Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price in Kenya, specs and where to buy
The most capable Android phone widely sold in Kenya, with a titanium frame, 5x optical zoom and a seven-year update promise.
Reviewed by the Phonova editorial team · Prices checked August 2026
Phonova Score
9.3/10
Outstanding
Lowest listed price
KES 162,000
at Phone Place Kenya
Price spread
KES 6,000
between cheapest and priciest listing
Released
2024
3 retailers tracked
Spec snapshot
- Display
- 6.8in QHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Memory
- 12GB RAM / 256GB storage
- Cameras
- 200MP main + 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x + 12MP ultrawide
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Charging
- 45W wired, 15W wireless
- Network
- 5G, Wi-Fi 7
- SIM
- Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
The short answer
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at about KES 162,000 in Kenya (Phone Place Kenya) and scores 9.3/10 on the Phonova rubric — outstanding for its price. It suits photography, zoom and note-taking with the S Pen. Outstanding zoom and low-light photos is its strongest card; very expensive in Kenya is the main trade-off. Prices checked August 2026 — confirm the live price with the retailer before you pay.
Key facts
- Phonova Score 9.3/10 — Outstanding
- From KES 162,000 at Phone Place Kenya
- Premium (KES 70,000+) · released 2024
- 6.8in QHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 12GB RAM / 256GB storage
- 5,000mAh with 45W wired, 15W wireless
- 200MP main + 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x + 12MP ultrawide
- Updates: 4–7 years of Android updates on recent models
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: versions, condition and pricing in Kenya
Kenyan sellers list this phone in several configurations and conditions, and the price gap between them is large. Pick what you are actually shopping for to see the indicative price and what to verify.
New, refurbished or pre-owned?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Brand new, sealed
- Where it comes from
- Official Kenyan retailers and authorised dealers
- Warranty
- Usually 12 months local warranty
- Best for
- Anyone keeping the phone two years or more
Check before you pay
- Confirm the box seal and IMEI match the receipt
- Ask for a warranty card stamped by the Kenyan dealer
- Check the phone is the Kenyan/global variant, not a regional lock
Indicative Kenyan prices only. Refurbished and pre-owned figures are Phonova estimates based on the sealed price — used pricing moves fast, so treat them as a negotiating guide. Phonova never sells phones.
Our verdict
Overkill for most buyers, unmatched for anyone who shoots a lot. The seven-year update commitment makes the high price easier to justify if you keep phones long term.
Best for: Photography, zoom and note-taking with the S Pen
What's good
- Outstanding zoom and low-light photos
- 7 years of updates promised
- S Pen included
What to watch
- Very expensive in Kenya
- Heavy in the hand
- Repairs are costly
How we scored it: 9.3/10
Every phone on Phonova is marked on the same seven pillars, then combined with fixed weights — so the overall score is calculated, never guessed. Rubric v1.0.
- Camera9.8/10 · weight 18%
Daylight detail, indoor and night shots, selfies and video, judged against phones at the same price in Kenya.
- Performance9.7/10 · weight 18%
Everyday speed, gaming headroom, thermals and how well it should hold up after two or three years of use.
- Battery & charging9.2/10 · weight 15%
Screen-on time on a Kenyan network, standby drain and how quickly it refills with the charger you can actually buy here.
- Display9.8/10 · weight 13%
Panel type, resolution, refresh rate and outdoor brightness in direct Nairobi sun.
- Software & updates9.4/10 · weight 13%
How clean the software is, how many years of OS and security updates are promised, and how much bloat ships on it.
- Kenyan value7.8/10 · weight 15%
What you get for the real street price in KES, including what rivals offer at the same money.
- Serviceability in Kenya9.0/10 · weight 8%
Availability of official stock and warranty, spare parts, screen and battery repair cost, and resale demand locally.
