Samsung’s foldable phones at Shwari run from Ksh 29,999 for a Galaxy Z Flip 4 to Ksh 95,000 for a Galaxy Z Fold 6. Five models, covering both the book-style Fold and the clamshell Flip, all individually tested with the hinge and fold line inspected as part of grading, all with a 6-month warranty and a 7-day return window.
For context: Phone Place Kenya currently lists a Galaxy Z Fold 3, a generation older than our cheapest Fold, at Ksh 158,000. Google’s AI Overview for “samsung price” puts pre-owned Z Flip phones in Kenya at around Ksh 60,000 and up. Our Z Flip 4 is Ksh 29,999.
Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included, Grade A refurbished, 6-month warranty, free delivery countrywide.
On this page
Every Z Fold and Z Flip, compared
Z Fold or Z Flip: which folding style suits you?
The honest objections to buying a foldable
What we check on a foldable that we do not check on other phones
Buy one now
What Ksh 58,000 actually buys you
Questions people ask about Samsung foldables in Kenya
Every Z Fold and Z Flip, compared
Model
Storage
Price
Year
Style
Main and cover display
Z Flip 4
8/128GB
Ksh 29,999
2022
Clamshell
6.7″ foldable, 1.9″ cover
Z Flip 6
256GB
Ksh 58,000
2024
Clamshell
6.7″ foldable, 3.4″ cover
Z Fold 4
12/256GB
Ksh 60,000
2022
Book-style
7.6″ inner, 6.2″ cover
Z Fold 5
12/256GB
Ksh 70,000
2023
Book-style
7.6″ inner, 6.2″ cover
Z Fold 6
12/256GB
Ksh 95,000
2024
Book-style
7.6″ inner, 6.3″ cover
: Every Samsung Galaxy foldable at Shwari, September 2026
The Flip is the cheaper and more pocketable way in: a compact phone that opens to a normal-sized screen. The Fold opens to something closer to a small tablet, for people who want the screen for work, reading or video.
The cheapest Samsung fold in Kenya, in practice. The Z Flip 4 at Ksh 29,999 is the lowest price into a genuine Samsung foldable here, and it undercuts the pre-owned Z Flip market range Google currently reports by roughly half.
Z Fold or Z Flip: which folding style suits you?
Z Flip, from Ksh 29,999
Z Fold, from Ksh 60,000
Closed
Small enough for most pockets and small bags
Thicker and heavier than a normal phone, still pocketable
Open
A standard phone-sized screen
A 7.6 inch small-tablet screen
Best for
Compact daily carry, style, a normal phone that folds smaller
Reading, video, split-screen multitasking, work
Entry price
Lower, the Flip 4 is the cheapest foldable here
Roughly double the Flip’s entry price
Camera
Dual lens, good but not flagship-tier on the Flip 4
Stronger multi-lens system, closer to S-series quality
Weight in the hand
Close to a normal phone
Noticeably heavier, this is the most common regret
: Choosing between the Flip and the Fold
Neither is better, they solve different problems. If what appeals is the compact folded size, the Flip delivers that from under Ksh 30,000. If what appeals is genuinely more screen, only the Fold delivers that, and you pay for it in price and weight.
The honest objections to buying a foldable
These are the questions people actually search before buying a folding phone, and most of them are doubts rather than price questions. Worth answering properly.
Why is the Samsung fold so expensive? A foldable has two displays, a flexible inner panel that has to survive being bent repeatedly, and a multi-part hinge, where a normal phone has one rigid screen and no moving parts. That is genuinely more expensive to build. The relevant point for this page is that buying refurbished removes most of that premium: a Z Fold 4 at Ksh 60,000 costs less than a new Galaxy S25 Plus, and less than half what Phone Place Kenya lists for a Z Fold 3.
What is the disadvantage of a fold phone? Four honest ones. They are heavier and thicker folded than a normal phone. The inner screen has a visible crease down the middle, permanently, on every unit including new ones. The hinge is a moving part, and moving parts are the thing most likely to eventually need service. And screen repairs on a foldable cost more than on a rigid phone if you ever need one outside warranty. If any of those matter more to you than the folding screen does, buy a normal phone, and the Galaxy S series is where to look.
Why did the Samsung fold fail, or get discontinued? It did not get discontinued, and this is worth clearing up because the question comes up constantly. What happened is that the original Galaxy Fold’s launch in April 2019 was pulled after review units failed within days, mostly hinge debris and a screen protector that some reviewers peeled off believing it was packaging. Samsung delayed the launch, redesigned the hinge and the protective layer, and shipped the phone in September 2019. The line has run continuously since, through the Z Fold 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and beyond. The phones in this catalogue are the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of that redesign, not the version that failed.
How long will a Galaxy Fold last? The same two limits apply as to any phone: battery health, which is a replaceable consumable, and the software support window set by the release date. The hinge is the foldable-specific question, and Samsung rates its folding mechanisms for hundreds of thousands of open-and-close cycles, which works out to years of normal use. On a refurbished unit the more useful answer is that the hinge condition is inspected and graded before it is listed, so you are not guessing about the one part that is specific to this design.
Is a Samsung fold worth buying? Worth it if you will genuinely use the bigger screen, for reading, documents, video or running two apps side by side, or if the compact folded size of a Flip is the appeal. Not worth it if the honest answer is that it seems interesting but you would use it exactly like a normal phone, in which case a Galaxy S-series flagship at the same money gives you a better camera and a lighter phone.
Which is better, a Samsung Fold or an iPhone? Apple does not sell a folding phone, so there is no direct comparison. If a folding screen is what you want, Samsung is the established option. If it is not, the comparison is an ordinary Samsung against an iPhone, which is covered on the main Samsung page and in the iPhone comparison guide.
What we check on a foldable that we do not check on other phones
Every phone here goes through the same 32-point inspection. Foldables add three checks specific to the design.
The hinge is opened and closed through its full travel and checked for grinding, looseness, uneven resistance and any gap when closed. The fold line on the inner display is checked for dead pixels, discolouration and any lifting along the crease. The factory screen protector on the inner panel is checked for lifting at the edges, which is the single most common foldable fault and the exact issue that caused the original 2019 failures.
Worth saying plainly: a visible crease down the middle of the inner screen is normal, permanent, and present on brand-new foldables too. It is not a defect and it is not something we grade down for. What gets a unit rejected is anything beyond that.
Buy one now
Every unit is individually graded and tested, with the hinge and fold line inspected, battery health disclosed before purchase, a 6-month warranty, a 7-day no-questions return and free countrywide delivery.
Check your trade-in value first. We do not stock the Z Fold 7 or Z Fold 8, so if you want the current generation specifically, a new-device retailer is the place for it.
What Ksh 58,000 actually buys you
Taking the Z Flip 6, the newest Flip in the lineup.
Included
What it means
Worth
Z Flip 6 256GB, Grade A
Graded, hinge and fold line inspected, battery health disclosed
Ksh 58,000
32-point inspection plus 3 foldable-specific checks
Hinge travel, fold line, inner screen protector
Ksh 3,000
IMEI and account-lock verification
Written proof it is not blacklisted, stolen or locked
Ksh 1,000
6-month warranty
Covers hardware failure including the hinge. Not accidental damage
Ksh 4,000
7-day return window
Any reason or no reason, full refund
Ksh 2,000
Free delivery countrywide
Same-day in Nairobi, 1 to 2 days elsewhere
Ksh 500
Total value
Ksh 68,500
You pay
Ksh 58,000
: What Ksh 58,000 actually buys, Galaxy Z Flip 6
The hinge being covered by the warranty is the line worth reading twice. It is the part people worry about, so it is the part we name.
Questions people ask about Samsung foldables in Kenya
How much is a Samsung fold in Kenya? At Shwari, refurbished Z Fold prices run from Ksh 60,000 for a Z Fold 4 to Ksh 95,000 for a Z Fold 6. Z Flip prices run from Ksh 29,999 to Ksh 58,000. For comparison, Phone Place Kenya lists a Galaxy Z Fold 3, an older generation, at Ksh 158,000.
Which Samsung fold is the cheapest? The Galaxy Z Flip 4 at Ksh 29,999 is the cheapest foldable here. Of the book-style Folds, the Z Fold 4 at Ksh 60,000 is the cheapest.
Which phone is better, Flip or Fold? The Flip if you want a normal phone that folds smaller, and a lower price. The Fold if you want a tablet-sized screen when open and will genuinely use it. The Flip is lighter, the Fold does more.
Which Galaxy fold is the best to buy? Best value is the Z Fold 4 at Ksh 60,000, the lowest entry into the big inner screen. Best overall here is the Z Fold 6 at Ksh 95,000, the newest and thinnest of the three.
Is the crease on a folding Samsung a defect? No. Every folding phone has a visible crease on the inner screen, including brand-new units, because of how the flexible panel is built. Inspection checks for problems beyond the normal crease, such as hinge looseness, dead pixels along the fold, or the inner screen protector lifting.
How long will a Galaxy Fold last? As long as a comparable non-folding phone. Battery health is the usual limit and it is replaceable. Samsung rates its hinges for hundreds of thousands of fold cycles, and on a refurbished unit the hinge condition is inspected and graded before listing.
Is a refurbished foldable a safe buy? Yes, provided the hinge, fold line and inner screen protector have been specifically inspected, battery health is disclosed, and there is a real warranty and return window behind it. Those three foldable-specific checks are exactly what we added to the standard inspection, and the warranty covers the hinge.
Why was the Samsung Galaxy Fold discontinued? It was not. The original 2019 launch was delayed after review units failed, Samsung redesigned the hinge and screen protector, and the line has continued through the Z Fold 2 up to the current generation. The Folds sold here are the fourth, fifth and sixth generations of that redesign.
Every Samsung Galaxy S series phone at Shwari runs from Ksh 22,500 for a Galaxy S20 FE to Ksh 105,000 for the current Galaxy S25 Ultra, 18 real variants across six generations, S20 through S25, each in base, Plus and Ultra tiers where Samsung released one. All Grade A refurbished, individually tested, 6-month warranty.
Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included, Grade A refurbished, 6-month warranty, free delivery countrywide.
On this page
Every Galaxy S-series model, compared
Which generation should you actually buy?
Base, Plus or Ultra: what the step-up actually buys you
Is an older S-series flagship better value than a new mid-ranger?
Which of these get Galaxy AI
What other Kenyan sellers charge for the same phones
Buy one now
What Ksh 45,000 actually buys you
Questions people ask about the Galaxy S series
Every Galaxy S-series model, compared
Model
Storage
Price
Year
Display
Galaxy S20 FE
6/128GB
Ksh 22,500
2020
6.5″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz
Galaxy S21 FE
8/128GB
Ksh 27,000
2022
6.4″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S21
8/128GB
Ksh 28,500
2021
6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S22
8/128GB
Ksh 30,000
2022
6.1″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S21 Plus
8/128GB
Ksh 32,000
2021
6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S20
8/128GB
Ksh 35,000
2020
6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S22 Plus
8/128GB
Ksh 35,000
2022
6.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S21 Ultra
12/128GB
Ksh 38,000
2021
6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen support
Galaxy S23
8/128GB
Ksh 38,000
2023
6.1″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S22 Ultra
8/128GB
Ksh 45,000
2022
6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen built in
Galaxy S23 Plus
256GB
Ksh 48,000
2023
6.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S24
8/128GB
Ksh 50,000
2024
6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S25
12/128GB
Ksh 58,000
2025
6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S23 Ultra
8/256GB
Ksh 65,000
2023
6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen built in
Galaxy S24 Plus
256GB
Ksh 65,000
2024
6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S25 Plus
256GB
Ksh 70,000
2025
6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Galaxy S24 Ultra
12/256GB
Ksh 90,000
2024
6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen built in
Galaxy S25 Ultra
12/256GB
Ksh 105,000
2025
6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen built in
: Every Samsung Galaxy S-series model at Shwari, September 2026
Every Ultra model from the S21 Ultra onward includes S Pen support, the S22 Ultra was the first to build the pen permanently into the phone’s body rather than selling it as a separate accessory.
Which generation should you actually buy?
