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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    Honor 600 series pricing announced in SA

    Honor 600 series pricing announced in SA Honor has launched the latest generation of smartphones in its number series — the Honor 600 and 600 Pro — in South Africa. Honor Technologies Africa's head of product training, Jacques Mapepe, dubbed the mid-range devices as "flagship killers" for...
  3. Hanno Labuschagne

    IDC research shows first Q1 smartphone sales contraction in three years

    IDC research shows first Q1 smartphone sales contraction in three years The global smartphone market suffered its first decline since 2023 in the first quarter of this year, according to market tracker IDC, with the memory chip supply crunch and war in Iran likely to elevate costs and constrain...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    South Africa's under-the-radar flagships

    South Africa's under-the-radar flagships South Africa's smartphone market is dominated by three brands, Samsung, Apple, and Huawei, but newcomers are bringing out premium devices that can give these firms real competition. Vivo, Honor, and Oppo have all recently launched flagship smartphones...
  5. Tsepz_GP

    Apple Reclaiming the Top Spot with Double-Digit Growth in China

    Just came across this from IDC. Despite all the insanely specced Androids coming out of China right now with +7000mAh batteries, huge camera sensors, 165Hz screens, multi folding screens etc… It seems even in China the iPhone reigns supreme, at least in sales growth y-on-y. I have also watched...
  6. Hanno Labuschagne

    Honor's gain is Samsung's pain

    Honor's gain is Samsung's pain Chinese smartphone manufacturer Honor continued to record impressive performance in South Africa 2025, following enormous gains in the last two years. The substantial growth suggests the company could be giving the country's top-selling brand sleepless nights.
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    iPhone drops out of top 5 smartphones in China

    iPhone drops out of top 5 smartphones in China Apple Inc. lost ground in China’s smartphone market in the June quarter after local companies like Huawei Technologies Co. surged ahead. iPhone shipments there slid 3.1% during the period, compared with an 11% year-on-year rise among...
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    Honor launches Magic 6 Pro and Magic V2 in SA

    Honor launches Magic 6 Pro and Magic V2 in South Africa Honor has launched its flagship Magic 6 Pro smartphone and booklet-style foldable Magic V2 in South Africa. The Chinese smartphone brand has seen strong growth in the local market in the past year.
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    9 budget smartphones with solid cameras for under R6,000

    9 budget smartphones with solid cameras for under R6,000 Samsung and Xiaomi offer the widest ranges of budget smartphones with the best camera systems in South Africa. The capabilities of smartphone cameras have improved immensely in the past few years, particularly with regard to zoomed-in...
  10. Jan

    Honor has big plans for South Africa

    Honor's big plans for South Africa — including launching first flagship and world's thinnest and lightest foldable Chinese tech brand Honor had an excellent year in South Africa in 2023 and plans to expand its local smartphone line-up with higher-end models from its flagship and foldable range...
  11. Jan

    Honor, Oppo, Vivo, Xiaomi, and Huawei flagships compared

    Battle of China's iPhone and Samsung killers Several Chinese tech giants are duking it out for flagship smartphone customers in South Africa. Chinese smartphone makers are renowned for packing their devices with powerful hardware, sometimes at hard-to-believe prices.
  12. Jan

    Budget smartphone brands roundup - May 2023

    Best budget smartphone brands in South Africa Numerous smartphone brands offer entry-level devices at affordable prices in South Africa, but some have significant advantages over others regarding software support. MyBroadband recently compiled a list of the best-specced new smartphones you can...
  13. Jan

    Sub-R3,000 entry-level smartphone roundup - May 2023

    Best smartphones under R3,000 in South Africa The budget smartphone segment in South Africa is teeming with highly-capable devices at affordable prices. MyBroadband looked for the best smartphones you can buy from reputable local tech retailers for less than R3,000 in May 2023.
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    Available in SA: opinions on phone security

    Hi I'm new to this forum :) Wondering if anyone has any opinions re: phones with better security features in the SA market. I've had a Huawei for more than 4 years now. Their reputation, deserved or undeserved, of being insecure, makes me want to explore other options. I'm aware that how...
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    • Forum: Android
  15. Jan

    Best-selling smartphones in South Africa - March 2023

    South Africa's top-selling smartphone models revealed Samsung's Galaxy A series budget and mid-range smartphones dominate device sales at two of South Africa's major mobile networks and a large general goods retailer. MyBroadband asked the country's four biggest mobile networks and several...
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  16. Jan

    Flagship smartphones coming in 2023

    Best smartphones to look forward to in 2023 Several highly-anticipated smartphones are expected to launch in South Africa in the coming year. All the major manufacturers — Apple, Google, Huawei, Honor, Oppo, Samsung, and Xiaomi — are rolling out powerful new flagship devices.
  17. Jan

    Sub-R500 smartphone contract comparison - December 2022

    Best smartphone contracts under R500 Buying a smartphone with cash in South Africa can carry a high cost. However, South Africa's mobile network operators offer smartphone deals on two and three-year contracts for those wanting to avoid a once-off purchase. MyBroadbroad compared some of the...
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  18. Jan

    Honor vs Oppo vs Xiaomi vs Samsung flagship smartphones in South Africa

    Honor, Oppo, and Xiaomi taking on Samsung in South Africa While Samsung is the most dominant smartphone brand in South Africa, companies like Honor, Oppo, and Xiaomi have recently released flagship handsets they hope will help them compete with the South Korean giant. The high-end smartphones...
  19. Jan

    Chinese flagship smartphone battle in South Africa - Xiaomi vs Oppo vs Honor vs Huawei

    Xiaomi vs Oppo vs Honor — the fight for Huawei's spot in South Africa Chinese manufacturers Honor, Oppo, and Xiaomi have started battling it out to fill a Huawei-sized hole in the flagship smartphone market in South Africa. The three companies officially launched some of their high-end...
  20. Jan

    Honor launches Magic4 Pro in South Africa - R22,999 RRP, selling for R20,999

    Honor Magic4 Pro launches in South Africa for R20,999 Honor has announced that it will launch its Magic4 Pro flagship smartphone on 10 June 2022 in partnership with South Africa’s mobile network operators. Its recommended retail price is R22,999, but Cellucity and Technomobi have told...
  21. Jan

    Honor's big plans to beat Huawei and Samsung in South Africa

    Honor's plans to beat Samsung in South Africa Honor launched in South Africa on 5 May 2022, and the company has big plans to achieve Huawei's success in the country within two to three years. Part of that goal is beating Samsung's flagship smartphone market share within three device...
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