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5G Phones in Kenya (2026)
Explore 5G-capable smartphones now available in Kenya — from budget-friendly options to high-performance models. Updated 10 Jan 2026.
Make sure to check 5G band compatibility for Kenyan networks.
What to Know Before Buying a 5G Phone for Kenya
- Band compatibility matters: Kenya’s 5G networks (like Safaricom) use N78 (3,500 MHz).
- Data costs: 5G can increase data usage. Use Wi-Fi where possible.
- Battery drain: 5G radios can use more power; consider a device with 5,000mAh+ battery.
- Software support: Pick brands that provide regular updates; 5G performance improves with better firmware.
- Local warranty: Always buy 5G phones from authorised retailers in Kenya to ensure support.
All 5G Phones Available in Kenya
Explore 5G-capable models and compare their specs and prices below.
Oppo Reno14 F 5G
12GB, 512GB, 6.57" AMOLED FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz Touch Sampling, ColorOS 15.0, Qualcomm Snapdragon® 6 Gen 1, 50MP Wide (OIS), 8MP Ultra-wide, 2MP Macro, 32MP Selfie, 5G, LTE, WCDMA, GSM, 6000mAh, 45W SUPERVOOCTM Flash Charge, Opal Blue, Luminous Green
KSh 53,200
Oppo A6 Pro 5G
8GB, 256GB, 6.57" FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz, ColorOS 15.0, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 50MP + 2MP Monochrome, 16MP, 5G, LTE, WCDMA, GSM, 6500mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging, Stellar Blue, Rosewood Red, Coral Pink, Lunar Titanium
KSh 38,200
iPhone 16 Pro
8GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 6.3" Super Retina XDR, ProMotion up to 120Hz, iOS 18, Apple A18 Pro, 48MP Fusion + 48MP Ultra Wide + 5x Telephoto, 12MP TrueDepth with Center Stage, 5G / LTE / Wi-Fi 6E, Up to 27 hours video playback; fast charging via MagSafe up to 25W, Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
KSh 120,000
KSh 122,000
iPhone 17
8GB / 12GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, up to 120Hz, iOS 26, Apple A19, 48MP Fusion Main + 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 18MP Center Stage, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, eSIM, Up to 30 hours video playback, fast charging 50% in 20 minutes, Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage, White
KSh 130,000
iPhone 17 Pro
8GB / 12GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, up to 120Hz, iOS 26, Apple A19 Pro, 48MP Pro Fusion Main, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 18MP Center Stage, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, eSIM, Up to 31 hours video playback, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver
KSh 180,000
IPhone 17 Pro Max
8GB / 12GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 6.3" or 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion, up to 120Hz, iOS 26, Apple A19 Pro, 48MP Pro Fusion Main, 48MP Ultra Wide, 48MP Telephoto, 18MP Center Stage, 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, eSIM, Up to 39h video playback (Pro), Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver
KSh 203,000
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
12GB, 256GB, 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120x1440, 120Hz, Android, Octa-Core, 4.47GHz + 3.5GHz, 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP, 12MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5000mAh, non-removable, Titanium Silverblue
KSh 116,500
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
8GB, 128GB / 256GB / 512GB, 6.7" FHD+, Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, Android 16, One UI 8, Exynos 2400 (4 nm), 10-core CPU, Xclipse 940 GPU, 50MP wide + 8MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide, 12MP, 5G / LTE / HSPA / GSM, 4900 mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless, Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White
KSh 76,000
Samsung Galaxy A56
8GB, 128GB / 256GB, 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1,200 nits, Android 13, Exynos 1580 Octa-core (2.9GHz + 2.6GHz + 1.9GHz), 50MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro, 12MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5000mAh, up to 29 hours video playback, Awesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgray, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink
