Philips Essence 10

Philips Essence 10 Price in Kenya

Philips Essence 10 price in Kenya is KSh10,400 – KSh12,000Price range: KSh10,400 through KSh12,000 . This smartphone has a 6.56-inch display IPS LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate, Unisoc T606 (12 nm) processor, Android 14 OS, Fingerprint sensor and 5000mAh battery and 10W charger.

Specifications Summary

Philips Essence 10 Display

The phone features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling. The 720 x 1612 resolution (~269 ppi) is decent providing sharp details.

Pros

• Large 6.56-inch display
• 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling

Cons

• Only 720p resolution results in less sharp visuals.
• IPS LCD delivers not so vibrant means colors and contrast

Design

This phone dimensions are 163.6 x 75.6 x 8.6mm, meaning it is slim and offers a comfortable grip.  It is also lightweight, thus compact and portable. The side-mounted fingerprint sensor adds convenience and security.

Pros

• Slim and ergonomic design
• Side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking
• Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM setup for flexibility.

Cons

• The Plastic body does not feel premium.
• No official water or dust resistance rating.

Performance & Software

The Philips S6210 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset with an Octa-core CPU (2x Cortex-A75 + 6x Cortex-A55) CPU and Mali-G57 MP1 GPU thus ideal for everyday tasks. It run on Android 14, the latest OS that offers great experience.

Pros

• Android 14 OS
• Decent Unisoc T606 chipset

Cons

• Not suited for heavy tasks like gaming.
• Low RAM, which limits multitasking.

Network & Connectivity

The S6210 Essence 10 supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE networks, providing good coverage and reliable connectivity. It includes a decent range of 4G bands (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40), making it usable in many regions worldwide.

Pros

• LTE support for fast mobile data.
• Dual SIM compatibility.

Cons

• No 5G support.

Storage & Expandability

The phone comes in 64GB or 128GB storage options, both paired with 3GB RAM. A microSDXC card slot is included for expandable storage.

Pros

• Expandable storage via microSDXC.

Cons

• 3GB RAM is quite low

Camera System

The phone has a dual rear camera setup which includes a 13MP primary sensor (wide, AF) and a 2MP depth sensor. The selfie camera is 8MP with an LED flash for better low-light photos.

Pros

• LED flash on both front and back for improved low-light photography.
• Decent 13MP main camera for casual photography.

Cons

• No ultra-wide or macro lens.

Audio & Multimedia

The S6210 Essence 10 retains the 3.5mm headphone jack. The loudspeaker also provides adequate sound.

Pros

• 5mm headphone jack.
• Decent loudspeaker for calls and media playback.

Cons

• Loudspeaker quality likely basic

Connectivity & Extras

The phone includes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (dual-band), GPS, and Bluetooth.

Pros

• USB Type-C port for modern charging and data transfer.
• Dual-band Wi-Fi for better wireless connectivity.

Cons

• No NFC.

Battery & Charging

The Philips Essence 10 features a large 5000mAh Li-Po that can last the whole day on a single charge. It also comes with a 10W charger.

Pros

• Large 5000mAh battery.

Cons

10W charging is quite slow

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