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2019’s Handsets of the Year
It was a dazzling year for new phones, writes ARTHUR GOLDSTUCK, as he makes his choice of the best handsets of the year.
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Low-mid-range: (R1,000-R4,000)
- Honor 10 Lite (R4,000)
The Honor 10 Lite is a premium-looking device at a mid-range price. It includes one of the most advanced selfie cameras on the market, with a 24 MP lens, and uses artificial intelligence to optimise images based on its content. On the rear, it carries a 13MP f/1.8 lens with phase detection autofocus and a 2MP depth sensor. A large 6.21-inch dewdrop display with 2340×1080 resolution gives it visual leadership in its price category.
- Hisense Infinity H30 Lite (R2,500 – superb display and battery life for price range)
- Nokia 4.2 (R2,800-R3,000 – high-quality dual camera on rear)
Entry-level: (sub-R1000)
- Mobicel Hero (R500- designed in South Africa)
- Vodacom Vibe 4G (R299 – first smart feature phone with 4G connectivity)
- MTN Smart S (R250 – smart feature phone using KaiOS operating system)
Feature phones
- Nokia 105 (R249 – dustproof, splashproof, includes torch, FM radio)
- Stylo Link (R149 from PEP – includes front and rear camera)
- Stylo Strike (R129 from PEP – includes front and rear camera)
