What bringing this phone in would cost, worked out from its overseas price plus Kenya's import taxes. This is an estimate, not a shop price.
Overseas price
$959.00 = KSh 124,612 at KSh 129.94 per $1, rate of 7 Nov 2026
Import duty (25%)
+ KSh 31,153
Excise duty (10%)
+ KSh 15,577
Import declaration fee (2.5%)
+ KSh 3,115
Railway development levy (2%)
+ KSh 2,492
VAT (16%)
+ KSh 28,312
Estimated total
KSh 205,262(65% above the overseas price)
Assumes the 25% import duty now applied to phones (a temporary stay of the regional 0% rate) and that the proposed 25% activation tax was not enacted. Kenyan shop prices are often lower than this estimate, so treat it as an upper guide. It treats the overseas price as the customs value and leaves out shipping, insurance, clearing fees, the seller's margin and warranty, so shop prices differ. Tax rules and rates change: confirm with the Kenya Revenue Authority.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at a glance in Kenya
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra price in Kenya starts from KSh 71,266, checked against a live shop listing on 12 Nov 2026.
Key Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra specs: a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) screen, the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 8GB of RAM with 256GB of storage, a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging and a 200MP main camera and 12MP selfie camera. It also has 5G and NFC. It runs Android 13. Its numbers point to long days away from a charger and heavy multitasking and games.
How much is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in Kenya?
The lowest verified price is KSh 71,266 (shillings). Always confirm the exact model, storage and warranty with the seller.
What is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra battery size?
5000mAh, charged at up to 45W.
How much RAM and storage does it have?
This version lists 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Other versions sold in Kenya can differ.
This overview is written from the specifications and prices we hold. It is not a hands-on review: we have not tested this phone.
How we show prices: each price is taken from a shop listing and dated. Shop prices are never converted from another country, and we hide prices older than 30 days.