When a phone is expensive, its features are excellent. Right now,here is a list of the most expensive smartphones in Kenya and their features.

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Features

• Back camera: 48MP+48MP+48MP
• Front camera: 18MP
• Processor: Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
• Warranty:1-year warranty
• Color: Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
• Battery capacity:5000mAh
• Storage 256GB,512GB,1TB

The phone costs up to Ksh 330,000.The least amount you can buy one is Ksh 180,000.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Samsung Galaxy Fold7 Key Features

• RAM: 12GB, 16GB
• Internal Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
• Display: 6.5 (Folded) 8.0 inches (Unfolded), Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
• OS: Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
• Camera Set-up: 200MP+10MP+12MP triple main camera; 10MP front lens.
• Connectivity: 5G, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 3.2, NFC, Wi-Fi 7
• Battery: 4400mAh, 25W wired.
• Colors: Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, Jet Black, Mint.

The phone costs up to Ksh250,000. The least you can buy one in 2025 is Ksh 180,000.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Features

• Display: 6.9 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak)
• Main Camera:
  • 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
    50 MP, f/2.6, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0″, PDAF (30cm – ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom
  • 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm
• Front Camera: 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), PDAF
• Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
• Operating System: Android 16, HyperOS 3
• Storage: 512GB
• SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
• Card Slot: No
• Battery: Li-Po 7500 mAh
• Charging: 100W wired, 50W wireless
• IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
• Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
• Ultra Wideband (UWB) support

It now costs Ksh 170,000 to Ksh200,000 to get one in Kenya.

Sony Xperia 1 VII

The phone costs Ksh150,000 to Ksh180,000 in Kenya.

Features

• RAM: 12GB
• Internal Storage: 256GB, 512GB
• Display: 6.5 inches, LTPO OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR BT.2020
• OS: Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades
• Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
• Camera: Selfie-12MP; Primary camera-48MP+12MP+48MP
• Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 6.0
• Battery: 5,000mAh, 30W Wired
• Colors: Moss Green, Orchid Purple, Slate Black

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

One of the best smartphones in Kenya. One with 512GB costs Ksh130,000 to Ksh170,000. Here are the impressive features of the phone:

• RAM: 12GB
• Internal Storage: 256GB, 512GB,1TB
• Battery: 5000 mAh, 45W wired
• Main camera: 200MP +10MP + 50MP + 50MP
• Front camera: 12 MP
• Display: 6.9 inches + 120Hz AMOLED display
• Processor: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
• Connectivity: Dual SIM, 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi
• Colors: Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray
• OS: Android 15, One UI 7

Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold

The phone costs between Ksh180,000 and Ksh250,000. It’s one of the best phones in Kenya.

Features

• Display: 8.0”
• Back Camera:48MP+10.8MP+10.5MP
• Front Camera: 10M+10MP
• Processor: Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)
• Warranty: 1-year
• Color(s): Obsidian, Porcelain
• Battery: 5015mAh

Oppo Find N5

You will need Ksh 150,000 to Ksh200,000 to get this phone in Kenya.

Features

• Display: 8.12”
• Back Camera:50mp+50mp+8mp
• Front Camera: 8MP+8mp
• Processor: Qualcomm SM8750-3-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
• Warranty: 1-year
• Color(s): Cosmic Black, Misty White, Dusk Purple
• Battery: 5600mAh 80W

Asus Rog Phone 8 Pro

Asus Rog Phone 8 Pro it costs Ksh 180,000 to Ksh220,000.

Features

• Display: 6.78”
• Back Camera:50MP +32MP+13MP
• Front Camera: 32MP
• Processor: Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
• Warranty: 1-year
• Color(s): Phantom Black
• Battery: 5500mAh