If you…
Buy this
Why
Want the lowest price into a genuine flagship
Galaxy S20 FE, Ksh 22,500
Samsung’s own “Fan Edition,” built specifically to bring flagship features to a lower price
Have Ksh 30,000 and want the best all-round phone at that price
Galaxy S22, Ksh 30,000
Newer chip and camera than the S20/S21 at a similar price point
Want the best camera and S Pen under Ksh 50,000
Galaxy S22 Ultra, Ksh 45,000
108MP main camera, built-in S Pen, the strongest value Ultra in the lineup
Want the newest chip without Ultra pricing
Galaxy S24, Ksh 50,000 or Galaxy S25, Ksh 58,000
Both current-generation base models, a meaningfully faster chip than any S22 or S23
Want the single best camera system available here
Galaxy S25 Ultra, Ksh 105,000
Current-generation 200MP sensor and the most refined telephoto Samsung has shipped
Want a bigger screen without stepping up to Ultra pricing
Any Plus model
Same core chip and camera as the base model in that generation, a larger display for a moderate premium
: Quick answer, best Galaxy S-series pick by need
Base, Plus or Ultra: what the step-up actually buys you
Within any single generation, S24 for example, Samsung sells three real tiers, and the differences are consistent generation to generation:
Base (S24, Ksh 50,000)
Plus (S24 Plus, Ksh 65,000)
Ultra (S24 Ultra, Ksh 90,000)
Screen size
6.2″
6.7″
6.8″
Battery
Smaller, matches the compact body
Larger, matches the bigger body
Largest in the lineup
Camera
Triple lens, standard telephoto
Same as base
Quad lens, longer telephoto reach, 200MP main sensor
S Pen
Not included
Not included
Built in
Best for
Compact flagship, one-hand use
Bigger screen, same camera as base
Best camera and productivity, S Pen included
: What Plus and Ultra actually add over the base model, using the S24 generation as the example
The Plus tier is a screen-and-battery upgrade, not a camera upgrade, worth knowing before paying the premium expecting a camera step-up that isn’t there. The Ultra tier is where the real camera and S Pen upgrade lives.
Is an older S-series flagship better value than a new mid-ranger?
This is the real question behind most “affordable Samsung” searches, and it has exact numbers on both sides.
A brand-new Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung’s current mid-range, is listed in Kenya at around Ksh 29,500 for 6GB/128GB and Ksh 36,000 for 8GB/256GB. At Ksh 28,500, the refurbished Galaxy S21 is a 2021 flagship with a triple camera system, a telephoto lens and a 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. One generation up the same comparison repeats: a new Galaxy A56 costs about what our Galaxy S22 Ultra does at Ksh 45,000, and the S22 Ultra has a 108MP quad camera and a built-in S Pen.
The trade-off runs one way every time. The older flagship wins on camera, display and chip class. The newer mid-ranger wins on remaining software support and comes new with a full manufacturer warranty. Which matters more is a real question about how long you keep phones, not a question with a single right answer. What is worth rejecting is the assumption that “new” means “better phone” at a fixed budget. At Ksh 29,000 in Kenya right now, it does not, it means a newer phone from a lower tier.
Which of these get Galaxy AI
Galaxy AI covers Samsung’s on-device features like photo editing, live translation and Circle to Search. It does not run on the whole range, so it is worth checking before you buy on the strength of it.
Samsung’s own support documentation lists Galaxy AI across the Galaxy S24, S25 and S26 series, plus Z Fold, Z Flip and A-series models, and notes availability varies by model and region. It does not list the Galaxy S23 or any older S-series phone.
For this page, that means the Galaxy S24 at Ksh 50,000 is the cheapest phone here that Samsung names as supported. Everything from the S23 down predates Galaxy AI. If those features are the reason you are buying, start at the S24 and do not let anyone sell you an S23 on the promise of them. If they are not, the S22 Ultra at Ksh 45,000 remains the best hardware per shilling on this page and loses you nothing you were going to use.
What other Kenyan sellers charge for the same phones
Rather than ask you to take our pricing on trust, here is how it sits against real listings from other Kenyan sellers, as they appeared in Google search results on 29 September 2026.
Phone
Elsewhere
At Shwari
Honest note
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Ksh 65,000, Nairobi Computer Shop, listed as 12GB/512GB
Ksh 65,000, 8/256GB
Same price, theirs lists more storage and RAM. If storage is your priority, that is the better buy, and we would rather tell you than have you find out
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
From Ksh 34,999, Nairobi Computer Shop
Not stocked
We have no Note 20 in the catalogue, only the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus
Pre-owned S-series, general market
From roughly Ksh 51,000, per Google’s AI Overview for “samsung price”
From Ksh 22,500
Our entry point sits well below the range Google currently reports for the category
Certified renewed, warranty terms
Badili Kenya publishes a 1-year warranty and 7-day replacement
6-month warranty, 7-day return
Badili’s warranty is longer than ours. If warranty length is your deciding factor, that is a fair reason to buy from them
: How our S-series pricing compares with other Kenyan sellers, September 2026
Two of those four rows go against us. They are there because a comparison table that only ever favours the seller who wrote it is not a comparison, and because you are going to check anyway.
What we do not stock. The Galaxy S26 series is Samsung’s current generation and we do not have it. Our newest is the S25 Ultra at Ksh 105,000, against a new S26 Ultra that Google currently reports at around Ksh 147,500. If you want the current generation specifically, buy new. What we would say is that the difference between those two phones is considerably smaller than the difference in price.
Buy one now
Every unit is individually graded and tested: 32-point inspection, battery health disclosed before purchase, IMEI and account-lock verification in writing, 6-month warranty, 7-day no-questions return, free countrywide delivery.
You can check our work yourself, and you should. Battery health on a Samsung: dial *#0228#, or Settings, Battery and device care, Diagnostics. IMEI: dial *#06# and verify it against any independent blacklist service. Do both inside the 7-day window, and if anything does not match what you were told, send it back. The full detail on what gets inspected, and what refurbished does and does not mean, is on the main Samsung page.
Taking the Galaxy S22 Ultra as the example, the strongest value Ultra-tier phone in the lineup.
Included
What it means
Worth
Galaxy S22 Ultra 8/128GB, Grade A
Individually graded, battery health disclosed
Ksh 45,000
32-point inspection
Screen, battery, cameras, S Pen, charging port, buttons, water damage indicators
Ksh 2,500
IMEI verification
Written proof it is not blacklisted or reported stolen
Ksh 1,000
6-month warranty
Covers hardware failure, not accidental damage
Ksh 4,000
7-day return window
Change your mind for any reason, full refund
Ksh 2,000
Free delivery countrywide
Same-day in Nairobi, 1 to 2 days elsewhere
Ksh 500
Total value
Ksh 55,000
You pay
Ksh 45,000
: What Ksh 45,000 actually buys, Galaxy S22 Ultra
Questions people ask about the Galaxy S series
How much is a Samsung S24 Ultra in Kenya? Ksh 90,000 for a Grade A refurbished 12/256GB unit, individually tested with a 6-month warranty.
How much is a Samsung S25 Ultra in Kenya? Ksh 105,000 for a Grade A refurbished 12/256GB unit, the newest and most expensive phone in this catalogue.
How much is a Samsung S23 Ultra in Kenya? Ksh 65,000 for a Grade A refurbished 8/256GB unit.
Which Galaxy S phone should I buy on a budget? The Galaxy S20 FE at Ksh 22,500 is the lowest entry point into the S-series. The Galaxy S21 at Ksh 28,500 is the strongest all-round pick under Ksh 30,000.
What’s the difference between the Plus and Ultra models? Plus is a screen-size and battery upgrade over the base model, using the same camera system. Ultra adds a genuinely different, longer-range camera system and includes the S Pen.
Is an older Galaxy S Ultra better than a newer base model at a similar price? Often, yes, for camera quality specifically. The Galaxy S22 Ultra (45,000) has a more capable camera system than the Galaxy S24 base model (50,000), at a lower price, though the S24 has a newer chip, a longer remaining software support window, and Galaxy AI, which the S22 Ultra does not have.
What is the best Samsung Galaxy to get right now? On outright hardware, the Galaxy S25 Ultra at Ksh 105,000. On value, the Galaxy S22 Ultra at Ksh 45,000, a former top-tier flagship at mid-range money. On a tight budget, the Galaxy S20 FE at Ksh 22,500.
How much is a Samsung Galaxy in Kenya? Refurbished S-series phones here run from Ksh 22,500 to Ksh 105,000. The wider Kenyan market runs from roughly Ksh 12,500 for a new entry-level A-series phone to over Ksh 250,000 for the newest foldables.
Do you sell the Galaxy S26? No. Our newest is the Galaxy S25 Ultra at Ksh 105,000. The S26 series is current-generation and only available new.
Is a refurbished Galaxy S phone safe to buy? It comes down to five things being true before you pay: a stated grade, a disclosed battery health figure, an IMEI check in writing, a warranty with its exclusions named, and a return window that needs no reason. All five apply here, and all five are things you can verify yourself rather than take on trust. The longer answer, including what refurbished does and does not mean, is on the main Samsung page.
Samsung phones in Kenya, refurbished through Shwari, run from Ksh 22,500 for a Galaxy S20 FE to Ksh 105,000 for a Galaxy S25 Ultra. That covers 26 models: every Galaxy S generation from the S20 to the S25, both Note 10 phones, five Z Fold and Z Flip foldables, and two A-series mid-rangers. Every unit is individually tested and graded, with battery health disclosed before you pay, a 6-month warranty and a 7-day return window.
Want the lowest price into a genuine Samsung flagship
Galaxy S20 FE, Ksh 22,500
Flagship-tier camera and 120Hz display, Samsung’s own “Fan Edition” built to hit a lower price
Have a firm Ksh 25,000 to 30,000 budget
Galaxy A54 5G (25,000), Galaxy S21 FE (27,000) or Galaxy S21 (28,500)
All three handle daily use comfortably, the S21 gives you the true flagship camera system
Want the best camera under Ksh 50,000
Galaxy S22 Ultra, Ksh 45,000
108MP main sensor, telephoto, and the S Pen built into the body
Want a folding phone without flagship pricing
Z Flip 4, Ksh 29,999
The cheapest route into Samsung’s foldable line by a wide margin
Want Galaxy AI features
Galaxy S24, Ksh 50,000, or newer
Samsung lists Galaxy AI on the S24 series and up, covered in detail below
Want the best hardware in this catalogue
Galaxy S25 Ultra, Ksh 105,000
Current-generation flagship, the newest silicon and camera system here
Want a big screen for work
Galaxy Note 10 Plus (33,000) or Z Fold 6 (95,000)
The Note’s S Pen suits note-taking, the Fold opens to a tablet-sized screen
: Quick answer, best Samsung by budget and need
What the same phones cost elsewhere in Kenya
Rather than claim we are cheapest and leave you to take our word for it, here are real listings from other Kenyan sellers, as they appeared in Google search results on 29 September 2026, next to ours.
Same price, and theirs lists more storage and RAM. If storage is what you need, that is the better buy and we would rather say so
Galaxy Z Fold 3
Ksh 158,000, Phone Place Kenya
Z Fold 4, one generation newer, Ksh 60,000
Different condition and sourcing, but the gap is large enough to be worth checking for yourself
Galaxy A26 5G, new
Ksh 29,500 for 6/128GB, Ksh 36,000 for 8/256GB, Price in Kenya
Galaxy S21, a 2021 flagship, Ksh 28,500
A new mid-ranger and a used flagship at the same money, the trade-off is explained in the next section
Pre-owned S-series generally
From about Ksh 51,000, per Google’s AI Overview for “samsung price”
From Ksh 22,500
Our floor sits well under the range Google currently reports for the category
Pre-owned Z Flip generally
From about Ksh 60,000, per the same AI Overview
Z Flip 4 from Ksh 29,999
Same point, on foldables
: What other Kenyan sellers list for comparable Samsung phones, September 2026
Where a competitor genuinely beats us. Badili Kenya publishes a 1-year warranty and a 7-day replacement policy on its certified renewed phones. Ours is 6 months and a 7-day return. If the length of the warranty is the single thing you care most about, theirs is longer, and that is a fair reason to buy from them instead. We would rather you know that from us than find it out afterwards.
Refurbished flagship or new mid-range, at the same money
This is the real decision behind most “affordable Samsung” searches in Kenya, and it now has exact numbers on both sides.
New Galaxy A26 5G, Ksh 29,500
Refurbished Galaxy S21, Ksh 28,500
What it is
Samsung’s current mid-range, brand new
Samsung’s 2021 flagship, tested and graded
Chip class
Mid-range
Flagship silicon of its year
Camera
Mid-range sensor set
Triple flagship camera system with telephoto
Display
Mid-range AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz
Condition
New, full manufacturer warranty
Graded, battery health disclosed, 6-month warranty
Software runway
Longer, it is a newer release
Shorter, it is a 2021 phone
Galaxy AI
Not listed by Samsung on the A26
Not listed on the S21 either
: A new mid-ranger and a refurbished flagship at roughly the same price
Neither answer here is wrong. Buy the new A26 if a brand-new phone with the longest remaining software runway is what matters, and note plainly that we do not sell it. Buy the refurbished S21 if a better camera, a better screen and flagship silicon matter more than having the newest release. What we would push back on is the idea that “new” automatically means “better phone” at a fixed budget, because at Ksh 29,000 it clearly does not, it means a newer but lower-tier phone.
