🇿🇦 South Africa · 2026
Best phones in South Africa 2026.
Prices in rand, ranked by our 0–100 score. By budget: under R6,000, R12,000 and R20,000.
Under R6,000
- 1POCO X6 ProR5,470 ZAR
- 2Infinix Note 40 ProR5,110 ZAR
- 3OnePlus Nord CE4R5,470 ZAR
Under R12,000
- 1iQOO 13R10,960 ZAR
- 2Realme GT 6R10,050 ZAR
- 3OnePlus 13RR10,960 ZAR
Under R20,000
- 1OnePlus 13R16,450 ZAR
- 2OnePlus 12R12,790 ZAR
- 3iQOO 13R10,960 ZAR
Top 10 · South Africa
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82score - 03
82score - 04
79score - 05
79score - 06
78score - 07
78score - 08
77score - 09
77score - 10
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FAQ
Which phone is best under 6000 rand in South Africa?
Under R6,000 the best scores go to POCO X7 Pro, Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G and Samsung Galaxy A36 — see the budget segment below.
What is the best phone to buy in South Africa in 2026?
For value, the under-R12,000 segment has POCO F6 Pro, OnePlus Nord 4 and Realme GT 6 — flagship chipsets at mid-range prices.