iPhone 18 Pro is in stock at Mascom International, priced at KSh 191,000 for the 256GB Physical SIM Plus eSIM version, brand new and sealed. Made by Apple and newly launched in September 2026, it pairs a nano-SIM tray with eSIM support, a 6.3-inch ProMotion OLED screen and the A20 Pro chip. Three 48MP rear cameras, Wi-Fi 7 and a 4,056 mAh battery round out the package. Mascom International sells this iPhone 18 Pro from our first-floor shop at Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, in the heart of Nairobi CBD.
Designed for sales teams and business owners, the iPhone 18 Pro handles the daily juggle of a Safaricom line for M-Pesa and an Airtel line for cheaper bundles. Many traders in Industrial Area and Gikomba also keep a third card for a supplier group or a regional office. Pulling a physical card out and dropping it into a backup handset takes seconds, with no visit to a network shop. This model keeps that freedom while still letting you add eSIM profiles for travel or a second business number. You get the speed of the A20 Pro without giving up the tray you rely on.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that push one version, Mascom International stocks both SIM types and helps you choose honestly. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the tray matters most when a handset needs repair and the line must move fast. At Mascom International, we're seeing sales managers order the iPhone 18 Pro for whole teams so every rep can swap cards between devices freely. Visit Kimathi Street to compare the iPhone 18 Pro side by side with the eSIM Only unit, or message us for pay-on-arrival delivery to your county.
Common Questions About the iPhone 18 Pro
What is the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB Physical SIM price in Kenya?
The iPhone 18 Pro 256GB Physical SIM Plus eSIM is KSh 191,000, brand new and sealed, at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi. Your payment includes the 12-month Apple warranty, a 1-metre USB-C cable, and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties. No charging brick ships in the box. The eSIM Only 256GB unit costs KSh 184,000, which is KSh 7,000 less. If you need double the space with a tray, the 512GB Physical SIM Plus eSIM model is KSh 225,000.
Should I pick the Physical SIM Plus eSIM or the eSIM Only iPhone 18 Pro 256GB?
Choose the Physical SIM Plus eSIM iPhone 18 Pro if you swap cards between handsets, since a tray lets you move a line in seconds. It costs KSh 7,000 more than the eSIM Only model at KSh 184,000. The eSIM Only unit has no tray but gains a larger battery, rated by Apple at 36 hours of video against 34 hours here. Sales reps, shop owners and anyone sharing lines across devices should take the tray. Travellers happy with digital profiles get better value from eSIM Only.
Can the iPhone 18 Pro run Safaricom and Airtel lines at the same time?
Yes, the iPhone 18 Pro runs a Safaricom line and an Airtel Kenya line together, using the nano-SIM tray plus one eSIM. You can also run two eSIMs at once if you prefer. iOS lets you label each line, so outgoing calls to clients use one number and data comes from the cheaper bundle. Telkom cards work in the tray too. Lipa na M-Pesa and Pochi la Biashara keep working on whichever line carries your Safaricom number.
What happens if my iPhone 18 Pro needs repair and I must keep my business line active?
With the Physical SIM Plus eSIM iPhone 18 Pro, you pop the nano-SIM out and place it in any spare phone, so customers can still reach you. This tray is the main reason sales staff choose this version over eSIM Only. A line stored as eSIM would need a fresh transfer through Safaricom or Airtel before it moves. Mascom International logs warranty claims at our Nairobi CBD desk, and your number stays live in the meantime.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro fast enough for sales apps, CRM tools and spreadsheets?
The iPhone 18 Pro runs CRM apps, spreadsheets and order tools with ease, thanks to the A20 Pro chip with two super cores and four efficiency cores. Switching between WhatsApp Business, Excel, Google Maps and a mobile banking app stays quick. Apple Intelligence can summarise long customer chats and draft replies on the device. The 6.3-inch screen shows price lists and invoices clearly. For reps logging orders from Westlands to Thika Road, that speed saves real minutes each day.
How does the iPhone 18 Pro cope with long field days and KPLC power cuts?
Apple rates the iPhone 18 Pro Physical SIM Plus eSIM at up to 23 hours of typical use and 34 hours of video playback. Its 4,056 mAh battery carries a sales rep through client visits, calls and hotspot use well into the evening. During a power cut, a 60W-capable USB-C adapter with Adjustable Voltage Supply brings it to 50% in about 15 minutes once the lights return. IP68 sealing to 6 metres for 30 minutes guards against rain and dust on boda boda rides.
Is 256GB on the iPhone 18 Pro enough for a business owner?
For most business owners, 256GB on the iPhone 18 Pro is enough, fitting about 80,000 12MP product photos alongside your apps. WhatsApp Business media, catalogue images and scanned receipts grow quickly, so clear old chats now and then. Shooting short 4K promotional clips at 30fps uses roughly 170MB a minute. If you film long product videos or ProRes footage, the 512GB Physical SIM Plus eSIM version at KSh 225,000 gives more headroom. Storage cannot be expanded later.
