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  1. 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.
  2. Hanno Labuschagne

    World's biggest smartphone manufacturers in 2022

    World's biggest smartphone manufacturers in 2022 Samsung and Apple make the world's favourite smartphones, but companies like Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo are becoming more popular. Data from Statcounter Global Stats and Counterpoint Research shows that Apple and Samsung are neck and neck regarding...
  3. D

    The Best Smartphone Camera 2022! (MKBHD)

    The 2022 edition of MKBHD's "best smartphone camera" contest. Really interesting twist this year: A new contest format compared to previous years. Much more scientifically/statistically interesting.
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Apple only winner in smartphone sales for Q3 2022

    Apple only winner in smartphone sales for Q3 2022 Apple Inc. was alone among the world’s top five smartphone vendors to register growth in the third quarter this year as the mobile market suffered a double-digit decline. Global leader Samsung Electronics Co. slumped 8% to 64 million units in...
  8. Jan

    Smartphone 4G speed rankings - Analytico October 2022

    Samsung reigns supreme in 4G speeds, with Xiaomi and Oppo doing well Analytico’s 4G speed comparison shows that Samsung dominates the rankings with nine out of the top ten places. For this research, Analytico used data from MyBroadband’s Android and iOS speed test apps collected between...
  9. Jan

    Phone shipments plunge to pandemic lows as demand ebbs

    Smartphone sales slump Global smartphone shipments fell to their lowest quarterly number in two years after consumer confidence was sapped by inflation and recession fears. The quarter to June saw a 9% drop to roughly 290 million units shipped, market trackers Canalys, Counterpoint and IDC...
  10. D

    Does OPPO come with Google Playstore?

    I can upgrade. I have a Redmi 9 which I bought cash 2 years ago. I am in 3 minds, sort of. I want the Samsung S22 Ultra but they are just a bit too expensive ... I think. I was hoping to get a S21 Ultra but it Doesn't look like Vodacom has any S21 Ultra deals. I was looking at the OPPO, but not...
  11. A

    Rain network locked router

    Hi everyone, I received a Oppo t1a 5G CPE router with my rain contract, now that i moved away from Rain I would still like to use this router... However, if i insert any other USIM other than Rain, a message pops up: I reached out to Rain, and Oppo already. Oppo asked me to contact Rain for...
  12. Jan

    Vodacom vs MTN 5G - performance and coverage

    Vodacom and MTN's 5G performance and coverage compared Drive tests by MyBroadband Insights revealed that MTN’s 5G network offers better coverage and higher speeds in Gauteng than its main competitor, Vodacom. MyBroadband Insights used four test benches with high-end 5G smartphones for these...
  13. Jan

    Best-selling smartphones on MTN and Cell C

    Best-selling smartphones in South Africa Android devices dominate smartphone sales in South Africa, and the best-selling devices vary between post-paid and pre-paid customers, according to Cell C and MTN. MTN told MyBroadband that Android devices make up 94% of the smartphones on its network...
  14. Jan

    Smartphone price comparison at Takealot, Everyshop, Connected Devices, Technomobi, and Cellucity

    Cheapest online stores to buy smartphones in South Africa Cellucity and Takealot have the best pricing for several smartphones, offering significant savings compared to other online stores. MyBroadband compared five major online smartphone-selling stores to determine which is the cheapest.
  15. Jan

    MTN and Vodacom 5G speeds tested in Waterkloof, Randburg, and Sandton

    We compared MTN and Vodacom's 5G speeds — with impressive results MTN and Vodacom’s 5G networks can both reach speeds above 500 Mbps in Waterkloof, Randburg and Sandton, MyBroadband testing has found. For this testing, MyBroadband used three test benches consisting of five Samsung Galaxy S21...
  16. Jan

    Smartphone contracts for less than R500 per month

    Best smartphones for under R500 per month Samsung and Apple launched their new devices in August and September respectively, and mobile network providers such as MTN and Vodacom are offering them on contract. While these top-of-the-range devices come with hefty price tags, MyBroadband looked...
  17. Jan

    Smartphone deal roundup - 17 September 2021

    Best smartphone deals in South Africa If you are looking to buy a smartphone, South African retailers like Takealot, Everyshop, Game, and Incredible Connection are offering discounts on smartphones that cater to a range of budgets. These discounts are available on brands such as Samsung, Oppo...
  18. Jan

    OnePlus 9 Pro throttles performance of WhatsApp, YouTube, Chrome, Uber...

    WhatsApp performance throttled on high-end smartphone Apps like WhatsApp, Twitter, and Google Chrome perform much more poorly on the OnePlus 9 Pro than expected, and the manufacturer has admitted to intentionally limiting performance. A deep analysis of the OnePlus 9 Pro's performance by...
  19. Hanno Labuschagne

    OPPO selling hundreds of smartphones per day in South Africa

    OPPO selling hundreds of smartphones per day in South Africa Smartphone manufacturer OPPO has sold tens of thousands of smartphones since launching in South Africa in October 2020. The company entered the local market with three smartphone models last year – the budget A15 and A53, and the...
  20. Hanno Labuschagne

    OPPO has a plan to become South Africa's biggest smartphone brand

    OPPO has a plan to become South Africa's biggest smartphone brand OPPO is working hard to establish a prominent, permanent presence in the South African smartphone market. This is according to Head of Go-to-market and Operations at OPPO South Africa Liam Faurie, who recently spoke to...
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