French mobile phone manufacturer Wiko entered the Kenyan market in the last quarter of the previous year, introducing the Wiko Getaway among its flagship devices. The Getaway is targeted at the young and trendy generation seeking style and performance without a high price tag.
The Getaway smartphone boasts an ultra-slim design, measuring 7.2 mm in thickness, and weighs only 133 grams. It is available in four colors: Black & Gold, White & Silver, Navy, and Coral.
Display and Hardware ¶
The device features a 5-inch screen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels (294 ppi pixel density), providing an interactive experience suitable for gaming and video watching. The Getaway runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system, powered by a Quad-Core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 processor and 1 GB of RAM, ensuring a lag-free and responsive user experience.
Camera and Battery ¶
The Getaway is equipped with a 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, producing clear images and featuring a panorama mode for capturing wider fields of view. The device comes with a 2000 mAH non-removable battery, offering up to 21 hours of talk time on 2G and up to 14 hours on 3G.
Storage and Pricing ¶
The phone has an inbuilt memory (ROM) of 16 GB, expandable up to 32 GB using a microSD card. The Wiko Getaway is available at a retail price of Kshs 19,999 on Jumia and at retail outlets nationwide.
