iPhone 13 price in Kenya
Article
Steve Owako
Shwari Phones
Published: 21 September 2026
Last updated: 10 October 2026
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.
| If you… | Buy this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Want the lowest price into this generation | iPhone 13 mini, Ksh 36,500 | Same A15 chip as the Pro Max, smallest screen |
| Want the best all-round value | iPhone 13, Ksh 43,000 | Full-size screen, same chip, all-day battery |
| Take photos in low light often, or want 120Hz | iPhone 13 Pro, Ksh 53,000 | Third lens, LiDAR, ProMotion display |
| Want the longest battery life in this series | iPhone 13 Pro Max, Ksh 59,000 | 4,352 mAh, the biggest screen too |
| Have Ksh 55,000 and want a newer chip instead | iPhone 14, Ksh 55,000 | A15 with an extra GPU core, better selfie camera |
: Quick answer, which iPhone 13 to buy
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.
iPhone 13 mini
The smallest current-shape iPhone Apple has ever sold, now at its lowest price point in this series.
Ksh 36,500 · 128GB · Grade A refurbished
- 5.4″ Super Retina XDR OLED display
- A15 Bionic, the same chip as the Pro and Pro Max
- Battery health 85%+ guaranteed
- 6-month warranty
Buy the iPhone 13 mini. Ksh 36,500 Trade in and pay less
iPhone 13
The one most people actually mean when they search “iPhone 13 price in Kenya.”
Ksh 43,000 · 128GB · Grade A refurbished
- 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED display
- A15 Bionic
- Dual 12MP camera with Cinematic mode video
- MagSafe wireless charging
- 6-month warranty
Buy the iPhone 13. Ksh 43,000 Trade in and pay less
iPhone 13 Pro
Ksh 53,000 · 128GB · Grade A refurbished
- 6.1″ Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion, the first iPhone to get it
- Triple 12MP camera with LiDAR and 3x telephoto
- Stainless steel frame, IP68 to 6 metres
- 6-month warranty
iPhone 13 Pro to buy, Ksh 53,000 Trade in and pay less
iPhone 13 Pro Max
The largest screen and the longest battery life in this series.
Ksh 59,000 · 128GB · Grade A refurbished
- 6.7″ Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion
- Triple 12MP camera with the best sensor stabilisation of the four
- 4,352 mAh, one of the longest-lasting iPhone batteries Apple has made
- 6-month warranty
iPhone 13 Pro Max to buy, Ksh 59,000 Trade in and pay less
Not sure yet?
Check your trade-in value first
Is the iPhone 13 still worth buying in 2026?
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:
| Seller | Location | iPhone 13 price | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shwari Phones (us) | Delivered countrywide, no shop visit needed | Ksh 36,500-59,000 across the series | Grade A refurbished, tested, 6-month warranty |
| Bazaar Plaza (independent seller) | Room 1102, 4th Floor, Moi Avenue, Nairobi CBD | iPhone 13 128GB from around Ksh 38,000 | Condition not independently graded |
| Phonesstore Kenya | Avenue House, Kenyatta Avenue, Floor M2, Shop No. 13 | 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
Check your exact trade-in value
Paying in instalments
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.