Samsung Galaxy S series price in Kenya
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Published: 29 September 2026
Last updated: 10 October 2026
Every Samsung Galaxy S series phone at Shwari runs from Ksh 22,500 for a Galaxy S20 FE to Ksh 105,000 for the current Galaxy S25 Ultra, 18 real variants across six generations, S20 through S25, each in base, Plus and Ultra tiers where Samsung released one. All Grade A refurbished, individually tested, 6-month warranty.
Prices in Kenya Shillings, VAT included, Grade A refurbished, 6-month warranty, free delivery countrywide.
On this page
- Every Galaxy S-series model, compared
- Which generation should you actually buy?
- Base, Plus or Ultra: what the step-up actually buys you
- Is an older S-series flagship better value than a new mid-ranger?
- Which of these get Galaxy AI
- What other Kenyan sellers charge for the same phones
- Buy one now
- What Ksh 45,000 actually buys you
- Questions people ask about the Galaxy S series
Every Galaxy S-series model, compared
| Model | Storage | Price | Year | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S20 FE | 6/128GB | Ksh 22,500 | 2020 | 6.5″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S21 FE | 8/128GB | Ksh 27,000 | 2022 | 6.4″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S21 | 8/128GB | Ksh 28,500 | 2021 | 6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S22 | 8/128GB | Ksh 30,000 | 2022 | 6.1″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S21 Plus | 8/128GB | Ksh 32,000 | 2021 | 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S20 | 8/128GB | Ksh 35,000 | 2020 | 6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S22 Plus | 8/128GB | Ksh 35,000 | 2022 | 6.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S21 Ultra | 12/128GB | Ksh 38,000 | 2021 | 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen support |
| Galaxy S23 | 8/128GB | Ksh 38,000 | 2023 | 6.1″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | 8/128GB | Ksh 45,000 | 2022 | 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen built in |
| Galaxy S23 Plus | 256GB | Ksh 48,000 | 2023 | 6.6″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S24 | 8/128GB | Ksh 50,000 | 2024 | 6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S25 | 12/128GB | Ksh 58,000 | 2025 | 6.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | 8/256GB | Ksh 65,000 | 2023 | 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen built in |
| Galaxy S24 Plus | 256GB | Ksh 65,000 | 2024 | 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S25 Plus | 256GB | Ksh 70,000 | 2025 | 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | 12/256GB | Ksh 90,000 | 2024 | 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen built in |
| Galaxy S25 Ultra | 12/256GB | Ksh 105,000 | 2025 | 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, S Pen built in |
: Every Samsung Galaxy S-series model at Shwari, September 2026
Every Ultra model from the S21 Ultra onward includes S Pen support, the S22 Ultra was the first to build the pen permanently into the phone’s body rather than selling it as a separate accessory.
Which generation should you actually buy?
| If you… | Buy this | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Want the lowest price into a genuine flagship | Galaxy S20 FE, Ksh 22,500 | Samsung’s own “Fan Edition,” built specifically to bring flagship features to a lower price |
| Have Ksh 30,000 and want the best all-round phone at that price | Galaxy S22, Ksh 30,000 | Newer chip and camera than the S20/S21 at a similar price point |
| Want the best camera and S Pen under Ksh 50,000 | Galaxy S22 Ultra, Ksh 45,000 | 108MP main camera, built-in S Pen, the strongest value Ultra in the lineup |
| Want the newest chip without Ultra pricing | Galaxy S24, Ksh 50,000 or Galaxy S25, Ksh 58,000 | Both current-generation base models, a meaningfully faster chip than any S22 or S23 |
| Want the single best camera system available here | Galaxy S25 Ultra, Ksh 105,000 | Current-generation 200MP sensor and the most refined telephoto Samsung has shipped |
| Want a bigger screen without stepping up to Ultra pricing | Any Plus model | Same core chip and camera as the base model in that generation, a larger display for a moderate premium |
: Quick answer, best Galaxy S-series pick by need
Base, Plus or Ultra: what the step-up actually buys you
Within any single generation, S24 for example, Samsung sells three real tiers, and the differences are consistent generation to generation:
| Base (S24, Ksh 50,000) | Plus (S24 Plus, Ksh 65,000) | Ultra (S24 Ultra, Ksh 90,000) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2″ | 6.7″ | 6.8″ |
| Battery | Smaller, matches the compact body | Larger, matches the bigger body | Largest in the lineup |
| Camera | Triple lens, standard telephoto | Same as base | Quad lens, longer telephoto reach, 200MP main sensor |
| S Pen | Not included | Not included | Built in |
| Best for | Compact flagship, one-hand use | Bigger screen, same camera as base | Best camera and productivity, S Pen included |
: What Plus and Ultra actually add over the base model, using the S24 generation as the example
The Plus tier is a screen-and-battery upgrade, not a camera upgrade, worth knowing before paying the premium expecting a camera step-up that isn’t there. The Ultra tier is where the real camera and S Pen upgrade lives.
