Best smartphone for less than R1000

[jamjamdave]

Have any of you bought a Smartphone for less than R1000?
The various service providers (MTN, Vodacom, CellC) have their own branded ones.
Here are some others:
http://www.pepstores.com/products/mtn-handsets/

I'm interested for a friend who doesn't have much cash but would like one that works OK and has a full Android installation (not the stripped down Android that some phones use).
Any suggestions much appreciated!

 

[Eti1]

Funny you should ask. Normally anything under a R1000 sucks balls. But today I ordered this "beast" for an old uncle and I am kinda excited to check it out. OLED and Marshmallow

https://www.geewiz.co.za/cellphones/36481-proline-xv-4024512mb4gb3gwi-fiandroid-.html

 

[Ninja'd]

If you want a good phone under 1K you need to contact @YingYang and friends.

 

[backstreetboy]

Have any of you bought a Smartphone for less than R1000?
The various service providers (MTN, Vodacom, CellC) have their own branded ones.
Here are some others:
http://www.pepstores.com/products/mtn-handsets/

I'm interested for a friend who doesn't have much cash but would like one that works OK and has a full Android installation (not the stripped down Android that some phones use).
Any suggestions much appreciated!

Doogee Shoot 2 at R1300.

 

[jamjamdave]

This is a good deal, but having to wait 6 weeks for the SA Post office to process it through customs is a drag:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...5.html?spm=a2g0s.13010208.99999999.264.V6Ebuv

Xiaomi Redmi 4a for $96 incl shipping.

 

[The_Ogre]

If you want a good phone under 1K you need to contact @YingYang and friends.

Tsek! One day imma get you. Invite me on FB you #&#@

 

[Dairyfarmer]

Doogee make a good phone. Cash crusaders have the X5max for R1299

Or consider getting a good second hand phone?

 

[jamjamdave]

So the Doogee X5 versus the Doogee Shoot 2?
Both at R1300...
Which is better (the Cash Crusaders website doesn't provide specs on the X5)?

 

[WaxLyrical]

The Vodaphones are good value.

 

[backstreetboy]

So the Doogee X5 versus the Doogee Shoot 2?
Both at R1300...
Which is better (the Cash Crusaders website doesn't provide specs on the X5)?

Shoot 2 comes with Nougat.

 

[oldhat]

Hisense U601S, R799 at Makro. Just be prepared for their poor service.