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Tinsik T40 | Colour Screen | Built-in Camera | Bluetooth | Wireless FM Radio
A dependable keypad handset for calls, texts and M-Pesa menus when your main phone runs flat.
Condition: New
Note: price and availability are subject to change without prior notice
Tinsik T40 is available at Mascom International for KSh 1,300, a brand new and sealed black bar phone with a colour screen, a camera, Bluetooth and a wireless FM radio. The Tinsik T40 also carries a Power Saving Mode for stretching the battery between charges, and every unit comes with a 12-month warranty. You can see it at our shop in the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or order it for pay-on-arrival delivery. It sits KSh 300 below the Nokia 105 on our shelves, which makes it an easy spare to keep.
Built for traders, commuters and anyone who needs a second line that simply works, the Tinsik T40 handles calls, SMS and USSD menus without fuss. Many Nairobi buyers carry an expensive smartphone that dies by mid-afternoon, or that they would rather not pull out on a crowded matatu. The Tinsik T40 solves both problems. It keeps you reachable when a KPLC power cut leaves your main phone flat, and it lets you check M-Pesa through *334# using physical keys. A market trader can leave it on the stall all day without worrying about a cracked touchscreen.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unboxed keypad phones with no paperwork, Mascom International sells the Tinsik T40 sealed, with a written 12-month warranty and a walk-in service desk. Customers across Nairobi tell us they buy a Tinsik as a spare for the house, the shop counter or the car, then come back for another. If you prefer a bigger brand name, the Nokia 105 and Itel 2163 are both in stock for a few hundred shillings more. Visit us on Kimathi Street to hold the Tinsik T40, or order on WhatsApp and pay when it reaches your door.
Common Questions About the Tinsik T40
How much is the Tinsik T40 in Kenya?
The Tinsik T40 costs KSh 1,300 brand new and sealed at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That price includes the handset, battery and charger, plus a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. You pay on arrival anywhere in Kenya, so you never pay for a phone you have not seen. The Tinsik T80 and Tinsik T90 cost the same KSh 1,300, so choose between the three on design and features rather than price.
Is the Tinsik T40 a good backup phone during KPLC power cuts?
Yes, the Tinsik T40 makes a sensible backup for KPLC outages because a keypad handset draws far less power than a smartphone. Its Power Saving Mode, shown on the box, trims background drain so the remaining charge goes further. Keep it charged in a drawer and slot in your Safaricom, Airtel or Telkom line when the lights go off. Tinsik does not publish battery capacity or standby figures, so we do not quote hours; charge it fully before a long outage.
Can I use M-Pesa on the Tinsik T40?
Yes, you can run M-Pesa on the Tinsik T40 through Safaricom's USSD menu by dialling *334#. That menu covers sending money, Lipa na M-Pesa payments, airtime purchases and balance checks, with no internet or app needed. Physical keys make PIN entry quick, and a small screen is harder for strangers to read over your shoulder. The phone cannot run the M-Pesa app, so anything that needs the app stays on your smartphone.
Should I buy the Tinsik T40 or the Itel 2163?
The Itel 2163 costs KSh 1,600 at Mascom International, KSh 300 more than the Tinsik T40, and the extra buys a brand most Kenyan buyers already know. The Tinsik T40 gives you a camera, Bluetooth and a wireless FM radio, as listed on its box, for the lower price. Pick the Tinsik T40 if cost matters most for a spare or shop phone. Pick the Itel 2163 if a familiar name gives you more confidence.
What does Wireless FM mean on the Tinsik T40?
Wireless FM means the Tinsik T40 plays FM radio without earphones plugged in to act as an antenna. Many budget keypad phones need wired earphones to pick up stations, so this helps when yours are lost or broken. You can tune in for news, football commentary and music during the day. Reception depends on where you are, so a stall deep inside a building may pick up fewer stations than a shop near the door.
Is the Tinsik T40 camera good enough for photos?
The Tinsik T40 camera is a basic keypad-phone camera, fine for quick reference shots but not for social media. Use it to photograph a delivery note, a stock count or a supplier's price list. Tinsik does not publish a megapixel figure, so expect simple images rather than smartphone quality. If photos matter to you, the Itel A100c at KSh 8,300 at Mascom International is a full Android smartphone with a proper smartphone camera.
Can the Tinsik T40 connect to a Bluetooth earpiece?
The Tinsik T40 lists Bluetooth on its box, which on keypad phones is mainly used for wireless headsets and sending small files between phones. Pairing an earpiece gives you hands-free calls while you serve customers or carry stock. You can also pass a photo or contact to another handset without spending data. Accessories pair differently, so bring your earpiece to our Kimathi Street shop and we will test it with the phone before you pay.