Samsung A-series vs S-series, and the Galaxy A54 at Ksh 25,000
Samsung’s naming makes this harder than it needs to be. The A-series is the budget and mid-range line, built down to a price: usually a plastic frame, a simpler camera system, and a chip chosen for cost rather than speed. The S-series is the flagship line, built up to a spec: a Dynamic AMOLED display with a high refresh rate, a multi-lens camera with real telephoto and ultra-wide sensors, and the fastest chip Samsung had that year.
Galaxy A54 5G, Ksh 25,000
The A54 is the sensible middle of this catalogue and the most searched-for A-series model we actually stock. At Ksh 25,000 with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, it gives you 5G, a Super AMOLED display and Samsung’s longer mid-range software support window, in a newer phone than anything else at this price here. Choose it over the Galaxy S20 FE (Ksh 22,500) or S21 FE (Ksh 27,000) if you would rather have a newer phone with more update runway than an older flagship with a better camera.
The A56 is the newest Samsung in this catalogue by release date, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Worth being straight about the comparison, though: at Ksh 45,000 it sits at exactly the same price as the Galaxy S22 Ultra, a phone that launched as a genuine top-tier flagship with a 108MP camera and a built-in S Pen. If you want the newest phone, take the A56. If you want the most camera and screen for Ksh 45,000, the S22 Ultra is the stronger hardware by a clear margin.
The Note line is discontinued, Samsung folded its S Pen into the S-series Ultra models from the S22 Ultra onward. That makes these two the cheapest way to get a built-in S Pen, and the only phones here under Ksh 35,000 that have one.
Be clear about what you are buying: these are 2019 phones. The screens and the S Pen are still genuinely good, and for handwritten notes, signing documents or marking up images they do the job as well as they ever did. What they do not have is a current chip, 5G on most variants, or many years of software updates remaining. Buy one for the pen and the screen, not as a long-term daily phone.
If the S Pen is what you are here for but you want a current phone, the Galaxy S22 Ultra at Ksh 45,000 has one built in and is three years newer.
Galaxy AI and One UI, which of these phones actually get them
Galaxy AI is Samsung’s on-device feature set covering photo editing, live translation and Circle to Search. One UI is Samsung’s software layer over Android, and every phone on this page runs some version of it.
Galaxy AI is the one to check before you buy, because it does not run on everything. Samsung’s own support page lists Galaxy AI support across the Galaxy S24, S25 and S26 series, along with Z Fold, Z Flip and A-series models, and notes that availability varies by model and region. It does not list the Galaxy S23 or older S-series phones.
What that means for this catalogue, stated carefully: the Galaxy S24 at Ksh 50,000 is the cheapest phone here that Samsung names as supported. Most of the catalogue, everything from the S23 down, predates Galaxy AI and should not be bought expecting it. If those features are why you are buying, start at the S24. If they are not, the older flagships are considerably better value and lose nothing you were going to use.
Is a refurbished Samsung actually safe to buy?
These are the questions Kenyan buyers actually search before buying a refurbished phone, taken from Google’s own “People also ask” results. Answered plainly.
Is “refurbished” just second-hand with a nicer name? No, though the word is used loosely enough in Kenya that the suspicion is fair. A second-hand phone is sold as-is: whatever condition it is in when you buy it is your problem from that moment. A refurbished phone has been inspected, tested, graded against a stated standard, and sold with a warranty behind it. The phone may have had the same previous life. What differs is what was checked before sale and who carries the risk afterwards. If a seller uses the word “refurbished” but cannot tell you what was tested or what the warranty covers, treat it as second-hand, whatever the label says.
Is a refurbished phone original, or is it fake? Every phone we sell is a genuine Samsung device, and the way you confirm that yourself rather than taking our word for it is the IMEI. Every phone comes with IMEI verification in writing, confirming the device is not blacklisted or reported stolen. You can dial *#06# on any phone to see its IMEI and check it independently. A counterfeit device will not hold up to that check, which is exactly why we put it in writing.
Do refurbished phones have original parts? The honest answer depends on the individual unit and on the seller, and it is worth asking anyone you buy from, including us. Every unit here is graded and inspected before listing, and anything found and not repaired is disclosed against the grade rather than hidden. Ask us about a specific unit before you buy and we will tell you what it has had done.
Do refurbished phones come with a new battery? Not automatically, and any seller who promises a new battery on every unit as a blanket policy is worth a second question. What matters more is the number: battery health is disclosed before you pay, on every phone, and you can verify it yourself. On most Samsung phones, dial *#0228# or check Settings, Battery and device care, Diagnostics. Do that within your 7-day return window and if the figure does not match what you were told, send it back.
How long will a refurbished Samsung last? Two things set the ceiling, and neither is the fact that it was refurbished. The first is battery health, which is a consumable and replaceable part on any phone, new or not. The second is software support, which is fixed by the model’s release date: Samsung’s S-series typically receives four to seven years of updates from launch depending on the generation, so a 2021 Galaxy S21 has meaningfully less runway left than a 2024 Galaxy S24. That is the real reason to pay more for a newer model, not durability.
What are the disadvantages of buying refurbished? Three real ones. You get a shorter remaining software support window than a new phone of the same price. You usually get a shorter warranty than a manufacturer’s new-device warranty, ours is 6 months and Badili’s is a year, against the typical new-phone warranty. And the specific unit has a history you were not present for, which is why the grading, the disclosed battery health and the return window exist. If none of those trade-offs sit well with you, a new mid-range phone is a reasonable alternative and we have priced one against ours above.
Where is the safest place to buy a refurbished phone in Kenya? Anywhere that will do these five things before you pay: state the grade and what it means, show you the battery health figure, put the IMEI check in writing, tell you exactly what the warranty covers and excludes, and give you a return window that does not require a reason. Several Kenyan sellers do all five. Any seller who will not do all five is asking you to carry the risk for them.
What we check before a Samsung goes on sale
Every phone goes through a 32-point inspection before it is listed. The checks cover the screen, battery, all cameras, speakers, microphones, charging port, buttons, wireless charging, the S Pen where the model has one, the hinge and fold line on foldables, and the water damage indicators. Anything that fails and cannot be put right does not get listed.
Alongside the inspection, every unit ships with IMEI and account-lock verification in writing, confirming the phone is not blacklisted, reported stolen, or locked to a previous owner’s account. In Kenya specifically, that last one is worth more than it sounds: a locked or blacklisted handset is the single most common way people lose money on a used phone, and it is invisible until you try to use it.
How to check our work. Battery health with *#0228# or Settings, Battery and device care, Diagnostics. IMEI with *#06#, checked against any independent blacklist service. Physical condition against the stated grade, in daylight, in the first few days. You have 7 days to return the phone for any reason at all, no explanation required, which is the window this checking is designed to fit inside.
What we don’t stock, said plainly
The entry-level A-series. Samsung’s genuine budget phones, the Galaxy A06, A07, A16 and A17, sell in Kenya from roughly Ksh 13,500 to Ksh 21,000. We do not stock them. Our cheapest Samsung is Ksh 22,500. If your budget tops out below that, buy one of those phones from a seller who stocks them rather than stretching to us.
The Galaxy S26 series and the newest foldables. Samsung’s current generation at the time of writing includes the Galaxy S26 series and the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8. Our newest are the S25 Ultra and the Z Fold 6. If you specifically want the current flagship generation, a new-device retailer is the place for it. What we would say is that the gap between an S25 Ultra at Ksh 105,000 and a new S26 Ultra, which Google currently reports at around Ksh 147,500, buys a great deal less difference than the price gap suggests.
Being direct about what we do not have is not modesty. A page that claims to cover everything is a page you cannot trust on the things it does cover.
Used Samsung or used iPhone?
If you are weighing this against Shwari’s refurbished iPhones, the honest differences. Samsung depreciates faster than Apple, which is exactly why refurbished Galaxy flagships are the better value on the way in: a three-year-old S22 Ultra costs a fraction of its launch price while an iPhone of the same year holds much more of its. The same fact works against you on the way out, so if you expect to resell or trade in within two or three years, the iPhone will likely return more of what you paid. Software support runs longer on iPhone, typically six to eight years against roughly four to seven for Samsung’s S-series. Beyond that it is Android against iOS, which is a habit and preference question rather than a better-or-worse one.
If you are still deciding between specific models, the iPhone 11 vs 12 vs 13 comparison covers the equivalent decision on the Apple side at similar prices.
Where to buy Samsung in Nairobi
Nairobi CBD has several established Samsung retailers, and the advice is the same in any of them, including ours: ask for the battery health figure before you pay, ask what the warranty actually covers, and ask to see the IMEI check.
Retailer
What they are known for
Phone Place Kenya, Nairobi CBD
Large established retailer, 4.6 stars across roughly 2,500 Google reviews, known for genuine devices with warranties and same-day Nairobi delivery
Phones Store Kenya, Avenue House, Kenyatta Avenue/Lane, Nairobi CBD
4.8 stars across roughly 377 reviews, competitive market rates and installment payment plans
Nairobi Computer Shop
Refurbished and ex-UK stock, lists Samsung flagships including the S23 Ultra and Note 20 Ultra
Badili Kenya
Certified renewed devices with a 1-year warranty and 7-day replacement
Gadgets Leo, Avechi, Patabay
Online Samsung retailers, stronger on the budget and mid-range A-series than on flagships
Samsung Brandstore Kenya
Samsung’s own official retail presence for new devices and support
: Samsung retailers in Kenya referenced in this research, September 2026
We name real competitors on our own page for the same reason we publish battery health figures: a seller who will only discuss their own phones in isolation is asking you not to compare. Compare.
What your warranty actually covers
Included with every Samsung purchase
What it means
Grade A refurbished unit
Individually graded, battery health disclosed before you buy
32-point inspection
Screen, battery, cameras, speakers, charging port, buttons, S Pen, hinge, water damage indicators
IMEI and account-lock verification
Written confirmation the device is not blacklisted, stolen or locked
6-month warranty
Covers hardware failure. Does not cover accidental damage, drops or liquid damage
7-day return window
Any reason, or no reason, full refund including delivery
Free delivery countrywide
Same-day in Nairobi, 1 to 2 days elsewhere
: What comes with every Samsung purchase at Shwari, regardless of model
The two exclusions are stated above rather than in small print, because they are the two things people are most often surprised by later: a cracked screen or liquid damage is not a warranty claim, on any phone, anywhere.
Questions people ask about Samsung prices in Kenya
How much is a Samsung Galaxy in Kenya? At Shwari, refurbished Galaxy phones run from Ksh 22,500 for a Galaxy S20 FE to Ksh 105,000 for a Galaxy S25 Ultra. Brand new, the Kenyan market runs from roughly Ksh 12,500 for an entry-level Galaxy A-series phone to well over Ksh 250,000 for the newest foldables.
How much is the cheapest Samsung in Kenya? Our cheapest is the Galaxy S20 FE at Ksh 22,500. Cheaper Samsungs exist in Kenya: the entry-level Galaxy A06 and A07 sell new from roughly Ksh 13,500, from sellers who stock that tier. We do not.
Which Samsung is best for a low budget? Under Ksh 30,000 the real options here are the Galaxy S20 FE (22,500), Galaxy A54 5G (25,000), Galaxy S21 FE (27,000), Galaxy S21 (28,500) and Galaxy Z Flip 4 (29,999). The S21 is the strongest all-round phone of those, the A54 is the newest, and the Z Flip 4 is the only foldable anywhere near that price.
Which is better, Samsung A or S? The S-series has the better camera, display and chip. The A-series is cheaper and newer within its own cycle. A used S-series flagship usually beats a same-priced new A-series phone on hardware, and loses on remaining software support. At Ksh 45,000 in this catalogue you can buy either an A56 or an S22 Ultra, which makes the trade-off unusually easy to see.
What is the best Samsung Galaxy to get right now? Depends entirely on budget. Best overall hardware here is the Galaxy S25 Ultra (105,000). Best value is the Galaxy S22 Ultra (45,000), a former top-tier flagship at mid-range money. Best cheap buy is the Galaxy S20 FE (22,500).
Which Samsung phones have the best cameras in 2026? In this catalogue, the Galaxy S25 Ultra (105,000) and S24 Ultra (90,000) lead, both with a 200MP main sensor and dedicated telephoto lenses. Under Ksh 50,000 the Galaxy S22 Ultra (45,000) is the best camera available, with a 108MP main sensor.
Is it better to buy new or refurbished? New if you want the longest software support and the full manufacturer warranty, and you are willing to accept a lower-tier phone for the same money. Refurbished if you want more phone per shilling and are comfortable with a shorter support window and a graded unit. At Ksh 29,000 that choice is between a new Galaxy A26 and a refurbished Galaxy S21, compared directly above.