Weighted total: 9.3/10 — Outstanding. Close to the best you can buy in Kenya in its class. Few compromises worth worrying about. Scores are re-checked whenever Kenyan pricing moves enough to change the value pillar.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price in Kenya
Across the Kenyan retailers we track, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra runs from KES 162,000 at Phone Place Kenya up to KES 168,000 at Safaricom Shop — a spread of KES 6,000 on the same phone. That gap is almost always the difference between grey-market or marketplace stock and official Kenyan stock with a warranty you can claim locally.
Prices here were checked in August 2026. Phonova does not sell phones and does not take payment for placement, so the cheapest listing is shown first whether or not we earn anything from it.
Display, design and everyday feel
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra uses a 6.8in qhd+ amoled, 120hz panel and weighs 232g. In practice that decides two things Kenyan buyers notice most: how readable it is in direct sun, and how it feels after a full day in a pocket or handbag.
- Display: 6.8in QHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
- Weight: 232g
- SIM: Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
Performance and software
It runs a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 12GB RAM / 256GB storage, on Android 14, One UI 6. That combination sets how long the phone stays pleasant to use — a phone bought today should still handle M-Pesa, WhatsApp, banking apps and social media in three years.
Samsung update policy: 4–7 years of Android updates on recent models
Cameras
Camera hardware: 200MP main + 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x + 12MP ultrawide. Megapixels matter far less than processing, so we judge cameras against phones at the same Kenyan price rather than on paper specs — this one earns 9.8/10 on our camera pillar.
Battery and charging
A 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired, 15W wireless is what you get. With Kenyan power interruptions in mind, we weight fast top-ups and standby drain heavily — this phone scores 9.2/10 for battery and charging.
Official stock vs grey market in Kenya
Two units of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra can look identical and carry very different risk. Official Kenyan stock comes with paperwork you can use at a service centre; imported or marketplace stock is usually cheaper but the warranty is only as good as the seller's word.
Local service: Official service centres in Nairobi and Mombasa
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra full specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.8in QHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Memory | 12GB RAM / 256GB storage |
| Cameras | 200MP main + 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x + 12MP ultrawide |
| Battery | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Network | 5G, Wi-Fi 7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) |
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6 |
| Weight | 232g |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 (128GB)
Same fields, same order, every time — the green marker shows which phone wins a row where the comparison is objective.
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 (128GB) | Apple iPhone 15 (128GB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonova Score | 9.3/10 | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Lowest Kenyan price | from KES 162,000 | from KES 107,000 | from KES 138,000 |
| Price tier | Premium (KES 70,000+) | Premium (KES 70,000+) | Premium (KES 70,000+) |
| Brand | Samsung | Apple | Apple |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Display | 6.8in QHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.1in Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, 2,000 nits peak outdoor | 6.1in Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 (3nm), 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine | Apple A16 Bionic |
| Memory & storage | 12GB RAM / 256GB storage | 8GB RAM / 128GB, 256GB or 512GB (no microSD) | 6GB RAM / 128GB storage (no microSD) |
| Cameras | 200MP main + 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x + 12MP ultrawide | 48MP Fusion main (ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS) + 12MP ultrawide with macro, 12MP front | 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide, 12MP front |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 3,561mAh — around 22 hours of video playback | 3,349mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | Up to ~30W wired (USB-C), 25W MagSafe with a 30W adapter | 20W wired, 15W MagSafe |
| Network | 5G, Wi-Fi 7 | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, IP68 water and dust resistance | 5G, Wi-Fi 6 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) | Nano-SIM + eSIM (dual eSIM on some imports — confirm before paying) | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6 | iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence, upgradable for years | iOS 17, upgradable |
| Weight | 232g | 170g, aluminium frame, Ceramic Shield front | 171g |
| Score: Camera | 9.8/10 | 9.4/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Score: Performance | 9.7/10 | 9.8/10 | 9.4/10 |
| Score: Battery & charging | 9.2/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Score: Display | 9.8/10 | 8.6/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Score: Software & updates | 9.4/10 | 9.8/10 | 9.6/10 |
| Score: Kenyan value | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Score: Serviceability in Kenya | 9.0/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Best for | Photography, zoom and note-taking with the S Pen | Kenyan buyers who want one phone to last five years without thinking about it again | Buyers who want the longest software life and best resale value |
Should you buy it? Real situations
- Buy it
You want photography, zoom and note-taking with the S Pen
This is exactly the buyer this phone is built for. Outstanding zoom and low-light photos and 7 years of updates promised make it an easy recommendation around KES 162,000.
