June 2025 Edition
Whether you’re upgrading for performance, photography, or battery life, the Kenyan smartphone market in June 2025 offers something for every budget. From premium flagships to value-packed mid-rangers and reliable budget phones, here are the top picks this month.
Flagship Phones (KSh 100,000+)
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Release Date: January 2025
- Notable Features:
- 200MP quad camera with AI scene optimization
- Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) chip
- Galaxy AI with live call translation and Note Assist
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Release Date: September 2023
- Notable Features:
- A17 Pro chip
- Titanium frame and USB-C
- 5x telephoto zoom and ProMotion display
- Google Pixel 9 Pro
- Release Date: Expected August 2024
- Notable Features:
- Tensor G4 chip
- “Add Me” AI photo tool
- Magic Editor and Live Translate
- Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Release Date: February 2024
- Notable Features:
- Leica optics
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- 90W wired and 50W wireless charging
- Tecno Phantom X3 Pro
- Release Date: Expected December 2023
- Notable Features:
- 108MP RGBW camera
- Curved AMOLED display
- HiOS 14 with Ella AI
Mid-Range Phones (KSh 30,000–70,000)
- Samsung Galaxy A55 5G
- Release Date: March 2024
- Notable Features:
- Exynos 1480 chip
- 120Hz AMOLED
- Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G
- Release Date: September 2023
- Notable Features:
- 200MP camera
- Dimensity 7200 Ultra
- IP68 rating
- Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Release Date: April 2024
- Notable Features:
- 50MP triple camera
- 70W fast charging
- AI-enhanced portrait mode
- Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G
- Release Date: March 2024
- Notable Features:
- MagCharge wireless charging
- 120Hz AMOLED
- Helio G99 Ultimate
- Oppo Reno 11F 5G
- Release Date: February 2024
- Notable Features:
- 64MP camera
- AMOLED display
- IP65 water resistance
Budget Phones (Under KSh 30,000)
- Realme C67
- Release Date: December 2023
- Notable Features:
- 108MP camera
- Mini Capsule 2.0 UI
- 5000mAh battery
- Itel P55 5G
- Release Date: October 2023
- Notable Features:
- 5G under KSh 20K
- 5000mAh battery
- Android 13 Go Edition
- Tecno Spark 20 Pro+
- Release Date: December 2023
- Notable Features:
- 108MP camera
- Curved AMOLED
- Helio G99 chip
- Infinix Hot 40i
- Release Date: March 2023
- Notable Features:
- 90Hz display
- 5000mAh battery
- XOS 13
- Nokia G22
- Release Date: February 2023
- Notable Features:
- Repairable design
- Clean Android
- 5050mAh battery
Final Word
From the AI-powered Galaxy S25 Ultra to the budget-friendly Itel P55 5G, Kenya’s smartphone market in June 2025 is rich with options. Whether you’re a student, creator, business owner, or casual user, there’s a phone that fits your needs and your budget.
