The best used Samsung phones in Kenya in November 2026 are Galaxy S models, led by the used Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra at KSh 86,000 from Mascom International in Nairobi. The budget pick is the used Samsung Galaxy S22 at KSh 36,000. At our Kimathi Street counter, more buyers now ask for used high-end Samsung phones, and most want the Galaxy S series. Every unit is a carefully maintained import with a 6-month shop warranty.
Key facts
- Mascom International lists more than 30 used Samsung Galaxy S phones, priced from KSh 24,000 to KSh 115,000 in November 2026.
- A used Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB costs KSh 86,000, and Samsung's seven-year update promise for it runs into 2031.
- A used Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs KSh 99,000, which is KSh 16,000 less than a new one with a 24-month East Africa warranty.
- Every used Samsung phone at Mascom International carries a 6-month warranty and pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties.
Why trust this guide?
Mascom International is a walk-in electronics shop on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD, and we test every used phone before it goes on sale. Prices in this guide come from our catalogue on 10 November 2026. Update and hardware facts come from Samsung, GSMArena and SamMobile, linked under Sources. Our Samsung products in Kenya guide covers the rest of the range.
What should you look for in a used Samsung phone?
A used Samsung phone is worth its price when four things check out before you pay.
- Updates left. Samsung promised the Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S23 series four Android upgrades and five years of security updates. From the Galaxy S24 series onward the promise is seven years. A phone that still gets security updates is a safer home for banking apps and M-Pesa.
- Battery health. A used battery has already aged, so ask for the battery reading of your exact unit. We send it with photos on WhatsApp. If it is low, a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra battery replacement costs KSh 3,000 fitted at our shop (November 2026).
- Screen and S Pen. Open a plain white page and look for shadows of old icons. On an Ultra, write with the S Pen in every corner. A replacement screen for the S22 Ultra to S25 Ultra costs KSh 26,500 to KSh 32,000 at Mascom International, so a case is cheap cover.
- Warranty and charger. Our warranty runs 6 months and is written on the receipt. Samsung ships these models without a charger, so budget for one. Our guide to East Africa warranty versus imported phones explains how cover on new phones differs.
The best used Samsung phones in Kenya, ranked
1. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — KSh 86,000 (November 2026)
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the used Samsung phone to buy if you plan to keep it for years. This 256GB unit has 12GB of RAM, a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and a 200MP main camera. The S Pen sits inside the titanium frame, ready to sign a client document between meetings in Upper Hill.
Samsung promised this series seven years of updates from its January 2024 launch, so support runs into 2031. The 512GB version costs KSh 91,000. The trade-off: no charger comes in the box, so budget for a 45W USB-C charger.
2. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — KSh 67,000 (November 2026)
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra gives you a 200MP camera and the S Pen for KSh 19,000 less than our top pick. It pairs a 6.8-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, a 5,000mAh battery and a 10x optical zoom lens. That zoom reads a signboard across a busy Mombasa street.
It works on Safaricom 5G and takes one Nano-SIM plus eSIM. The trade-off: this 256GB unit has 8GB of RAM. The 512GB version with 12GB of RAM costs KSh 71,000, only KSh 4,000 more, and heavy multitaskers should take it.
3. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — KSh 99,000 (November 2026)
A used Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the closest you get to a current Ultra for under KSh 100,000. It has 256GB of storage, 12GB of RAM, a 6.9-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen and the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip. SamMobile reports seven Android upgrades for this series, from Android 15 up to Android 22.
The trade-off is the small gap to new. A sealed new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra costs KSh 115,000 at Mascom International with a 24-month East Africa warranty. At our counter, that new model still sells as fast as the newer Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
4. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra — KSh 52,000 (November 2026)
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the cheapest way into the S Pen at Mascom International. This 128GB unit has 8GB of RAM, a 6.8-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, a 108MP main camera, a 10x periscope zoom lens and a 5,000mAh battery. The pen lets you mark up a PDF contract or sketch a site plan without opening a laptop.
The trade-off is age. The series launched in February 2022 with Android 12, so Android 16 is its last upgrade. Security updates are promised into early 2027. The 256GB version with 12GB of RAM costs KSh 57,000.
5. Samsung Galaxy S24 — KSh 53,000 (November 2026)
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the compact pick with the longest update life. It weighs about 167g, so it slips into a shirt pocket on a crowded matatu. This unit has 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, a 6.2-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen and a 50MP triple camera with 3x optical zoom. The seven-year update promise applies here too.
The trade-off is the 4,000mAh battery, smaller than the 5,000mAh cell in an Ultra, so carry a power bank during KPLC power cuts. Imported units carry either an Exynos 2400 or a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, so confirm yours on WhatsApp.
6. Samsung Galaxy S23 — KSh 45,000 (November 2026)
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the value pick among the compact models. GSMArena lists one chip for every Samsung Galaxy S23, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It has a 6.1-inch 120Hz screen, 256GB of storage, 8GB of RAM and a 50MP main camera with a 3x telephoto lens. The 168g body is rated IP68.
