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Itel 2160 | 1.77-inch TFT Display | 0.3MP Camera With Flash | 1000mAh Removable Battery | King Voice Text-to-Speech
Spoken menus, music and video playback plus preloaded games suit first-time owners and older relatives.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Itel 2160 is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 1,950, brand new and sealed, with a 1.77-inch TFT screen at 128 x 160 pixels, a VGA camera with flash and a 1000mAh removable battery. Inside the Itel 2160 sits the SC6531E chipset with 4MB of RAM and 4MB of storage, plus a microSD slot for cards up to 32GB. It takes two SIM cards on 2G and adds Bluetooth, wireless FM radio, a bright torch, an MP3 and MP4 player, preloaded games and Itel's King Voice text-to-speech. See it at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Designed for people who want a keypad phone that also entertains and talks back, the Itel 2160 reads aloud through King Voice, plays music and short videos from a memory card, and keeps a few games on hand for the bus stop. Grandparents with weak eyesight hear what they are pressing instead of squinting at a small screen. Teenagers getting their first phone get music and games without social media. Shop attendants use the camera flash to photograph stock in a dim store room. At about 112 x 48 x 14.3 mm, it fits a trouser pocket or a small handbag with ease.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops stop at the price tag, Mascom International walks you through King Voice, the music player and the camera on the Itel 2160 before you pay. At Mascom International, we're seeing families choose this model for older relatives, because the spoken feedback makes dialling far less stressful. At KSh 1,950, the Itel 2160 costs KSh 50 more than the Itel 2167 and KSh 300 less than the Itel 5033. It carries a 12-month warranty. Visit the shop to try the voice feature yourself, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Itel 2160
How much does the Itel 2160 cost in Kenya?
The Itel 2160 costs KSh 1,950 at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD, brand new and sealed. The price covers the handset, its 1000mAh removable battery, a charger and a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. You can pay when the phone arrives, anywhere in the country. Within our current Itel keypad stock, the Itel 2167 is KSh 50 cheaper and the Itel 2165 is KSh 250 cheaper, while the Itel 5033 costs KSh 300 more.
What is King Voice on the Itel 2160?
King Voice is the text-to-speech feature on the Itel 2160, which means the phone speaks aloud as you use it. Instead of reading tiny text, the user hears spoken feedback from the handset, which helps anyone with poor eyesight or limited reading. It is the main reason buyers choose the Itel 2160 for an elderly parent. Ask our staff at the Kimathi Street shop to switch it on and show you how it sounds before you buy.
Should I choose the Itel 2160 or the Itel 2167?
The Itel 2160 costs KSh 1,950 and the Itel 2167 costs KSh 1,900, and both offer a 1.77-inch screen, a 1000mAh removable battery, dual SIM, Bluetooth, FM radio and a VGA camera. The Itel 2160 adds a camera flash, King Voice, an MP3 and MP4 player and preloaded games. The Itel 2167 instead lists USB Type-C charging, automatic call recording and a 3.5mm jack. Pick the Itel 2160 for entertainment and spoken menus. Pick the Itel 2167 for call recording and Type-C.
Is the Itel 2160 a good backup phone during power cuts in Kenya?
Yes, the Itel 2160 makes a sensible backup during KPLC outages because a keypad phone draws far less power than a smartphone. Its 1000mAh battery is removable, so a charged spare can go in when the lights stay off overnight. The bright torch doubles as an emergency light for finding candles or the meter box. Keep M-Pesa on *334# and your Safaricom or Airtel line active in it, and you can still pay bills and call family when the main phone dies.
Can the Itel 2160 play music and videos?
Yes, the Itel 2160 has a built-in MP3 player for music and an MP4 player for short video clips. Its 4MB of internal storage is too small for media, so load your songs and videos onto a microSD card of up to 32GB. A 32GB card holds about 8,000 songs at roughly 4MB each. Clips can be copied from a computer to the card, or sent from another phone over Bluetooth. The wireless FM radio adds live stations as well.
How good is the camera on the Itel 2160?
The Itel 2160 has a VGA rear camera, about 0.3MP, with a flash beside it. That is a basic camera for practical shots, such as a receipt, a parcel label or stock on a shelf, not for sharing portraits online. The flash is the useful extra here, because it lets you take a usable picture in a dim room or after sunset. For proper photos, a smartphone such as the Itel City 200 is the step up.
Is the Itel 2160 easy for an older parent upcountry to use?
