You don’t need a flagship smartphone to stay connected, take photos, stream videos or scroll through your favourite apps. And if you’re not looking to take on a contract, buying a phone outright can make it easier to stick to your budget.
The good news? Vodacom budget smartphones priced between R1500 and R2500 to suit different needs.
Whether you’re looking for plenty of storage, 5G connectivity or simply an affordable phone for everyday essentials, here’s what you can get for your money.
Best budget durable smartphone: vivo Y05e 64GB 4G
For R2299*, the vivo Y05e is built for everyday durability and dependable battery performance. It comes with a large 5 150 mAh battery, 6.7-inch display and a tough body designed for daily wear and tear. It’s high refresh rate makes it perfect for scrolling and seamless navigation between apps.
Best budget smartphone for content: Samsung Galaxy A07 64GB
The new and sleek Samsung Galaxy A07 is a reliable and affordable option for content creators. Priced at R2199* once-off, this smartphone has a 6.7-inch display, and 50MP + 2MP main camera and is enhanced with IP54 dust and water resistance. It has 64GB onboard storage but you can also add a microSD card if you need more.
It’s a practical choice for everyday tasks, whether that’s messaging friends, catching up on social media, watching videos or snapping a few photos.
If you’re specifically searching for affordable Samsung smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is worth considering
Budget smartphone for productivity: Redmi A7 3 64GB 4G
The Redmi A7 costs R1799* once-off and comes with 3GB of RAM, 64GB of storage and 4G connectivity.
If you need to work on the go, this is your ideal companion as it comes with 6.88-inch display screen, that’s slightly bigger than the standard 6.7-inch. This is ideal for opening documents and handling emails. Its 5,200mAh battery is built for light usage over multiple days or heavy all-day usage.
The biggest takeaway is that shopping for budget smartphones doesn’t mean you have to settle for a subpar phone. With these options currently available in the R1500 to R2500 once-off range, you can choose the features that matter most. Shop your next device at your nearest Vodacom store on online.
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*Note these prices are only for the month of August and will be updated in September.