Is an older S-series flagship better value than a new mid-ranger?
This is the real question behind most “affordable Samsung” searches, and it has exact numbers on both sides.
A brand-new Galaxy A26 5G, Samsung’s current mid-range, is listed in Kenya at around Ksh 29,500 for 6GB/128GB and Ksh 36,000 for 8GB/256GB. At Ksh 28,500, the refurbished Galaxy S21 is a 2021 flagship with a triple camera system, a telephoto lens and a 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. One generation up the same comparison repeats: a new Galaxy A56 costs about what our Galaxy S22 Ultra does at Ksh 45,000, and the S22 Ultra has a 108MP quad camera and a built-in S Pen.
The trade-off runs one way every time. The older flagship wins on camera, display and chip class. The newer mid-ranger wins on remaining software support and comes new with a full manufacturer warranty. Which matters more is a real question about how long you keep phones, not a question with a single right answer. What is worth rejecting is the assumption that “new” means “better phone” at a fixed budget. At Ksh 29,000 in Kenya right now, it does not, it means a newer phone from a lower tier.
Which of these get Galaxy AI
Galaxy AI covers Samsung’s on-device features like photo editing, live translation and Circle to Search. It does not run on the whole range, so it is worth checking before you buy on the strength of it.
Samsung’s own support documentation lists Galaxy AI across the Galaxy S24, S25 and S26 series, plus Z Fold, Z Flip and A-series models, and notes availability varies by model and region. It does not list the Galaxy S23 or any older S-series phone.
For this page, that means the Galaxy S24 at Ksh 50,000 is the cheapest phone here that Samsung names as supported. Everything from the S23 down predates Galaxy AI. If those features are the reason you are buying, start at the S24 and do not let anyone sell you an S23 on the promise of them. If they are not, the S22 Ultra at Ksh 45,000 remains the best hardware per shilling on this page and loses you nothing you were going to use.
What other Kenyan sellers charge for the same phones
Rather than ask you to take our pricing on trust, here is how it sits against real listings from other Kenyan sellers, as they appeared in Google search results on 29 September 2026.
| Phone | Elsewhere | At Shwari | Honest note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S23 Ultra | Ksh 65,000, Nairobi Computer Shop, listed as 12GB/512GB | Ksh 65,000, 8/256GB | Same price, theirs lists more storage and RAM. If storage is your priority, that is the better buy, and we would rather tell you than have you find out |
| Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | From Ksh 34,999, Nairobi Computer Shop | Not stocked | We have no Note 20 in the catalogue, only the Note 10 and Note 10 Plus |
| Pre-owned S-series, general market | From roughly Ksh 51,000, per Google’s AI Overview for “samsung price” | From Ksh 22,500 | Our entry point sits well below the range Google currently reports for the category |
| Certified renewed, warranty terms | Badili Kenya publishes a 1-year warranty and 7-day replacement | 6-month warranty, 7-day return | Badili’s warranty is longer than ours. If warranty length is your deciding factor, that is a fair reason to buy from them |
: How our S-series pricing compares with other Kenyan sellers, September 2026
Two of those four rows go against us. They are there because a comparison table that only ever favours the seller who wrote it is not a comparison, and because you are going to check anyway.
What we do not stock. The Galaxy S26 series is Samsung’s current generation and we do not have it. Our newest is the S25 Ultra at Ksh 105,000, against a new S26 Ultra that Google currently reports at around Ksh 147,500. If you want the current generation specifically, buy new. What we would say is that the difference between those two phones is considerably smaller than the difference in price.
Buy one now
Every unit is individually graded and tested: 32-point inspection, battery health disclosed before purchase, IMEI and account-lock verification in writing, 6-month warranty, 7-day no-questions return, free countrywide delivery.
