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.
A refurbished iPhone 11 costs Ksh 25,000 in Kenya for the 64GB model, rising to Ksh 33,000 for 256GB. The iPhone 11 Pro starts at Ksh 35,000 and the iPhone 11 Pro Max at Ksh 40,000. All three are 2019 flagships that still receive Apple software updates, and all three cost roughly a quarter of what they did new.
Updated 7 September 2026 · Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included · Free delivery countrywide
Same-day delivery in Nairobi on orders placed before 3:00 pm.
Every model and storage size, priced
This is the whole range. Prices are for Grade A refurbished units. The condition we stock: including a 6-month warranty and delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Model
Storage
Our price
Typical Nairobi price
You save
Status
iPhone 11
64GB
Ksh 25,000
Ksh 27,000-31,500
up to 6,500
Best value
iPhone 11
128GB
Ksh 28,500
Ksh 29,500-32,999
up to 4,499
In stock
iPhone 11
256GB
Ksh 33,000
Ksh 35,000-38,000
up to 5,000
In stock
iPhone 11 Pro
64GB
Ksh 35,000
Ksh 39,000
4,000
In stock
iPhone 11 Pro
256GB
Ksh 41,000
Ksh 44,000
3,000
In stock
iPhone 11 Pro
512GB
Ksh 46,000
Ksh 49,000
3,000
In stock
iPhone 11 Pro Max
64GB
Ksh 40,000
Ksh 42,000-44,000
up to 4,000
Sourcing
iPhone 11 Pro Max
256GB
Ksh 46,000
Ksh 44,000-46,000
–
Sourcing
iPhone 11 Pro Max
512GB
Ksh 52,000
Ksh 55,000-56,000
up to 4,000
Sourcing
: iPhone 11 series prices in Kenya, September 2026
“Typical Nairobi price” is the range quoted by other Kenyan sellers on Google Shopping and retailer sites on 7 September 2026. Sources listed at the foot of this page.
Buy one now
Every unit is individually graded, so the phone you see is the phone you get, not a stock photo of a different device.
We source Pro Max units to order. Tell us what you want and we will confirm availability and a firm price within 24 hours.
What Ksh 25,000 actually buys
The phone is the smallest part of it. Here is everything that comes with it.
Included
What it means
Worth
iPhone 11 64GB, Grade A
Individually graded, battery health 85% or above
Ksh 25,000
32-point inspection
Screen, battery, cameras, speakers, Face ID, charging port, water damage indicators
Ksh 2,500
IMEI & 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, 1-2 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 38,000
You pay
Ksh 25,000
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 what you paid for 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.
Which of the three should you buy?
All three run the same A13 Bionic processor, so day-to-day speed is identical. What separates them is the screen, the camera and the battery.
If you…
Buy
From
Because
Want the most phone for the least money
iPhone 11
Ksh 25,000
Same processor as both Pros, Ksh 10,000 cheaper, bigger battery than the 11 Pro
Take a lot of photos
iPhone 11 Pro
Ksh 35,000
Adds a 2× telephoto lens and Night Mode on all three cameras
Watch video, read, or use it for work all day
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Ksh 40,000
6.5″ OLED and a 3,969 mAh battery. The longest-lasting iPhone of its generation
Have small hands or want a compact phone
iPhone 11 Pro
Ksh 35,000
5.8″. The smallest of the three by a clear margin
Keep everything on the phone and never delete
iPhone 11 256GB
Ksh 33,000
Storage cannot be upgraded later. Buying up front is cheaper than regretting it
: Choosing between iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max
Our honest recommendation: for most buyers in Kenya, the iPhone 11 128GB at Ksh 28,500 is the right phone. The Pro’s telephoto lens is genuinely good, but it costs Ksh 6,500 more and the standard 11 has a larger battery than the 11 Pro. Buy the Pro for the camera, not for the badge.
iPhone 11 vs 11 Pro vs 11 Pro Max: full specifications
Specification
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Display size
6.1″
5.8″
6.5″
Display type
Liquid Retina HD LCD
Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1792 × 828
1125 × 2436
1242 × 2688
Processor
A13 Bionic
A13 Bionic
A13 Bionic
RAM
4GB
4GB
4GB
Rear cameras
Dual 12MP (wide, ultra-wide)
Triple 12MP (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto)
Triple 12MP (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto)
Front camera
12MP TrueDepth
12MP TrueDepth
12MP TrueDepth
Battery
3,110 mAh
3,046 mAh
3,969 mAh
Storage options
64 / 128 / 256GB
64 / 256 / 512GB
64 / 256 / 512GB
Water resistance
IP68, 2m for 30 min
IP68, 4m for 30 min
IP68, 4m for 30 min
Frame
Aluminium
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Charging port
Lightning
Lightning
Lightning
5G
No
No
No
Apple Intelligence
Not supported
Not supported
Not supported
Our price from
Ksh 25,000
Ksh 35,000
Ksh 40,000
: Specification comparison: all three released September 2019
Is a 2019 iPhone still worth buying in 2026?
