The best mid-range smartphones you can buy for under R10,000

According to the IDC, the global smartphone market is slated for a major decline in sales in 2020, primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

With its severe consequences on people’s livelihoods, the outbreak has wounded flagship smartphone sales.

Nevertheless, the demand for connectivity remained, and low and mid-range smartphones have seen significant growth.

In the second quarter of 2020, devices priced between $100 (R1,500) and $400 (R6,000) accounted for 60% of total global smartphone shipments.

The IDC explained that there continued to be a strong shift towards these devices in developing regions in particular, where they make up over 80% of smartphone volumes.

The organisation predicted that this share would continue to increase in 2021.

Options in South Africa

Mid-range smartphones have become great options for many due to offering a balance of pricing and features that are satisfactory for the majority of typical smartphone users.

Samsung has been a major player in this segment, with its Galaxy A series devices being notably popular.

The A51 has had a great year in particular, with 11.4 million units sold in the first half of 2020 alone, making it the top-selling Android smartphone for that period and the second-best of all smartphones.

For the third quarter of the year, Apple’s mid-range iPhone SE claimed that spot, with 10 million units shipped.

Aside from these noteworthy contenders, South Africa’s mid-range smartphone market is booming with a wide variety of options between R5,000 and R10,000 from multiple manufacturers.

Below are six of the best mid-range smartphones released in 2020 that you can buy for under R10,000 in South Africa.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 – R9,999

Huawei P40 Lite 5G – R9,499

Oppo A72 – R7,499

Samsung Galaxy A51 – R7,995

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite – R9,999

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro – R6,499

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