The Safaricom Neon Storm is a budget Android smartphone that recently became available in Kenya.
The smartphone packs an entry-level technical profile with the highlight being its price. The Safaricom Neon Storm has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 3,499. At that price point, if you are interested in the Neon Storm, you should also check out the Neon Ray LTE – Ksh. 3,999.
That said, here is what the Neon Storm has to offer.
Display
Display Size: 4.0-inch
Display Type: FWVGA
You get a 4.0-inch FWVGA display with the Neon storm. The display size is quite but the perfect is you prefer smartphones with small displays. The display size also fits the price tag of the smartphone.
Performance
Network type: 3G
Operating System: Android 8.1 Go
CPU: Probably Quad-core
RAM: 512 MB
Internal Memory: 4 GB
Micro SD: Yes, up to 32GB
The Neon Storm is a 3G smartphone. It’s the most affordable 4G smartphone on the market right now. The smartphone has a weak performance profile and wouldn’t be able to run intensive apps or games.
You might have to seek an alternative if you are a power smartphone user. If you are however, after the basic smartphone experience i.e. WhatsApp, calling and texting, the Neon Storm will serve you well.
Camera
Back Camera: 2 MP
Front Camera: VGA
The Safaricom Neon Storm offers a 2MP camera for general photography and a VGA camera for your selfies.
Battery and Extras
Battery Capacity: 1800 mAh
A 1800 mAh keeps the lights on. The battery capacity is large enough to last a day from a single charge while on moderate usage.
Price in Kenya
The Safaricom Neon Storm has a suggested retail price of Ksh. 3,499 in Kenya and is available online
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