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...
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...
Apple accuses Oppo employee of stealing trade secrets
Apple Inc. accused smartphone maker Oppo in a lawsuit of poaching a highly paid member of the Apple Watch team and encouraging him to steal trade secrets for his new job with the Chinese firm.
Sensor system architect Chen Shi secretly...
Ten 5G smartphones for less than R5,000 in SA
South Africans looking for an affordable 5G smartphone will find numerous models across multiple brands available for under R5,000 in early 2025.
MyBroadband's latest analysis of budget 5G smartphones on the local market shows that the entry price...
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...
Item name: OPPO A54s 128GB, 4GB
Age and condition: About a year, immaculate.
Do you include packaging: No
Warranty: Unsure
Reason for selling: Barely used.
Price: R1250
Negotiable: Slightly
Location: Krugersdorp
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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.
Realme launches in South Africa — with smartphones from R2,499
Realme has announced the official launch of its smartphones in South Africa, offering a broad range of high-spec, budget-friendly handsets in the country.
It also plans to sell smart TVs, smart bulbs, wearables, headphones...
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...
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.
Samsung takes the top spot as smartphone sales tumble
Samsung has overtaken Apple in the global smartphone market share, with the manufacturer being the only one to achieve a quarter-on-quarter recovery, according to a Canalys report.
However, the market has suffered from a decline in...
Oppo Find N2 Flip launches in South Africa — details, pricing, pictures
Oppo has announced the launch of its first foldable smartphone to hit the South African market — the Find N2 Flip — and it packs a MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chip, a large 4,300mAh battery, and an impressive camera setup.
It...
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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...
Impressive mobile data speeds in South Africa
The latest research by Analytico shows that top mobile speed tests in South Africa are approaching gigabit speeds.
Analytico found the three fastest tests done on each mobile network in South Africa using both Android and iOS devices.
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...
OnePlus unveils liquid-cooled concept phone
OnePlus has unveiled a concept phone with a liquid cooling system similar to one you would find on an enthusiast gaming PC.
A handful of smartphones have slapped-on "liquid cooling" systems, including some from OnePlus itself, but these use...
Most popular smartphone brands in South Africa
Samsung continues to be the most popular smartphone brand in South Africa, but the battle for runner-up has become a much more heated affair than in previous years.
That is according to the latest available data from Statcounter GlobalStats on the...
Oppo launches Find N2 Flip outside China
Oppo is releasing its Find N2 Flip foldable smartphone — a direct competitor to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip devices — internationally in March 2023.
The phone will go on sale in the UK for £849 (R18,400) and will also be available in other European markets...
Realme launches smartphone that can charge to 20% in 80 seconds
Realme has launched a smartphone capable of wired charging up to an astounding 240 watts.
The Realme GT Neo 5 uses Oppo's SuperVooc 240W charging, which was unveiled around a year ago but has not been available in any...
Best-selling smartphone brands of 2022
South Korean tech giant Samsung remained the world's top-selling smartphone brand in 2022, the International Data Corporation's (IDC's) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows.
The smartphone market recorded a massive 11.3% decline in sales during...