DURBAN - As the technology integrated into smartphones becomes more cutting edge, features on mid-range devices get better too.
These mid-range devices have amazing features that will keep you techno-savvy without breaking the bank.
We've taken a look at five smartphones, with their individual features, that will cost you less than R 5000.
Prices are from various online shopping sites like Loot and Cellucity.
Huawei P Smart (Dual Sim)
The Huawei P Smart which was launched this year has the following cool features: smart split screen, a wider view and comfortable grip and a dual camera. (Cellucity)
Huawei P Smart Photo: Facebook
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Display
5.65-inch 1,920 x 1,080 IPS LCD
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 659
RAM
3GB
Storage
32GB internal, microSD
Rear Camera
13MP
Front Camera
8MP
OS
Android 6.0
Battery
3000mAh
Price
R3199
Honor 7X
The Honor 7X sports has a full view display which is quite unusual for a mid-range device. The smartphone also has a large storage capacity of 64GB and RAM of 4GB. (Loot)
Honor 7X Photo: Facebook
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Display
5.93-inch 2,160 x 1,080 IPS LCD
Chipset
HiSilicon Kirin 659
RAM
4GB
Storage
64GB internal, microSD
Rear Camera
16MP, 2MP
Front Camera
8MP
OS
Android 7.0
Battery
3,340mAh
Price
R4499
Sony Xperia XA1
The camera on this phone is the main focus of the device because it has a 23MP sensor that can capture high-quality pictures. (Takealot)
Sony Xperia XA1 Photo: Facebook
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Display
5-inch 1,280 x 720 IPS LCD
Chipset
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20
RAM
3GB
Storage
32GB internal, microSD
Rear Camera
23MP
Front Camera
8MP
OS
Android 7.0
Battery
2,300mAh
Price
R4815
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Nokia 6
This mid-range smartphone is one of Nokia mid-range devices which is great for smartphone fanatics. (Cellucity)
Nokia 6 Photo: Facebook
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Display
5.5-inch 1,920 x 1,080 IPS LCD
Chipset
Octa-Core Cortex A53 Processor
RAM
3GB
Storage
32GB internal, microSD
Rear Camera
13MP, 5MP
Front Camera
8MP
OS
Android 8.0
Battery
3,000mAh
Price
R3799
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro
This mid-range smartphone was unveiled in 2017. It has a full HD display and amazing storage. (Takealot)
Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Photo: Facebook
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Display
5.5-inch 1,920 x 1,080 AMOLED
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa
RAM
3GB
Storage
32GB internal, microSD
Rear Camera
13MP
Front Camera
13MP
OS
Android 7.0
Battery
3,0600mAh
Price
R4699
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 by Chinese electronics company Xiaomi has a superb battery and display. (Takealot)
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Photo: Facebook
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Display
5.5-inch 1,080 x 1,920 IPS LCD
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
RAM
3GB
Storage
32GB internal, microSD
Rear Camera
13MP
Front Camera
5MP
OS
Android 6.0
Battery
4,100mAh
Price
R3199
Samsung Galaxy J5 Pro
This smartphone has a smaller display compared to the J7 pro but it still has impressive specs. (Loot)
Samsung J5 Pro Photo: Facebook
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Display
5.2-inch 1,280 x 720 AMOLED
Chipset
Samsung Exynos 7870 Octa
RAM
2GB
Storage
16GB internal, microSD
Rear Camera
13MP
Front Camera
13MP
OS
Android 7.0
Battery
3,000mAh
Price
R4299
Nokia 1
The Nokia 1 is the cheapest one on this list yet it still has cool features. (bidorbuy)
Nokia 1 Photo: Facebook
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Display
4.5-inch 854 x 480 IPS LCD
Chipset
Octa-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
1GB
Storage
8GB internal, microSD
Rear Camera
5MP primary
Front Camera
2MP
OS
Android 8.0 (Oreo Go)
Battery
2,150mAh
Price
R1399