As rugged a smartphone as they come. Don't be fooled by the BV600's exterior, however, it's a solid mid-range performer in its own right. FULL STORY >

R3 800 can't buy you a whole lot of phone in the midrange market these days, but Xiaomi has come up with a phablet that looks smart, performs well and offers excellent value for money. FULL STORY >

With the P9, Huawei finally decided to stop pretending and commit themselves fully to the high-end smartphone market. FULL STORY >

The Hisense KO offers something unique, being a rugged phone without adding too much bulk, or actually looking the part. FULL STORY >

If you’re reading this in a coffee shop sipping a skinny mocha Frappuccino, the Cat S60 smartphone is probably not for you. FULL STORY >

Priced just over the R2 500 mark, the Lenovo K5 is an entry-level smartphone that bets big on its display and camera to tempt consumers. FULL STORY >

The dual cam setup on the LG G5 (review) worked so well because it allowed you to go wide on your shots – a surprisingly useful addition. As could be hoped for, LG made the wise move and also incorporated a similar dual lens on the midrange X Cam. FULL STORY >

The Xperia X from Sony has plenty of enviable elements, but a R12 000 price tag (32 GB) means it's not the best value for money option available at the moment. FULL STORY >

The Pop Star is the other half of Alcatel's new entry-level to mid-range offerings, but its lack of LTE could prove a true hurdle down the line. FULL STORY >

Even at R3 500, the Go Play from Alcatel finds itself up against some stiff competition in the entry-level to mid-range smartphone ranks. FULL STORY >