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2020 has been a historic year for the smartphone industry in South Africa as a result of the launch of several local 5G networks.
This has been aligned with the launch of several flagship 5G smartphones by the world’s most popular smartphone manufacturers.
Beyond offering support for 5G, these smartphones offer improved performance and features, with a particular focus on the cameras, processors, and displays of these smartphones.
MyBroadband has highlighted some of the best smartphones to be launched in South Africa in 2020 below.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Apple’s iPhone 12 smartphones are always one of the highlights of the year in the smartphone industry, and the company did not disappoint in 2020.
The iPhone 12 Pro Max is Apple’s high-end smartphone and is powered by Apple’s latest chip – the A14 Bionic.
It also features an impressive triple-lens camera and a 6.7-inch 2,778 x 1,242 OLED screen.
The iPhone 12 was announced in October, while pre-orders were opened to the South African market in November.
| Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max | |
|---|---|
| THE | iOS 14 |
| Display | 2.778 x 1.242 6.7-inch OLED |
| Processor | A14 bionic |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear camera | 12MP + 12MP + 12MP |
| Frontal camera | 12 MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Net | 5G |
| Drums | 3,687 mAh |
Huawei Mate 40 Pro +
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro + is the best device you can get in Huawei’s Mate smartphone range and offers a number of great features.
It has a 6.76-inch 90Hz OLED screen and is powered by the latest generation Kirin 9000 smartphone chip.
The Mate 40 Pro + also has a remarkable penta lens camera system consisting of a 50MP main lens, 20MP ultra wide angle, 12MP telephoto, 8MP zoom, and 3D depth sensor.
| Huawei Mate 40 Pro + | |
|---|---|
| THE | Android 10 EMUI 10 |
| Display | 6.76 inch 2772 x 1344 OLED 90Hz |
| Processor | Kirin 9000 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP + 20MP + 12MP + 8MP + 3D |
| Frontal camera | 13 MP, 3D |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Net | 5G |
| Drums | 4400 mAh |
Huawei P40 Pro +
The Huawei P40 Pro + is the best smartphone from Huawei’s other flagship range and offers significant improvements over its predecessor, the popular P30 Pro.
It uses a 6.7-inch 3160 x 1440 OLED screen that offers a 90Hz refresh rate, while the P30 Pro only had a 60Hz screen.
The P40 Pro + is powered by the improved Kirin 990 chipset which is fundamentally 5G compatible.
| Huawei P40 Pro + | |
|---|---|
| THE | Android 10.0 |
| Display | 6.7 inch 3160 x 1440 OLED 90Hz |
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 52MP + 40MP + 8MP + 8MP Periscope + TOF |
| Frontal camera | 32 MP, TOF |
| Biometrics | In-screen fingerprint sensor, facial recognition |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Net | 5G |
| Drums | 5,500 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is the best device in the first of Samsung’s three flagship smartphone ranges.
It has a 3200 x 1440 120Hz OLED screen, making it a great gaming device.
It’s powered by the Exynos 990 chipset in South Africa and its impressive four-lens camera system is spearheaded by a 108MP primary lens.
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|
| THE | Android 10 |
| Display | 6.9 inch 3200 x 1440 AMOLED |
| Processor | Exynos 990 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Rear camera | 108MP + 12MP + 12MP + DepthVision |
| Frontal camera | 10 MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Net | 5G |
| Drums | 4500 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
The second of Samsung’s two traditional flagship smartphone lines is spearheaded by the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Like the Note 20 Ultra, the S20 Ultra also runs the Exynos 990 processor and features a quad-lens camera system headed by a 108MP primary lens.
This camera system can capture video up to 8K and offers up to 100x zoom, making it a remarkable and versatile photography device.
| Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | |
|---|---|
| THE | Android 10 |
| Display | 6.9-inch 3200 x 1440 OLED |
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Rear camera | 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + TOF |
| Frontal camera | 40MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Net | 5G |
| Drums | 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G
Finally, the Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G was a much more impressive device than Samsung’s previous attempt – the original Galaxy Fold.
Its folded screen is 6.2 inches, while the smartphone’s main screen measures 7.6 inches, which means that it essentially works like a tablet when unfolded.
It also boasts impressive specs, including a Snapdragon 865+ processor, 12GB of RAM, and a triple-lens rear camera system.
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | |
|---|---|
| THE | Android 10 |
| Display | 7.6 inches 2,208 x 1,768 AMOLED + 6.23 inches 2,260 x 816 AMOLED |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear camera | 12MP + 12MP + 12MP |
| Frontal camera | 10MP + 10MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Net | 5G |
| Drums | 4500 mAh |
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