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Tinsik T01 | Colour Screen | Rear Camera | Bluetooth | Wireless FM Radio
A compact black handset for ringing, messaging and music on the move, backed by a one-year guarantee.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Tinsik T01 is available at Mascom International for KSh 1,300, a brand new and sealed keypad phone with a colour screen, a rear camera, Bluetooth and wireless FM radio. The Tinsik T01 comes in a compact black bar shape that slips easily into a shirt pocket, and its box carries the maker's 12-month warranty badge beside a Power Saving Mode icon. You can pick one up at our shop on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. It costs KSh 300 less than the Nokia 105 and the Itel 2163 we also stock.
Built for people who need a phone that simply works, the Tinsik T01 suits boda boda riders, security guards, house managers and anyone who wants a second line beside a smartphone. A cracked touchscreen or a flat battery during a KPLC power cut can leave you unreachable for hours. The Tinsik T01 answers that with a physical keypad, a Power Saving Mode that stretches each charge, and full access to M-Pesa through the *334# USSD menu, so sending money never depends on mobile data. The radio plays without a data bundle, and Bluetooth passes photos or contacts to a nearby phone.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that sell unbranded keypad phones with no paperwork, Mascom International hands over the Tinsik T01 sealed, with a written 12-month warranty you can claim at a real walk-in store. Customers across Nairobi tell us they buy handsets at this price as a travel backup, as a gift for a relative, or for work sites where an expensive phone would get damaged. Visit us on Kimathi Street to switch it on and test the camera and radio before paying, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery.
Common Questions About the Tinsik T01
How much is the Tinsik T01 in Kenya?
The Tinsik T01 costs KSh 1,300 brand new and sealed at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That price includes the handset, its battery, a charger and a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Delivery is pay-on-arrival, so you hand over the money only after the phone is in your hands. The Tinsik T02 and Tinsik T03 sit at the same KSh 1,300, while the Nokia 105 costs KSh 1,600, a gap of KSh 300.
Is the Tinsik T01 a good backup phone for KPLC power cuts and M-Pesa?
Yes, the Tinsik T01 makes a sensible backup phone for blackouts because its Power Saving Mode and small screen draw little battery. Keep it charged in a drawer or handbag and it is ready when your smartphone dies during a long KPLC outage. Slip your Safaricom line into it and M-Pesa works through *334#, so you can still pay bills, send money or buy tokens without any app or data bundle. The charger in the box tops it up once power returns.
Should I buy the Tinsik T01 or the Nokia 105?
Pick the Tinsik T01 if you want a camera, Bluetooth and the lowest outlay, and the Nokia 105 if brand name matters most. The Tinsik T01 costs KSh 1,300 and carries a rear camera and Bluetooth on its box. The Nokia 105 costs KSh 1,600 and has no camera, but it brings a long-established name. Both handle calls, SMS and M-Pesa USSD menus. For a relative's simple caller, the extra KSh 300 buys familiarity. If you want to snap a photo or share a contact by Bluetooth, the Tinsik T01 does more for less.
Who should buy the Tinsik T01 and who should skip it?
The Tinsik T01 suits riders, guards, students' parents and anyone wanting a cheap, durable second phone for calls, SMS and M-Pesa. It is also a sound choice for work sites where a smartphone could be dropped or stolen. Skip it if you need WhatsApp, Google Maps or mobile banking apps, because it runs no downloadable apps. For those, the Itel A100c 64GB 2GB at KSh 8,300 is the entry smartphone we stock. Many buyers pair the two: a smartphone for apps and the Tinsik T01 for a second SIM line.
Does the camera on the Tinsik T01 take usable photos?
The rear camera on the Tinsik T01 handles quick record shots, such as a receipt, a parcel label or a delivery address. Tinsik does not publish the resolution, so treat it as a notebook rather than a camera for portraits or social media. Boda boda riders tell us a photo of a customer's gate or a pickup note saves a phone call later. Daylight gives clearer results than dim rooms. Photos can then go to another phone over Bluetooth if a colleague needs them.
How long does the Tinsik T01 battery last on one charge?
Tinsik does not publish a battery capacity or talk-time figure for the Tinsik T01, so we will not quote one. What we can say is that a keypad phone with a small colour screen and no apps uses far less power than a smartphone. Turning on Power Saving Mode, dimming the screen and switching Bluetooth off when unused all stretch each charge further between sockets. Customers who use it mainly for calls and M-Pesa tell us they charge it far less often than their smartphones.
What does wireless FM radio mean on the Tinsik T01?
