Following the launch of several 5G networks in South Africa, smartphones which support this new Internet standard have arrived in South Africa at a rapid rate.
Since this technology is still new and requires dedicated hardware that is not present in older 4G smartphones, it is usually more expensive to purchase a device that supports 5G connectivity.
The benefit of these devices, however, is that you can access faster and more reliable Internet on your smartphone – making it a great choice to buy a smartphone that supports 5G if you can afford one.
Many of the world’s largest smartphone makers now have 5G smartphones which are available in South Africa – including Apple, Samsung, Huawei, LG, and Vivo.
These smartphones range from flagship devices which cost tens of thousands of rand, to the P40 Lite 5G – which costs just R9,499.
If it is time to upgrade your contract, or if you are looking to spoil yourself this festive season, we have detailed the 5G smartphones available in South Africa below.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2
OS
Android 10
Display
7.6-inch 2,208 x 1,768 AMOLED + 6.23-inch 2,260 x 816 AMOLED
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
RAM
12GB
Storage
256GB/512GB
Rear camera
12MP + 12MP + 12MP
Front Camera
10MP + 10MP
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Network
5G
Battery
4,500mAh
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max
Display
6.7-inch 2,778 x 1,242 OLED
OS
iOS 14
Processor
A14 Bionic
Storage
128GB/256GB/512GB
Main Camera
12MP + 12MP + 12MP
Front Camera
12MP
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC
Cellular
5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
OS
Android 10
Display
6.9-inch 3,200 x 1,440 AMOLED 120Hz
Processor
Exynos 990
RAM
12GB
Storage
256GB, microSD up to 1TB
Front Camera
10MP
Rear Camera
108MP + 12MP + 12MP + DepthVision
Biometrics
Fingerprint, Facial recognition
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C
Network
5G
Battery
4,500mAh
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Display
6.1-inch 2,532 x 1,125 OLED
OS
iOS 14
Processor
A14 Bionic
Storage
128GB/256GB/512GB
Main Camera
12MP + 12MP + 12MP
Front Camera
12MP
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC
Cellular
5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G
OS
Android 10
Display
6.7-inch 2,400 x 1,080 AMOLED
Processor
Exynos 990
RAM
8GB
Storage
256GB
Front Camera
10MP
Rear Camera
64MP + 12MP + 12MP
Biometrics
Fingerprint, Facial recognition
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C
Network
5G
Battery
4,300mAh
Apple iPhone 12
Apple iPhone 12
Display
6.1-inch 2,532 x 1,170 OLED
OS
iOS 14
Processor
A14 Bionic
Storage
64GB / 128GB / 256GB
Main Camera
12MP + 12MP
Front Camera
12MP
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Lightning
Cellular
5G
Huawei P40 Pro
Huawei P40 Pro
OS
Android 10.0
Display
6.58-inch 2,640 x 1,200 OLED 90Hz
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB/256GB, Nano Memory Card
Front Camera
32MP, TOF
Rear Camera
50MP + 40MP + 12MP + TOF
Biometrics
In-screen fingerprint sensor, facial recognition
Connectivity
802.11ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C
Network
LTE/5G
Battery
4,200mAh
LG Wing 5G
LG Wing
OS
Android 10
Main Display
6.8-inch 2,460 x 1,080 P-OLED
Second Display
3.9-inch 1,240 x 1,080 G-OLED
Processor
Snapdragon 765G
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB / 256GB, microSD up to 2TB
Rear camera
64MP + 13MP + 12MP
Front camera
32MP Pop-up
Network
5G
Connectivity
802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C
Battery
4,000mAh
Vivo X50 Pro
Vivo X50 Pro
OS
Android 10
Display
6.56-inch 2,376 × 1,080 AMOLED 90Hz
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
RAM
8GB
Storage
256GB
Front Camera
32MP
Rear Camera
48MP + 13MP + 8MP + 8MP
Biometrics
Under-display fingerprint sensor
Connectivity
USB Type-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1
Network
5G
Battery
4,315mAh
Dimensions
158.46 × 72.80 × 8.04 mm (181.5g)
Apple iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12 Mini
Display
5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED 2,340 x 1,080
OS
iOS 14
Processor
A14 Bionic
Storage
Up to 256GB
Main Camera
12MP + 12MP
Front Camera
12MP
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Cellular
5G
Vivo X50
Vivo X50
OS
Android 10
Display
6.56-inch 2,376 × 1,080 AMOLED 90Hz
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB
Front Camera
32MP
Rear Camera
48MP + 13MP + 8MP + 8MP
Biometrics
Under-display fingerprint sensor
Connectivity
USB Type-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1
Network
5G
Battery
4,200mAh
Dimensions
159.54 × 75.39 × 7.55 mm (174.g)
LG V60 ThinQ 5G
LG V60 ThinQ 5G
OS
Android 10
Display
6.8-inch 2,460 x 1,080 OLED
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM
8GB
Storage
256GB
Front Camera
10MP
Rear Camera
64MP + 13MP + 0.3MP
Biometrics
Fingerprint, Facial recognition
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1
Network
5G
Battery
5,000mAh
Huawei P40
Huawei P40
OS
Android 10.0
Display
6.1-inch 2,340 x 1,080 OLED
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G
RAM
8GB
Storage
128GB, Nano Memory Card
Front Camera
32MP
Rear Camera
50MP + 16MP + 8MP
Biometrics
In-screen fingerprint sensor, facial recognition
Connectivity
802.11ax Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C
Network
LTE/5G
Battery
3,800mAh
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
LG V50 ThinQ 5G
OS
Android 10
Display
6.4-inch 3,120 x 1,440 OLED
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
RAM
6GB
Storage
128GB
Front Camera
8MP + 5MP
Rear Camera
16MP + 12MP + 12MP
Biometrics
Fingerprint, Facial recognition
Connectivity
802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1
Network
5G
Battery
4,000mAh
LG Velvet 5G
LG Velvet 5G
OS
Android 10
Display
6.8-inch 2,460 x 1,080 OLED
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
RAM
6GB
Storage
128GB
Front Camera
16MP
Rear Camera
48MP + 8MP + 5MP
Biometrics
Fingerprint, Facial recognition
Connectivity
802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1
Network
5G
Battery
4,300mAh
Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Huawei P40 Lite 5G
OS
Android 10.0
Display
6.5-inch 2,400 x 1,080 IPS LCD
Processor
HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G
RAM
6GB
Storage
128GB, Nano Memory Card
Front Camera
16MP
Rear Camera
64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Biometrics
Fingerprint sensor, facial recognition
Connectivity
802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C
Network
5G
Battery
4,000mAh
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