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Android 13

Philips Omni 10 (256GB/8GB; 108MP Dual Camera; 5000mAh)

Original price was: KSh 6,500.Current price is: KSh 5,900.
Display 6.6 Inches, 720 x 1612 Pixels
Processor 2.0 GHz Octa-core
Camera 108MP + 0.08MP
Memory 256GB Storage; 8GB RAM
Battery 5000mAh, 18W Fast Charging
Software Android 13
Deposit Ksh 5,900
Installments Ksh 95 Daily

Itel P55 (128GB/4GB; 50MP Dual Camera; 5000mAh)

Original price was: KSh 3,500.Current price is: KSh 3,300.
Display 6.6 Inches, 720 x 1640 Pixels
Processor 2.4 GHz Octa-core
Camera 50MP + QVGA
Memory 128GB Storage; 4GB RAM
Battery 5,000mAh, 18W Fast Charging
Software Android 13, Itel OS 13
Deposit Ksh 3,300
Installments Ksh 76 Daily

Android 13, released in 2022, built on the strong foundation of Android 12 by refining customization, privacy and battery performance. First, it expanded the Material You design language, allowing users to personalize their devices further with dynamic color palettes and matching app icons.

Additionally, the OS introduced per-app language preferences, enabling multilingual users to set specific languages for individual apps. Enhanced privacy controls were a key focus, with features like notification permissions and media access granularity. This gives phone users control over app access to photos, videos, or files more precisely.

For seamless media experiences, Android 13 integrated Spatial Audio support for compatible headphones and Bluetooth LE Audio, offering improved sound quality with lower latency. Finally, battery life was extended through more efficient background activity management. Tablet optimizations also improved multitasking and stylus interactions on larger screens.

Android 13 vs. Android 12

Android 12 Android 13
Customization Introduced Material You with dynamic color theming Expanded Material You with app icon theming and more palettes
Per-App Language Settings Not available Added per-app language preferences for multilingual users
Privacy Controls App permissions for location, camera, and microphone Notification permissions and granular media access control
Audio Features Standard audio capabilities Support for Spatial Audio and Bluetooth LE Audio
Battery Optimization Improved battery usage tracking More efficient background activity management
Media Playback Basic playback controls Improved media controls with customizable app selection
Tablet Optimization Limited multitasking features Enhanced multitasking and stylus support for tablets
Security Updates Monthly patches with enhanced protections Stricter runtime permissions and streamlined updates
Performance Improved app launch times Further optimized app performance and reduced memory usage
User Experience Introduced visual refresh and accessibility improvements Enhanced accessibility tools, including text magnification