Tesla, a Texas-based multinational automotive company, is known for introducing unconventional yet fitting products to the global market. Lately, online forums, tech experts, and tabloids have been hyping the idea of a game-changing phone made by the company. But is it even real? If yes, what is the expected Tesla phone price in Kenya?
Tesla Pi Phone is an upcoming smartphone by the Texas-based company. Despite the hype that has been making rounds about Tesla venturing into the smartphone market, there are no clear announcements about finer details. Therefore, all specs, features, and prices remain unofficial until an official announcement is made.
What is the Tesla phone?
It is an alleged upcoming smartphone by the automotive company. Over the years, Tesla has been recognized for revolutionizing the electric car market. The company’s Roadster, released in 2008, quickly became one of the fastest-production cars in the world. Since then, it has continued to push its boundaries in technology.
Sometime back, an insider source revealed that the company wanted to diversify its portfolio by venturing into the smartphone market. Even though there hasn't been any official communication from the company, here are some things to expect.
Tesla phone specifications
Considering Tesla's over-the-top features in their existing products, the rumours about this phone's specs are unsurprising. It is alleged that the Tesla smartphone specs will be as follows:
Basic information
- Brand - Tesla
- Model - Pi Phone
- Category - Smartphone
- Status - Rumor
- Launch Announcement - Q3, 2023 or Q1, 2024
Network connection
- Network Type - GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
- 2G Network - Yes
- 3G Network - Yes
- 3G Bands - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1x
- 4G Network - Yes
- 4G Bands - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
- 5G Network - Yes
- 5G Bands - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
- Speed - HSPA, LTE-A, 5G
- GPRS - Yes
Body
- Weight - 240 g
- SIM Card - eSIM
- Colours - Black, etc
- Build - front Gorilla Glass Victus 2, back Gorilla Glass Victus 2, stainless steel frame
- Protection - Corning Gorilla glass Victus 2
- Features - IP68 dust/water resistant - up to 6m for 30 mins
Display
- Display Type - OLED
- Size - 6.7 inches
- Ratio - 19.5:9 ratio
- Resolution - 1284 x 2778 pixels
- Pixel Density - 458 PPI
- Multitouch - Yes
- Display Protection - Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating
- Refresh Rate - 120Hz
- Features - HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), and 1600 nits (peak)
Hardware
- CPU - Octa-core
- GPU - Tesla GPU
- Chipset - Tesla processor
- RAM - 8/12 GB
- Internal Storage - 256/512 GB
- Memory Slot - NO
- Version - 8/256GB, 8/512GB, 12/512GB
- Storage Type - NVMe
Security
- Fingerprint - Fingerprint (under display)
- Face Unlock - Yes
- Sensors - accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
- Emergency satellite Connection
Power
- Battery Type - Li-Ion non-removable
- Battery Capacity - 5000 mAh
- Battery Charging - Fast charging 100W and solar charger
- Fast charging - Yes
- Wireless Charging - Yes
Connectivity
- Wi-fi - Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, tri-band
- Bluetooth - 5.3, A2DP, LE
- Wi-fi Hotspot - Yes
- FM Radio - No
- USB - USB Type-C 3.1
- OTG - No
- GPS - Yes
- NFC - Yes
Tesla phone features
Since the company is famous for its cutting-edge technology, many hope it can be translated into the competitive smartphone market. Some of the rumoured features include:
1. Compatible with Starlink
One key expected feature is compatibility with Starlink, a satellite-based broadband internet service offered by SpaceX. The phone’s compatibility with Starlink will enable users to connect directly with the network through their mobile phones.
This will give them access to reliable internet regardless of where they are. Ideally, it will be suitable for areas without reliable or unavailable connectivity. Users will be enabled to do the following:
- Video calls
- Online gaming
- Streaming
2. Better integration with electric vehicles
The phone is alleged to be better integrated with Tesla's cars. This will give users more control of their Tesla cars in the comfort of their phones. Some of the functions one can perform include:
- Locking
- Unlocking
- Controlling temperature
- Controlling media
3. Neuralink support
Tesla phone is expected to support Neuralink, a technological innovation that allows users to control devices using their brains. Even though the technology is still in its early development stages, implants will come with many applications once declared a success.
For instance, this feature will enable disabled people to control a computer or a prosthetic limb. It will also help people control their smartphones using their brains.
4. Solar charging
Tesla is expected to equip their upcoming phones with solar charging capabilities. This could be a game-changer in the smartphone industry since solar charging has been incorporated into various devices except phones.
This feature will give users an unlimited power source while recharging faster than traditional methods. In addition, this move will make mobile phones more environmentally friendly while offering them a battery life boost.
5. Ability to work on Mars
It is alleged that the new smartphone will leverage Starlink to work on Mars. While the Starlink technology has been helpful to thousands of people across the globe, its adaption to use on Mars remains unclear.
6. Astrophotography
The phone will be equipped with SpaceX’s extraterrestrial focus. Even though current phones are equipped with AI-powered cameras, this feature will certainly take photography to the next level.
It will come in handy for upcoming astronomers due to its ability to accurately track and identify astronomical objects with its enhanced low-light capabilities. As a result, users will be able to explore the universe from the palm of their hands.
7. Cryptocurrency mining
The Tesla mobile will be able to mine a new coin called MasCoin. This feature is no surprise, considering Elon Musk's passion for cryptocurrencies, as seen in his public support for Dogecoin and Bitcoin.
Tesla's new phone release date
Despite the widespread rumours and speculations about the latest Tesla phone, there is no official confirmation that the Texas-based company will produce a new device. Tesla has remained tight-lipped about its development plans.
Therefore, you must wait and see if and when the Tesla phone will become available to the global market. Even though there have been no clear announcements on what to expect, there is a likelihood that it will be exceptional because Tesla is famous for launching high-quality products.
Tesla smartphone P.1 price
How much will a brand-new Tesla smartphone cost? To own one of the latest inventions by the Texas-based company, it is alleged that one will have to part with roughly Ksh. 120,000.
Since the company dissolved its public relations department in 2020, there hasn't been any reliable information source on how much it will cost and where it will sold. Also, there are no details about a used Tesla phone price in Kenya.
Final word
It is alleged that Tesla will be venturing into the smartphone industry by releasing a mobile phone, Tesla Pi. What is the Tesla phone price in Kenya? The expected price is Ksh. 120,000. Since the company is known for releasing high-end products, the phone is rumoured to have innovative and unique features.
Tuko.co.ke shared an article about the best phones in Kenya. Kenya’s smartphone market has high-end smartphones, midranges and budget phones. Most of them have lengthened software, hence making them the best.
Budget phones have impressive specs with minimal trade-offs. Also, the definition of the best smartphone depends on the user’s expectations and the amount they are willing to invest in a unit.
