Almost everyone has lost a phone due to some unintended rough treatment, whether it be dropping it on the ground or landing it in some liquid. But some people just seem doomed to destroy their handsets, and suffer these kinds of accidents year after year. CUBOT is a new phone brand in South Africa, offering, […]
Energizer E520
Unapologetically thickset with a grooved back panel and metal side plates, the E520 appears able to take a knock. But the tiny 5.2 inch screen feels like a comic mismatch with the overgrown, chunky body.
Energizer Hardcase H550S
This is the flagship model of the range and is expected to showcase the best of the brand. Since it’s an Energizer, your first question is likely to be: ‘So, how’s its battery life?’ The answer: distinctly below average.
Apple iPhone 11 – first look
So you like the look of the new iPhone but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for a handset? The good news is that the standard iPhone 11 is much cheaper than its Pro stablemates, without cutting back much on features.
Huawei Y9 Prime 2019
Huawei is delivering great value in its current crop of mid-range phones, but even among these well-priced performers, the Y9 Prime is a standout.
TECNO Pop 2 Air
We have had the TECNO brand in the spotlight lately for its excellent mid-range phones, including the solid Camon 11 and the breakthrough Phantom 9 expected in SA before the end of the year.
LG Q60
LG has always been a fan favourite in the mid range (around R5 000), but it makes some top-notch value products too. The Q60 has the most sophisticated camera set-up on test here with triple rear lenses, including fast focus tech and a 2 MP depth sensor.
Nokia 3.2
Using this phone was a remarkable experience. It was everything we believe that a budget phone can be and we wondered, not for the first time, why anyone would pay tens of thousands of rands for a phone. We loaded all our favourite games and apps, some of which are quite hefty, without noticing any slowdown […]
How to buy a budget phone in South Africa
What will a R20 000 phone do for you that a R2 000 phone can’t? Do you even really need it? Tech readers know that you can get great results from a low-priced phone if you shop smart.