South Africa’s only successful smartphone brand has a new range of devices
Mobicel told MyBroadband its sub-brand Spectra was seeing traction among consumers and retailers.
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Two smartphones in South Africa which cost R449
The two most affordable 4G smartphones in South Africa in May 2026 are the Hisense U32 and Hisense U967, both of which cost R449.
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One of South Africa’s only successful smartphone brands stumbles
South Africa’s most successful smartphone brand had a stable 2025 despite increased competition from Chinese rivals and pressure from higher component import costs.
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Android smartphones | best-selling smartphones | budget smartphones | Samsung | Samsung Galaxy A06 | Smartphones
Vodacom reveals its best-selling smartphone in South Africa
The phone’s popularity is no surprise considering its competitive pricing and the local popularity of its manufacturer.
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2G | 3G | budget phones | budget smartphones | Cell C | Cellular
Blow to South Africa’s 2G and 3G shutdown
The rise in computer memory prices could delay South Africa’s shutdown of 2G and 3G networks.
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5G | 5G smartphones | budget smartphones | Hisense Infinity H50s | Hisense Infinity H60 | Motorola G35 5G
Big price cuts on cheapest 5G smartphones in South Africa
The most affordable 5G smartphone in South Africa is currently selling for less than R1,000 from one major retailer, while there are now plenty more options below R3,000 than earlier in the year.