KSh 44,500
Samsung Galaxy A36
8GB / 12GB, 128GB / 256GB, 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1,200 nits, Android 13, Octa-core SM6475, 50MP wide + 8MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro, 12MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5000mAh, 45W Super Fast Charge, Awesome Lavender, Awesome Lime, Awesome White, Awesome Black
KSh 37,500
Vivo V60
12GB, 256GB / 512GB, 6.77-inch HDR10+ AMOLED, Quad Curved, 120Hz, 5000 nits, Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15), Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 50MP OIS main + 50MP super telephoto + 8MP ultra-wide, 50MP group selfie, 2G/3G/4G/5G Dual SIM, 6500mAh BlueVolt, 90W FlashCharge, Desert Gold, Berry Purple, Mist Gray
KSh 55,700
Vivo V60 Lite 5G
12GB, 256GB, 6.77-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3000 nits, Funtouch OS 15 (Android 15), MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo, 50MP Sony + 8MP wide-angle, 32MP, 2G/3G/4G/5G Dual SIM, 6500mAh, 90W FlashCharge, Titanium Blue, Elegant Black
KSh 39,000
Infinix Note 50S
8GB / 12GB, 256GB, 6.78" 3D-Curved AMOLED, XOS 15, Powered by Android 15, MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, 64MP SONY IMX682 main + 2MP Bokeh, 13MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 5200mAh, 45W FastCharge3.0, Titanium Grey, Ruby Red, Marine Drift Blue
KSh 30,800
Infinix Note 40 Pro+
12GB, 256GB, 6.78" FHD+ AMOLED 3D-Curved, 120Hz, Android 14, XOS 14, MediaTek Dimensity 7020, 108MP OIS + 2MP + 2MP, 32MP, 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G, 4600mAh, 100W FastCharge, Obsidian Black, Vintage Green
KSh 36,000
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
12GB, 256GB, 6.67" AMOLED 144Hz, Android 15, MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate AI Processor, 50MP 1/1.56" OIS + 50MP 3X + 50MP, 50MP AF Front Camera, 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G, 5100mAh, 70W Ultra Charge, Galaxy Black / Emerald Lake Green
KSh 53,000
Xiaomi 14T Pro
12GB, 256GB / 512GB / 1TB, 6.67" AMOLED, 2712x1220, 144Hz, Xiaomi HyperOS, MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide, 32MP in-display selfie, 5G, LTE, Dual SIM (nano + nano/eSIM), 5000mAh, 120W wired / 50W wireless HyperCharge, Titan Black, Titan Blue, Titan Gray
KSh 69,999
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
16GB, 512GB or 1TB, 6.73" WQHD+ AMOLED, 1–120Hz, HDR10+, Xiaomi HyperOS 2, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 3nm, 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto, 200MP periscope, 32MP selfie, 5G, LTE, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, 5410mAh, 90W wired / 80W wireless charge, White, Black, Silver Chrome
KSh 144,499
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G
8GB / 12GB, 256GB / 512GB, 6.67" AMOLED, 120Hz, HyperOS, MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra, 200MP + 8MP + 2MP, 20MP, 5G, Dual SIM/eSIM, 5110mAh, 45W, Midnight Black, Coral Green, Lavender Purple, Sand Gold
KSh 41,499
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G
8GB / 12GB, 256GB / 512GB, 6.67" AMOLED, 120Hz, 1.5K, HyperOS, Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 200MP + 8MP + 2MP, 20MP, 5G, Dual SIM/eSIM, 5110mAh, 120W, Frost Blue, Midnight Black, Lavender Purple, Sand Gold
KSh 47,999
Quick Comparison
| Model | Battery | RAM / Storage | Rear Camera | Front Camera | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppo Reno14 F 5G | 6000mAh, 45W SUPERVOOCTM Flash Charge | 12GBGB - 512GBGB | 50MP Wide (OIS), 8MP Ultra-wide, 2MP Macro | 32MP Selfie | KSh 53,200 |
| Oppo A6 Pro 5G | 6500mAh, 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging | 8GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP + 2MP Monochrome | 16MP | KSh 38,200 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | Up to 27 hours video playback; fast charging via MagSafe up to 25W | 8GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TBGB | 48MP Fusion + 48MP Ultra Wide + 5x Telephoto | 12MP TrueDepth with Center Stage | KSh 120,000 |
