If you’re looking for a mid-tier phone that will deliver flagship feature without the top-end bells and whistles, there are some great options that’ll deliver the quality needed without breaking the bank. We’ve rounded up some of the best devices for under R5,999.
Huawei P20 Lite
| Huawei’s Lite version of last year’s P20 (widely considered the best smartphone of 2018) is a fantastic option for those looking for a solid Android device but with a camera that could easily be mistaken for something on a R10,000-plus smartphone. | Price: from R3,899 Available from: Takealot, Excelltronics  |
Nokia 7.1
| While often overlooked, Nokia has had an amazing resurgence with their smartphone devices since embracing the Android eco-system. Their 7.1 model is a strong contender for a sub-R6,000 device which delivers a 5.84-inch display., 3GBs of RAM and 32GB internal storage – more than enough for the average user. | Price: from R3,999 Available from: Takealot |
iPhone SE 32GB
| Apple’s ecosystem of products carries a certain appeal because of their simplicity and the OS’ slower rate of deterioration, but the price tag attached to their current flagship is a huge deterrent. Luckily, the iPhone SE is a great budget option; it has the design and body of the iPhone 5 (which will be great for fans of smaller smartphone dimensions) but has the internals of the 6S, making it quite a powerful phone for its size that can still keep up with basically whatever tasks you can throw at it. | Price: from R5,499 Available from: Takealot, BidorBuy |
