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Popular phones in 2023, South Africa and the world

We look at what smartphones were popular in 2023 to see how and possibly why they made their way on the popular hit list….

OnePlus 7T Pro and its McLaren Edition arrive in gorgeous race day trim

OnePlus phones may be as rare as flying pigs in South Africa, but it remains a key player in the war against pricier flagships….

OnePlus 7 leaks point to a pop-up selfie camera design

OnePlus’s devices have long been regarded as one of the best value for money prospects in the smartphone roster. But they’ve never really been…

OnePlus 6T will ditch the headphone jack, but it’s not what fans want

The next OnePlus smartphone will not have a headphone jack. In the latest episode of Why OEMs Hate Legacy But Useful Hardware Standards, the…

OnePlus 6 will debut on 16 May in London

The OnePlus 6 will be launched in London on 16 May, the Chinese smartphone company confirmed Wednesday. Interestingly, it will be heading to both…

When should you expect OnePlus 5T in South Africa?

The OnePlus 5 finally makes its way to South Africa this month courtesy of Cernotech, coming as the OnePlus 5T variant is revealed internationally….

OnePlus 5T revealed, packing tall display, new dual-camera setup

We sort of knew for the past week or two that OnePlus was working on the OnePlus 5T, following in the footsteps of the…

From OnePlus to Huawei: cheap flagships as a marketing strategy [Opinion]

The OnePlus One took the mobile world by storm back in 2014, packing high-end features into a much cheaper price tag than the competition….

OnePlus 5 slated to hit SA next week, Nokia 8, Xperia XZ1 still cheaper

A OnePlus 5 release in South Africa has been a long time coming. We saw Takealot confirm that they were targeting a July release, but…

What do reviewers think of OnePlus 5?

The OnePlus 5 has only just been launched, but international reviewers have had it for a while now. So what do they think of…

OnePlus 5 fully revealed: 7 things you should know

OnePlus isn’t shy about drawing out the marketing for its flagship smartphones, giving enthusiasts a drip-feed of information and then fully revealing the handset….

Watch: OnePlus 5 launches today, what to expect?

OnePlus is scheduled to launch its OnePlus 5 smartphone today, delivering what should be a capable device at a lower price than Apple and…

Leak: is this the upcoming OnePlus 5?

The OnePlus 5 is one of the more eagerly anticipated smartphones of the year, and we already know quite a bit about it. The…

Confirmed: OnePlus 5 to use Snapdragon 835 (surprise!)

The Snapdragon 835 is one of the most powerful smartphone chips around right now, going toe to toe with Apple’s processors and Samsung’s silicon….

Exclusive: OnePlus 5 set for July launch in South Africa

The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T were two of the more affordable flagships of 2016, making their way to South Africa via Takealot. Of…

OnePlus 5 confirmed for later this year, what to expect?

The OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T were two of 2016’s more affordable smartphones internationally, offering powerful internals and a great camera experience. But the…

MWC 2017: the smartphones to expect?

We’re just under a month away from this year’s Mobile World Congress (MWC), being the world’s biggest smartphone exhibition. Whether it’s the biggest brands…

Did you know these smartphone brands are in SA?

We’ve seen Apple and Samsung rule the roost for a while now, but emerging market brands have taken over the world. South Africa is no…

OnePlus unboxes smartphone in fighter jet, because reasons

Chinese smartphone firm OnePlus has been on a roll this year, launching the OnePlus 3 to critical acclaim. The company has also launched the…

Qualcomm teases new OnePlus phone – OnePlus 3T coming?

Chipmaker Qualcomm has teased a new OnePlus smartphone, powered by the latest Snapdragon 821 processor. “Something new from @OnePlus is on the way… and…

OnePlus 3 coming to South Africa through Takealot

Update: According to an eagle-eyed Rick Bosch, specialist South African retailer Zeek Online already offers the OnePlus 3 for R9495. The site also sells…

OnePlus, ASUS & Lenovo: 6 new smartphones that pack 6GB of RAM

Thought 3GB of RAM was a ridiculous amount? Then you might not want to hear that 6GB of RAM is actually a thing this year….

The real ‘flagship killer’? What do reviewers think of the OnePlus 3?

The latest flagship in the rather popular OnePlus range seems to live up to previous handsets, based on the specifications alone. There’s a 5.5-inch…

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