Huawei has unveiled its Nova 16s series, expanding the company's international Nova smartphone lineup with two new models. According to htxt.africa, at least one of the devices is expected to launch in South Africa, signalling Huawei's continued push into the region's consumer smartphone market. The announcement marks the latest addition to the Nova range, which targets mid-range buyers. Specific pricing and local availability details for the South African market have not yet been confirmed in the report.

Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhone at an event scheduled for 9 September, according to htxt.africa. The event will begin at 19:00 South African time, making it accessible for local viewers to follow the announcement live. Details about the new device's features and specifications have not been disclosed in the report.

Audi has confirmed the introduction of three additional new models for the South African market in 2026. The official pricing for these models will be disclosed once a launch date is established.

Acer has announced the revival of the Packard Bell brand with nine new devices, according to a report from htxt.africa. Most of the new Packard Bell hardware is expected to launch across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in the coming months. However, the company has not yet confirmed whether the devices will be made available in South Africa specifically, leaving local availability uncertain for now.

Xiaomi is preparing to launch its Redmi 17 smartphone in South Africa, according to htxt.africa. The device is set to go on sale in the country from 11 September, with recommended pricing starting at R6 499. The report, published on 1 September 2026, indicates the launch is expected next week, marking the Chinese manufacturer's latest handset release in the South African market. No further details about the phone's specifications were provided in the report.

Samsung is set to release the Galaxy M47, reviving the M4x designation in its M series for the first time since the Galaxy M44 was launched in 2023. Details about the specifications and features of the new model are anticipated.