Is refurbished real or fake? Real, when it is a genuine device that has been tested and warrantied. The check that settles it is the IMEI: dial *#06#, verify the number independently, and confirm it is not blacklisted. We supply that verification in writing with every phone.
How long do refurbished phones last? As long as any other phone of the same model and age. The limits are battery health, which is replaceable, and the manufacturer’s software support window, which is set by the phone’s release date rather than by its condition.
What are the disadvantages of Samsung phones? They lose resale value faster than iPhones, which helps you buying and hurts you selling. Android update timing varies more across models than Apple’s single-manufacturer schedule. One UI ships with more pre-installed software than stock Android. None of these are dealbreakers for most people, they are simply the honest trade-offs against the alternative.
The best iPhone under Ksh 30,000 Kenya right now is the iPhone 12, at exactly Ksh 30,000. It’s the newest chip, the only OLED screen, and the only 5G phone available at this price point. If you want to spend less, the iPhone 12 mini at Ksh 26,500 gives you the same chip in a smaller body, and the iPhone 11 at Ksh 25,000 is the lowest price into a fully supported current iPhone.
Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included, Grade A refurbished, 6-month warranty, free delivery countrywide.
On this page
Every iPhone under Ksh 30,000, compared
Which one should you actually buy?
Why the iPhone 12 is the pick at this price
What you give up compared to spending more
Buy one now
What Ksh 30,000 actually buys you
Questions people ask about iPhones under Ksh 30,000
Every iPhone under Ksh 30,000, compared
Three real options exist at this budget from us, all Grade A refurbished, individually tested, with a 6-month warranty.
Model
Storage
Price
Chip
5G
Screen
iPhone 11
64GB
Ksh 25,000
A13 Bionic
No
6.1″ LCD
iPhone 12 mini
64GB
Ksh 26,500
A14 Bionic
Yes
5.4″ OLED
iPhone 12
128GB
Ksh 30,000
A14 Bionic
Yes
6.1″ OLED
: Every iPhone under Ksh 30,000, September 2026
Competitor listings at this bracket (FKAY Smartphones, Phone Place Kenya and similar) show comparable or higher prices for the same models with no stated testing process or warranty, our range here is genuinely competitive on price, not just on assurance.
Which one should you actually buy?
If you…
Buy this
Why
Want the absolute lowest price into a supported iPhone
iPhone 11, Ksh 25,000
No 5G, everything else works fine day to day
Want a small phone that fits in one hand
iPhone 12 mini, Ksh 26,500
Same chip as the 12, smallest screen Apple currently supports
Want the best all-round phone at this budget
iPhone 12, Ksh 30,000
Only OLED screen and only 5G option under Ksh 30,000
Mainly use WhatsApp, M-Pesa, calls and casual photos
iPhone 11, Ksh 25,000
The A13 handles all of this without lag
Are in a 5G-covered area and want the option
iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 12
Both support 5G, the 11 never will
: Quick answer, best iPhone under Ksh 30,000
Why the iPhone 12 is the pick at this price
At exactly Ksh 30,000, the iPhone 12 is the newest chip available under this budget, the only OLED screen (genuinely deeper blacks and better contrast than the 11’s LCD), the only 5G option, and it adds MagSafe wireless charging, a generation the 11 launched before. For Ksh 5,000 more than the 11, that’s a meaningful upgrade for most people, not a marginal one.
That said, the honest case for the iPhone 11 still holds if Ksh 25,000 is your genuine ceiling: the difference between the two phones in day-to-day tasks, WhatsApp, calls, M-Pesa, casual photography, is smaller than the spec sheet suggests. You’re not getting a worse phone at Ksh 25,000, you’re getting a phone one generation behind on 5G and screen tech.
What you give up compared to spending more
Being straight about the tradeoff: every phone on this page is a base-storage, standard model. Step up in budget and here’s what changes:
LiDAR, telephoto, ProMotion display (13 only), or a newer chip generation
: What more money buys beyond this bracket
None of these are necessary if your budget is firm at Ksh 30,000, the phones on this page cover real daily use well. This table exists so you know exactly what you’re not getting, not to talk you into spending more than you planned.
Buy one now
Every unit is individually graded and tested the same way: 32-point inspection, battery health guaranteed 85%+, 6-month warranty, 7-day no-questions return, free countrywide delivery.
Taking the iPhone 12 as the example, since it’s the pick at this budget, here’s everything included.
Included
What it means
Worth
iPhone 12 128GB, Grade A
Individually graded, battery health 85% or above
Ksh 30,000
32-point inspection
Screen, battery, cameras, speakers, Face ID, charging port, water damage indicators
Ksh 2,500
IMEI and iCloud verification
Written proof it is not blacklisted, stolen or activation-locked
Ksh 1,000
6-month warranty
Covers hardware failure, not accidental damage
Ksh 4,000
7-day return window
Change your mind for any reason, full refund
Ksh 2,000
Free delivery countrywide
Same-day in Nairobi, 1 to 2 days elsewhere
Ksh 500
Total value
Ksh 40,000
You pay
Ksh 30,000
: What Ksh 30,000 actually buys, iPhone 12
Questions people ask about iPhones under Ksh 30,000
What is the best iPhone under Ksh 30,000 in Kenya? The iPhone 12 at exactly Ksh 30,000, it’s the newest chip, the only OLED screen and the only 5G phone at this budget. If you want to spend less, the iPhone 12 mini at Ksh 26,500 or the iPhone 11 at Ksh 25,000 are both genuinely good phones, just a generation behind on 5G and screen quality.
Is a cheap iPhone under Ksh 30,000 actually reliable? It depends entirely on where you buy it. A tested, warrantied refurbished unit with disclosed battery health is a reliable buy at this price. An untested Ex-UK or classifieds listing at a similar price is a different, riskier product even when the phone model and price look identical.
Can I get a 5G iPhone under Ksh 30,000? Yes. Both the iPhone 12 mini (Ksh 26,500) and iPhone 12 (Ksh 30,000) support 5G. The iPhone 11 does not and never will, it launched before Apple added 5G to any iPhone.
Is the iPhone 11 worth buying in 2026 if it’s the cheapest option? Yes, if Ksh 25,000 is your genuine budget ceiling. It runs iOS 27, the same as every phone on this page, and handles daily tasks without issue. The only real thing you lose is 5G and the OLED screen.
How much should a battery-healthy refurbished iPhone under Ksh 30,000 cost? Ksh 25,000 to 30,000 is the honest range for a tested unit with guaranteed 85%+ battery health at this bracket right now. Prices meaningfully below that usually mean no testing, no disclosed battery health, or both.
There’s no single best iPhone in Kenya by bugdet, the right one depends entirely on what you want to spend. Under Ksh 30,000, the iPhone 12 is the pick. Under Ksh 40,000, it’s the iPhone 13 mini or iPhone 11 Pro depending on whether you want the newer chip or a better camera. Under Ksh 50,000, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 Pro both land at exactly Ksh 43,000 and trade off differently. This page is the map, pick your budget and go straight to the right comparison.
Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included, Grade A refurbished, 6-month warranty, free delivery countrywide.
On this page
Pick your budget
Every model, every budget, one table
How to actually decide, not just by price
Buy one now
Questions people ask about buying an iPhone on a budget in Kenya
If you’d rather see everything at once instead of picking a bracket first, here’s every iPhone we sell under Ksh 50,000, sorted by price.
Model
Price
Chip
5G
Cameras
Fits under
iPhone 11
Ksh 25,000
A13 Bionic
No
Dual 12MP
30K, 40K, 50K
iPhone 12 mini
Ksh 26,500
A14 Bionic
Yes
Dual 12MP
30K, 40K, 50K
iPhone 12
Ksh 30,000
A14 Bionic
Yes
Dual 12MP
30K, 40K, 50K
iPhone 11 Pro
Ksh 35,000
A13 Bionic
No
Triple 12MP
40K, 50K
iPhone 13 mini
Ksh 36,500
A15 Bionic
Yes
Dual 12MP
40K, 50K
iPhone 12 Pro
Ksh 43,000
A14 Bionic
Yes
Triple 12MP + LiDAR
50K
iPhone 13
Ksh 43,000
A15 Bionic
Yes
Dual 12MP
50K
: Every iPhone under Ksh 50,000 in Kenya, one table, September 2026
Every phone here is Grade A refurbished, individually tested, with a 6-month warranty and free delivery countrywide, regardless of which budget bracket you’re shopping in.
How to actually decide, not just by price
Price tells you what you can afford, it doesn’t tell you which phone is right for you. A few honest questions to actually decide with:
Do you need 5G? If you’re in a covered area (mainly Nairobi and Mombasa right now) and want the option, that rules out the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, both are 4G only, permanently.
Do you photograph often, especially in low light? If yes, the Pro-tier models (11 Pro at 35,000, 12 Pro at 43,000) add a third lens and Night Mode on every camera. If you mostly shoot in daylight or don’t photograph much, a standard model covers you just as well for less.
Do you want the smallest phone possible? The 12 mini and 13 mini are both 5.4″, genuinely one-hand-usable in a way nothing else on this page is. That’s a real, felt difference if you’ve found modern phones too big.
Is battery life your top priority? The iPhone 13’s 3,240 mAh cell and A15 chip give it the best real-world battery life on this page, ahead of the 12 Pro despite the Pro tier’s camera advantage.
Is this a firm budget or a starting point? If Ksh 30,000 is genuinely your ceiling, don’t let a comparison table talk you into stretching, the iPhone 12 at that exact price is a strong phone on its own terms, not a compromise.
Buy one now
Every unit across every budget is individually graded and tested the same way: 32-point inspection, battery health guaranteed 85%+, 6-month warranty, 7-day no-questions return.
Questions people ask about buying an iPhone on a budget in Kenya
What’s the best cheap iPhone in Kenya right now? It depends on your exact budget. Under Ksh 30,000, the iPhone 12 at Ksh 30,000 is the strongest pick. If you need to go lower, the iPhone 11 at Ksh 25,000 is the cheapest fully-supported current iPhone we sell.
Is it better to save up for a more expensive iPhone or buy the best one in my current budget? That depends on how long “saving up” actually takes. A tested, warrantied iPhone at Ksh 30,000 today is a better buy than an untested, unwarrantied phone at a similar price from elsewhere, price alone doesn’t tell you what you’re actually getting.
How do I know which budget bracket is right for me? Start with what you can genuinely afford without stretching, then check the comparison table for that bracket to see what tradeoffs exist at that price. Going up one bracket, say from 30K to 40K, usually buys either 5G, a better camera, or a newer chip, not all three at once.
Are cheaper iPhones under Ksh 30,000 in Kenya reliable? A tested refurbished unit with disclosed battery health is reliable at this price. An untested Ex-UK or classifieds listing at a similar price is a different, riskier product, even when the phone model looks the same on the surface.
Which budget bracket has the best value for money? Under Ksh 40,000, honestly. It’s the widest bracket in the catalogue, spanning two full chip generations and both screen technologies, and it’s where the biggest single jump in capability per shilling happens.
If your budget is flexible and you just want the best phone for your money: buy the iPhone 12 at Ksh 30,000. It is the clearest value in this three-generation range, first-generation 5G, an OLED screen and the same core camera experience as the 13, for less than a used mid-range Android costs new. If your budget is fixed under Ksh 25,000 to 30,000, the iPhone 11 at Ksh 25,000 does everything but 5G. If you want the newest chip and the best battery life in the range and can stretch to Ksh 43,000, buy the iPhone 13.
Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included, Grade A refurbished, 6-month warranty, free delivery countrywide.
On this page
iPhone 11 vs 12 vs 13: the price and spec table
Which should you actually buy?
The chip difference, does it actually matter?
5G: the real reason 11 and 12/13 split
Camera and battery: what actually changed each generation
A fair note before you read further: none of these three generations support Apple Intelligence, that cutoff sits at the iPhone 15 Pro. If Apple’s newest AI features are the reason you’re upgrading, all three of these are the wrong purchase, and that’s worth knowing before you spend anything at all, on any of them.
Which should you actually buy?
This is the actual decision most people are trying to make, answered directly.
If you…
Buy this
Why
Have Ksh 25,000 and that’s genuinely the ceiling
iPhone 11, Ksh 25,000
No 5G, everything else works fine
Want the single best value in the range
iPhone 12, Ksh 30,000
5G, OLED and MagSafe for Ksh 5,000 more than the 11
Want the newest chip and the longest battery life
iPhone 13, Ksh 43,000
A15, Cinematic mode video, all-day battery
Are on Nairobi’s patchy 4G/5G rollout and it matters to you
iPhone 12 or 13
Both support 5G, the 11 doesn’t
Mainly use WhatsApp, M-Pesa, calls and photos, nothing demanding
iPhone 11, Ksh 25,000
The A13 handles all of this without lag, paying more buys you speed you won’t notice
None of the base models in this table have a third lens or LiDAR
The chip difference, does it actually matter?
