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Provider: Pro-Logic Technologies, Kangari Building, Nairobi
The rear camera system is among the most technically complex and highest-value assemblies in a modern smartphone. Depending on the device, it may consist of a single camera module or a multi-camera array — typically combining a main wide lens, an ultrawide, a telephoto, and a macro — each as a separate module connected to the motherboard via its own flex cable. Camera failure can mean a completely black viewfinder, a shaky or blurred image, autofocus that never locks, or error messages stating the camera cannot be opened.
Causes of Rear Camera Failure
- Drop damage cracking the camera lens or dislodging the module
- Flex cable damage from a previous repair or repeated drops
- Water damage corroding the camera sensor or connector
- OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) mechanism failure producing shaky footage
- Camera module delamination on multi-camera arrays
Estimated Rear Camera Replacement Costs in Nairobi (2024–2025)
| Device Category | Parts (KES) | Labour (KES) | Total Estimate (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Android single camera | 700 – 2,000 | 500 – 1,000 | 1,200 – 3,000 |
| Mid-range Android main camera | 1,500 – 5,000 | 700 – 1,300 | 2,200 – 6,300 |
| Mid-range Android ultrawide / telephoto | 800 – 2,500 | 700 – 1,200 | 1,500 – 3,700 |
| Samsung Galaxy S-series main camera | 4,000 – 12,000 | 1,200 – 2,000 | 5,200 – 14,000 |
| Samsung Galaxy S-series telephoto (periscope) | 6,000 – 18,000 | 1,500 – 2,500 | 7,500 – 20,500 |
| iPhone main camera (12 through 15 Pro) | 5,000 – 15,000 | 1,200 – 2,200 | 6,200 – 17,200 |
| iPhone Pro Max main / telephoto assembly | 8,000 – 25,000 | 1,500 – 3,000 | 9,500 – 28,000 |
Periscope telephoto modules and the latest iPhone camera assemblies are among the most expensive individual components in consumer smartphones. OEM parts carry a significant premium over aftermarket alternatives but preserve full camera software features.
Lens Replacement vs. Full Module Replacement
If only the outer lens glass is cracked but the camera still captures clear images, a lens-only replacement (KES 500–2,500 depending on model) is a far cheaper alternative to replacing the entire camera module.
Pro-Logic Technologies at Kangari Building, Nairobi stocks rear camera modules for most popular Android and iPhone models, with lens-only replacement available for compatible devices.
