Black Friday is on Friday, 27 November 2026, but the best cellphone deals are already live. Here is when the sales run, where to look, which phones to target and how to avoid paying too much. Key Black Friday dates for phone shoppers Retailer / event When What to expect Amazon South Africa early Black Friday sale Started 21 October 2026 Up to 50% off… Read More »Best Black Friday Cellphone Deals in South Africa (2026)
The R7,000 to R15,000 band is the most contested part of South African consumer electronics, and buyers there choose on battery life, performance and price far more than on AI. Why buyers are choosing the middle Flagships are expensive. Prices above R20,000 push many shoppers towards mid-range phones from Samsung, Honor, Xiaomi and OPPO. Upgrade cycles are long and budgets are tight. Buyers want all-day… Read More »Why Mid-Range Phones Are Winning in South Africa (and Which to Buy)
The Galaxy S26 range launched in South Africa from R20,999, and we found no confirmed Black Friday discount for it yet. Black Friday is on 27 November, so waiting two weeks costs little, but Samsung has warned that phone prices are likely to rise. S26 prices in South Africa Model Recommended retail price Galaxy S26 Ultra R30,999 Galaxy S26+ R25,999 Galaxy S26 R20,999 The S26… Read More »Samsung Galaxy S26: Buy Now or Wait for a Black Friday Deal?
Honor’s 2026 range in South Africa runs from R14,999 for the Honor 600 to R27,999 for the Magic 8 Pro, and all three phones have batteries of about 7,000mAh or more. Prices and specs compared Phone SA price Chip Battery and charging Camera Honor 600 From R14,999 Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 7,000mAh, 80W wired 200MP main Honor 600 Pro From R19,999 Snapdragon 8 Elite 7,000mAh,… Read More »Honor 600, 600 Pro and Magic 8 Pro: South African Prices and Specs
Under R10,000 you can now buy a 5G phone with a big battery and a smooth screen. The safest all-round pick in The Mercury’s March 2026 guide is the Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, from R5,990. Our picks at a glance Phone Price Best for Why it stands out Samsung Galaxy A35 5G From R5,990 All-rounder Called “arguably the safest bet under R10K”; solid performance and… Read More »Best Smartphones Under R10,000 in South Africa (2026)