Tinsik T50 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 1,350, brand new and sealed with a 12-month warranty. This keypad phone pairs a colour screen with a rear camera set in a dual-camera-style panel, Bluetooth, wireless FM radio and a power saving mode. The Tinsik T50 covers calls, texts and radio without the cost or fragility of a smartphone. You can pick one up at our store in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or have Mascom International deliver it to your door anywhere in the country.
Designed for people who need a handset that simply keeps going, the Tinsik T50 suits boda boda riders, matatu commuters, security guards and anyone who wants a second phone. Wireless FM means the radio plays through the speaker without earphones plugged in, so a rider waiting at the stage can follow the news or a football commentary. The colour screen makes menus easier to read than older monochrome models, which helps first-time phone owners and older buyers. Calls and SMS handle daily coordination, and M-Pesa runs through the *334# USSD menu, which needs no app and no data bundle.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded keypad phones with no paperwork, Mascom International sells the Tinsik T50 sealed, with a written 12-month warranty and a walk-in service desk. It costs KSh 50 more than the Tinsik T01, T02 and T03, and the same as the Tinsik T70, so the choice comes down to features rather than price. Buyers throughout Kenya report that a cheap, simple handset is the phone they grab when a smartphone cracks or dies. Order the Tinsik T50 on WhatsApp and pay only when it arrives.
Common Questions About the Tinsik T50
What is the Tinsik T50 price in Kenya?
The Tinsik T50 sells for KSh 1,350 brand new and sealed at Mascom International, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That price includes the handset, battery and charger, and a 12-month warranty covering manufacturing defects. You pay on arrival, so you see the phone before any money changes hands. The Tinsik T01, T02 and T03 cost KSh 1,300 each, so the Tinsik T50 sits just KSh 50 above them and matches the Tinsik T70 at KSh 1,350.
What features does the Tinsik T50 have?
The Tinsik T50 box lists four headline features: a camera, Power Saving Mode, Bluetooth and wireless FM radio. It also has a colour screen and a rear panel styled with a two-lens look. That combination covers calling, texting, quick snapshots, radio listening and sharing files with nearby phones over Bluetooth. Tinsik does not publish a detailed spec sheet, so Mascom International quotes only what the box and the handset show. Ask us on WhatsApp if you need a detail confirmed before buying.
Does the Tinsik T50 radio work without earphones?
Yes, the Tinsik T50 has wireless FM, so the radio plays through the loudspeaker with no earphones attached. Older keypad phones need a headset plugged in because the cable acts as the aerial. With the Tinsik T50 you can leave the radio on at a kiosk, a construction site or a boda boda stage and hear it without a wire hanging from your ear. For quiet listening on a crowded matatu, plug in earphones and keep the sound private.
Tinsik T50 or Tinsik T70: which should I buy?
Both phones cost KSh 1,350 at Mascom International, so choose by features rather than price. The Tinsik T50 box advertises Bluetooth and a Power Saving Mode, and its rear has a dual-camera look. The Tinsik T70 box advertises Dual SIM instead, in a black body with a round gold-ringed navigation key. Pick the Tinsik T50 if you want to share photos or contacts over Bluetooth and stretch each charge. Pick the Tinsik T70 if running two lines on one handset matters most.
Will the Tinsik T50 work on Safaricom, Airtel and Telkom, and can I use M-Pesa?
The Tinsik T50 is a GSM keypad phone, so it accepts SIM cards from Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom for calls and SMS. M-Pesa works through the *334# USSD menu, which sends money, buys airtime and pays tills without a smartphone app. Airtel Money uses its own USSD code in the same way. The box does not list Dual SIM, so if you need two lines in one phone, confirm the slot count with us on WhatsApp first.
How long does the Tinsik T50 battery last?
Tinsik does not publish talk-time or standby figures for the Tinsik T50, so Mascom International will not guess one. What the box does show is a Power Saving Mode, which cuts back non-essential activity so each charge goes further. Keypad phones also draw far less power than smartphones because they run no apps in the background. That makes the Tinsik T50 a sensible standby phone for KPLC power cuts, when a smartphone runs flat and sockets stay dead for hours.
Can the Tinsik T50 run WhatsApp or browse the internet?
No, the Tinsik T50 is not built for WhatsApp, and its box lists no internet or app features. It is a calling, texting, radio and camera phone. That simplicity is the point for many buyers: nothing slows it down, no updates arrive, and there is no data bundle eating into airtime. If you need WhatsApp groups or mobile banking apps, a smartphone such as the Itel A100c at KSh 8,300 from Mascom International is the better fit.
