Why Utok 5008 Is Underrated — And Why It Can Still Be a Smart Buy

What Utok 5008 Offers

• The Utok 5008 comes with an Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 running at about 1.7 GHz, paired with a quad-core Mali-450 GPU. (androidro.ro)
• It features 2 GB RAM and 8 GB internal storage, with microSD support up to 32 GB. (GSMchoice)
• Display is 5.0 inches, HD (720×1280), IPS / OGS panel, giving about 294 ppi. (androidro.ro)
• Camera setup: 8 MP rear / LED flash, 5 MP front. Video capture is Full HD on some listings. (androidro.ro)
• Battery is 2,500 mAh. Dual SIM support is included. Other features: NFC, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS. (androidro.ro)

Where It Falls Short

• Operating system is old (Android 4.2 Jelly Bean in many cases) — likely no further updates or security patches. (androidro.ro)
• 8 GB internal storage means usable space is less once system files are accounted for. Storing many apps or media may require frequent microSD use.
• 2 GB RAM is modest; multitasking and heavier apps will lag.
• Lacks modern features like fast charging, higher-resolution screens, perhaps newer network bands.

Why It’s Underrated — But Valuable

• Because many phones today are judged by how many cores, how much RAM, or how large camera megapixels they have, budget phones with modest specs get ignored. The Utok 5008 however balances enough performance and features for everyday tasks like messaging, social media, video streaming, and light photography.
• The HD screen is still decent; for casual users who are not chasing ultra-sharp display standards it’s more than serviceable.
• NFC is a plus in this class; not all budget phones include it, so that gives a slight edge in features.
• If bought used/refurbished at low cost, the performance per Kenyan shilling can be good, especially for people who don’t need top-end specs.

Realistic Price in Kenya (Estimation)

Because there are no clear Kenyan listings, here are projections:

• In Romania, the Utok 5008 was priced at 999 lei at one point. (Jurnalul)
• Exchange rate (rough approximate) 1 Romanian leu ≈ KES 5-6 depending on currency fluctuations. That gives ~ KES 5,000-6,000 before shipping and import costs.
• Once shipping, customs import duty, VAT, and retailer markup are considered, a more realistic landed cost in Kenya for a used/refurbished Utok 5008 might be in the ballpark of KES 12,000-18,000, depending on condition and seller.

Possible Stores / Channels (Import / Used) Where It Could Be Found

• Online international/European marketplaces that ship to Kenya or through freight forwarding services.
• Used / refurbished phone dealers in Nairobi or other large Kenyan cities; sometimes older models like Utok 5008 show up.
• Kenyan online classified platforms (Jiji.co.ke, Facebook Marketplace) where individuals or importers list older phones.
• Spare-parts / repair shops that also sell complete devices imported in small batches.

Conclusion

The Utok 5008 is underrated because it is an older model with basic specs, making it easy to overlook compared to more current models. But for users who want a phone for essential daily use — calls, social media, video, light photography — it delivers enough at likely low cost. If you can get one in Kenya for around KES 12,000-18,000 in good condition (used or refurbished), it may offer solid value.

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