The cheapest iPhone in Kenya: what to buy and what to avoid

The cheapest iPhone is not always the best value. A phone that has stopped getting updates can lose apps long before it wears out. Here is what the lowest prices in Kenya buy you, starting with what we sell.

The cheapest iPhones we stock

All four are Ex-UK phones with 256GB of storage and 5G. Our pick for most people on a tight budget is the iPhone 13 at KSh 62,000. It costs the same as the iPhone 12 Pro but has a newer chip and a longer battery life. Choose the 12 Pro if you want its zoom lens.

Cheaper iPhones we do not sell

If your budget is well below KSh 62,000, you will be looking at older models from other sellers. These are asking prices we found in Kenyan retailer listings on 2 November 2026. Some were out of stock, and we have not verified them:

• iPhone 11: about KSh 27,000 to 32,000, Ex-UK
• iPhone X: about KSh 20,000 to 28,000, refurbished
• iPhone 7 Plus: about KSh 17,000 to 35,000, refurbished
• iPhone 8 Plus: about KSh 17,000 to 42,000, refurbished

The cut-off we would use

Apple's iOS 27 runs on the iPhone 11 and newer, plus the iPhone SE (2nd generation) and newer. Anything older no longer gets new iOS versions, and apps slowly drop support for it. So the iPhone 11 is the cheapest iPhone we would seriously suggest, even though we do not sell it. An iPhone 7 or 8 may be fine as a spare phone, but it is a weak choice as your main one.

How to avoid paying twice

• Check battery health in Settings. Replacing a worn battery adds to your real cost. See our repair cost guide.
• Avoid iCloud-locked phones. Make sure the seller has signed out of their Apple ID, in front of you.
• Beware of very low prices for recent models. If a new iPhone is far below every shop's price, ask why.
• Check the model exists. Some adverts use iPhone names Apple never made.