If you are looking for a new smartphone to buy in South Africa, you might be overwhelmed by the many options available in the market. There are different brands, models, features, and prices to consider before making your decision. To help you narrow down your choices, we have compiled a list of some of the best smartphones you can buy in South Africa right now, based on various criteria such as performance, camera, battery life, design, and value for money. Here are our top picks:
– Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: This is the latest flagship from Samsung, and it offers a stunning 6.8-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, a powerful Exynos 2200 processor with 12GB or 16GB of RAM, a quad rear camera setup with 108MP main sensor and 10x optical zoom, a 40MP selfie camera, a massive 5,000mAh battery with fast and wireless charging, and an S Pen stylus for enhanced productivity. The Galaxy S23 Ultra also supports 5G connectivity, IP68 water and dust resistance, and runs on Android 12 with One UI 4.0. This is one of the most expensive smartphones in South Africa, starting at R25,999 for the 256GB model.
– Huawei Mate 50 Pro: Huawei’s flagship smartphone for 2023 is the Mate 50 Pro, which boasts a 6.76-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, a Kirin 9000E processor with 8GB or 12GB of RAM, a quad rear camera setup with 50MP main sensor and 5x optical zoom, a 13MP selfie camera, a 4,400mAh battery with fast and wireless charging, and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The Mate 50 Pro also supports 5G connectivity, IP68 water and dust resistance, and runs on HarmonyOS 3.0. However, due to US sanctions, the Mate 50 Pro does not have access to Google services and apps, which might limit its appeal for some users. The Mate 50 Pro costs R19,999 for the 256GB model.
– iPhone 14 Pro Max: Apple’s top-of-the-line smartphone for 2023 is the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which features a 6.7-inch OLED display with ProMotion adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, an A16 Bionic processor with Neural Engine and 6GB of RAM, a triple rear camera setup with 12MP main sensor and 3x optical zoom, a 12MP selfie camera with Face ID, a 4,352mAh battery with MagSafe fast and wireless charging, and an ultra-wideband chip for spatial awareness. The iPhone 14 Pro Max also supports 5G connectivity, IP68 water and dust resistance, and runs on iOS 16 with new features such as SharePlay and Focus mode. The iPhone 14 Pro Max is priced at R24,999 for the 128GB model.
