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Best phones to be in South Africa R1000 to R2000

What to expect for R1000 to R2000 in South Africa 

a 4.3 inch up to 5inch WVGA 480 by 800 resolution up to HD 720 by 1280 resolution

you should get a Dual core to Quad core CPU and 1gig of ram  5mp to 8mp camera  3G/hsdpa up to higher speed lte wifi and also a gps 1mp to 2mp front facing camera   

This time 6 phones stand out

6.AG Mobile Chrome ultra R1350 at PEPcellula 

it is using Android OS, 4.4 (kitkat) 

5inch screen with a resolution  of 480 by 800 pixels

1.2GHz  dual core CPU with 1GIG of RAM

5 mp camera with flash and auto forces 1mp front facing camera

and its a dual sim 

Mobiecel Chrome ultra has a large 5 inch display for its price

but the phone is only a dual core CPU were all the others are quad core but its the cheapest phone on the list

it comes with FREE screen guard and an extra rear back cover and a jelly cover 

or you can save R350 and get yourself the AG ChromeSwift R999 at PEPcellula has the same specifications but just a smaller screen (4.5 inch were the mobicel chrome ultra has 5inch)

5.Vodafone 4 turbo R1599 at vodacom

welcome to lte also known as 4g or high speed internet (faster then 3G)

it is using  Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)

4.5 inches  with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels

Quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU (Snapdragon 400) with 1GIG of RAM

5 mp camera with flash and auto forces  and  VGA front facing camera

The Vodafone 4 Turbo is a nice entry level lte phone with a quad core CPU but the next phone just edges out the The Vodafone 4 Turbo 

4.Mtn Steppa 2 LTE R1499 at Mtn

it also has lte also known as 4g or high speed internet (faster then 3G)

it is using  Android OS, 4.4 (KitKat)

4.5 inches  with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels

Quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU (Snapdragon 410 32-bit and 64-bit capable) with 1GIG of RAM

5 mp camera with flash and auto forces  and VGA front facing camera

the mtn steppa 2 lte has a better cpu then the vodafone 4 turbo and it is a R100 cheaper

3.Samsung Galaxy Core Prime R1899 at macro 

this phone might not have lte or dual sim but dose make up for it with nice build quality and good Samsung badge and good 2mp front facing camera  but the best part is that it is  upgradable to v5.0.2 (Lollipop)

it is using Android OS, 4.4 (jellybean) upgradable to v5.0.2 (Lollipop)

4.5inch screen with a resolution  of 480 by 800 pixels

1.2GHz  Quad-core CPU (Snapdragon 410 32-bit and 64-bit capable) with 1GIG of RAM

5 mp camera with flash and auto forces 2mp front facing camera

and its a dual sim 

2.ZTE blade L2  R1749 at edgers and jet 

The best phone last year for under R2000 it has a big 5inch display and is dual sim  

it is using Android OS, 4.2 (jellybean) 

5inch screen with a resolution  of 480 by 854 pixels

1.3GHz  dual core CPU with 1GIG of RAM

8 mp camera with flash and auto forces 1mp front facing camera

and its a dual sim 

The best phone for under R2000 is the 

1.Hisense U971 R1799  



https://www.makro.co.za/computing-and-mobile/cell-c-hisense-u971-286779EA

it is using Android OS, 4.3 ( jelly bean

5inch HD screen with a resolution  of 720 by 1280 pixels

1.2GHz  quad core CPU with 1GIG of RAM

8 mp camera with flash and auto forces 2mp front facing camera

and its a dual sim 

This is the best phone for under R2000
its the only phone with a HD display 720 by 1280 pixels also has a good 8mp camera
and a good 2mp selfie camera  

You just bought a new phone what accessories must you have

1.screen guard 
Make sure your phone has a screen guard or buy a screen card ASAP (as soon as possible)
they can be bought as low as R20 up to R200 but i is well worth it when you remove the scratches and replace it with a new screen guard

2.Phone cover
Buy a phone cover ASAP there are a lot different covers there are
plastic rap cover adds scratch resistance n a bit more drop protection


or flip rap cover that adds extra bulk but adds more screen protection and also adds scratch resistance n a bit more drop protection and some have built in stand but the normaly dont last as long as rap around plastic covers


If you want the best cover so your phone can survive a 4 meter drop (or 23 story's) you will need
a rubber and plastic cover it adds bulk but worth it if your phone survives
Otterbox is one of the best covers you can buy

look at video in the link
https://youtu.be/SSaywLJdtVQ

a phone generic cover can cost as little as R30 up to R200
but real covers can cost between R100 u to R700

but if u cant find a cover you can use a phone sock R20 to R50
it will give the phone scratch resistance and light drops and you can also use the sock to wipe the phone clean

or you can buy a pair of boys ankle socks and get 2 socks for under R20  and use it till your real cover arrives


Since we got your phone covered (pun intend)

3.Powerbank

a Powerbank  is an external battery for your phone so you can charge your phone during loaded shedding at work in your pocket or charge your when u are out shopping and relies u go 10%  or when u are camping for a few days

you can get them very cheap as little as R99 at pepstores
http://www.pepstores.com/product/amplify-portable-charger/