In daily use, less than the marketing suggests. The A13, A14 and A15 all handle WhatsApp, M-Pesa, banking apps, browsing and everyday photography without visible lag, that’s true across all three generations, we sell all three and hear this from customers directly. Where the difference actually shows up:
Gaming. Newer, graphically demanding games run more smoothly on the A14 and noticeably better on the A15. If you play current mobile games seriously, this is the one place where paying more buys something you’ll feel.
Longevity. A newer chip generally means more years of iOS updates ahead before Apple drops support. All three currently run iOS 27, but the 11 will likely be the first of the three to lose support in a future year, simply because it’s two years older.
Video and computational photography. Cinematic mode (13 only) and faster Night Mode processing (12 and 13) lean on the newer chip’s image signal processor, not just raw speed.
If none of those three apply to you, the chip generation alone is not a reason to pay more.
5G: the real reason 11 and 12/13 split
The iPhone 11 launched before Apple added 5G to any iPhone, it is 4G only, permanently, no software update changes that. The iPhone 12 was Apple’s first 5G iPhone, and the 13 carries it forward with better modem efficiency.
Whether this matters to you depends on where you actually use your phone. 5G coverage in Kenya is still concentrated in Nairobi, Mombasa and a handful of other urban centres, if you’re mostly on WiFi or in an area without 5G towers yet, the iPhone 11 will feel identical day to day. If you’re in a covered area and value having the option as coverage expands, that’s the Ksh 5,000 the iPhone 12 costs over the 11, buying you.
Camera and battery: what actually changed each generation
iPhone 11
iPhone 12
iPhone 13
Main sensor improvements
Baseline dual 12MP
Same sensor generation as 11, better ISP processing
2,815 mAh, the smallest, offset by OLED efficiency
3,240 mAh, the longest real-world battery life
Typical screen-on time
Full day, moderate use
Full day, moderate use
Full day plus, even with heavier use
: What actually changed, camera and battery, iPhone 11 to 13
The counter-intuitive result here: the iPhone 12 has the smallest battery of the three on paper, but OLED’s efficiency at displaying black pixels roughly offsets the difference against the 11’s larger LCD-era battery in real-world use. The 13 is the genuine battery-life winner of the range, not marginally, its combination of a bigger cell and a more efficient chip is the most noticeable single upgrade if you’re coming from either of the other two.
Buy the one you’ve decided on
Every unit across all three generations is individually graded and tested the same way, 32-point inspection, battery health guaranteed 85%+, 6-month warranty, 7-day no-questions return.
iPhone 11, Ksh 25,000
The lowest price into a still-fully-supported iPhone.
Repair cost is part of the real cost of ownership, not just the purchase price, and it changes meaningfully across these three generations.
Repair
iPhone 11
iPhone 12
iPhone 13
Screen replacement
Ksh 6,500-9,000
Ksh 7,000-10,000
Ksh 8,000-11,000
Battery replacement
Ksh 3,000-4,500
Ksh 3,500-5,000
Ksh 4,000-5,500
Charging port
Ksh 2,000-3,500
Ksh 2,500-4,000
Ksh 2,500-4,000
: Typical base-model repair costs in Nairobi, by generation
Repair costs rise gradually with each generation, mostly because parts for the newer OLED and 5G-era hardware cost more to source and to fit correctly. It’s a real but small difference, not large enough on its own to be a deciding factor either way.
Questions people ask when comparing these three
Which is better, the iPhone 11, 12 or 13? For most people, the iPhone 12 is the best value, 5G and an OLED screen for only Ksh 5,000 more than the 11. The 13 is the better phone outright if you can afford the extra Ksh 13,000 over the 12, mainly for its battery life and chip. The 11 is the right call if Ksh 25,000 is a firm ceiling.
Is it worth paying more for the iPhone 12 over the 11? Yes, for most buyers. Ksh 5,000 buys you 5G, an OLED screen with genuinely deeper blacks, and MagSafe. None of those are essential, but at that price gap they’re a reasonable upgrade for most people, not a luxury tax.
Is it worth paying more for the iPhone 13 over the 12? It depends on your budget more than the phones themselves. The chip and battery improvements are real and noticeable, but the iPhone 12 already covers 5G and OLED. If Ksh 13,000 is a meaningful amount to you, the 12 is not a compromise, it’s the smarter buy.
Do all three still get software updates? Yes. Apple shipped iOS 27 to all three generations, the 11, 12 and 13, in September 2026. None of them support Apple Intelligence, that feature is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer.
Which of these has the best camera? The iPhone 13 has the best base-model camera of the three, a larger main sensor and Cinematic mode video that neither the 11 nor 12 have. If camera quality is your main priority and budget allows, step up further again to the 12 Pro or 13 Pro for a third lens and LiDAR.
Which of these has 5G? The iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 both support 5G. The iPhone 11 does not and never will, it launched before Apple added 5G to any iPhone.
Should I skip the iPhone 11 entirely in 2026? Not necessarily. If your budget is genuinely capped near Ksh 25,000, the 11 is still a fully supported, capable phone, the case against it is only strong if you specifically need 5G or want the longest remaining software support window, in which case the 12 or 13 make more sense.
A refurbished iPhone 13 costs Ksh 43,000 in Kenya. The iPhone 13 mini starts lower, at Ksh 36,500, the iPhone 13 Pro is Ksh 53,000, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max is Ksh 59,000. All four run Apple’s current software, including iOS 27, and all four cost 40 to 65% less than a comparable new or ex-UK unit sold elsewhere in Kenya.
Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included. Free delivery countrywide. Same-day delivery in Nairobi on orders placed before 3:00 pm.
For context: certified refurbished iPhone 13 Pro units elsewhere in Kenya are commonly listed from around Ksh 50,000 to 65,000 depending on storage and condition, and a brand-new iPhone 13 series unit is no longer sold new by Apple at all, current listings for “new old stock” units run well above Ksh 64,000. Every phone on this page is the same A15 Bionic chip, screen and camera, tested and warrantied, for meaningfully less.
On this page
iPhone 13 price in Kenya: every model, compared
Which iPhone 13 should you buy?
Buy one now
Is the iPhone 13 still worth buying in 2026?
iPhone 13 vs 13 Pro vs 13 Pro Max: full specifications
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14: which one should you actually buy?
What Ksh 43,000 actually buys
iPhone 13 prices around Nairobi, and in Mombasa and Kisumu
Ex-UK, second-hand or refurbished: what is the difference?
What we check before a phone is allowed to be sold
Trade in your current phone and pay less
Paying in instalments
What it costs to keep running
Questions people ask about the iPhone 13
iPhone 13 price in Kenya: every model, compared
This is the real range, not a marketing “from” price that only applies to one colour nobody stocks. Every phone below is Grade A refurbished, individually tested, with a 6-month warranty and free delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Model
Storage
Our price
Typical Kenya price elsewhere
You save
Status
iPhone 13 mini
128GB
Ksh 36,500
Ksh 35,000-42,000 (used/Ex-UK)
Comparable, tested and warrantied here
In stock
iPhone 13
128GB
Ksh 43,000
Ksh 38,000-53,000
Best value
In stock
iPhone 13 Pro
128GB
Ksh 53,000
Ksh 50,000-65,000
up to 12,000
In stock
iPhone 13 Pro Max
128GB
Ksh 59,000
Ksh 65,000-68,000 (256GB)
Comparable, more storage elsewhere
In stock
: iPhone 13 series prices in Kenya, September 2026
A fair note on the mini and the standard 13: the lowest competitor prices we found for those two are untested, unwarrantied listings from Nairobi CBD shops and classifieds, not certified refurbishers, so a lower shelf price there is not automatically a lower total cost. Where we clearly win on both price and assurance is the Pro and Pro Max, our Pro Max is cheaper than certified-refurbished 256GB competitor listings while giving you a tested, warrantied 128GB unit.
“Typical Kenya price elsewhere” reflects listings from Badili Kenya, Phone Place Kenya, PriceInKenya.com and Jiji Kenya recorded between 20 and 21 September 2026. Sources at the foot of this page.
Which iPhone 13 should you buy?
If you read nothing else on this page, this table answers it.
Short answer: yes, for most people, and it has more runway left than you might expect. Apple shipped iOS 27 on 14 September 2026 with the full iPhone 13 series on the supported list, five years after the phone launched. A device still receiving current-year software updates in its sixth year is not a device on its way out.
What it does not get is Apple Intelligence. That cutoff sits at the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, so the 13, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max are on the wrong side of it, same as the iPhone 12 series before them. If the newest AI features are the reason you are upgrading, the iPhone 13 will not deliver them and no software update will change that.
For everything else, the case holds up:
What matters to you
iPhone 13 series
Verdict
WhatsApp, M-Pesa, banking apps, browsing
A15 Bionic handles all of it without lag
Fully covers this
Camera quality for everyday photos and video
12MP dual or triple camera, Cinematic mode on all four models
Strong for the price
5G
All four models support it
Covered
Battery life through a full working day
The best battery life of any iPhone at this price point, particularly the Pro Max
Covered, a genuine strength
Apple Intelligence and the newest Siri
Not supported on any iPhone 13 model
Does not cover this
Longest possible resale value
An older chip than the 14 or 15 series
Weaker than newer models
A five-year-old phone that is still first in line for a current operating system, and that already had best-in-class battery life when new, is a stronger buy in 2026 than its age alone suggests. For most buyers who are not chasing Apple Intelligence specifically, the refurbished route at Ksh 36,500 to 59,000 is the one that makes financial sense.
iPhone 13 vs 13 Pro vs 13 Pro Max: full specifications
Spec
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Screen
5.4″ OLED
6.1″ OLED
6.1″ OLED, 120Hz ProMotion
6.7″ OLED, 120Hz ProMotion
Chip
A15 Bionic
A15 Bionic
A15 Bionic, 5-core GPU
A15 Bionic, 5-core GPU
RAM
4GB
4GB
6GB
6GB
Rear camera
Dual 12MP
Dual 12MP
Triple 12MP + LiDAR, 3x telephoto
Triple 12MP + LiDAR, 3x telephoto
Battery
2,406 mAh
3,240 mAh
3,095 mAh
4,352 mAh
Water resistance
IP68, 6 metres
IP68, 6 metres
IP68, 6 metres
IP68, 6 metres
Charging
MagSafe, 15W wireless
MagSafe, 15W wireless
MagSafe, 15W wireless
MagSafe, 15W wireless
Released
September 2021
September 2021
September 2021
September 2021
Highest iOS supported
iOS 27
iOS 27
iOS 27
iOS 27
Apple Intelligence
No
No
No
No
: Specification comparison, all four released 2021
The honest difference between the standard 13 and the Pro is the third camera lens, LiDAR, the 120Hz ProMotion display, 2GB more RAM, and a slightly tougher frame. For most people who photograph food, kids and receipts rather than doing professional low-light work, the ProMotion screen is the upgrade you will actually notice day to day, everything else is a smaller gain. The Pro Max earns its price with the biggest screen and the longest battery life of the four, genuinely one of the best-lasting batteries Apple has fitted to an iPhone.
iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14: which one should you actually buy?
We sell both series, so here is the comparison without a thumb on the scale. If you already know you want an iPhone 13, skip ahead. If you are weighing the two, this is worth two minutes.
iPhone 13 (Ksh 43,000)
iPhone 14 (Ksh 55,000)
Chip
A15 Bionic, 4-core GPU
A15 Bionic, 5-core GPU, noticeably smoother
Camera
Dual 12MP
Dual 12MP, bigger main sensor, better low light
Safety
No
Crash Detection
Price difference
Baseline
Ksh 12,000 more
iOS 27 support
Yes
Yes
Apple Intelligence
No
No
: iPhone 13 vs iPhone 14, same warranty and inspection on both
The extra GPU core and bigger camera sensor in the 14 are real, noticeable upgrades for photography and gaming, not a marketing number alone. If Ksh 12,000 is a meaningful amount to you right now, the iPhone 13 does the same job for the vast majority of what people use a phone for daily, and its battery life is arguably the better of the two. If it is not, the 14 is the better phone. See the full iOS 27 compatibility and pricing list for every model we stock.
What Ksh 43,000 actually buys
The phone is the smallest part of it. Here is everything that comes with the iPhone 13 at Ksh 43,000.