This is the question people actually search, and it deserves a straight answer rather than a sales pitch. Here is what the iPhone 11 series still does well and where it has genuinely fallen behind.
Area
Verdict
Detail
Software updates
Still supported
Apple has supported the iPhone 11 series for over six years. Expect security updates for a while yet, though the window is narrowing
Everyday speed
Still excellent
The A13 Bionic handles WhatsApp, M-Pesa, banking apps, YouTube and social media without any hesitation
Camera
Still very good
Night Mode and Deep Fusion still produce photos most people cannot distinguish from a current mid-range phone
Battery
Fine, if refurbished properly
A six-year-old original battery would be tired. Ours are replaced or verified above 85% health before sale
Apple Intelligence
Not supported
The A13 chip cannot run it. If Apple’s AI features matter to you, this is not your phone
5G
Not supported
4G LTE only. In practice most Kenyan networks still deliver 4G speeds that exceed what these phones need
USB-C
No, Lightning only
You will need Lightning cables. Cheap and widely available in Kenya
: Honest assessment: iPhone 11 series in 2026
The short answer: yes, if you want a phone that does everything well for Ksh 25,000. No, if you specifically need 5G or Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 11 is not a compromise on speed or camera quality. It is a compromise on the two newest features, and it costs a quarter of what a current iPhone does.
Ex-UK, second-hand or refurbished: what is the difference?
These three words get used interchangeably in Kenya, and the difference matters a great deal to what you end up owning.
Second-hand / Jiji
Ex-UK import
Refurbished (ours)
Typical price, iPhone 11 64GB
Ksh 20,000-24,000
Ksh 25,000-28,000
Ksh 25,000
Tested before sale
No
Sometimes
Yes: 32 points
Battery health checked
No
Rarely
Yes: 85% minimum
IMEI blacklist check
No
Sometimes
Yes, in writing
iCloud lock verified
No
Sometimes
Yes
Warranty
None
0-3 months
6 months
Returns
None
Rare
7 days, no questions
Recourse if it fails
None
Varies
Registered business, traceable
: How the options compare
A second-hand iPhone 11 on a classifieds site might save you Ksh 3,000. It also comes with no test, no battery check, no way to know whether it is blacklisted, and nobody to call when it stops working. That is the actual trade you are making.
What we check before a phone is allowed to be sold
“Refurbished” means nothing on its own. Here is the actual list, so you can hold us to it, and so you can ask any other seller for theirs.
Identity & legal
IMEI checked against blacklist databases. iCloud activation lock cleared. Serial verified against Apple’s records. Original or genuine replacement parts confirmed.
Power
Battery health measured: below 85% and the battery is replaced, not sold. Charging port tested. Wireless charging tested. Full charge cycle observed.
Screen & body
Display for dead pixels, burn-in and touch response. True Tone. Frame for bends. Liquid contact indicators inspected: any triggered indicator and the phone is rejected.
Cameras & sensors
All lenses at every zoom level. Night Mode. Face ID. Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass.
Audio & connectivity
Earpiece, loudspeaker, all microphones. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4G on Kenyan networks. SIM tray and eSIM where fitted.
Finally
Wiped to factory settings. Fresh iOS installed. Cleaned. Case and screen protector fitted. Photographed as the actual unit you will receive.
Trade in your current phone and pay less
Most people buying an iPhone 11 already have a phone sitting in a drawer. Send us yours and we deduct its value from the price on the day.
Your current phone
We pay up to
iPhone 11 64GB then costs
iPhone X / XR
Ksh 12,000
Ksh 13,000
iPhone XS Max
Ksh 15,000
Ksh 10,000
iPhone 8 / 8 Plus
Ksh 7,000
Ksh 18,000
Samsung Galaxy S20
Ksh 11,000
Ksh 14,000
Samsung Galaxy S21
Ksh 15,000
Ksh 10,000
Google Pixel 6
Ksh 10,000
Ksh 15,000
: Indicative trade-in values: confirmed after inspection
Values depend on condition, storage and battery health. We give you a firm figure before you commit to anything, and you are free to walk away from it.
If Ksh 25,000 at once is not realistic this month, it does not have to be. Here is what each route actually costs you over the full term.
Method
Upfront
Then
Total paid
Pay in full
Ksh 25,000
–
Ksh 25,000
Trade in an iPhone XR, pay the rest
Ksh 13,000
–
Ksh 13,000 + your old phone
Deposit and 3 monthly payments
Ksh 10,000
3 × Ksh 5,300
Ksh 25,900
Deposit and 6 monthly payments
Ksh 8,000
6 × Ksh 3,100
Ksh 26,600
: Ways to pay for an iPhone 11 64GB
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 11 screen and battery replacement prices in Kenya more than almost anything else about the phone, so here are the numbers before you buy rather than after.
Repair
iPhone 11
11 Pro / Pro Max
Covered by our warranty?