The trade-off: the 3,900mAh battery charges at 25W, slower than the 45W on our top pick. Android 17 is its last promised upgrade, with security updates promised into early 2028.
7. Samsung Galaxy S22 — KSh 36,000 (November 2026)
The Samsung Galaxy S22 is the budget pick: a top-tier Samsung body for less than KSh 40,000. This 256GB unit has 8GB of RAM, a 6.1-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at up to 120Hz, a 50MP main camera and a 3x telephoto lens. It adds IP68 protection and Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides. At 167g it suits students and anyone who dislikes big phones.
The trade-off: its 3,700mAh battery is the smallest in this guide, and Android 16 is its last upgrade. The 128GB version costs KSh 33,000.
How do the used Samsung Galaxy S phones compare at a glance?
| Product | Price | Best for | Standout spec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB | KSh 86,000 | Keeping four years or more | Updates into 2031, S Pen |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB | KSh 67,000 | Ultra value | 200MP camera, 10x zoom |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB | KSh 99,000 | Closest to new | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB | KSh 52,000 | Cheapest S Pen | 108MP camera, 10x zoom |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 256GB | KSh 53,000 | Compact, long updates | About 167g, updates into 2031 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 256GB | KSh 45,000 | Compact value | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in every unit |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 256GB | KSh 36,000 | Tight budgets | IP68 body at 167g |
Prices were checked on 10 November 2026 and change with supply. Each product page shows today's price.
Which used Samsung phone should you buy?
Start with how long you will keep the phone. For four years or more, choose a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or a Samsung Galaxy S24, because their update promise runs into 2031. If you change phones every two years, a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or a Samsung Galaxy S23 costs less and has security updates promised into early 2028.
Spend less if you need calls, WhatsApp, M-Pesa and a good camera: the Samsung Galaxy S22 at KSh 36,000 covers that. Stretch to an Ultra if you sign documents, take notes by hand or shoot distant subjects.
Do not buy used if a long warranty matters most to you. A new Samsung phone with East Africa warranty is covered for 24 months, and our guide to the best Samsung Galaxy A phones in Kenya lists new models from KSh 23,500. At KSh 115,000 the choice is sharper: a used Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with 6 months of cover, or a new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with 24. Our S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra comparison explains what separates the two.
Common questions
Which is the best used Samsung phone to buy in Kenya?
The best used Samsung phone to buy in Kenya is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, at KSh 86,000 from Mascom International in November 2026. On a tighter budget, the Samsung Galaxy S22 costs KSh 36,000. Buyers at our Nairobi counter ask for used Galaxy S models more than any other used Samsung line.
How much is a used Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Kenya?
A used Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra costs KSh 86,000 for 256GB and KSh 91,000 for 512GB at Mascom International in Nairobi in November 2026. Both versions have 12GB of RAM, the built-in S Pen and a 6-month shop warranty. We send photos and the battery reading of your exact phone on WhatsApp before you order.
What does the 6-month warranty on a used Samsung phone cover?
The 6-month Mascom International warranty on a used Samsung phone covers hardware functionality. It is written on your receipt, and you bring the phone to our service desk on Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD if a fault appears. A new Samsung phone with East Africa warranty is covered for 24 months instead. That longer cover is the main thing you give up when you buy used.
Will a used Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra still get updates in 2026?
A used Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is still inside Samsung's promised security update period in 2026, but its Android upgrades are ending. In February 2022 Samsung promised the Galaxy S22 series four Android upgrades and five years of security updates. The series launched with Android 12, so Android 16 is its last upgrade, and the security promise runs into early 2027. For longer cover, choose a Galaxy S24 model.
Do used Samsung phones from abroad work with Safaricom and Airtel Kenya lines?
Yes. The used Samsung Galaxy S phones at Mascom International are international imports that work on Safaricom, Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya for calls, data and M-Pesa. Every model in this guide supports 5G, so it connects to Safaricom 5G where the network is live. SIM layout varies by unit: some take two physical SIMs, others one Nano-SIM plus eSIM. Ask which layout your phone has before you order.
Can I order a used Samsung phone outside Nairobi and pay on delivery?
Yes. Mascom International delivers used Samsung phones to all 47 counties with pay on arrival, so you inspect the phone before you pay. Nairobi and its environs get same-day delivery. Other major cities and towns, such as Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret, get delivery within 1 business day. Order on WhatsApp at +254 708 852 521 and ask for photos and the battery reading first.
Where to buy used Samsung phones in Kenya
You can test any used Samsung phone at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We are open Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM-7:00 PM. Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521. Email info@mascomintl.com, or browse the Samsung brand page and the phones category at www.mascomintl.com.
Delivery is countrywide with pay on arrival to all 47 counties. Nairobi and its environs receive orders the same day, and all other major cities and towns within 1 business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Sources
- Samsung Newsroom: the February 2022 announcement of four Android upgrades and five years of security updates for the Galaxy S22 series and later models.
- GSMArena: side-by-side specifications of the Galaxy S22 5G and Galaxy S23, including launch dates, chips, batteries and SIM options.
- SamMobile: the seven-year update policy for the Galaxy S25 series and for the Galaxy S24 series before it.
