Vivo Y36 Price in Kenya
A used Vivo Y36 sells for KES 11,500 to KES 26,500 in Kenya depending on storage and condition. A new sealed unit costs around KES 22,000 to KES 30,500. In everyday used condition, with light wear and a healthy battery, expect to pay or be paid about KES 17,500 for the 128GB version.
Used, good condition
KES 17,500
128GB
New, sealed
KES 22,000
from
Condition swing
KES 7,500
best to worst used
On Mzuri now
4 listed
from KES 19,000
Vivo Y36 price by storage and condition (KES)
| Storage | New | Like New | Good | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128GB | 22,000 – 27,000 | 19,500 – 23,500 | 16,000 – 19,500 | 11,500 – 16,000 |
| 256GB | 25,000 – 30,500 | 21,500 – 26,500 | 17,500 – 21,500 | 13,000 – 18,000 |
Typical 2026 Kenyan market prices, last reviewed June 2026. Actual price varies by battery health, accessories, colour and demand. Not a fixed quote.
What moves a Y36's price
Two phones of the same model can be KES 7,500 apart. This is where that gap comes from, in shillings rather than percentages.
Condition: up to KES 7,500
A tidy Y36 with no marks fetches around KES 21,500. Let it pick up visible wear and the same phone brings roughly KES 14,000. Dropping from good to fair alone costs about KES 3,500, which is usually more than a screen or back-glass repair, so fixing obvious damage before you list is normally worth it.
Storage: about KES 2,000
The 256GB Y36 carries roughly a KES 2,000 premium over the 128GB on the used market. Say which one you have in the listing title, because buyers filter on it and an unstated capacity gets read as the smaller one.
Battery health, box and paperwork
Battery health is the first thing a careful buyer asks about, and the number is worth quoting in the listing. The original box, charger and receipt push you toward the upper end of the range, partly because they help prove the phone is genuinely yours.
A verifiable IMEI
With the Communications Authority estimating that 30 to 40 percent of handsets in Kenya are counterfeit, a buyer who can dial *#06# and text the number to 1555 in front of you will pay more, and faster. Our guide to checking a phone IMEI in Kenya covers the whole check.
These figures are private-sale prices, what one person pays another. Shops and trade-in counters pay below them, because they need a margin to resell the phone.
Y36 for sale on Mzuri now
4 listed, asking KES 19,000 to KES 28,000, with a middle price of KES 21,750. Sellers in Nairobi.
Vivo Y36 256GB - Vibrant Gold
KES 21,500
Fair price
Vivo Y36 128GB - Meteor Black
KES 19,000
Fair price
Vivo Y36 256GB 8GB - Vibrant Gold
KES 28,000
Fair price
Vivo Y36 - 8GB/128GB - Meteor Black
KES 22,000
Great dealSelling your Y36?
List it free on Mzuri and reach buyers across all 47 counties. There is no commission, so you keep the full amount. Price it from the table above, be honest about condition, and buyers contact you directly.
- Ask around KES 17,500 for a 128GB in everyday used condition, and up to KES 21,500 if it is unmarked.
- Photograph the phone switched on, plus the
*#06#screen and any damage. Hiding a crack only costs you the sale at the meet-up. - Wipe it properly and sign out of every account before you hand it over.
Other phones around KES 17,500
What the same budget gets you from other brands, used and in good condition.
Vivo Y36: common questions
How much is a Y36 in Kenya?+
A used Vivo Y36 costs between KES 11,500 and KES 26,500, depending on storage and condition. A brand-new sealed unit runs from about KES 22,000 to KES 30,500. The most common case, a 128GB in good used condition, sits around KES 17,500.
How much can I sell my Y36 for?+
Around KES 17,500 in good condition, up to about KES 21,500 if it is unmarked with strong battery health, and closer to KES 14,000 if it has visible wear. Selling privately on Mzuri keeps the whole amount, since there is no commission.
Does a cracked screen affect the Y36's value?+
Yes, and by a predictable amount. Slipping from good to fair condition takes roughly KES 3,500 off this model. If a repair costs less than that, do it before you list. If it costs more, price the phone honestly as fair condition and say what is wrong, which sells faster than a surprise at the meet-up.
Is the 256GB Y36 worth paying more for?+
On the used market the 256GB carries about a KES 2,000 premium over the 128GB. Worth it if you keep a lot of video or offline media on the phone; if you mostly stream, that money buys very little.
Is the Y36 worth buying second-hand in 2026?+
As a mid-range option, a used Y36 in clean condition with healthy battery life is reasonable value at around KES 17,500, roughly 33 percent below what the phone cost new. Check the IMEI, confirm the model is type approved, and test the camera, charging and every button before you pay.
How do I know a used Y36 isn't stolen or fake?+
Dial *#06# on the phone itself, check the number matches the box and the settings screen, and text it to 1555 for the free Communications Authority check. Walk away from anything still locked to someone else's account.
Full detail in our guides on checking a phone IMEI, spotting a stolen phone and identifying a fake.