Who should buy the Tinsik T40, and who should skip it?
Buy the Tinsik T40 if you need a cheap, sealed keypad phone for calls, SMS, M-Pesa and FM radio, especially as a spare line or a shop-counter phone. Skip it if you need WhatsApp, Google Maps, banking apps or video calls, because it is a basic handset without those apps. For WhatsApp on a budget, the Itel A100c at KSh 8,300 is the better fit. If you want Dual SIM confirmed on the box, look at the Tinsik T90 at the same price.
Technical Specifications
Display
- Colour screen — menus, contacts and photos show in colour, so icons are easier to recognise than on a mono display.
- Bar layout with the screen above the keypad — comfortable one-handed use while you hold a bag or a grab rail.
- Screen size is not published by Tinsik — handle the phone in our shop if the display size matters to you.
- No touchscreen — every input goes through physical keys, so it still works with wet, dusty or gloved fingers.
- Small, low-demand panel — a compact colour display uses far less power than a large smartphone touchscreen.
Processor and Software
- Runs a lightweight keypad operating system — starts quickly and responds at once to calls, texts and menu presses.
- Chipset not published by Tinsik — the hardware is sized for calls, messages, radio and camera rather than apps.
- No app store — you cannot install social or banking apps, which also means no forced updates or app malware.
- USSD support — mobile money, airtime and balance codes run straight from the dialler with no data bundle needed.
- Simple menu tree — calls, messages, camera, radio and settings sit a few key presses from the home screen.
Memory and Storage
- Internal memory figures are not published by Tinsik, so we do not quote a capacity for this model.
- On-phone phonebook — save regular contacts to the handset so you do not depend on the SIM card alone.
- SMS inbox on the handset — payment confirmations and important texts stay saved until you choose to delete them.
- Camera photos save to the phone — ask on WhatsApp whether your unit also takes a memory card before buying.
- Sized for contacts, messages and a few photos — not meant for storing large music collections or long videos.
Camera
- Camera listed on the box — snap quick reference photos of receipts, stock levels or handwritten price lists.
- Megapixel figure not published by Tinsik — expect basic image quality suited to reference shots, not prints.
- Bluetooth sharing — send a photo to a nearby phone when you have no data bundle to spare.
- Best in daylight — dim rooms and night scenes produce darker, grainier images on a basic keypad-phone sensor.
- Opened from the main menu — the camera is a few key presses away, with no app to load first.
Battery and Charging
- Battery and charger included in the box — insert a SIM, charge fully and the phone is ready to use.
- Power Saving Mode — cuts non-essential activity when charge runs low so the phone stays reachable for longer.
- Battery capacity not published by Tinsik — we do not quote talk-time or standby hours for this model.
- Low-demand hardware — no apps or large touchscreen drain the battery in the background between calls.
- Use the supplied charger — it is matched to the handset, unlike an unknown charger bought from a street stall.
Connectivity
- Bluetooth — pair a wireless earpiece for hands-free calls or send small files to another phone.
- Wireless FM radio — listen to stations without plugging in earphones to serve as the antenna.
- Voice calls and SMS on standard SIM cards — talk and text without buying a data bundle.
- No 4G or internet features listed on the box — treat it as a calls, SMS and USSD phone.
- SIM slot count not stated on the box — confirm on WhatsApp whether your unit takes one or two SIMs.
Package Contents
Each Tinsik T40 arrives brand new in its sealed retail box, which carries the 12-month warranty badge on the front. Inside you get the handset, the battery and a charger, so it is ready to use as soon as you insert a SIM card and charge it. Earphones and a memory card are not listed as included. With pay-on-arrival delivery you can check the contents before you hand over any money, and in store we open the box with you.
Warranty
The Tinsik T40 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. That includes faults in the keypad, screen, charging or radio that come from the factory rather than from drops or water. Claims are handled at our service desk in the Old Mutual Building, Nairobi CBD; keep your receipt.
Where to Buy the Tinsik T40 in Kenya
The Tinsik T40 is on the shelf at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you are welcome to switch it on, press the keys and try the FM radio before buying. This model comes in black.
To order or ask a question, reach us here:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We deliver with pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and buyers in Nakuru, Thika, Machakos, Nyeri and Kisumu receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. Your phone is backed by the 12-month warranty above. We describe every handset honestly, keep our prices accurate and stand behind what we sell long after the sale.
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the information on this product is 100% correct
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