo
Memory: 4GB/6GB RAM, 64GB/128GB ROM
Processor: 2.0GHz octa-core
Camera: 13MP + 2MP rear ,16MP+2MP Front
Battery: 4000mAh
Network:3G, 4G
Sim-slot: Dual nano sim
fingerprint and face ID : yes

Infinix Zero 6

Key features

Display: 6.2 inch FHD+
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo (upgradeable to 9.0 pie)
RAM: 6GB
ROM: 64GB
Processor: 1.6GHz octa-core
Front Camera: 20MP
Rear Camera: 12MP + 24MP
Battery: 3650mAh
Network: 2G/3G/4G LTE
Sim-slot: dual nano-sim
Face ID: Yes
Fingerprint: Yes

Infinix Zero 8

Key features

Display-size: 6.85inch FHD+
Resolution: 2460 x 1080p
Sim-Slot: Dual Nano SIM
RAM: 8GB
ROM: 128GB
Battery Life: 4500mAh, 33W
Chipset: Helio G90T
Selfie Camera: 48MP + 8MP
Rear Camera: 64MP + 8MP + 2M + 2M
OS: Android 10
Network: 4G
Refresh Rate: 90Hz
Face unlock
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner

Best high-end (expensive) android phones in Tanzania

When it comes to buying high-end phones, only a few can afford to buy one in Tanzania. The market here happens to be less saturated but “quality” seem to be the watch word. Android users that fall in this range just want to have a feeling of what a true android experience really is.

The android phones in this range are mostly flagships so if you don’t mind throwing a bunch of cash on a smartphone feel free to make your choice and share comments were necessary.