You can check our work yourself, and you should. Battery health on a Samsung: dial *#0228#, or Settings, Battery and device care, Diagnostics. IMEI: dial *#06# and verify it against any independent blacklist service. Do both inside the 7-day window, and if anything does not match what you were told, send it back. The full detail on what gets inspected, and what refurbished does and does not mean, is on the main Samsung page.
Galaxy S20 FE, Ksh 22,500
Galaxy S21 FE, Ksh 27,000
Galaxy S21, Ksh 28,500
Galaxy S22, Ksh 30,000
Galaxy S21 Plus, Ksh 32,000
Galaxy S20, Ksh 35,000
Galaxy S22 Plus, Ksh 35,000
Galaxy S21 Ultra, Ksh 38,000
Galaxy S23, Ksh 38,000
Galaxy S22 Ultra, Ksh 45,000
Galaxy S23 Plus, Ksh 48,000
Galaxy S24, Ksh 50,000
Galaxy S25, Ksh 58,000
Galaxy S23 Ultra, Ksh 65,000
Galaxy S24 Plus, Ksh 65,000
Galaxy S25 Plus, Ksh 70,000
Galaxy S24 Ultra, Ksh 90,000
Galaxy S25 Ultra, Ksh 105,000
Not sure yet?
Check your trade-in value first.
What Ksh 45,000 actually buys you
Taking the Galaxy S22 Ultra as the example, the strongest value Ultra-tier phone in the lineup.
| Included | What it means | Worth |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S22 Ultra 8/128GB, Grade A | Individually graded, battery health disclosed | Ksh 45,000 |
| 32-point inspection | Screen, battery, cameras, S Pen, charging port, buttons, water damage indicators | Ksh 2,500 |
| IMEI verification | Written proof it is not blacklisted or reported stolen | Ksh 1,000 |
| 6-month warranty | Covers hardware failure, not accidental damage | Ksh 4,000 |
| 7-day return window | Change your mind for any reason, full refund | Ksh 2,000 |
| Free delivery countrywide | Same-day in Nairobi, 1 to 2 days elsewhere | Ksh 500 |
| Total value | Ksh 55,000 | |
| You pay | Ksh 45,000 |
: What Ksh 45,000 actually buys, Galaxy S22 Ultra
Questions people ask about the Galaxy S series
How much is a Samsung S24 Ultra in Kenya? Ksh 90,000 for a Grade A refurbished 12/256GB unit, individually tested with a 6-month warranty.
How much is a Samsung S25 Ultra in Kenya? Ksh 105,000 for a Grade A refurbished 12/256GB unit, the newest and most expensive phone in this catalogue.
How much is a Samsung S23 Ultra in Kenya? Ksh 65,000 for a Grade A refurbished 8/256GB unit.
Which Galaxy S phone should I buy on a budget? The Galaxy S20 FE at Ksh 22,500 is the lowest entry point into the S-series. The Galaxy S21 at Ksh 28,500 is the strongest all-round pick under Ksh 30,000.
What’s the difference between the Plus and Ultra models? Plus is a screen-size and battery upgrade over the base model, using the same camera system. Ultra adds a genuinely different, longer-range camera system and includes the S Pen.
Is an older Galaxy S Ultra better than a newer base model at a similar price? Often, yes, for camera quality specifically. The Galaxy S22 Ultra (45,000) has a more capable camera system than the Galaxy S24 base model (50,000), at a lower price, though the S24 has a newer chip, a longer remaining software support window, and Galaxy AI, which the S22 Ultra does not have.
What is the best Samsung Galaxy to get right now? On outright hardware, the Galaxy S25 Ultra at Ksh 105,000. On value, the Galaxy S22 Ultra at Ksh 45,000, a former top-tier flagship at mid-range money. On a tight budget, the Galaxy S20 FE at Ksh 22,500.
How much is a Samsung Galaxy in Kenya? Refurbished S-series phones here run from Ksh 22,500 to Ksh 105,000. The wider Kenyan market runs from roughly Ksh 12,500 for a new entry-level A-series phone to over Ksh 250,000 for the newest foldables.
Do you sell the Galaxy S26? No. Our newest is the Galaxy S25 Ultra at Ksh 105,000. The S26 series is current-generation and only available new.
Is a refurbished Galaxy S phone safe to buy? It comes down to five things being true before you pay: a stated grade, a disclosed battery health figure, an IMEI check in writing, a warranty with its exclusions named, and a return window that needs no reason. All five apply here, and all five are things you can verify yourself rather than take on trust. The longer answer, including what refurbished does and does not mean, is on the main Samsung page.