Entonces, el Q3 está llegando a su fin y, como era de esperar, vimos muchos lanzamientos de smartphones en los últimos tres meses. Dicho esto, ¡es hora de otro video de resumen trimestral!
En este artículo, enumeramos todos los smartphones económicos lanzados durante el tercer trimestre de 2025 que tienen un precio no mayor a 6 000 pesos.
Así que, sin más preámbulos, ¡sumérgete directamente en la lista!
DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD: Los smartphones presentados en esta lista fueron lanzados oficialmente en Filipinas durante el tercer trimestre de 2025 (de julio a septiembre). Los precios listados aquí reflejan sus precios de venta sugeridos (PVS) y/o precios actuales.
Samsung Galaxy A07
Para comenzar, tenemos el Galaxy A07, que es el teléfono Samsung más asequible en este momento.
Se vende por solo PHP 5,290 (4GB+64GB) y por ese precio, obtienes un rendimiento óptimo y un teléfono que dura mucho… al menos en papel. Dentro está el MediaTek Helio G99 configurado con 4GB de RAM y hasta 128GB de almacenamiento ampliable.
De entrada, cuenta con una pantalla LCD PLS HD+ de 6.7 pulgadas que funciona a una tasa de refresco de hasta 90Hz. Sin embargo, aún presenta esa muesca de gota de agua anticuada.
Al mirar la parte trasera, la isla de cámara de aspecto familiar alberga un sensor principal de 50 megapíxeles junto con un sensor de profundidad de 2 megapíxeles.
La batería está clasificada en 5000mAh y admite una 15W decente de carga.
En cuanto al software, viene con Android 15 con One UI 7 encima. Y si Samsung cumple su promesa de ofrecer hasta seis años de actualizaciones de software, entonces el Galaxy A07 debería ser bueno a largo plazo.
Para una protección adicional, el teléfono también obtiene una clasificación IP54 para resistencia al polvo y a salpicaduras.
De nuevo, el Samsung Galaxy A07 comienza en PHP 5,290 para la configuración 64GB.
Samsung Galaxy A07
Precio: PHP 5,290 (4GB+64GB) | Lazada, Shopee 17
TECNO SPARK Go 2
A continuación, tenemos dos entradas provenientes de TECNO, comenzando con el SPARK Go 2.
Es el más barato de esta lista, actualmente tiene un precio de PHP 3,499 (3GB+64GB). El dispositivo funciona con un chipset UNISOC T7250 que ofrece un rendimiento decente. En cuanto a la configuración, cuenta con 3GB de RAM y hasta 128GB de almacenamiento ampliable.
La pantalla es un panel LCD HD+ de 6.67 pulgadas, también con tasa de refresco 120Hz. Notablemente, tiene la muesca tipo perforación más actual para su cámara selfie.
En la parte trasera, está la ingeniosa isla de cámara que alberga un sensor principal de 13 megapíxeles y una lente auxiliar.
El teléfono también incluye una batería 5000mAh junto con 15W de carga, y viene con Android 15 de fábrica.
Otras características notables del SPARK Go 2 son los altavoces estéreo duales, el blaster IR y una clasificación IP54 para mayor protección.
TECNO SPARK Go 2 especificaciones completas
Precio: PHP 3,499 (3GB+64GB) | Lazada 12, Shopee
TECNO SPARK 40C
A continuación, tenemos el TECNO SPARK 40C, un poco más caro.
Al igual que el Go 2, el 40C comparte la misma pantalla de 6.67 pulgadas HD+ IPS LCD con una tasa de refresco 120Hz y una muesca tipo perforación.
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
Price: PHP 4,599 (4GB+128GB) | Lazada 20, Shopee 10
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 17, 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 10
Price: PHP 4,999 (4GB+64GB) | 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, 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
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, 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, 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, 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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