Included
What it means
Worth
iPhone 13 128GB, Grade A
Individually graded, battery health 85% or above
Ksh 43,000
32-point inspection
Screen, battery, cameras, speakers, Face ID, charging port, water damage indicators
Ksh 2,500
IMEI and iCloud verification
Written proof it is not blacklisted, stolen or activation-locked
Ksh 1,000
6-month warranty
Covers hardware failure, not accidental damage
Ksh 4,000
7-day return window
Change your mind for any reason, full refund
Ksh 2,000
Free delivery countrywide
Same-day in Nairobi, 1 to 2 days elsewhere in Kenya
Ksh 500
Case and screen protector
Fitted before it reaches you
Ksh 1,500
Setup and data transfer
We move your contacts, photos and apps from your old phone
Ksh 1,500
Total value
Ksh 56,000
You pay
Ksh 43,000
: What Ksh 43,000 actually buys, iPhone 13 128GB
The 7-day, no-questions guarantee
Use it for a week. If the battery disappoints you, if the camera is not what you expected, if you simply do not like it: send it back and we refund you in full, including delivery. You do not have to explain why. The only thing we ask is that the phone comes back in the condition it left in. Cracked screens and liquid damage are not covered by the return window, that is what the warranty and your own care are for.
iPhone 13 prices around Nairobi, and in Mombasa and Kisumu
If you are comparing shops in person rather than online, here is what Nairobi CBD actually looks like right now for the iPhone 13 series, all figures pulled directly from each seller’s own listing or Google Business profile:
Ex-UK and refurbished iPhone 13 series, Lipa Pole Pole instalment plans available
Ex-UK, condition not independently graded
Computer Mart Kenya
Bihi Towers, 7th Floor, Moi Avenue
iPhone 13 128GB, Ex-UK
Ex-UK, condition not independently graded
Badili Kenya
Certified refurbished, online
iPhone 13 Pro 128GB around Ksh 50,000-53,000
Certified refurbished, published 12-month warranty
: iPhone 13 prices around Nairobi CBD, recorded from each seller’s own listing, September 2026
Worth being straight about: the CBD listings above for the plain iPhone 13 are all Ex-UK stock with no published testing process or stated warranty, which is why a Ksh 38,000 shelf price is not automatically cheaper once you account for a battery or screen that fails in month two. Where the comparison is closest to fair, certified refurbished against certified refurbished, is the Pro: Badili’s own published range for the 13 Pro overlaps with ours, and they offer a longer 12-month warranty. That is a genuine reason to buy there if warranty length is your priority, we compete on price, the 7-day no-questions return, and same-day Nairobi delivery.
Outside Nairobi, the pattern that holds for our other series holds here too: fewer specialist sellers means higher local prices and thinner stock. We deliver free to Mombasa in 1 to 2 days and free to Kisumu in 1 to 2 days, at the same Ksh 36,500 to 59,000 range shown above, no city markup.
Ex-UK, second-hand or refurbished: what is the difference?
The word “refurbished” gets used loosely in Kenya, and it matters for the iPhone 13 too: it is old enough now that battery wear and screen replacements from unauthorised parts are common in the untested second-hand market.
Source
Tested before sale?
Warranty
Battery disclosed?
Risk
Specialist refurbisher (us)
Yes, 32-point check
6 months
Yes, guaranteed 85%+
Low
Ex-UK importer
Rarely, testing not published
Usually none
Rarely stated
Medium
Classifieds (Jiji, Facebook)
No
None
Almost never
High, includes blacklisted and iCloud-locked devices
Certified refurbisher (Badili and similar)
Yes, published process
12 months typically
Usually stated
Low
: How refurbished, ex-UK and second-hand differ for the iPhone 13
We will say this plainly: Badili’s 12-month warranty is longer than our 6 months, and if warranty length alone is your deciding factor, that is a fair reason to buy there instead. Where we compete is on price for equivalent or better storage, on the 7-day no-questions return, and on same-day delivery inside Nairobi.
What we check before a phone is allowed to be sold
The iPhone 13 series is now old enough that battery health and screen originality are the two most common things wrong with an untested unit. Our 32-point inspection catches both before they become your problem.
Check category
What we test
Fails mean
Battery
Health percentage, charge cycles, charging speed
Below 85%, battery is replaced before sale
Screen
Dead pixels, touch response, True Tone, screen burn, genuine-parts check
Any fault or non-genuine part, phone is downgraded or rejected
Cameras
All lenses, autofocus, Night mode, Cinematic mode, Face ID
Any fault, phone is downgraded or rejected
Body and water resistance
Frame damage, seal integrity
Compromised seals mean no IP68 claim on resale
Network and connectivity
5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, MagSafe alignment
Any fault, phone is rejected
Software and IMEI
iCloud lock status, IMEI blacklist check, iOS version
Locked or blacklisted units are never listed
: The 32-point inspection, iPhone 13 series
Trade in your current phone and pay less
If you already own an iPhone, the real price of upgrading to a 13 is rarely the sticker price.
You currently have
Trade-in value
Your cost for an iPhone 13 (Ksh 43,000)
iPhone 11
Ksh 12,000-15,000
Ksh 28,000-31,000
iPhone 12 mini
Ksh 14,000-17,000
Ksh 26,000-29,000
iPhone 12
Ksh 16,000-19,000
Ksh 24,000-27,000
Working Android with a cracked screen
Ksh 2,000-4,000
Ksh 39,000-41,000
: Indicative trade-in values, confirmed after inspection
If Ksh 43,000 at once does not fit this month, here is what each route actually costs over the full term for an iPhone 13 128GB.
Method
Upfront
Then
Total paid
Pay in full
Ksh 43,000
–
Ksh 43,000
Trade in an old Android, pay the rest
Ksh 39,000-41,000
–
Ksh 39,000-41,000 plus your old phone
Deposit and 3 monthly payments
Ksh 17,200
3 x Ksh 9,116
Ksh 44,548
Deposit and 6 monthly payments
Ksh 13,760
6 x Ksh 5,331
Ksh 45,746
: Ways to pay for an iPhone 13 128GB
Every figure above is the total you will pay. There is nothing added at the end. Instalment plans are subject to a simple affordability check.
What it costs to keep running
People search for iPhone 13 screen and battery replacement prices almost as often as they search for the phone itself, so here are the numbers before you buy rather than after.
Repair
iPhone 13 / mini
13 Pro / Pro Max
Covered by our warranty?
Screen replacement
Ksh 8,000-11,000
Ksh 15,000-22,000
No, accidental damage
Battery replacement
Ksh 4,000-5,500
Ksh 4,500-6,000
Yes, if it fails within 6 months
Charging port
Ksh 2,500-4,000
Ksh 3,000-4,500
Yes
Rear glass
Ksh 5,000-8,000
Ksh 7,000-12,000
No, accidental damage
: Typical repair costs in Nairobi, iPhone 13 series
The Pro and Pro Max cost noticeably more to repair than the standard 13 or mini, mostly because of the ProMotion OLED panel and the extra camera hardware. That is a real ongoing cost difference worth weighing against the Ksh 10,000 to 22,500 you save buying the standard model instead.
Questions people ask about the iPhone 13
How much is the iPhone 13 in Kenya? A refurbished iPhone 13 128GB is Ksh 43,000 from us. The iPhone 13 mini starts at Ksh 36,500, the iPhone 13 Pro at Ksh 53,000, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max at Ksh 59,000. Second-hand classifieds listings go lower but come with no testing, no warranty and no IMEI verification.
Is the iPhone 13 still worth buying in 2026? Yes, for most everyday use. It runs iOS 27, has some of the best battery life of any iPhone at this price, and handles WhatsApp, M-Pesa, banking apps and photography without lag. It does not support Apple Intelligence, and if that is the reason you are buying, look at the iPhone 15 Pro or newer instead.
Is the iPhone 13 too old in 2026? It is five years old as of 2026, and Apple is still shipping it a current operating system, iOS 27, which most phones this age from any manufacturer no longer receive. Old and unsupported are not the same thing here.
Which iPhone should you stay away from in 2026? Not the iPhone 13 specifically. The models worth being cautious about are anything Apple has already dropped from its supported-device list, since a phone that misses the next major iOS update stops receiving security patches. The 13 series is confirmed on iOS 27, which is why it remains a safe buy.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro Max still good in 2026, and how long will it last? Yes. It has one of the best batteries Apple has fitted to any iPhone and just received iOS 27 in its fifth year on sale. Apple has historically supported iPhones for six to seven years of major updates, so realistically expect at least one or two more update cycles, with the hardware itself continuing to work well beyond that.
Which is better, the iPhone 13 or the 13 Pro Max? The Pro Max adds a third camera lens, LiDAR, a 120Hz ProMotion display and a notably bigger battery, for Ksh 16,000 more. If you do not shoot in low light often and don’t need the largest screen, the standard 13 covers most of what people actually use a phone for daily, and its battery life is already strong.
What is the cheapest iPhone 13 in Kenya? The iPhone 13 mini at Ksh 36,500 is the cheapest current-generation iPhone we carry with the A15 chip. Below that, you move into untested Ex-UK and classifieds listings with no warranty, which is a different risk entirely.
Which iPhone can I get for around Ksh 43,000? The iPhone 13 128GB, refurbished and tested, at Ksh 43,000 exactly. See the full price list if your budget sits somewhere else, the iPhone 12 series starts lower and the iPhone 14 series starts higher.
How do I spot a fake or blacklisted iPhone 13? Dial *#06# and check the IMEI matches the box and the Settings menu, then verify the serial number on Apple’s own coverage check page. Ask for the battery health percentage in writing. A seller who will not wait while you do this is telling you something.
Is the iPhone 13 Pro Max still supported, and what are its key features? Yes, Apple confirmed iOS 27 runs on the iPhone 13 Pro Max along with the rest of the series when it shipped on 14 September 2026. Its standout features are the 120Hz ProMotion display, the triple 12MP camera with LiDAR, and a 4,352 mAh battery, among the longest-lasting Apple has built into an iPhone. See the full iOS 27 compatibility list for every model we stock.
Is the iPhone 13 waterproof? It is water resistant to IP68, meaning it can survive submersion to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under test conditions, on all four models in this series. That is not the same as fully waterproof, and water damage is not covered under warranty.
A refurbished iPhone 12 costs Ksh 30,000 in Kenya. The iPhone 12 mini starts lower, at Ksh 26,500, the iPhone 12 Pro is Ksh 43,000, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max is Ksh 55,000. All four still receive Apple’s current software, including iOS 27, and all four cost 40 to 70% less than a new iPhone with the same screen size and camera.
Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included. Free delivery countrywide. Same-day delivery in Nairobi on orders placed before 3:00 pm.
For context: Google’s own AI Overview currently quotes a new iPhone 12 64GB at around Ksh 109,500. Every phone on this page is the same chip, screen and camera, tested and warrantied, for a quarter to a third of that.
On this page
iPhone 12 price in Kenya: every model, compared
Which iPhone 12 should you buy?
Buy one now
Is the iPhone 12 still worth buying in 2026?
iPhone 12 vs 12 Pro vs 12 Pro Max: full specifications
iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13: which one should you actually buy?
What Ksh 30,000 actually buys
iPhone 12 prices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu
Ex-UK, second-hand or refurbished: what is the difference?
What we check before a phone is allowed to be sold
Trade in your current phone and pay less
Paying in instalments
What it costs to keep running
Questions people ask about the iPhone 12
iPhone 12 price in Kenya: every model, compared
This is the real range, not a marketing “from” price that only applies to one colour nobody stocks. Every phone below is Grade A refurbished, individually tested, with a 6-month warranty and free delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Model
Storage
Our price
Typical Kenya price elsewhere
You save
Status
iPhone 12 mini
64GB
Ksh 26,500
Ksh 34,000-38,000
up to 11,500
In stock
iPhone 12
128GB
Ksh 30,000
Ksh 34,999-51,100
up to 21,100
Best value
iPhone 12 Pro
128GB
Ksh 43,000
Ksh 45,000-53,000 (256GB)
up to 10,000
In stock
iPhone 12 Pro Max
128GB
Ksh 55,000
Ksh 53,500-62,000 (256GB)
Comparable, more storage elsewhere
In stock
: iPhone 12 series prices in Kenya, September 2026
A fair note on that last row: the competitor prices above are mostly 256GB models against our 128GB Pro Max, so the Ksh 7,000 gap on paper buys you double the storage somewhere else. If storage matters more to you than price, that is worth knowing before you decide, not after. Where we clearly win on both price and storage is the plain iPhone 12 and the mini, and the 12 Pro beats even the 256GB competitor listings by a meaningful margin.
“Typical Kenya price elsewhere” is what Badili Kenya, Phone Place Kenya, PriceInKenya.com and Jumia listed for refurbished units on 20 September 2026. Sources at the foot of this page.
Which iPhone 12 should you buy?
If you read nothing else on this page, this table answers it.
