What is a Smartphone?
A mobile phone is a portable telephone that can make and receive calls over a radio frequency link while the user is moving within a telephone service area, as opposed to a fixed-location phone.
Best Budget Smartphone In South Africa
Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro
A phone for serious techies it comes with a superb, 120 Hz refresh OLED screen, a quality 108 MP camera, great speakers, and masses of processing power. Fast charging is a nice bonus. R14 000
2. Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
The best value phone below R10 000 this has a truly outstanding AMOLED screen with 120Hz high refresh and an equally impressive triple camera setup. It has tough Gorilla Glass on the front and is the only phone at this price with IP67 waterproofing. R7 500
3. Oppo A74 5G
There’s not much changed from the excellent A72 which it replaces, but it does just enough to stay on our list, thanks to the 90 Hz high refresh 6.5” screen and the remarkably effective fast charging abilities. R7 500
4. Nokia X20
The new top-end Nokia brings together a solid set of specs, including reliable triple cameras and 5G. With strong Nordic design, build quality, and ergonomics it delivers a calmly confident performance that quickly wins you over. It’s built to last and quickly feels like a trusted tech companion. R7 600
5. Samsung Galaxy A22
This budget beater includes a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a 90 Hz high refresh rate, and a quad-camera set-up, which produced superb results whatever we threw at them. Add in Samsung build quality and you’re winning here. R4 000
Which smartphone is best for your budget?
The Best Budget Android Phones
- Our pick. OnePlus Nord N20 5G. Great performance and support
- Runner-up. Samsung Galaxy A14 5G. Good enough performance with long support.
- Upgrade pick. Google Pixel 6a. Flagship features, budget price.
- Budget pick. Samsung Galaxy A03s. The cheapest acceptable option.
What is the best smartphone to buy in South Africa?
South Africa’s top-selling smartphones revealed
| Top-selling smartphone models in different pricing segments in South Africa | |
|---|---|
| MTN | |
| Mid-range (R6,001-R15,000) | Samsung Galaxy A33 Samsung Galaxy A53 Huawei Nova Y90 |
| Flagship (R15,001+) | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Apple iPhone 13 |
Which phone is expensive in South Africa?
The world’s most expensive smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, launches in SA – at R10,000 more than the highest priced iPhone. Samsung’s new Galaxy Fold. The Galaxy Fold finally launched in South Africa this week after a delay of more than six months.