So, Q3 is up to a close and unsurprisingly, we saw lots of smartphone releases for the last three months. That said, it’s time for another quarterly round-up video!
In this article, we’re listing down all the budget smartphones released during the third quarter of 2025 that are priced no more than 6,000 pesos.
So, without further ado, let’s dive right into the list!
DISCLAIMER: The smartphones featured in this list were officially released in the Philippines during Q3 of 2025 (from July to September). Listed prices here reflect their suggested retail prices (SRP) and/or current prices.
Samsung Galaxy A07
Kicking things off, we have the Galaxy A07 which is the most affordable Samsung phone right now.
It retails at just PHP 5,290 (4GB+64GB) and for the price, you get optimal performance, and a phone that lasts long… at least on paper. Inside is the MediaTek Helio G99 configured with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage.
Up front, it sports a 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD screen running at up to 90Hz refresh rate. However, it still features that outdated waterdrop notch.
Looking at the back, the familiar-looking camera island houses a 50-megapixel main shooter along with a 2-megapixel depth sensor.
Battery is rated at 5000mAh and it supports a decent 15W of charging.
Software-wise, it ships with Android 15 with One UI 7 on top. And if Samsung lives up to its promise of offering up to six years of software updates, then the Galaxy A07 should be good in the long run.
For extra protection, the phone also gets an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.
Again, the Samsung Galaxy A07 starts at PHP 5,290 for the 64GB configuration.
Samsung Galaxy A07
Price: PHP 5,290 (4GB+64GB) | Lazada Lazada →, Shopee Shopee →
TECNO SPARK Go 2
Next up, we have two entries coming from TECNO, starting with the SPARK Go 2.
It is the cheapest one on this list, currently priced at PHP 3,499 (3GB+64GB). Powering the device is a UNISOC T7250 chipset that offers decent performance. For config, it gets 3GB of RAM and up to 128GB of expandable storage.
The display is a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel, also with 120Hz refresh rate. Notably, it has the more updated hole punch notch for its selfie camera.
At the rear, there’s the inspired camera island housing a 13-megapixel main shooter and an auxiliary lens.
The phone also packs a 5000mAh battery paired with 15W of charging, and it comes with Android 15 out of the box.
Other notable features of the SPARK Go 2 are dual stereo speakers, IR blaster, and an IP54 rating for added protection.
TECNO SPARK Go 2 full specs
Price: PHP 3,499 (3GB+64GB) | Lazada Lazada →, Shopee Shopee →
TECNO SPARK 40C
Next, we have the slightly more expensive TECNO SPARK 40C.
Just like the Go 2, the 40C shares the same screen of 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate and a punch hole notch.
Inside is a MediaTek Helio G81 configured with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.
For optics, it has a similar setup but housed in a square camera island. It consists of a 13-megapixel main shooter along with an unspecified auxiliary lens.
Its battery is larger than usual, packing a 6000mAh unit while charging is a bit faster at 18W.
On the software side, it ships with Android 15 and HiOS 15.1 on top. A set of dual stereo speakers and an IR blaster are also packed in here.
The TECNO SPARK 40C sets you back PHP 4,599 (4GB+128GB).
TECNO SPARK 40C full specs 17
Price: PHP 4,599 (4GB+128GB) | Lazada Lazada →, Shopee Shopee →
nubia Music Pro
Now, adding a lil’ bit of spice to the list, we have the nubia Music Pro.
As you can see, the back has this unique, rather loud design that features a large speaker grill, some LED lighting, and a mix of colorful audio wave forms.
Setting the looks aside, the phone packs some decent specs, too. It’s powered by a UNISOC T7200 SoC configured with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.
It has a 6.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a punch hole notch, running at 120Hz. There’s also a dual rear setup housing a 50-megapixel main camera and an auxiliary lens.
It packs the usual 5000mAh battery and ships Android 14 with MyOS 14 overlay out of the box.
Surprisingly for its price, it features NFC that’s useful for contactless payments.
The nubia Music Pro retails for PHP 4,299 (4GB+128GB).
nubia Music Pro Review
Price: PHP 4,299 (4GB+128GB) | Lazada Lazada →, Shopee Shopee →
realme Note 70
Then, there’s the realme Note 70 rocking a more durable build.
In addition to IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance, it features a military-grade (MIL-STD-810H) shock resistance for extra peace of mind.
This one is also a UNISOC-powered phone with a T7250 SoC under the hood. For config, it has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.
Flip to front, it sports a 6.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen but with lower 90Hz refresh rate and has a waterdrop notch. Meanwhile, the inspired camera island houses a 13-megapixel main shooter and an unspecified auxiliary lens.
Notice that ring LED flash on the side? That’s a customizable “Pulse Light” that illuminates for a variety of operations like notifications, incoming calls, music, alarm, and of course, as a fill light for the camera.
It ships with Android 15 as well, and it packs a large 6300mAh battery paired with 15W of charging.
The realme Note 70 is priced at PHP 4,999 (4GB+64GB).
realme Note 70 full specs
Price: PHP 4,999 (4GB+64GB) | Shopee Shopee →
Infinix SMART 10 Plus
Yet another UNISOC-powered phone is the new Infinix SMART 10 Plus.
