Sign up with GoogleDidn't realize Motorola were back in South Africa. That's a very good budget phone, though camera not so greatIf you're set on buying new, Motorola G14 for R2199. 4GB RAM, 64GB UFS storage (rather than EMMC), has NFC, side mounted fingerprint reader, 1080x2400 screen.
5000mAh battery but it seems to run out faster than the competition, and good lucky finding any accessories.
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budget phone - R2500 or less
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These look to be re-branded ZTE Blade devices. Judging by camera modules, screen size and battery.Most of these budget phones are network locked so take note.
Another option is Mr Prices' own range :
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Do you know which specific models?
The A73 looks like it is the ZTE Blade A73 (judging by spec's and the camera module config at the back). I didn't match the other 2 models.
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Hi all, don't want to hijack but in same boat for 85yo mom who's 4/5/6yo entry level Samsung no longer takes a charge (varying daignosys: battery vs port). Too little memory to make repair worthwhile anyway. She's set on replacing. It's mainly used for setting reminders and WhatsApp calls/texts. Not looking for advanced, fancy or big size. Will go through suggestions posted here. But are there any other/newer deals to be had now (it's a 3 month old post)?
The sub R3000 segment is so back!
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There's A phones from Samsung and the Chinese players also have compelling offers.
I remember in 2019 when I got the Samsung A10s on a Black Friday special for R1999, it's usual price was R2999.
I could get so much more for my money now.
R1,799 smartphone with great features and 5G
This is the most affordable 5G-capable smartphone in South Africa.
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There's A phones from Samsung and the Chinese players also have compelling offers.
I remember in 2019 when I got the Samsung A10s on a Black Friday special for R1999, it's usual price was R2999.
I could get so much more for my money now.
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What is everyone’s thoughts on the Galaxy A05s?
Seems decent for the price, and should get Android updates until at least end 2025 and security updates for two years after that.
My mom’s Redmi Note 8 has some issue where she can’t load the FNB App anymore, and my dad’s Redmi Note 5 is not compatible with th Vodapay app.
Hesitant to go Xiaomi again as they don’t really seem to have anything in the same price range that matches the Samsung
Seems decent for the price, and should get Android updates until at least end 2025 and security updates for two years after that.
My mom’s Redmi Note 8 has some issue where she can’t load the FNB App anymore, and my dad’s Redmi Note 5 is not compatible with th Vodapay app.
Hesitant to go Xiaomi again as they don’t really seem to have anything in the same price range that matches the Samsung
As a mom/dad phone, should be more than sufficient.
Hi. Galaxy A05 (not A05s) currently R1899 on Amazon.co.za