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.
If you know which family you want, go straight to it: Galaxy S series, S20 to S25 or Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldables.
Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included, Grade A refurbished, 6-month warranty, free delivery countrywide.
On this page
- Every Samsung phone at Shwari, by category
- Which Samsung should you actually buy?
- What the same phones cost elsewhere in Kenya
- Refurbished flagship or new mid-range, at the same money
- Samsung A-series vs S-series, and the Galaxy A54 at Ksh 25,000
- The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus
- Galaxy AI and One UI, which of these phones actually get them
- Is a refurbished Samsung actually safe to buy?
- What we check before a Samsung goes on sale
- What we don’t stock, said plainly
- Used Samsung or used iPhone?
- Where to buy Samsung in Nairobi
- What your warranty actually covers
- Questions people ask about Samsung prices in Kenya
Every Samsung phone at Shwari, by category
Galaxy A-series, mid-range
| Model | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy A54 5G | 6/128GB | Ksh 25,000 |
| Galaxy A56 5G | 8/256GB | Ksh 45,000 |
: Samsung Galaxy A-series prices in Kenya, September 2026
Galaxy S-series, flagship
| Model | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S20 FE | 6/128GB | Ksh 22,500 |
| Galaxy S21 FE | 8/128GB | Ksh 27,000 |
| Galaxy S21 | 8/128GB | Ksh 28,500 |
| Galaxy S22 | 8/128GB | Ksh 30,000 |
| Galaxy S21 Plus | 8/128GB | Ksh 32,000 |
| Galaxy S20 | 8/128GB | Ksh 35,000 |
| Galaxy S22 Plus | 8/128GB | Ksh 35,000 |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | 12/128GB | Ksh 38,000 |
| Galaxy S23 | 8/128GB | Ksh 38,000 |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | 8/128GB | Ksh 45,000 |
| Galaxy S23 Plus | 256GB | Ksh 48,000 |
| Galaxy S24 | 8/128GB | Ksh 50,000 |
| Galaxy S25 | 12/128GB | Ksh 58,000 |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | 8/256GB | Ksh 65,000 |
| Galaxy S24 Plus | 256GB | Ksh 65,000 |
| Galaxy S25 Plus | 256GB | Ksh 70,000 |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | 12/256GB | Ksh 90,000 |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | 12/256GB | Ksh 105,000 |
: Samsung Galaxy S-series prices in Kenya, September 2026. Full breakdown at Samsung Galaxy S series, S20 to S25
Galaxy Note series
| Model | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Note 10 | 12/256GB | Ksh 30,000 |
| Galaxy Note 10 Plus | 12/256GB | Ksh 33,000 |
: Samsung Galaxy Note prices in Kenya, September 2026
Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip, foldables
| Model | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Z Flip 4 | 8/128GB | Ksh 29,999 |
| Z Flip 6 | 256GB | Ksh 58,000 |
| Z Fold 4 | 12/256GB | Ksh 60,000 |
| Z Fold 5 | 12/256GB | Ksh 70,000 |
| Z Fold 6 | 12/256GB | Ksh 95,000 |
: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip prices in Kenya, September 2026. Full breakdown at Samsung Galaxy Fold price in Kenya
That is 26 phones across four product lines.
Which Samsung should you actually buy?
| If you… | Buy this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Phone | Elsewhere in Kenya | At Shwari | Honest note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | Ksh 65,000, Nairobi Computer Shop, listed 12GB/512GB | Ksh 65,000, 8/256GB | 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.
Buy the Galaxy A54 5G. Ksh 25,000
Galaxy A56 5G, Ksh 45,000
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.
Buy the Galaxy A56 5G. Ksh 45,000
The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus
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.
| Model | Storage | Price | Screen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy Note 10 | 12/256GB | Ksh 30,000 | 6.3″ Dynamic AMOLED |
| Galaxy Note 10 Plus | 12/256GB | Ksh 33,000 | 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED |
: Galaxy Note prices in Kenya, September 2026
Buy the Galaxy Note 10. Ksh 30,000
Buy the Galaxy Note 10 Plus. Ksh 33,000
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.
Check your trade-in value first. A working phone you are upgrading from comes off the price on the day.
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.
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