Who should buy the iPhone 18 Pro Physical SIM Plus eSIM, and who should skip it?
Buy the iPhone 18 Pro Physical SIM Plus eSIM if you run several lines, swap cards between handsets, or share numbers with staff. Skip it if you never touch a SIM card after setup; the eSIM Only version at KSh 184,000 saves money and adds battery life. Skip it as well if you want a bigger 6.9-inch screen for catalogues, where the iPhone 18 Pro Max serves better. Buyers who only need calls, WhatsApp and M-Pesa will find a midrange Android a better fit.
Technical Specifications
Screen and Visual Output
- 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622x1206 at 460 ppi — product photos and invoices look sharp to customers.
- ProMotion up to 120Hz — the panel refreshes faster when you scroll and slows down to save power when still.
- 1,000 nits typical, 1,600 nits HDR and 3,000 nits outdoor peak — easy to read in a sunny market or parking lot.
- Dynamic Island and Always-On mode — incoming client calls and delivery updates stay visible at a glance.
- Ceramic Shield 2 front with anti-reflective coating — fewer reflections and better scratch resistance for a phone used all day.
Chip and On-Device Intelligence
- A20 Pro with a 6-core CPU of two super cores and four efficiency cores — quick for heavy apps, light on power.
- 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators — handles graphics and on-device AI without slowing other tasks.
- Dual 16-core Neural Engine — the AI section of the chip that powers text tools and photo searches.
- Apple Intelligence — drafts replies and summarises long WhatsApp Business threads so you answer customers faster.
- Apple N1 wireless chip — Apple's own chip for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, keeping hotspot and earbud links steady.
Memory and Storage
- 256GB built-in storage — space for around 80,000 12MP photos or about 25 hours of 4K 30fps video.
- No card slot — the storage you buy is the storage you keep, so plan for catalogue growth.
- iOS 27 out of the box — current software with regular security updates from Apple.
- iCloud sync — contacts and notes copy to the cloud, so a replacement handset restores your client list quickly.
- Files app with PDF tools — fill, sign and send quotations straight from the phone.
Rear and Front Cameras
- 48MP Fusion Main 24mm with variable aperture f/1.48 to f/4.0 and 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS — bright, steady product photos.
- 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide 13mm f/2.2 with 48MP macro — wide shop interiors and close-ups of labels or serial numbers.
- 48MP Telephoto 100mm (4x) with 16x optical-quality zoom range — capture stock on high shelves without a ladder.
- 4K Dolby Vision to 120 fps and ProRes support — sharp promo clips for TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp Status.
- 18MP Center Stage front camera f/1.9 — keeps you framed in video sales pitches and team calls.
Battery and Charging
- 4,056 mAh battery rated for up to 23 hours of typical use — a full working day of calls and hotspot.
- Up to 34 hours of video playback, per Apple — long evenings of streaming after closing the shop.
- 50% in about 15 minutes using a 60W-capable USB-C adapter with Adjustable Voltage Supply, sold separately.
- MagSafe and Qi2 wireless up to 25W — 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W adapter and MagSafe Charger.
- IP68 rated to 6 metres for 30 minutes — sealed against dust and rain while you move between clients.
Connectivity and Network Support
- One nano-SIM tray plus eSIM, with dual eSIM supported — run Safaricom, Airtel Kenya or Telkom lines together.
- 5G sub-6GHz with 4x4 MIMO, including n78 for Safaricom 5G — fast uploads of orders and photos in covered towns.
- Apple C2 modem with Gigabit LTE — dependable 4G where 5G has not yet arrived.
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and NFC — quick office Wi-Fi, steady wireless earbuds and Apple Pay where accepted.
- USB-C with USB 3 at 10Gb/s and DisplayPort 4K HDR — present a catalogue on a client's TV with one cable.
Package Contents
Inside the sealed box of the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB Physical SIM Plus eSIM you get the phone and a 1-metre USB-C charge cable. Apple leaves out the power brick and EarPods, so plan for a wall adapter if you do not already own one. Fast charging needs a 60W-capable USB-C adapter, and compatible chargers are sold separately at Mascom International. We keep the seal intact for you to open at the counter or on delivery.
Warranty
Mascom International supplies the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB Physical SIM Plus eSIM with a 12-month Apple warranty that covers manufacturing defects under normal use. Bring any claim to our Nairobi CBD service desk on Kimathi Street, and our team handles it with Apple for you.
Buying the iPhone 18 Pro from Mascom International
Our Old Mutual Building shop, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, holds the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB Physical SIM Plus eSIM. Doors open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and you can insert your own SIM card to test calls before you pay. Finishes are Black, Silver, Glacier and Burgundy; message us to check which are on the shelf today.
To place an order or ask a question:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Every order ships pay-on-arrival across all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery, while business owners in Kisumu, Nakuru, Machakos or Kitale receive theirs within one business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days. The 12-month Apple warranty above stays with you after delivery. Our team gives straight answers on specifications and prices, and we stay with you for setup help and any service need.