Short answer: yes, for most people, and Apple settled part of this argument itself when iOS 27 shipped on 14 September 2026 with the iPhone 12 series on the supported list. A phone released in October 2020 that is still getting a current-year operating system update is not a phone on its way out.
What it does not get is Apple Intelligence. That cutoff sits at the iPhone 15 Pro and newer, so the 12, 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max are on the wrong side of it along with every iPhone between the XS and the 15 Plus. If the newest AI features are the reason you are upgrading, the iPhone 12 will not deliver them and no software update will change that.
For everything else, the case holds up:
What matters to you
iPhone 12 series
Verdict
WhatsApp, M-Pesa, banking apps, browsing
A14 Bionic handles all of it without lag
Fully covers this
Camera quality for everyday photos
12MP dual or triple camera, genuinely good in daylight and decent at night on the Pro models
Strong for the price
5G
All four models support it
Covered
Apple Intelligence and the newest Siri
Not supported on any iPhone 12 model
Does not cover this
MagSafe accessories
Full support, the generation that introduced it
Covered
Longest possible resale value
An older chip than the 13 or 14 series
Weaker than newer models
A Google AI Overview summary for “iphone 12” currently quotes a new-unit starting price around Ksh 109,500 for 64GB. Compare that to Ksh 26,500 to 30,000 refurbished for the same chip, screen and camera, and the refurbished route is the one that makes financial sense for most buyers who are not chasing Apple Intelligence specifically.
iPhone 12 vs 12 Pro vs 12 Pro Max: full specifications
Spec
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Screen
5.4″ OLED
6.1″ OLED
6.1″ OLED
6.7″ OLED
Chip
A14 Bionic
A14 Bionic
A14 Bionic
A14 Bionic
RAM
4GB
4GB
6GB
6GB
Rear camera
Dual 12MP
Dual 12MP
Triple 12MP + LiDAR
Triple 12MP + LiDAR
Battery
2,227 mAh
2,815 mAh
2,815 mAh
3,687 mAh
Water resistance
IP68, 4 metres
IP68, 4 metres
IP68, 6 metres
IP68, 6 metres
Charging
MagSafe, 15W wireless
MagSafe, 15W wireless
MagSafe, 15W wireless
MagSafe, 15W wireless
Released
October 2020
October 2020
October 2020
November 2020
Highest iOS supported
iOS 27
iOS 27
iOS 27
iOS 27
Apple Intelligence
No
No
No
No
: Specification comparison, all four released 2020
The honest difference between the standard 12 and the Pro is the third camera lens, LiDAR for faster low-light focus, 2GB more RAM, and a slightly tougher frame. For most people who photograph food, kids and receipts rather than doing professional low-light work, that gap is not worth Ksh 13,000. The Pro Max earns its price with the biggest screen and by far the longest battery life in the series, which matters more if you are someone who is still charging your phone twice a day.
iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13: which one should you actually buy?
We sell both, so here is the comparison without a thumb on the scale. If you already know you want an iPhone 12, skip ahead. If you are weighing the two, this is worth two minutes.
iPhone 12 (Ksh 30,000)
iPhone 13 (Ksh 43,000)
Chip
A14 Bionic
A15 Bionic, noticeably faster
Battery
2,815 mAh
3,240 mAh, meaningfully longer
Camera
Dual 12MP
Dual 12MP, better low-light sensor
Price difference
Baseline
Ksh 13,000 more
iOS 27 support
Yes
Yes
Apple Intelligence
No
No
: iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13, same warranty and inspection on both
The A15 in the 13 is a real, noticeable upgrade in daily use, not a marketing number. If Ksh 13,000 is a meaningful amount to you right now, the iPhone 12 does the same job for the vast majority of what people use a phone for daily. If it is not, the 13 is the better phone and we have a full breakdown of it here.
What Ksh 30,000 actually buys
The phone is the smallest part of it. Here is everything that comes with the iPhone 12 at Ksh 30,000.
Included
What it means
Worth
iPhone 12 128GB, Grade A
Individually graded, battery health 85% or above
Ksh 30,000
32-point inspection
Screen, battery, cameras, speakers, Face ID, charging port, water damage indicators
Ksh 2,500
IMEI and iCloud verification
Written proof it is not blacklisted, stolen or activation-locked
Ksh 1,000
6-month warranty
Covers hardware failure, not accidental damage
Ksh 4,000
7-day return window
Change your mind for any reason, full refund
Ksh 2,000
Free delivery countrywide
Same-day in Nairobi, 1 to 2 days elsewhere in Kenya
Ksh 500
Case and screen protector
Fitted before it reaches you
Ksh 1,500
Setup and data transfer
We move your contacts, photos and apps from your old phone
Ksh 1,500
Total value
Ksh 43,000
You pay
Ksh 30,000
: What Ksh 30,000 actually buys, iPhone 12 128GB
The 7-day, no-questions guarantee
Use it for a week. If the battery disappoints you, if the camera is not what you expected, if you simply do not like it: send it back and we refund you in full, including delivery. You do not have to explain why. The only thing we ask is that the phone comes back in the condition it left in. Cracked screens and liquid damage are not covered by the return window, that is what the warranty and your own care are for.
iPhone 12 prices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu
Searches for the iPhone 12 Pro Max in Nairobi currently show local listings around Ksh 53,500 to 55,000 on Google, which lines up with what we found across Badili, Phone Place Kenya and PriceInKenya.com. Our Ksh 55,000 for the Pro Max sits inside that range, and our iPhone 12 and mini undercut it by a wider margin.
Outside Nairobi, the pattern that holds for our other series holds here too: fewer specialist sellers means higher local prices and thinner stock. We deliver free to Mombasa in 1 to 2 days and free to Kisumu in 1 to 2 days, at the same Ksh 26,500 to 55,000 range shown above, no city markup.
Ex-UK, second-hand or refurbished: what is the difference?
The word “refurbished” gets used loosely in Kenya, and for the iPhone 12 specifically this matters more than most models, because it is old enough now that genuinely worn units are common in the second-hand market.
Source
Tested before sale?
Warranty
Battery disclosed?
Risk
Specialist refurbisher (us)
Yes, 32-point check
6 months
Yes, guaranteed 85%+
Low
Ex-UK importer
Rarely, testing not published
Usually none
Rarely stated
Medium
Classifieds (Jiji, Facebook)
No
None
Almost never
High, includes blacklisted and iCloud-locked devices
Certified refurbisher (Badili and similar)
Yes, published process
12 months typically
Usually stated
Low
: How refurbished, ex-UK and second-hand differ for the iPhone 12
We will say this plainly: Badili’s 12-month warranty is longer than our 6 months, and if warranty length alone is your deciding factor, that is a fair reason to buy there instead. Where we compete is on price for equivalent or better storage, on the 7-day no-questions return, and on same-day delivery inside Nairobi.
What we check before a phone is allowed to be sold
The iPhone 12 series is now old enough that battery health is the single most common thing wrong with an untested unit. Our 32-point inspection catches this before it becomes your problem.
Check category
What we test
Fails mean
Battery
Health percentage, charge cycles, charging speed
Below 85%, battery is replaced before sale
Screen
Dead pixels, touch response, True Tone, screen burn
Any fault, phone is downgraded or rejected
Cameras
All lenses, autofocus, Night mode, Face ID
Any fault, phone is downgraded or rejected
Body and water resistance
Frame damage, seal integrity
Compromised seals mean no IP68 claim on resale
Network and connectivity
5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, MagSafe alignment
Any fault, phone is rejected
Software and IMEI
iCloud lock status, IMEI blacklist check, iOS version
Locked or blacklisted units are never listed
: The 32-point inspection, iPhone 12 series
Trade in your current phone and pay less
If you already own an iPhone, the real price of upgrading to a 12 is rarely the sticker price.
You currently have
Trade-in value
Your cost for an iPhone 12 (Ksh 30,000)
iPhone X or XS
Ksh 6,000-9,000
Ksh 21,000-24,000
iPhone XR
Ksh 8,000-11,000
Ksh 19,000-22,000
iPhone 11
Ksh 12,000-15,000
Ksh 15,000-18,000
Working Android with a cracked screen
Ksh 2,000-4,000
Ksh 26,000-28,000
: Indicative trade-in values, confirmed after inspection
If Ksh 30,000 at once does not fit this month, here is what each route actually costs over the full term for an iPhone 12 128GB.
Method
Upfront
Then
Total paid
Pay in full
Ksh 30,000
–
Ksh 30,000
Trade in an old Android, pay the rest
Ksh 26,000-28,000
–
Ksh 26,000-28,000 plus your old phone
Deposit and 3 monthly payments
Ksh 12,000
3 x Ksh 6,360
Ksh 31,080
Deposit and 6 monthly payments
Ksh 9,600
6 x Ksh 3,720
Ksh 32,320
: Ways to pay for an iPhone 12 128GB
Every figure above is the total you will pay. There is nothing added at the end. Instalment plans are subject to a simple affordability check.
What it costs to keep running
People search for iPhone 12 screen and battery replacement prices almost as often as they search for the phone itself, so here are the numbers before you buy rather than after.
Repair
iPhone 12 / mini
12 Pro / Pro Max
Covered by our warranty?
Screen replacement
Ksh 7,000-10,000
Ksh 13,000-20,000
No, accidental damage
Battery replacement
Ksh 3,500-5,000
Ksh 4,000-5,500
Yes, if it fails within 6 months
Charging port
Ksh 2,500-4,000
Ksh 3,000-4,500
Yes
Rear glass
Ksh 4,500-7,500
Ksh 6,500-11,000
No, accidental damage
: Typical repair costs in Nairobi, iPhone 12 series
The Pro and Pro Max cost noticeably more to repair than the standard 12 or mini, mostly because of the OLED panel and the extra camera hardware. That is a real ongoing cost difference worth weighing against the Ksh 13,000 to 25,000 you save buying the standard model instead.
Questions people ask about the iPhone 12
How much is the iPhone 12 in Kenya? A refurbished iPhone 12 128GB is Ksh 30,000 from us. The iPhone 12 mini starts at Ksh 26,500, the iPhone 12 Pro at Ksh 43,000, and the iPhone 12 Pro Max at Ksh 55,000. Second-hand classifieds listings go lower but come with no testing, no warranty and no IMEI verification.
Is the iPhone 12 still worth buying in 2026? Yes, for most everyday use. It runs iOS 27, handles WhatsApp, M-Pesa, banking apps and photography without lag, and costs a fraction of a current iPhone. It does not support Apple Intelligence, and if that is the reason you are buying, look at the iPhone 15 Pro or newer instead.
Is the iPhone 12 old now? It is six years old as of 2026, but Apple is still shipping it a current operating system, which is not true of phones that age in most other categories of electronics. Old and unsupported are not the same thing here.
Which is better, the iPhone 12 or the 13? The 13 has a faster chip and longer battery life, and costs about Ksh 13,000 more. Neither supports Apple Intelligence. If the price gap matters to you, the 12 covers the same daily tasks well.
Which is better, the 12 Pro or the plain 12? The Pro adds a third camera lens, LiDAR, more RAM and a tougher frame for Ksh 13,000 more. If you do not shoot in low light often, the standard 12 covers most of what people actually use a phone camera for.
What is the cheapest iPhone 12 in Kenya? The iPhone 12 mini at Ksh 26,500 is the cheapest current-generation iPhone we carry with this chip. Below that, you move into classifieds listings with no testing or warranty, which is a different risk entirely.
Which iPhone can I get for around Ksh 30,000? The iPhone 12 128GB, refurbished and tested, at Ksh 30,000 exactly. At Ksh 26,500 the iPhone 12 mini is also within reach. See the full price list if your budget sits somewhere else.
How do I spot a fake or blacklisted iPhone 12? Dial *#06# and check the IMEI matches the box and the Settings menu, then verify the serial number on Apple’s own coverage check page. Ask for the battery health percentage in writing. A seller who will not wait while you do this is telling you something.
Is the iPhone 12 waterproof? It is water resistant to IP68, meaning it can survive submersion to 4 metres (6 metres on the Pro and Pro Max) for up to 30 minutes under test conditions. That is not the same as fully waterproof, and water damage is not covered under warranty.
Kisumu is the most expensive city in Kenya to buy an iPhone, and it has nothing to do with the phones. It is about how few people are selling them.
A 128GB iPhone 11 is currently listed in Kisumu at Ksh 55,972. The same phone, refurbished and tested, delivered free to a Kisumu address, is Ksh 28,500 from us. That is a difference of Ksh 27,472 on an identical device.
The gap is not about quality. Kisumu has very few specialist phone sellers, and thin supply means high prices. Free delivery from Nairobi is the whole answer to that, and it takes one to two working days.
Delivery to Kisumu: 1 to 2 days, free. To your door or a pickup point.