The Itel 2160 is easy for an older parent because it uses physical keys, speaks through King Voice and keeps its menus short. A relative in Kisii, Nyeri or Machakos who has never used a smartphone can learn calls and SMS within a short visit. The bright torch helps on dark evenings, and the FM radio brings in local stations without earphones. Set up the main contacts before you hand it over, and leave a short written note on the menus.
Who should buy the Itel 2160 and who should skip it?
The Itel 2160 is for buyers who want spoken menus, music, games and a camera flash on a keypad phone under KSh 2,000. It suits older users, teenagers and anyone who wants a spare line with some entertainment. Skip it if you need WhatsApp, maps or mobile banking apps, since it runs none of them. For those apps, the Itel A90 at KSh 10,300 or the Itel A200 at KSh 13,300, both in stock at Mascom International, are the better fit.
Technical Specifications
Display
- 1.77-inch TFT screen — TFT is a common colour panel type that stays readable indoors and in shade.
- 128 x 160 pixel resolution — sharp enough for menu icons, caller names, song titles and game graphics.
- Colour display shows photos from the camera and clips from the MP4 player at a basic level.
- Compact body of about 112 x 48 x 14.3 mm, slim enough for a shirt or trouser pocket.
- Physical keypad below the screen gives each number and menu action its own button.
Processor and Software
- SC6531E chipset — a low-power chip widely used in keypad phones, built for calls, media and simple games.
- Runs Itel's lightweight keypad operating system, with no app store and no background updates.
- King Voice text-to-speech — the phone speaks aloud as you use it, a help for weak eyesight.
- MP3 and MP4 player built in, so music and short videos play without any extra software.
- Preloaded games give children and adults a quick distraction while waiting in a queue, with no downloads or data needed.
Memory and Storage
- 4MB of RAM — the working memory for the system, enough for one simple task at a time.
- 4MB of internal storage — space for contacts, messages and settings, not for music or video.
- microSD slot supports cards up to 32GB — the place to keep songs, clips and photos.
- A 32GB card holds about 8,000 MP3 songs at roughly 4MB per track.
- Contacts stored on the SIM card move with it, so switching from an old phone is quick.
Camera
- VGA rear camera at about 0.3MP — a basic sensor for practical pictures rather than social media posts.
- Camera flash beside the lens lights up close subjects in a dark room, a store cupboard or outdoors after sunset.
- Good for snapping a receipt, a parcel label, a meter reading or stock on a shelf.
- A separate bright torch lights the way when walking home after dark or searching a bag during a blackout.
- Photos save as small files, so a memory card stores a large collection of them.
Battery and Charging
- 1000mAh removable battery — clips into the back and can be swapped by hand, with no tools.
- Carry a charged spare battery for long bus journeys, field days or nights without electricity, and swap it in seconds.
- Replacing an old battery after a few years of use costs far less than buying a whole new phone.
- Charger included in the box, so the phone can be charged and set up on the first day without buying anything extra.
- A keypad phone with a small screen uses much less power than a touchscreen phone, so each charge goes further.
Connectivity
- Dual SIM — two phone numbers in one handset, so work and personal calls stay separate.
- 2G network support — handles voice calls, SMS and USSD codes, with no data bundle needed.
- Bluetooth — send songs, photos or contacts to another phone without a cable.
- Wireless FM radio — tunes stations through the loudspeaker without earphones as an aerial.
- Not built for WhatsApp, YouTube or web browsing, which keeps data costs at zero.
Package Contents
The Itel 2160 is delivered in its sealed retail box, untouched until you open it. Inside you get the Itel 2160 handset, the 1000mAh removable battery and a charger. Slide in your SIM cards, fit the battery and charge it, and the phone is ready to use. A microSD card is not supplied, so add one if you plan to load music or videos. Earphones are not listed in the box contents either.
Warranty
The Itel 2160 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Any claim is handled in person at our Nairobi CBD service desk, so keep your receipt. Cracked screens, water damage and drops are outside this cover.
Where to Buy the Itel 2160 in Kenya
Find the Itel 2160 at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. The shop opens Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and we encourage you to test King Voice, the flash and the music player at the counter. Colours on offer are black, blue and red; message us to confirm which is in stock today.
For orders and questions, use any of these:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
All orders are pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery. Customers in Thika, Naivasha, Kericho, Malindi, Embu and other major towns receive the phone within 1 business day, so a gift for a grandparent arrives quickly. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
The 12-month warranty above applies to every unit we sell. Expect honest specifications, accurate pricing and after-sales backing from a shop with a fixed address in the CBD.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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