iStore believes Apple’s iPhone Duo will appeal to SA consumers at the upper end of the market, with an expected price tag of over R50 000.
South Africa’s smartphone market grew 17% in Q2, defying a wider African downturn as rising device prices put pressure on consumers.
The Chinese smartphone brand meets its target of capturing 10% of SA’s smartphone market, reaching the top three spot in the first quarter.
The market grew by 7% last year, marking a welcome turnaround after two consecutive years of decline, says Canalys.
Samsung and Apple each shipped 18% of smartphones in Q3, while Xiaomi took 14% market share, maintaining its number three position.
Emerging markets snap up the low-cost devices, while premium markets start to embrace generative artificial intelligence smartphones, says IDC.
While Apple iPhones remain desirable for many South Africans, their steep prices are a deterrent, say analysts.
This marks the third consecutive quarter of shipment growth, a strong indicator that a recovery is well under way, says IDC.
Africa's smartphone market showed resilience in the third quarter, with South Africa’s mobile shipments showing a 20% growth, says Canalys.
While analysts say it’s a huge ask for Oppo to dislodge Samsung, Apple and Huawei, it is making gains in SA.
The company posts $47 billion in revenue, a 6% decline from the previous quarter, due to reduced smartphone shipments.
The company continues to unveil flagship offerings, despite sanctions imposed by the US about four years ago.