Selfies are all the rage today. People have become creative, using bathroom and dressing mirrors to get the perfect selfie using the powerful rear cameras. Sadly, you can’t have the mirror handy at all times yet you still want to know what’s making it into the photo. Therefore, you need a phone which was made to get the selfie job done, and done well –you’ll be still laughing without a mirror’s aid. We have compiled a list of top 8 most affordable smartphones for great selfies.
Most flagship devices like the Pixel 2 and 2XL, Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, iPhone X, HTC U11 among others can easily top the list of the best selfie snappers any day. But that is if you don’t mind spending a couple of millions on a smartphone. Luckily, there is an array of very affordable selfie camera phones that will wow you.
So lets get down to the list of the most affordable smartphones for selfies you can buy in Uganda. Check out our Top 10 most affordable 4G smartphones in Uganda.
NOTE: This list is arranged starting with the most affordable options.
1. Itel S12
Itel differentiated itself from the competition with the front camera set up on this device. While other OEMs were busy spruiking dual rare camera setups, Itel had something else in mind. Dual Selfie Cameras! With the new releases, Itel has strengthen its selfie focused S series portfolio.
This is the ‘young sibling’ of the S32. It walks perfectly in the super selfie footpath set by the S series. Like the S32, it sports a dual front camera set up. Since its of relatively lower price, one lens is reduced to 5MP and the other is maintained at 2MP. It also has a group selfie and solo selfie mode with 86 degrees and 63 degrees respectively. Front soft LED lights illuminates dark scenes for perfect selfies even in limited light. Nail your social media presence with these beautiful pictures from the dual camera setup. The S12 can be bought at about UGX 270,000 from Itel shops around Kampala.
Price: UGX 270,000.
Key Specs
5.0″ screen.
Back-mounted Fingerprint scanner.
Android 7.0 Nougat.
1.3GHz quad core.
8MP back camera.
2. Itel S32/S32 LTE
The remarkable S32 combines both an elegant design and a smooth curved surface all in one device. With just a single 8MP camera at the back, the S32 boasts a dual selfie camera setup at the front. That is 8.0MP + 2.0MP sensors. It supports Solo selfie and Group selfie modes which are at 63 degrees and 86 degrees respectively. They all have the Front Soft Light which compared with the regular flash that usually provide strong illumination and may create hard shadows, the well designed front soft LED flash brings selfies to life by casting a soft even light and gives you bright and glossy complexion, allowing you to take beautiful portrait shots and video chat even in dark scenarios. Give new life to your selfie game by getting the S32.
Price: UGX 320,000.
Other Specs.
Android 7.0 Nougat.
5.5 Inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.
16GB of storage expandable up to 32 GB via SD card.
Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, Light and Compass.
2GB RAM.
8MP rear camera.
4G.
3. Fero Pace 2
The Fero Pace 2 is another affordable handset from Fero. It is an upgrade to the first generation Pace. The new Pace packs more RAM, internal storage space, battery, rocks a better camera and so much more at an affordable price. The front camera is a 13MP shooter with 4P lens and beautiful technology for awesome selfies. Selfies on this phone are detailed and the colours come out clearly compared to the precious Pace. This phone is available at Simba Telecom at UGX 359,000.
Price: 359,000
Key Specs.
2GB RAM.
16GB storage expandable to 32GB via memory card.
Android 7.0 Nougat.
4,000 mAh battery.
5.5 inch 2.5D glass display.
13MP 5P lens rear camera with flash.
13MP 4P lens front camera with flash.
4G.
4. Fero Royale X2
When Fero mobile launched in Uganda, the expectations were not as high. But the recent devices that the company has released have started to open up the hearts of many to the company’s products.The Royale X2 is one such device that checks all the right boxes and puts right most kinks that it’s ancestor possessed. It sports a 13 megapixel F 2.0mm front camera with LED flash light to brighten up low light selfies. It’s really a joy taking pictures using this device and will absolutely earn you “wow” comments from your socia media friends and followers. You will part with UGX 385,000 if you need to own the Royale X2 from Fero. It’s also available at Simba Telecom.
Price: UGX 385,000
Key Specs.
Android 7.0 Nougat.
2GB RAM.
16GB storage expandable to 128GB via a memory card.
Rear mounted Fingerprint Scanner.
Dual sim.
3,900mAh battery.
4G.
5. Tecno CX Air
Like any other Tecno Camon, Camon CX Air does not stray away from their ultimate goal. Being photography centred. You will surely fall in love with every selfie you take with its 13MP front camera. Click clear and sharp selfies in low light conditions with the aid of its front LED.
It is relatively cheaper when compared to other Camon devices but it’s photo quality is not compromised by the lower price. You will part with about UGX 525,000 to own one.
Price: UGX 525,000
Key Specs.
5.5-inch IPS Screen display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi).
1.25GHz quad-core with MediaTek MT6737 processor.
2GB RAM.
Android 7.0 with HiOS 2.0.
16GB Storage expandable up to 128GB.
13MP Back Camera.
4G LTE (up to 150Mbps).
Fingerprint Sensor (Rear).
3200 mAh Battery with Fast Charging.
6. Infinix Hot S
This 5.2 inch display beauty from Infinix had some geniuses putting together its stunning cameras, sleek looks while still affordable. The 8MP at the front of the Hot S may look dwarfed when compared to some other selfie cameras on this list but it offers amazing picture quality. You will be blown away by the front camera’s substantial clarity. Additional features like smile detection, phase detection, and other features will make you love this phone the more. It will cost you about UGX 536,000 to get one in your pocket.
Price: UGX 536,000.
7. Tecno Camon CM
Be gone bezels. This year, Tecno really pushed for a bezle-less screen with the Camon CM, but it still remained loyal to the series reputation. Photography! The CM is here to help you show off your best self. The selfie camera is a 13MP shooter. This looks like bit of a downgrade from the previous Camon, but it’s really a performer. There is a 60 lux brightness front flashlight for those night selfies. It emits enough light to reduce noise and grain for clearer night selfies. The phone has a pretty build and a real slay mama. It costs about UGX 539,000.
Price: UGX 539,000.
Key Specs.
1,440 x 720 pixels resolution.
Rear mounted finger print scanner.
1.3 GHz Quad Core processor.
2GB RAM.
16GB storage.
13MP rear camera with 4 LED ring flash.
18:9 aspect ratio.
Android 7.0
8. Camon CX
The photography focused Camon line from Tecno really delivers in that department. The smartphone is equipped with a mouth watering 16MP dual LED flash front camera that can easily sway an instgram-holic with impressive picture quality. Tecno makes up for the absence of a wide angle lens with a panaroma like photo mode for those group selfies. Night selfies with flash are good, but not great since they still appear a bit grainy. But this selfie camera is a stunner in good light conditions. Get this beauty at UGX 635,000.
Price: UGX 635,000.
Key Specs.
5.5-inch IPS screen display, 1080 x 1920 ・pixels (400ppi).
1.5GHz octa-core with Mediatek MT6750T processor.
2GB RAM.
Android 7.0 with HiOS 2.0.
16GB Storage expandable up to 128GB.
16MP Back Camera.
4G LTE (up to 300Mbps).
Fingerprint Sensor (Back).
3200 mAh Battery with Fast Charging.
