USIU-Africa
Off Thika Road, Kasarani, Nairobi
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Shop a refurbished Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB in Kenya, fully tested with 6 months of warranty. 200MP camera, built-in S Pen, dual telephoto, 120Hz.
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Refurbished & Fully Tested | 6-Month Gadget Market Warranty
The Galaxy S23 Ultra brought a genuinely enormous leap in camera resolution — a 200-megapixel main sensor, more than double the previous generation's 108MP — alongside the specially-tuned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip, a built-in S Pen, and dual optical telephoto lenses. This remains one of the most camera-capable Android flagships available in Kenya's refurbished market.
This deserves proper explanation, since the jump from 108MP to 200MP represents nearly double the previous generation's already-substantial resolution. In practice, the sensor uses advanced pixel-binning to combine 16 pixels into one by default, producing excellent standard-resolution 12.5MP photos with exceptional light-gathering and detail — while retaining the ability to capture at intermediate 50MP or the full 200MP resolution when maximum detail and cropping flexibility genuinely matter. For photographers who want to crop deeply into a shot after the fact while retaining genuine sharpness, this is a real, substantial capability improvement.
Like every other phone in the S23 lineup, the Ultra uses the same specially-tuned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip globally — meaning no regional performance differences, and genuinely class-leading performance for gaming, computational photography, and multitasking regardless of where your specific unit originated.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm), used globally regardless of region |
| Display | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ 3088 x 1440, adaptive 1–120Hz refresh, HDR10+, up to 1750 nits peak brightness |
| Stylus | Built-in S Pen with dedicated storage silo |
| Rear Cameras | 200MP main (ƒ/1.7, OIS, 16-in-1 pixel binning) + 10MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, 3x optical) + 10MP telephoto (ƒ/4.9, 10x optical periscope zoom) + 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°) + laser autofocus sensor |
| Zoom Range | Up to 100x Space Zoom |
| Video | 8K recording at 30fps (up from 24fps on previous generations), 4K at up to 60fps, Director's View, Super Steady stabilisation |
| Front Camera | 12MP (ƒ/2.2) with autofocus |
| Storage | 256GB (this listing) — the standard starting capacity for this model, no microSD expansion |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 45W fast charging, 15W fast wireless charging, Wireless PowerShare |
| Connectivity | 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, GPS, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, face recognition |
| Build | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back |
| Software | Android with Samsung One UI |
| SIM | Physical nano-SIM + eSIM support |
Previous generations capped 8K recording at 24fps. The S23 Ultra pushed this to 30fps — a genuine, if modest, improvement that delivers slightly smoother 8K footage, useful for anyone specifically working with this exceptionally high-resolution video format.
Given the Ultra's 200MP camera and 8K/30fps video capability, both of which produce substantially large files, 256GB represents a genuinely sensible baseline rather than an optional upgrade — enough real headroom to actually use the camera system's full capability without immediately running into storage pressure.
Photography enthusiasts who want maximum resolution — 200MP offers genuine, substantial cropping flexibility no previous Samsung flagship could match.
Former Note-series users who want the built-in S Pen experience alongside the newest camera technology.
Videographers who want the highest available frame rate for 8K recording.
Buyers who want Samsung's true 2023 flagship-of-flagships experience at a genuinely accessible refurbished price.
Identical chip, cameras, S Pen, and display — the 512GB configuration simply doubles storage further for buyers who shoot extensively in the camera's full 200MP resolution or record substantial amounts of 8K video.
The S23 Ultra adds the specially-tuned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip (versus the S22 Ultra's region-dependent Exynos or Snapdragon), the dramatically higher-resolution 200MP main camera (versus 108MP), and 8K video at 30fps (versus 24fps). A substantial, genuine camera and performance upgrade over the previous generation.
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Six months of genuine store warranty, clearly stated. Fully tested before listing, including S Pen and dual telephoto function, with battery health disclosed openly. Honest refurbished labelling — never disguised as new. IMEI verification welcomed before payment. Real, accountable business — browse our phones category or message us on WhatsApp.
Does the S23 Ultra shoot every photo at 200MP? No — by default it uses 16-in-1 pixel binning to produce excellent 12.5MP standard shots with superior light-gathering. The full 200MP resolution is available when you specifically want maximum detail and cropping flexibility.
Is the built-in S Pen the same as the S22 Ultra's? Yes — the same integrated storage silo experience, carried forward and refined.
Does this phone have a microSD slot? No — storage is fixed at your chosen capacity with no expansion option, which is why this model starts at a generous 256GB as standard.
Does this phone support 5G in Kenya? Yes, with seamless fallback to 4G LTE where 5G isn't yet available.
Is the phone unlocked and free of any account locks? Yes — every unit is verified fully unlocked before listing, and you're welcome to verify this with us before paying.
Fully tested and backed by six months of genuine warranty, this is Samsung's true 2023 flagship-of-flagships — a genuinely massive 200MP camera, built-in S Pen, and guaranteed top-tier performance. Message us on WhatsApp or browse our phones category to secure yours.
Nairobi: same-day delivery for orders confirmed before 3:00pm on a working day. Rest of Kenya: courier to your door or nearest agent, typically 1–3 business days. You can also collect for free from our shop at USIU-Africa, Off Thika Road, Kasarani, Nairobi.
Faulty or not as described? Tell us within 7 days for a replacement or full refund. Changed your mind? Sealed, unused items can come back within 14 days. See our returns & warranty policy.
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