| iPhone 17 | Up to 30 hours video playback, fast charging 50% in 20 minutes | 8GB / 12GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TBGB | 48MP Fusion Main + 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide | 18MP Center Stage | KSh 130,000 |
| iPhone 17 Pro | Up to 31 hours video playback | 8GB / 12GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TBGB | 48MP Pro Fusion Main, 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide | 18MP Center Stage | KSh 180,000 |
| IPhone 17 Pro Max | Up to 39h video playback (Pro) | 8GB / 12GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TBGB | 48MP Pro Fusion Main, 48MP Ultra Wide, 48MP Telephoto | 18MP Center Stage | KSh 203,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | 5000mAh, non-removable | 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 200MP + 50MP + 50MP + 10MP | 12MP | KSh 116,500 |
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | 4900 mAh, 45W wired, 15W wireless, reverse wireless | 8GBGB - 128GB / 256GB / 512GBGB | 50MP wide + 8MP telephoto + 12MP ultrawide | 12MP | KSh 76,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy A56 | 5000mAh, up to 29 hours video playback | 8GBGB - 128GB / 256GBGB | 50MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro | 12MP | KSh 44,500 |
| Samsung Galaxy A36 | 5000mAh, 45W Super Fast Charge | 8GB / 12GBGB - 128GB / 256GBGB | 50MP wide + 8MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro | 12MP | KSh 37,500 |
| Vivo V60 | 6500mAh BlueVolt, 90W FlashCharge | 12GBGB - 256GB / 512GBGB | 50MP OIS main + 50MP super telephoto + 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP group selfie | KSh 55,700 |
| Vivo V60 Lite 5G | 6500mAh, 90W FlashCharge | 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP Sony + 8MP wide-angle | 32MP | KSh 39,000 |
| Infinix Note 50S | 5200mAh, 45W FastCharge3.0 | 8GB / 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 64MP SONY IMX682 main + 2MP Bokeh | 13MP | KSh 30,800 |
| Infinix Note 40 Pro+ | 4600mAh, 100W FastCharge | 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 108MP OIS + 2MP + 2MP | 32MP | KSh 36,000 |
| Tecno Camon 40 Premier | 5100mAh, 70W Ultra Charge | 12GBGB - 256GBGB | 50MP 1/1.56" OIS + 50MP 3X + 50MP | 50MP AF Front Camera | KSh 53,000 |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | 5000mAh, 120W wired / 50W wireless HyperCharge | 12GBGB - 256GB / 512GB / 1TBGB | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide | 32MP in-display selfie | KSh 69,999 |
| Xiaomi 15 Ultra | 5410mAh, 90W wired / 80W wireless charge | 16GBGB - 512GB or 1TBGB | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto, 200MP periscope | 32MP selfie | KSh 144,499 |
| Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G | 5110mAh, 45W | 8GB / 12GBGB - 256GB / 512GBGB | 200MP + 8MP + 2MP | 20MP | KSh 41,499 |
| Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G | 5110mAh, 120W | 8GB / 12GBGB - 256GB / 512GBGB | 200MP + 8MP + 2MP | 20MP | KSh 47,999 |
5G Price Trends & Adoption in Kenya
5G phones are becoming more common in Kenya, especially among mid-range and flagship models. As more network coverage expands, affordable 5G devices will continue to drop in price.
Local networks like Airtel and Safaricom are actively growing their 5G footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions (5G Phones)
Does Kenya have 5G coverage and how good is it?
Yes — Kenya has 5G from major carriers. For instance, Airtel uses sub-6GHz 5G (N41) for its network.
Which 5G band does Safaricom use in Kenya?
Safaricom’s 5G rollout uses the N78 (3500 MHz) band. Make sure your phone supports that band for optimal performance.
Which 5G phones are good for Kenya in 2026?
There are several good options — from budget 5G to high performance. We'll highlight reliable picks below, including from Infinix, Samsung, and Xiaomi.
Is 5G worth it for everyday use in Kenya now?
It depends on your use case: 5G offers faster speeds, but if you mainly browse, stream, or message, a good 4G phone can still serve you well. Consider signal coverage in your area.
Where can I buy 5G-capable phones in Kenya?
You can buy from authorised retailers or trusted online stores. For verified listings, check our curated Gadgets Kenya listings to ensure warranty and network compatibility.