Who should buy the Tinsik T50 and who should skip it?
Buy the Tinsik T50 if you want a cheap, sealed keypad phone with a camera, Bluetooth and speaker radio for daily calls, texts and M-Pesa. It also suits anyone who needs a backup handset in a bag or drawer. Skip it if you want proven battery figures or an established brand name; the Itel 2163 at KSh 1,600 from Mascom International is the better pick there. Skip it too if you need apps, video calls or a large screen for reading.
Technical Specifications
Display
- Colour screen — menus, contacts and photos appear in colour, easier to scan than older monochrome keypad phones.
- Compact panel sized for a keypad body — big enough for names, messages and the radio frequency readout.
- Picture-based menu icons — camera, radio and Bluetooth each have their own icon, so first-time users find them fast.
- Physical keypad below the screen — you press keys, not glass, so the display stays free of finger smears.
- Screen size not published by Tinsik — Mascom International lists no figure rather than quote an unconfirmed one.
Processor and Software
- Lightweight keypad operating system — simple menus that start quickly and respond without lag.
- Chipset not published by Tinsik — the phone is built around calls, SMS, radio and camera rather than apps.
- Single main menu — calls, messages, contacts, camera, radio and settings all sit one press away.
- No app store — nothing installs in the background, so the phone does not slow down with age.
- Power Saving Mode in software — switch it on whenever you know a charge must stretch further.
Memory and Storage
- Internal memory sized for keypad use — contacts, text messages and call logs rather than apps or music libraries.
- Contacts can also be saved to the SIM card — they move with you when you change handsets.
- Inbox and sent folders — keep texts for reference, such as payment confirmations and delivery notes.
- No memory figures published — Tinsik lists no storage or RAM numbers, so none are quoted here.
- Memory card support unconfirmed — ask us on WhatsApp before buying if you plan to store many photos.
Camera
- Rear camera — snap quick photos of a receipt, a parcel, a parking spot or stock on a shelf.
- Dual-camera-style rear panel — a two-lens look on the back; treat it as a simple snapshot camera.
- Resolution not printed on the box — expect basic keypad-phone quality suited to reference shots.
- Camera in the main menu — open it in a couple of presses without hunting through settings.
- Photos viewed on the colour screen — check a shot straight away and retake it if it blurred.
Battery and Charging
- Power Saving Mode — limits non-essential activity so the phone lasts longer between charges.
- Battery supplied in the box — the phone is ready to charge and use as soon as you unpack it.
- Charger included — no separate purchase needed to top up the battery at home or at work.
- Keypad-phone power draw — no background apps or large bright screen, so it uses far less power than a smartphone.
- Capacity not published by Tinsik — no mAh figure is quoted rather than risk an inaccurate number.
Connectivity
- Bluetooth — share contacts, photos or files with a nearby phone without cables or data.
- Wireless FM radio — plays through the speaker with no earphones needed as an aerial.
- GSM calling and SMS — works on standard mobile networks for voice calls and text messages.
- USSD menus — mobile money and airtime services run through dial codes, with no internet needed.
- SIM slot count not listed on the box — confirm single or dual SIM with us on WhatsApp first.
Package Contents
Each Tinsik T50 from Mascom International comes brand new and sealed with the handset, the battery and a charger. That is everything needed to start calling once you insert your SIM card. The box itself carries the 12-month warranty badge and feature icons, which our staff will show you in store. We open and check the contents with you at collection or on delivery, so you know every item is present before you pay.
Warranty
The Tinsik T50 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That includes faults in the keypad, screen, camera, radio and charging. Claims are handled at our Nairobi CBD service desk in the Old Mutual Building on Kimathi Street; bring the phone and receipt.
Buying the Tinsik T50 from Mascom International
Walk into Mascom International at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, any day Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Our staff will power on a Tinsik T50 so you can try the keypad, radio and camera before paying. Colours vary by batch, so confirm the shade in stock on WhatsApp.
Questions, bulk orders for staff or riders, or a quick stock check go through any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, and towns such as Machakos, Nyeri, Kakamega, Kitale and Malindi receive orders within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your Tinsik T50 is covered by the 12-month warranty above. We keep specifications honest, prices accurate and after-sales support close at hand, so a low price never means being left on your own.
