From smartphones to fitness watches, plenty of exciting products are arriving in Mzanzi. We’ve highlighted some of the standout launches you need to know about.
Itel A90 smartphone
If you’re looking for an affordable smartphone that still delivers the goods, Itel’s A90 brings some solid specs with a wallet-friendly price-tag. It features a large 6.6-inch dynamic display accompanied by a 90Hz refresh rate and up to 180Hz touch sampling.
Powering the device is an octa‑core chipset, paired with Android 14-based itel OS 14, 5 000 mAh battery and up to 8GB RAM and 64GB internal storage (expandable via microSD). There is also a 13MP main sensor headlining the AI rear camera, supported by LED flash, HDR, and panorama capabilities – plus a 5 MP front camera for selfies and video calls. The best bit: it comes in at R999.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 camera
Camera enthusiasts will be excited to know that Fujifilm South Africa has launched its latest entry-level Instax instant camera – the stylish Instax Mini 41. This is the follow-up to 2021’s Mini 40, an analogue camera with a classic look.
The new Mini 41 takes the retro feel of its predecessor and modernises it through a number of sleek stylistic touches. As a start, the Mini 41 incorporates black and dark-toned silver as the base colours, accented with a splash of orange. The lower part of the camera is finely textured for an easy grip, while a textured thumb grip at the back helps with keeping the Mini 41 stable during composition.
As an analogue instant camera, the Mini 41 prints a photo as soon as the shutter button is pressed, with the film developing in approx. 90 seconds. As with other cameras in the Mini line-up (printing 62 mm × 46 mm photos), the Mini 41 is highly portable, weighing only 433g with batteries and a pack of Instax Mini film loaded.
The Instax Mini 41 is priced at R2 249.
Huawei Watch Fit 4
Huawei has confirmed the availability of its latest smartwatch lineup, the new Huawei Watch Fit 4 Series, consisting of the normal and Pro models. According to Huawei, the new series of watches offers premium materials, improved health tracking, and pro-level sports modes in an ultra-stylish, everyday wearable.
Each model comes equipped with a large 1.82-inch AMOLED display, supported by Huawei’s Hybrid AMOLED technology. Furthermore, both models now include a built-in air pressure sensor for better elevation awareness, plus Huawei’s upgraded Sunflower Positioning System for enhanced GPS precision.
The Fit 4 Series comes in black, purple, white, and grey from R2 999 (there is a Pro model too, retailing for R4 999).
