It’s that time again when we round up the latest smartphone launches here in the Philippines. Today, we’re looking at budget and entry-level phones priced under 10,000 pesos that were launched during Q2 of 2026.
We have a more extensive list this time around. So get your snacks and let’s get right into it.
DISCLAIMER: The smartphones featured in this list reflect their suggested retail prices (SRP) at launch. Prices may change without prior notice.
itel A200
Now, let’s start with the friendliest to our pocket, meet the itel A200.
Up front, it sports a 6.75-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations.
It also comes with a 13MP rear camera that supports up to 2K video recording, while a 5MP front camera handles selfies and video calls.
Under the hood, the device is powered by a UNISOC T7250 processor paired with 3GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
It runs Android 15 Go Edition with itel OS 15. It includes an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance. The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging.
The itel A200 is priced at PHP 5,999 for the 3GB+128GB variant.
Infinix HOT 70
Next up, we have the Infinix HOT 70.
The Infinix HOT 70 brings a large 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, allowing users to spend less time plugged in.
The device also stands out with its Thermo Orange variant, which features a color-changing back panel.
Flip the phone over, it sports a 6.78-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with up to 700 nits of luminance in High Brightness Mode (HBM). Photography is handled by a 50MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie shooter.
Powering the smartphone is a MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It runs Android 16 with XOS 16.
Infinix HOT 70:
- PHP 7,999 | 4GB+128GB
- PHP 8,999 | 6GB+128GB
- PHP 9,999 | 8GB+128GB
- PHP 10,499 | 6GB+256GB
Now, we can’t miss out on Xiaomi’s sub-brand offerings from REDMI and POCO.
REDMI A7 Pro
Starting with the REDMI A7 Pro.
It features a 6.9-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel with up to 800 nits HBM. Powering the device is a 6,000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. On board, there’s a UNISOC T7250 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and Xiaomi HyperOS 3.
The phone comes with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Other features include a 4G LTE connectivity, up to 200% speaker volume, and storage options of up to 128GB.
REDMI A7 Pro:
- PHP 5,999 | 4GB+64GB
- PHP 6,999 | 4GB+12GB
REDMI 15C 5G
Looking for a budget 5G phone in this segment? Well, the REDMI 15C 5G got you covered.
It sports a 6.9-inch HD+ display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate, features a 50MP main camera and an 8MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Powering the smartphone is a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and it runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15.
It also offers 256GB of storage, dual-band Wi-Fi, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. Keeping everything running is a 6,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
The REDMI 15C 5G has a retail price of PHP 8,499 for the lone 4GB+256GB config.
POCO C81 Pro
Coming from POCO, there’s the C81 Pro.
The device sports a 6.9-inch HD+ IPS LCD with up to 800 nits of brightness. It also features a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera for basic photography needs.
Inside, the smartphone is powered by a UNISOC T7250 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
Interestingly enough, it ships with a newer OS version with HyperOS 3. While keeping the lights on is a 6,000mAh battery with 15W charging.
The POCO C81 Pro starts at PHP 6,999.
TECNO SPARK 50 Series
TECNO also made it to this list with the SPARK 50 series, consisting of the SPARK 50 5G and the SPARK 50 4G.
Both smartphones feature a 6.78-inch HD+ display, a 50MP rear camera, and an 8MP front camera, while targeting users looking for affordable devices with large batteries.
Leading the lineup is the SPARK 50 5G, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor with up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. Aside from having 5G connectivity, it also offers IP64 splash resistance, an IR blaster, and a 6500mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Meanwhile, the SPARK 50 4G uses a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset with 4GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. It features SGS 5-star drop protection and an even larger 7,000mAh battery with 18W charging.
The SPARK 50 5G starts at PHP 8,299 for the 4GB+128GB variant, while the SPARK 50 4G starts at PHP 6,999 for the same config (4GB+128GB).
vivo Y05 & Y11D
vivo doesn’t want to leave themselves behind, so it has also introduced two budget smartphones and comes from the brand’s popular Y-Series family, the vivo Y05 and vivo Y11d.
Both smartphones are powered by a UNISOC T7225 processor, run Android 16 with OriginOS 6, and feature IP65-rated water resistance along with large 6,500mAh batteries.
The more affordable vivo Y05 comes with a 6.74-inch HD+ display, an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP selfie camera, and up to 128GB of expandable storage. It also includes an IR blaster, 4G LTE connectivity, and drop-resistant construction.
Meanwhile, the vivo Y11d offers several upgrades, including a brighter 6.74-inch display with up to 1200 nits of brightness, a 50MP main camera, stereo speakers, and up to 256GB of storage. It also supports faster 44W charging.
The vivo Y05 starts at PHP 5,999, while the vivo Y11d starts at PHP 9,999.
realme P4 Lite
realme also released two budget offerings this quarter.
There’s the realme P4 Lite that starts at PHP 7,499 for the 64GB model, while the larger 128GB option retails for PHP 8,999.
The device packs a massive 7,000mAh battery with 15W charging support. It also features a 6.8-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations.
The smartphone is powered by a UNISOC T7250 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of storage. It runs Android 16 with the AI-enhanced realme UI 7.
For cameras, the P4 Lite consists of an 8MP sensor at the rear and a 5MP selfie camera. It also has IP64 splash resistance, and speakers capable of reaching up to 300% volume.
realme P4 Lite:
- PHP 7,499 | 4GB+64GB
- PHP 8,999 | 4GB+128GB
realme C100i
And lastly, there’s the realme C100i which was recently launched in the country.
It also boasts a large 7,000mAh battery with 15W of wired charging.
The P4 Lite also carries a military-grade durability rating and IP64 splash resistance for added peace of mind in everyday use. Up front, the device features a 6.8-inch HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It also includes an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for basic photography needs.
Powering the smartphone is a UNISOC T7250 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
The realme C100i starts at PHP 8,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant.
And that’s it for this list of smartphones that were released in Q2. If you were to get one of the said smartphones on the list, which one would you pick and why? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
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