The design is very iPhone Air-coded if you ask me. Anyways, it’s equipped with the same UNISOC T7250 SoC combined with 4GB of RAM and 512GB of expandable storage.
It sports a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen running up to 120Hz, a punch hole notch, and includes an 8-megapixel main shooter along with an auxiliary lens at the rear.
This one ships with XOS 15.1 based on Android 15.
The battery is rated 6000mAh paired with 18W of charging. Other notable features include an NFC, dual stereo speakers, and IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance.
The Infinix SMART 10 Plus retails for PHP 5,999 (4GB+128GB).
Infinix SMART 10 Plus full specs
Price: PHP 5,999 (4GB+128GB) | Lazada Lazada →, Shopee Shopee →
Infinix HOT 60i
Another one from Infinix is the HOT 60i.
It comes with a more optimal chip, the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultimate and comes with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of expandable storage.
For the screen, it has a 6.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with a punch hole notch, and has a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Its luminance is also decent, reaching up to 700 nits in high brightness mode (HBM).
Camera-wise, it features a 50-megapixel main shooter with an auxiliary lens, and it also ships with XOS 15 on top of Android 15.
The battery is rated at 5160mAh capacity and it gets paired with a fast charging rate at 45W.
It also includes NFC, IP64 rating, and an IR blaster for added functionality.
The Infinix HOT 60i comes with a starting price of around PHP 5,400 (6GB+128GB) right now in online stores.
Infinix HOT 60i full specs
Price: ~PHP 5,400 (6GB+128GB) | Lazada, Shopee Shopee →
REDMI 15C
Of course, this list won’t be missing out on new releases from Xiaomi. There’s the REDMI 15C, now with that new, all caps logo.
Powering the phone is the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra configured with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of eMMC 5.1 expandable storage.
The screen is on the larger side, measuring a whopping 6.9-inch using an HD+ LCD panel, but with a waterdrop notch. This screen runs at up to 120Hz and peaks at 810 nits of luminance.
For optics, there’s the 50-megapixel main camera with an auxiliary lens, and it ships with Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15.
Its battery is also larger than usual: a 6,000mAh capacity paired with 33W of charging. The phone is also IP64 rated for added protection.
The REDMI 15C retails for PHP 5,299 (4GB+128GB).
REDMI 15C full specs
Price: PHP 5,299 (4GB+128GB) | Lazada Lazada →, Shopee Shopee →
POCO C85
Now, coming from another Xiaomi sub-brand, we have the POCO C85. Based on the specs alone, most of them are conspicuously similar with the REDMI 15C.
For the similarities, it also comes with a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD with the same punch hole notch, 120Hz refresh rate, and 810 nits brightness.
The phone also runs on the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra with similar configurations of up to 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of eMMC 5.1 expandable storage.
Cameras are the same, too, with a 50-megapixel main shooter and an auxiliary lens; ships with HyperOS 2 based on Android 15; and has IP64 rating.
Battery is also a 6,000mAh unit with 33W of charging. Perhaps, the only difference is the design, but it’s essentially the same phone on paper.
As for the price, the POCO C85 goes a bit higher at PHP 5,499 (6GB+128GB), likely because of the higher base RAM.
POCO C85
Price: PHP 5,499 (6GB+128GB) | Lazada Lazada →, Shopee Shopee →
Redmi A3x
Last, but not the least, we have another entry from Xiaomi, the Redmi A3x. Unlike the 15C though, this one doesn’t have the rebranded logo.
Specs-wise, its features are quite trimmed down. It’s powered by a UNISOC T603 chipset and comes with a sole config of 3GB LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB eMMC 5.1 storage.
It has a 6.71-inch HD+ display running at 90Hz and has a peak brightness of 500 nits and a waterdrop notch. It does get an added layer of scratch protection thanks to Gorilla Glass.
At the rear, it has an 8-megapixel main shooter with an auxiliary lens.
On the software side, it ships with Android 14; and for the battery, it gets the usual 5,000mAh capacity paired with 10W of charging.
The Redmi A3x is one of the cheapest models on this list that retails for PHP 3,699 (3GB+64GB).
Redmi A3x full specs
Price: PHP 3,699 (3GB+64GB) | Lazada Lazada →, Shopee Shopee →
Wrap up
This quarter’s wave of sub-Php6,000 smartphones proves just how far budget devices have come. While no single phone dominates across the board, a few clear trends emerge.
If optimal performance is your priority, the Samsung Galaxy A07 is a standout for me, thanks to its Helio G99 chip which is a rare find at this price point.
For users who value battery life, devices like the realme Note 70, Redmi 15C, and POCO C85 offer massive batteries with decent fast charging, making them ideal for heavy, all-day use.
Phones like the Infinix HOT 60i and TECNO SPARK 40C strike a solid middle ground, offering sufficient processing power, and high-refresh-rate displays.
Meanwhile, the TECNO SPARK Go 2 and Redmi A3x keep things simple and affordable for users who just need the basics.
In the end, these phones are far from perfect, but for under Php6,000, they don’t have to be. What matters is that there’s now a wide range of choices, whether you’re after power, battery, or value.
And that finally wraps up this list! Which one do you think is the best to get for under PHP 6,000? Or do you have something else in mind? Whatever the case, share your thoughts in the comments below.
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