{"id":189,"date":"2026-11-01T11:31:46","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T11:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.iphone-deals.com\/?p=189"},"modified":"2026-11-01T18:06:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T18:06:04","slug":"iphone-12-vs-iphone-13-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/iphone-12-vs-iphone-13-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 in Kenya: Which to Buy (2026 Prices)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 question, the price gap at iPhone Deals is KSh 8,000 for the same 128GB: KSh 35,000 for the iPhone 12 and KSh 43,000 for the iPhone 13. The iPhone 13 starts at 128GB, while the cheapest iPhone 12 is a 64GB at KSh 30,000. For the extra money you get a newer A15 chip, a smaller notch and an upgraded main camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prices were checked on 1 November 2026 on the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/iphones\/iphone-12\">iPhone 12 page<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/iphones\/iphone-13\">iPhone 13 page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#prices\">Prices side by side<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#differences\">What you get for the extra money<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#repair\">Screen repair costs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#choose\">Which one to choose<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#prices\">iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 prices at iPhone Deals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#differences\">What do you get for the extra money?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#repair\">Screen repair costs: iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#choose\">Which one should you choose?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prices\">iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 prices at iPhone Deals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Storage<\/th><th>iPhone 12<\/th><th>iPhone 13<\/th><th>Difference<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>64GB<\/td><td>KSh 30,000<\/td><td>Not offered<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>128GB<\/td><td>KSh 35,000<\/td><td>KSh 43,000<\/td><td>KSh 8,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>256GB<\/td><td>Not listed on the iPhone 12 page<\/td><td>KSh 49,500<\/td><td>n\/a<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final price depends on colour and condition (New, Refurbished, Ex-UK or Used). The shop confirms the condition of each unit before you order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-6.png\" alt=\"Side view of a black iPhone on a blue background, iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 comparison\" class=\"wp-image-34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-6.png 674w, https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-6-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"differences\">What do you get for the extra money?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>iPhone 12<\/th><th>iPhone 13<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Chip<\/td><td>A14 Bionic<\/td><td>A15 Bionic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Screen<\/td><td>6.1-inch OLED<\/td><td>6.1-inch OLED<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notch<\/td><td>Larger<\/td><td>Smaller<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lowest storage at iPhone Deals<\/td><td>64GB<\/td><td>128GB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chip and screen details come from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone\/compare\/?modelList=iphone-11%2Ciphone-12%2Ciphone-13\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple&#8217;s compare page<\/a>. Apple also rates the iPhone 13 camera and battery life higher, so check the compare page for the exact figures before you decide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-9.png\" alt=\"Two iPhones side by side showing the camera modules\" class=\"wp-image-37\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-9.png 940w, https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-9-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-9-766x402.png 766w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The screen size and display type are the same, so you will not see a big difference in everyday use. The A15 chip matters more if you keep the phone for several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"repair\">Screen repair costs: iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Screen replacement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>iPhone 12<\/td><td>KSh 11,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>iPhone 13<\/td><td>KSh 13,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are the prices on the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/repairs\">iPhone Deals repairs page<\/a>. The iPhone 13 costs KSh 2,000 more to fix. The <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/warranty\">warranty page<\/a> says there is no warranty on the screen, so check it before you pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-7.png\" alt=\"iPhone screen lit up showing the display\" class=\"wp-image-35\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-7.png 728w, https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-7-300x212.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"choose\">Which one should you choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choose the iPhone 12 if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you want to spend as little as possible, from KSh 30,000 for 64GB<\/li>\n\n\n<li>128GB at KSh 35,000 is enough for you<\/li>\n\n\n<li>you do not need the newest chip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Choose the iPhone 13 if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>you want 128GB or more without paying for a bigger model<\/li>\n\n\n<li>you plan to keep the phone for several years<\/li>\n\n\n<li>the KSh 8,000 gap at 128GB is within your budget<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are stuck between storage sizes, our <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/iphone-12-64gb-or-128gb-kenya\/\">iPhone 12 64GB or 128GB guide<\/a> explains what each size holds. If you are looking at the bigger models, see <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/iphone-12-pro-max-vs-iphone-13-pro-max-kenya\/\">iPhone 12 Pro Max vs iPhone 13 Pro Max<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you pay, run the checks in our <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/blog\/how-to-tell-if-iphone-12-is-fake-kenya\/\">guide to spotting a fake iPhone<\/a> and ask to inspect the exact phone. Devices carry a 6-month warranty on eligible items; read the <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/warranty\">warranty terms<\/a> first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How much more is an iPhone 13 than an iPhone 12 at iPhone Deals?<\/strong><br>For 128GB, KSh 8,000 more: KSh 43,000 against KSh 35,000. The cheapest iPhone 12 is a 64GB at KSh 30,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does the iPhone 13 start at 128GB?<\/strong><br>At iPhone Deals, yes. The iPhone 13 page lists 128GB (KSh 43,000) and 256GB (KSh 49,500).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Which has the cheaper screen repair?<\/strong><br>The iPhone 12, at KSh 11,000 against KSh 13,000 for the iPhone 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Are the phones new or Ex-UK?<\/strong><br>Condition options include New, Refurbished, Ex-UK and Used. The shop confirms the condition per unit before you order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guide maintained by iPhone Deals, Kimathi House, 4th Floor, Suite 404, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, Kenya. Phone: 0700 555 507. Open Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Prices checked on 1 November 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/iphone\/compare\/?modelList=iphone-11%2Ciphone-12%2Ciphone-13\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple iPhone compare<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/iphones\/iphone-12\">iPhone 12 price page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/iphones\/iphone-13\">iPhone 13 price page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/repairs\">iPhone Deals repairs page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/iphone-deals.com\/warranty\">iPhone Deals warranty page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the iPhone 12 vs iPhone 13 question, the price gap at iPhone Deals is KSh 8,000 for the same 128GB: KSh 35,000 for the iPhone 12 and KSh 43,000 for the iPhone 13. The iPhone 13 starts at 128GB, while the cheapest iPhone 12 is a 64GB at KSh 30,000. 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