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Top 10 cheapest smartphones in South Africa (2021)

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The ever-growing technology demands everyone to embrace mini computers. Smartphones are cheaper than laptops and desktops. The tough economy makes it challenging to afford the costly superior-performing high-end smartphones.


Cheap phones are popular among middle to lower-income earners. These pocket-friendly gadgets support WhatsApp, internet money transfer apps like Samsung Pay, and more.

In addition to this, the best cheapest smartphone in South Africa are stylish and secured from cybercriminal activities like phone cloning.

Below are the best smartphones in South Africa at an affordable price.

1. Huawei Y5P

Buy Huawei Y5P for around R2 000 in South Africa. The 3GB RAM and 32GB dual sim gadget is compatible with multiple apps, including WhatsApp, and supports up to 512 GB MicroSD card for extra storage. Moreover, the phone’s 5.45″ display has a clear and broader view for eye comfort. Its 8 MP main camera and 5 MP selfie camera deliver perfect photos and videos

2. Samsung Galaxy A2 core

It is among the cheapest Samsung smartphone in South Africa. Samsung Galaxy A2 core goes for as low as R1 150. Its 16GB memory is expandable up to 256GB. The device’s screen display is 5.0″. The 5MP front and back cameras are ideal for selfie lovers.

3. Nokia C1

You can never go wrong with a sleek-designed 5.45″ Nokia C1. Nokia released the phone in December 2020. The 5MP dual camera device takes high-quality pictures. You can move apps and other files from its 16GB internal memory to 128GB microSD card storage. Nokia C1 costs around R1 400.

4. Lenovo A1000

Lenovo A1000 Dual sim’s 8GB storage capacity’ supports WhatsApp and other apps. The R1 400 smartphone has a beautiful finish and an on-trend back cover. It also has 5MP cameras for documenting your life and a 4.0″ screen display. Store the files on a64GB external memory card.

5. HISENSE U40

The 5.0″ dual sim is the best budget smartphone in South Africa in 2021. Store your items in the 16GB internal memory and capture memories using its 5MP primary and 2MP front camera. You can find it at R1 000 in major shops in South Africa.

6. Itel A52S Lite

The R800 Itel A52S Lite dual sim is 5.5″ long. A 32GB external memory card and this gadget’s 8GB RAM will offer you enough storage space. Both cameras are 5MP, and their colors range from Aqua Blue, Champagne Gold, to Gradient Purple.

7. Infinix Smart 2

Infinix Smart 2 costs around R1 300 in South African shops. Isn’t it one of the cheapest android smartphone in South Africa? The phone boasts of a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. It has a 16GB / 32GB memory with a 128GB microSD slot.

8. Vodacom Aspire5

R600 is enough to purchase a Vodacom Aspire5. The phone’s fast 4G LTE speeds, 4.95″ screen display, 1GB RAM 16GB ROM, and a 2MP Camera Quad-Core Processor are some of its best qualities.

9. Mobicel Blink 

Mobicel Blink’s price is R800. Capture unforgettable moments with a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera. The long-lasting 2350 mAh battery and 16GB onboard memory are some of the best things you could ever wish for from a phone.

10. Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace 4GB White

The J1 Ace features a Spreadtrum SC9830 SoC with a quad-core 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 CPU and either 768 MB or 1 GB of RAM. It is available with either 4 or 8 GB of internal storage with support for removable microSD cards of up to 128 GB. The cameras of the J1 Ace are a 5 megapixel main camera with LED flash and a 2 megapixel front-facing camera. It cost around  R1 449.

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