Screen replacement
Ksh 6,000-9,000
Ksh 12,000-18,000
No: accidental damage
Battery replacement
Ksh 3,000-4,500
Ksh 3,500-5,000
Yes, if it fails within 6 months
Charging port
Ksh 2,000-3,500
Ksh 2,500-4,000
Yes
Rear glass
Ksh 4,000-7,000
Ksh 6,000-10,000
No: accidental damage
: Typical repair costs in Nairobi: iPhone 11 series
The OLED screens on the Pro and Pro Max cost roughly twice as much to replace as the LCD on the standard iPhone 11. It is a real argument for the cheaper phone, and one most sellers will not volunteer.
The OLED screens on the Pro and Pro Max cost roughly twice as much to replace as the LCD on the standard iPhone 11. It is a real argument for the cheaper phone, and one most sellers will not volunteer.
The OLED screens on the Pro and Pro Max cost roughly twice as much to replace as the LCD on the standard iPhone 11. It is a real argument for the cheaper phone, and one most sellers will not volunteer.
Questions people ask before buying
How much is an iPhone 11 in Kenya?
A refurbished iPhone 11 costs Ksh 25,000 for 64GB, Ksh 28,500 for 128GB and Ksh 33,000 for 256GB. Second-hand units on classifieds sites go for Ksh 20,000 to 24,000 but come with no testing, no warranty and no verification.
Is the iPhone 11 still worth buying in 2026?
For most people, yes. The A13 Bionic processor still runs everything smoothly, the camera is still very good, and Apple still issues software updates. What you give up is 5G and Apple Intelligence. At Ksh 25,000 against Ksh 100,000-plus for a current iPhone, that is a reasonable trade for most buyers.
How long will the iPhone 11 keep getting updates?
Apple has supported the iPhone 11 series for more than six years, which is already longer than most Android phones manage. Apple does not publish end-of-support dates in advance, so nobody can promise a specific year. Based on how Apple has treated previous models, expect security updates to continue for some time, with new feature releases tapering off first.
Is there an iPhone 11 mini?
No. Apple never made an iPhone 11 mini. The mini size arrived one generation later with the iPhone 12 mini in 2020, followed by the 13 mini. If you want a small iPhone from around this period, the iPhone 11 Pro at 5.8″ is the most compact option in this series, or look at the iPhone 12 mini at 5.4″.
What is the difference between the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 11 Pro?
Both use the same A13 Bionic processor and 4GB of RAM, so they perform identically. The Pro has an OLED screen rather than LCD, adds a third telephoto camera, uses a stainless steel frame instead of aluminium, and is smaller at 5.8″ versus 6.1″. The standard iPhone 11 actually has a slightly larger battery.
Is the iPhone 11 waterproof?
It is water resistant, not waterproof. The iPhone 11 is rated IP68 to 2 metres for 30 minutes; the 11 Pro and Pro Max are rated to 4 metres. That rating is measured on a new device: on a six-year-old phone, seals degrade. Treat it as splash resistant and do not swim with it.
How much can I sell my iPhone 11 for in Kenya?
A working iPhone 11 in good condition typically trades in for Ksh 14,000 to 18,000 depending on storage and battery health. Screen condition and whether the phone is iCloud-locked make the biggest difference. We give you a firm figure after inspection and you are free to decline it.
What are the disadvantages of the iPhone 11?
No 5G, no Apple Intelligence, a Lightning port rather than USB-C, and a 60Hz screen that looks less smooth than newer phones side by side. The LCD screen is also less contrasty than the OLED on the Pro models. None of these affect everyday use much, but they are real.
How do I know the phone is not stolen or blacklisted?
We check every IMEI against blacklist databases and verify the phone is not iCloud activation locked before it is listed. You get that check in writing with the phone. You can also verify the IMEI yourself by dialling *#06# and checking it independently. We encourage it.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes, anywhere in Kenya, and delivery is free. Nairobi orders placed before 3:00 pm go out the same day. Everywhere else takes one to two working days.
What happens if it stops working?
Within 7 days, return it for a full refund for any reason at all. Within 6 months, hardware failures are covered by warranty. We repair or replace it. Accidental damage like a cracked screen or liquid damage is not covered.
Which iPhone can I get for Ksh 30,000?
At Ksh 30,000 the best options are an iPhone 11 with 256GB storage at Ksh 33,000, or an iPhone 11 128GB at Ksh 28,500 with change left over for a case and a year of cover. If you can stretch to Ksh 35,000 the iPhone 11 Pro adds a telephoto camera and an OLED screen.
Ready when you are
Free delivery, 7 days to change your mind, 6 months of warranty. If it is not right, you are not stuck with it.
Shwari Phones: refurbished iPhones, Samsung and Pixel devices, delivered across Kenya.
Competitor prices cited in this page were recorded from Google Shopping and Kenyan retailer listings on 7 September 2026 and change frequently. Specifications are Apple’s published figures for devices released September 2019.