On this page
Refurbished phones in Kisumu: what things actually cost
Why Kisumu prices are so much higher
What buying delivered actually gets you
Popular models, delivered to Kisumu
Where we deliver in Kisumu
Trade in your current phone from Kisumu
Questions from buyers in Kisumu
Refurbished phones in Kisumu: what things actually cost
We checked what an iPhone 11 costs in Kisumu on 13 September 2026. The result was the single widest price gap we found anywhere in Kenya.
Where from
Price
What you get
Named in search results
Online local listing
Ksh 55,972 for the 128GB iPhone 11
Nearly double the Nairobi price for the same phone
Businessclaud, Kisumu
Authorised reseller
Priced above refurbished, new stock
Full manufacturer warranty. A different product at a different price
: Refurbished iPhone 11 prices in Kisumu, recorded 13 September 2026
To be clear, we do not have a shop in Kisumu. We are based in the Nairobi CBD and deliver free across Kenya. If holding the phone before paying matters more to you than the price, buy locally. We would rather say that than have you feel misled when the courier arrives.
Why Kisumu prices are so much higher
It is a supply problem, not a quality one. Nairobi has hundreds of phone sellers competing on the same street, and that competition drags prices down. Kisumu has a handful. When only a few sellers stock a device, each of them can price it well above what the same phone fetches four hours up the road, and buyers pay it because the alternative is a trip to Nairobi.
Free nationwide delivery removes the trip. The Nairobi price becomes the Kisumu price, and the Ksh 27,472 stays in your pocket. That is the entire argument for buying a phone this way, and it is a stronger argument in Kisumu than anywhere else in Kenya.
None of which is a reason to avoid the local shops. Mac Garage at United Mall and Mac and More Solutions are real businesses with real stock, and if you want to hold a device before paying, that is a perfectly good reason to visit them. Just know what the same phone costs delivered before you decide.
What buying delivered actually gets you
What
Why it matters
Ksh 27,472 back in your pocket
On the 128GB iPhone 11, against the highest local listing we found
A battery figure in writing
85% floor, published. Ask any seller for their number and see what happens
Six months of warranty
Parts and labour, with collection and return arranged from Kisumu
Seven days, any reason
Buying at distance only works if sending it back is painless
A choice of 84 devices
Rather than whatever the one shop in town happens to have in stock this week
: What you get buying from us in Kisumu
Popular models, delivered to Kisumu
All Grade A refurbished, including a 6-month warranty, battery health of 85% or above, and free delivery to Kisumu. The full catalogue runs to 84 devices.
Kisumu CBD · Milimani · Mamboleo · Kondele · Nyalenda · Riat Hills · Ahero · Maseno · Kibos, and everywhere between. Delivery is free to a physical address or a pickup point, whichever suits you.
How long it takes
1 to 2 days. To your door or a pickup point. You get a tracking number when it leaves us.
How you pay
M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. You can also pay a deposit and spread the balance over three or six months, with the full total shown up front.
If it is not right
Seven days to send it back for any reason at all, refunded in full including delivery. No restocking fee, no explanation required.
If it fails later
Six months of warranty on hardware failure, parts and labour. We arrange collection and return, so a fault does not mean a trip to Nairobi.
Trade in your current phone from Kisumu
Send us the phone in your drawer and its value comes off the price. We collect it from Kisumu at no cost, and we give you a firm figure before you commit to anything.
Your phone
We pay up to
iPhone X or XR
Ksh 12,000
iPhone XS Max
Ksh 15,000
Samsung Galaxy S20
Ksh 11,000
Samsung Galaxy S21
Ksh 15,000
Google Pixel 6
Ksh 10,000
iPhone 8 or 8 Plus
Ksh 7,000
: Indicative trade-in values, confirmed after inspection
Before you pay anyone for a used or refurbished iPhone in Kisumu, dial *#06# to see the IMEI and check it matches the box and the Settings menu, then verify the serial number on Apple’s own coverage check page. A seller who won’t wait while you do this is telling you something.
Questions from buyers in Kisumu
How much is the iPhone 11 in Kisumu?
Local online listings reach Ksh 55,972 for the 128GB model. Delivered from us it is Ksh 28,500 for the 128GB and Ksh 25,000 for the 64GB, free, in one to two working days, with a 6-month warranty and seven days to return it.
Why is the same phone so much cheaper in Nairobi?
Competition. Nairobi has hundreds of sellers pricing against each other on the same streets. Kisumu has a handful, so each can charge considerably more for the same device. The phone is identical. The market is not.
Where can I find the cheapest iPhone 11 in Kisumu?
Cheapest on the sticker is usually a classifieds listing, which comes with no testing, no battery health figure and no warranty. Cheapest for a tested unit with a warranty is ordering delivered from Nairobi at Ksh 25,000. Local retail and authorised resellers price considerably higher.
Do you deliver to Kisumu and the surrounding area?
Yes, free. Kisumu CBD, Milimani, Mamboleo, Kondele, Nyalenda, Riat, and out to Ahero, Maseno and Kibos. One to two working days to a physical address or a pickup point.
What if something goes wrong after delivery?
Seven days to return it for any reason with a full refund, and six months of warranty on hardware failure covering parts and labour. For a warranty repair we arrange collection and return. You are not expected to travel to Nairobi.
Ready when you are
Free delivery to Kisumu, seven days to change your mind, six months of warranty, and a published battery standard. If it is not right, you are not stuck with it.
Shwari Phones, 4th Floor Suite, Kimathi House, 409 Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Refurbished iPhones, Samsung and Google Pixel delivered free across Kenya, including Kisumu.
Competitor and market prices recorded from Google Search and Shopping results on 13 September 2026 and change frequently. Our prices are correct at the date shown.
We do not have a shop in Mombasa. We have a warehouse in Nairobi, free delivery to the coast in one to two days, and prices that reflect not paying rent on Nyali Road.
Refurbished phones in Mombasa start around Ksh 22,000 from local sellers, with Jiji listings from Ksh 23,500. Our refurbished iPhone 11 is Ksh 25,000 and the 128GB is Ksh 28,500, delivered free to any Mombasa address in one to two working days.
We are honest about this: we are a Nairobi business. There is no Shwari shop in Mombasa. What you get instead is a tested phone with a published battery standard, a 6-month warranty and seven days to send it back, brought to your door at no charge.
Delivery to Mombasa: 1 to 2 days, free. To your door or a pickup point.
On this page
Refurbished phones in Mombasa: what things actually cost
The 84% listing, and why it is worth understanding
Why a Nairobi seller is cheaper than a Mombasa shop
Popular models, delivered to Mombasa
Where we deliver in Mombasa
Trade in your current phone from Mombasa
Questions from buyers in Mombasa
Refurbished phones in Mombasa: what things actually cost
Mombasa has fewer specialist phone sellers than Nairobi, and the ones that exist are good but small. That thinness is what pushes coast prices up.
Where from
Price
What you get
Named in search results
Local specialist
Ksh 27,500 for an iPhone 11 Pro 256GB
Listed with 84% battery health and 3 months warranty. Credit to them for publishing the battery figure
iPhone Centre Mombasa, Mlango Wa Papa Road
Classifieds
From Ksh 23,500
No testing, no battery figure, no warranty
Jiji Kenya, Mombasa listings
General electronics shops
Ksh 22,000 and up
Stock varies week to week. Refurbishment standards rarely stated
: Refurbished iPhone 11 prices in Mombasa, recorded 13 September 2026
To be clear, we do not have a shop in Mombasa. We are based in the Nairobi CBD and deliver free across Kenya. If holding the phone before paying matters more to you than the price, buy locally. We would rather say that than have you feel misled when the courier arrives.
The 84% listing, and why it is worth understanding
iPhone Centre Mombasa on Mlango Wa Papa Road currently lists an iPhone 11 Pro 256GB at Ksh 27,500, stated as 84% battery health with three months of warranty. They deserve credit for publishing the battery figure, because most sellers in Kenya will not give you a number at all.
But do the arithmetic that the listing invites. At 84%, that battery is close to the point where it needs replacing, and a replacement runs Ksh 3,000 to 4,500 in Mombasa. So the real cost of that phone is closer to Ksh 31,000, with three months of cover rather than six. That is not a criticism of the shop. It is the reason we publish an 85% floor and replace anything below it before listing, so the cost sits in our price instead of arriving as your surprise.
Why a Nairobi seller is cheaper than a Mombasa shop
What
Why it matters
No coast retail rent
A shop on Nyali Road pays rent that ends up in the price of the phone. We pay for a warehouse and a courier instead
More stock moving
Nairobi volume means we buy better and turn stock faster, and that shows up in what we can charge
Free delivery either way
Delivery costs you nothing, so the Nairobi price is the Mombasa price
Seven days to change your mind
Buying at distance only works if returning is easy. Any reason, full refund, delivery included
Same warranty wherever you are
Six months, parts and labour, whether you are in the CBD or in Diani
: What you get buying from us in Mombasa
Popular models, delivered to Mombasa
All Grade A refurbished, including a 6-month warranty, battery health of 85% or above, and free delivery to Mombasa. The full catalogue runs to 84 devices.
Mombasa Island and CBD · Nyali · Bamburi · Shanzu · Kisauni · Tudor · Changamwe · Likoni · Mtwapa · Diani and Ukunda, and everywhere between. Delivery is free to a physical address or a pickup point, whichever suits you.
How long it takes
1 to 2 days. To your door or a pickup point. You get a tracking number when it leaves us.
How you pay
M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. You can also pay a deposit and spread the balance over three or six months, with the full total shown up front.
If it is not right
Seven days to send it back for any reason at all, refunded in full including delivery. No restocking fee, no explanation required.
If it fails later
Six months of warranty on hardware failure, parts and labour. We arrange collection and return, so a fault does not mean a trip to Nairobi.
Trade in your current phone from Mombasa
Send us the phone in your drawer and its value comes off the price. We collect it from Mombasa at no cost, and we give you a firm figure before you commit to anything.
Your phone
We pay up to
iPhone X or XR
Ksh 12,000
iPhone XS Max
Ksh 15,000
Samsung Galaxy S20
Ksh 11,000
Samsung Galaxy S21
Ksh 15,000
Google Pixel 6
Ksh 10,000
iPhone 8 or 8 Plus
Ksh 7,000
: Indicative trade-in values, confirmed after inspection
Before you pay anyone for a used or refurbished iPhone in Mombasa, dial *#06# to see the IMEI and check it matches the box and the Settings menu, then verify the serial number on Apple’s own coverage check page. A seller who won’t wait while you do this is telling you something.
Questions from buyers in Mombasa
Is there an Apple store in Mombasa?
There is no Apple-owned store anywhere in Kenya. Apple sells through authorised resellers, and the nearest of those are in Nairobi. In Mombasa you have independent specialists such as iPhone Centre Mombasa on Mlango Wa Papa Road, general electronics shops, and delivery from Nairobi sellers like us.
How much is the iPhone 11 in Mombasa?
Local listings start around Ksh 22,000 for untested units and Ksh 23,500 on Jiji. A tested unit with a warranty runs higher. Ours is Ksh 25,000 for the 64GB and Ksh 28,500 for the 128GB, delivered free to Mombasa in one to two working days with a 6-month warranty.
Do you actually deliver to the coast, or just Mombasa town?
Anywhere on the coast, free. Mombasa Island, Nyali, Bamburi, Shanzu, Kisauni, Tudor, Changamwe, Likoni, Mtwapa, and down to Diani and Ukunda. One to two working days to a physical address or a pickup point, whichever you prefer.
What if the phone arrives and I do not want it?
Send it back within seven days for a full refund, including what you paid for delivery, which is nothing. You do not need to give a reason. This matters more when buying at distance, which is exactly why the window has no conditions attached to it.
Are iPhone 11s old now?
Seven years old, released September 2019, and still supported. Apple confirmed iOS 27 runs on the iPhone 11, which is its eighth major iOS version and more than any earlier iPhone generation received. It does not support 5G or Apple Intelligence.
Which iPhone can I get for 40k in Mombasa?
At Ksh 40,000 delivered, the iPhone 12 Pro at Ksh 42,000 or the iPhone 13 at Ksh 43,000 are worth the small stretch, both adding 5G and an OLED screen. Staying strictly under 40k, the iPhone 11 Pro at Ksh 35,000 leaves Ksh 5,000 for a case and a spare charger.
Ready when you are
Free delivery to Mombasa, seven days to change your mind, six months of warranty, and a published battery standard. If it is not right, you are not stuck with it.
Shwari Phones, 4th Floor Suite, Kimathi House, 409 Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Refurbished iPhones, Samsung and Google Pixel delivered free across Kenya, including Mombasa.
Competitor and market prices recorded from Google Search and Shopping results on 13 September 2026 and change frequently. Our prices are correct at the date shown.
