Best Android phone for R8000 or less

[Nom Chompsky]

Hi all,

What's a good Android phone for around R8000? Is it worth waiting a bit longer until first few months in 2019 for some newer phones?

 

[Dairyfarmer]

Look on Sunsky or Gearbest. Allow R1000 for shipping and duties.

 

[Conack]

Pocophone

 

[WaxLyrical]

Mi Mix 2

 

[Dan C]

Can't read my
Can't read my
No he can't read my poco phone
(She's got me like nobody)
Can't read my
Can't read my
No he can't read my poco phone
(She is gonna let nobody)
P p p poco phone, p p p poco phone
(Muh muh muh muh)
P p p poco phone, p p poco phone

 

[AlphaJohn]

You can look at Pocophone F1, Mi 8 or even the Lite version and Oneplus 6T.

It really depends on what you looking for, I opted for Poco because of price and XDA community following so I know it will be well supported with ROMs and what not.

Places to look for pricing would be Gearbest, Sunsky and Banggood

 

[Glue]

Have oneplus 6t 128/8 for 9000 if you stretch a bit?
Comes with 2 covers box and all.

 

[ShloshMalosh]

Pocophone.

End of discussion

Mods pls close thread

 

[Sensorei]

OnePlus 6 and Pocophone are the best value under R8000. But Oneplus 6 is definitely worth the extra money over the Pocophone for the amoled display + dash charging (charge 0-60% in 30 mins!) + better build quality + OxygenOS.

 

[alloytoo]

Consider the new Nokia 6.1?

From $349 (R3490)

https://www.techradar.com/au/reviews/nokia-6-2018-review.

Awful lot of bang for the bucks.

 

[AlphaJohn]

Poco F1 + LineageOS 16 > Nokia 6.1 + Android One

Way more phone for your $$

https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8972&idPhone2=9293

 

[Sumen]

Consider the new Nokia 6.1?

From $349 (R3490)

https://www.techradar.com/au/reviews/nokia-6-2018-review.

Awful lot of bang for the bucks.

The 8.1 is better

 

[AlphaJohn]

Full 2018 lineup and recommendations:
https://www.gsmarena.com/smartphone_buyers_guide_winter_2018-review-1857.php