This is 1800mha it charges most phones to full

before you buy a powerbank
ask how many mah it has

there are ones with 1200mah up to 6000mah but going to cost more up to R600



 4.Good quality earphones 
The earphones that come with your phone are worth R30 to R100 with a R3000 phone but high end phones like Apple iphone  Earpods R499 or Samsung S6

You will pay R200 for a good Sony earphones it will be lot better then the earphones that come fre with he phone (try to avoid skullcandy u pay for the name and quality is not good) if you want a mic built in u will pay R100 more but makes it easier to use


if you want sport earphones that do not fall out your ears Yurbuds Ironman R300 at game or musica 



http://www.musica.co.za/audio_gear/id/506673691496/Yurbuds_Iron_Man_Focus_Earphones_-_Black

http://www.engadget.com/products/yurbuds/ironman/inspire-pro/


if you want good Headphones that last (iv had mine for 2 years longest headphones lasted me)
Sony MDR-ZX300

 its price is R400 to R500 u can buy it at game or musica



don't buy the earphones at any place make sure you buy it at a well known shop u get alot of fake ear and headphones so buy it at a shop

My friends asked me whats the best phone in South Africa for between R600 and R1000

What to expect for for this price range 

a 4 inch WVGA 480 buy 800 resolution 

you should get a dual core CPU and 512 MB of ram  3mp to 5mp camera  3G/hsdpa wifi and also a gps

dual core CPU and 512 ram and vga front facing camera   

4. Mobicel  Matrix is just R699 at edgers or jet

Its using Android OS, v4.4 (kitkat)  

4.0inch screen with a Restoration of 480 by 800 pixels

1.3GHz  dual core CPU with 512mb of ram 

A rear 3 mp camera with flash and  VGA front facing camera  radio  3G/hsdpa wifi and also a gps 

It is only R100 more then Mobicel retro but give you larger and higher resolution display  and a better camera

3.MTN Steppa 2 is just R799 at mtn just had the priced drop of R200 it was R999

it is using Android OS, v4.3 but  can upgrade to 4.4 (kitkat) 

4.0inch screen with a resolution  of 480 by 800 pixels

1.2GHz  dual core CPU with 512mb of ram 

5 mp camera with flash and auto forces  and  VGA front facing cameraradio  3G/hsdpa wifi and also a gps 

it also has Quick Charge 1.0, can speed up charge time by up to 40%

The MTN  Steppa 2 has a better camera and can charge faster then the mobicel matrix for only R100 more  

2.Hisense U939 available at for R999 at game

it is using Android OS, 4.2 Jellybean (witch is a bit dated)

4.5inch screen with a resolution  of 480 by 800 pixels

1.3GHz  dual core CPU with 512 mb of ram 

5 mp camera radio  3G/hsdpa wifi and also a gps 

It is a Dual sim phone

The Hisense U929 has the large display in its price range and has 2 sim slots 

the negatives it dose not have a flash and the android 4.2 is a bit dated the next phone is the same price and is alot better 

The best phone for R600 to R1000 is

1.AG mobile Chrome Swift R999 at PEPcellula

  

it is using Android OS, v4.4 (kitkat) 

4.5inch screen with a resolution  of 480 by 800 pixels

1.2GHz  dual core CPU with 1GIG of RAM

5 mp camera with flash and auto forces  and  1mp front facing

and its a dual sim 

AG ChromeSwift has a large 4.5 inch display for its class

the 1 GB ram is double compered to the competitors     

it also has a Flash (witch the Hisense U939 is lacking)

it comes with FREE screen guard and an extra rear back cover and a jelly cover 

2015-06-04

Hi my friends always want to know by me (aka cellphone guru South Africa) whats the best phone to get so let me start at the low end of the market

R400 to R600 

Mostly want  a cheap phone to use Whats app BBM and a few light games and web browising

Well hear is My review 

what to expect for this price 3.5 inch screen with a Restoration of 360 by 480 pixels

you should get a dual core CPU and 512 MB of ram  2 mp camera  3G/hsdpa wifi and also a gps

3. Alcatel Pixi 2 is just R429 available at jet 

 

Its using Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean) 

3.5 inch screen with a Restoration of 360 by 480 pixels

1GHz  dual core CPU with 512 ram 

2 mp camera radio  3G/hsdpa wifi and also a gps

for the price the Alcatel's pixi 2 has lots of futures and a good all round (low cost) phone

2.Vodafone kicka  is just R549 available at vodacom 

has the same specs as the Alcatel pixi 2 

3.5 inch screen with a Restoration of 360 by 480 pixels

1GHz  dual core CPU with 512 ram 

2 mp camera radio  3G/hsdpa wifi and also a gps

but it has better software 

Android 4.4 to give you a better idea what makes it better have a look in the link

http://www.engadget.com/products/google/android/4-4/

The best phone you can get for under R600

1.Mobicel Retro for just R599 available at PEPcellular  

it has all the specs as the Vodafone kicka 

3.5 inch screen with a Restoration of 360 by 480 pixels

1GHz  dual core CPU with 512 ram 

2 mp camera radio  3G/hsdpa wifi and also a gps

The software Android 4.4 like the Vodafone Kicka 

but has a better design 

and also adds a flash to the rear camera 

and a front mounted VGA selfie cam

well worth R599

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