Phones of the year

TOPS: WINNER IS HONOR MAGIC V2, FOLLOWED BY HUAWEI PURA70 ULTRA

- Arthur Goldstuck

The Honor Magic V2 is an ultra-slim foldable smartphone measuring just 9.9mm thick when folded and a near impossible 4.8mm when unfolded.

Its 7.92-inch OLED inner screen, featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, delivers vivid visuals, while the 6.43-inch cover display ensures ease of use as a standalone screen.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and equipped with a 5,000mAh battery, it offers 66W fast charging, reaching 80% in 30 minutes.

The triple-camera system includes 50MP wide and ultra-wide lenses and a 20MP telephoto lens, with AI enhancements for photography.

Despite its lack of wireless charging and reliance on Android 13, the device sets a high bar for foldable phones.

Price: R39 999.

HIGH-END PHONE OF THE YEAR: SAMSUNG

Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra introduces cutting-edge AI capabilities alongside incremental hardware improvements.

While its design closely resembles the S23 Ultra, the S24 Ultra features a new 50MP telephoto lens with an f3.4 aperture, offering superior zoom and light capture.