Wireless FM on the Tinsik T01 means the radio is designed to pick up stations without wired earphones acting as an aerial. Most older keypad phones need a headset plugged in before the radio works. That makes it handy for catching news or football commentary on a matatu commute or at a market stall. Radio uses no airtime or data, so listening costs you nothing beyond battery.
Is the Tinsik T01 a genuine phone and is Tinsik a trusted brand?
Tinsik is a budget feature-phone brand, and every Tinsik T01 we sell arrives in a sealed retail box with its 12-month warranty badge. The brand has little presence online, which is why buying from a walk-in store matters. Mascom International backs the unit with a written warranty you can claim at our Nairobi CBD desk, so you are not relying on a stranger's promise if a defect appears.
Technical Specifications
Display
- Colour screen — caller names, menus and messages show in colour, easier on the eyes than an old monochrome panel.
- Compact bar body — the screen sits above the keypad in one solid piece, with no hinge or slider to loosen.
- Screen size not published by Tinsik — hold the unit at our counter to judge the text size before you pay.
- Picture-based menu icons — calls, messages, camera and radio each have an icon, so most features are one or two presses away.
- Small display, low power draw — a basic colour panel uses much less battery than a large smartphone touchscreen.
Processor and Software
- Lightweight keypad operating system — it starts quickly and runs calls, texts and radio without the lag of a crowded smartphone.
- Chipset not published by Tinsik — on a phone built for calls and SMS, menu speed matters more than processor figures.
- Power Saving Mode — a setting shown on the box that trims background activity so each charge goes further.
- USSD menus — mobile money and airtime codes dialled from the keypad work directly, with no app or data needed.
- No app store — the phone does not run WhatsApp, Facebook or downloaded apps, which keeps it simple and free of distractions.
Memory and Storage
- Internal memory figures not published by Tinsik — the phone is built to hold contacts, call logs and texts, not large files.
- Phonebook for everyday numbers — save family, customers and work contacts on the handset or on the SIM card.
- SIM-saved contacts travel with you — numbers stored on the SIM move to any future phone along with your line.
- Message inbox — keeps received SMS, including payment confirmations, so you can scroll back and check a transaction.
- Photo space — pictures from the rear camera save on the phone; ask on WhatsApp whether the unit accepts a memory card.
Camera
- Rear camera — a basic lens on the back, useful for quick records such as receipts, parcels or delivery addresses.
- Resolution not published by Tinsik — treat it as a record-keeping camera, not a replacement for a smartphone camera.
- Camera icon on the box — Tinsik lists it as a core feature, opened straight from the main menu.
- Bluetooth photo sharing — send a picture you have just taken to a nearby phone without cables or mobile data.
- Best in good light — like most keypad phone cameras, it gives clearer shots outdoors in daylight than indoors at night.
Battery and Charging
- Rechargeable battery — Tinsik publishes no capacity, so we quote no talk-time or standby figures we cannot verify.
- Power Saving Mode — cuts background drain so the phone keeps going through long days away from a socket.
- No apps and a small screen — the two biggest battery drains on a smartphone are absent from this handset.
- Charger included — the box carries a charger, so you can top up from a standard wall socket at home or work.
- Ready as a backup — charge it fully, keep it in a bag, and it is there when your main phone runs flat.
Connectivity
- Bluetooth — listed on the box as BT; share contacts and photos with nearby phones without cables or data bundles.
- Wireless FM radio — designed to play stations without wired earphones acting as the aerial, so listening is hands-free.
- Voice calls and SMS — works with standard mobile SIM cards for calling, texting and dialling USSD menus.
- No internet apps — built for voice, text and radio rather than browsing, streaming or social media.
- Network details not published by Tinsik — confirm the SIM slot count on WhatsApp before ordering if you run two lines.
Package Contents
The Tinsik T01 arrives in its sealed retail box, printed with the TINSIK T01 name, the 12-month warranty badge and icons for the camera, Power Saving Mode, Bluetooth and wireless FM. Inside you get the handset, its rechargeable battery and a charger, so the phone is ready to use from day one. Spare chargers, memory cards and pouches are available separately at Mascom International if you want extras for a second location.
Warranty
The Tinsik T01 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Claims are handled at our service desk on the first floor of Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Bring the phone and your receipt when you visit.
Where to Buy the Tinsik T01 in Kenya
The Tinsik T01 is on our shelves at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to power it up, make a test call and try the radio at the counter. The colour in stock is black.
To check stock or place an order, reach our team here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and major towns such as Thika, Machakos, Nyeri and Kakamega receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit is backed by the 12-month warranty described above. We give honest specifications, including telling you plainly which figures Tinsik does not publish, accurate pricing with no hidden charges, and after-sales support from a store you can walk into.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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