- Consider
You are stretching your budget to reach it
Check the tier below first. If the extra shillings come out of your rent or airtime budget, a cheaper phone with a similar battery and screen will serve you better than a stretched flagship purchase.
- Skip it
Very expensive in Kenya would annoy you daily
Be honest about the compromise: very expensive in Kenya, and heavy in the hand. If that is central to how you use a phone, spend the money on a rival that fixes it instead.
The real cost of owning it in Kenya
| Item | Budget | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Case and screen protector | KES 3,200–KES 6,500 | Buy both on day one — screen repairs cost far more than protection. |
| Charger and cable (if not in box) | KES 4,100+ | Use a reputable brand; cheap chargers are the most common cause of battery complaints. |
| Screen replacement | KES 19,400–KES 48,600 | Depends on panel type and whether parts are official. Ask before you buy, not after a crack. |
| Battery replacement (year 3) | KES 8,100–KES 16,200 | Budget for one replacement if you plan to keep the phone four years or more. |
| Likely resale after 2 years | KES 64,800–KES 97,200 | Keep the box and receipt — both lift resale value noticeably in Kenya. |
Estimates based on typical Kenyan repair and accessory pricing for phones in this price band.
Before you pay: 6-step checklist
- Step 1: Confirm today's price on the retailer's own page — listings move weekly and stock sells out.
- Step 2: Ask in writing whether it is official Kenyan stock or an import, and how long the warranty runs.
- Step 3: Check the box contents before paying: charger, cable, SIM tool, warranty card.
- Step 4: Power the phone on in front of the seller and check IMEI, storage size and battery health.
- Step 5: Test both SIM slots, mobile data and a call before you leave or accept delivery.
- Step 6: Pay by M-Pesa Paybill/Till or card so the transaction is traceable — never cash to a personal number.
Where to buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Kenya
Indicative prices checked August 2026. Phonova never sells phones — every link below goes straight to the retailer's own listing. Always confirm the live price, stock and warranty before paying.
A long-running Nairobi phone specialist with clear listed prices and strong stock on Apple and Samsung. Good for buyers who want to inspect the device before paying.
- Payment:
- M-Pesa, bank transfer, cash in store
- Warranty:
- Shop warranty stated per device — get it in writing
Established online phone retailer with a broad catalogue across Apple, Samsung and Chinese brands, and clearer warranty language than most marketplace sellers.
- Payment:
- M-Pesa, card, instalments on selected devices
- Warranty:
- Shop warranty, typically 12 months on new stock
Official Kenya warranty
- Payment:
- M-Pesa, card, Lipa Mdogo Mdogo on selected devices
- Warranty:
- Official Kenya warranty on official stock
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: frequently asked questions
How much is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Kenya?
Between KES 162,000 and KES 168,000 across the retailers we track, checked August 2026. The lower end is usually marketplace or imported stock; the upper end usually buys official Kenyan stock and warranty.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra worth buying in Kenya?
It scores 9.3/10 on the Phonova rubric — outstanding. Overkill for most buyers, unmatched for anyone who shoots a lot. The seven-year update commitment makes the high price easier to justify if you keep phones long term.
Where can I buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra safely?
Any of the retailers listed on this page. For official stock and warranty paperwork, a carrier or specialist shop is safer; marketplaces are cheaper but the seller, not the platform, owns the warranty.
How long will the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra get software updates?
4–7 years of Android updates on recent models
Does the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra support dual SIM?
SIM support: Dual SIM (nano + eSIM). Test both slots with your own lines before paying.
Lowest at Phone Place Kenya
KES 162,000