Wearables Under PHP 5,000 | Q1 2025

So, Q1 of 2025 just wrapped up, and as the title of this article suggests, we will have a rundown of new, budget wearables you can get right now. We’re talking smart watches, fitness trackers, and audio wearables — all priced under PHP 5,000.

Now, wearables don’t launch as often as smartphones, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing new. In fact, we’ve got a few picks from the popular brands that dropped or became available, specifically, in the first quarter of 2025.

So, without further ado, let’s right into the list!

DISCLAIMER: The wearables covered in this video are those specifically released in Q1 of 2025. The prices listed reflect either the Suggested Retail Price (SRP) or promotional discounts available at the time of writing. These prices are subject to change without prior notice.

HUAWEI Band 10

In no particular order, let’s start with HUAWEI. They got a couple of new wearables including the HUAWEI Band 10 and the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 3.

The HUAWEI Band 10 is a fitness band with a rectangular 1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen, aluminum alloy casing, and 5 ATM water resistance.

Its main highlights are sleep analysis and emotional wellbeing assistant on top of health tracking features like optical heart rate sensor and activity tracker.

Another neat feature is its ability to make convenient GCash QR payments. In fact, all recent HUAWEI wearables now support this feature.

For battery life, it can last up to 14 days maximum as advertised. If the always-on display is enabled, it lasts up to 3 days.

The HUAWEI Band 10 retails for PHP 2,199.

HUAWEI Band 10 Review

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HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 3

Next, we have the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 3. This pair has a half in-ear buds design and offer up to 42 hours of playback with the charging case. On a full charge, the buds can last up to 9 hours. Huawei also touts the FreeBuds SE 3’s fast charging, providing up to 3 hours of battery life with just a 10-minute charge.

Looking at its design, the case body comes in a faux leather finish with the lid in glossy plastic. Meanwhile, the earbuds have an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.

The HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 3 sets you back PHP 1,599.

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 3 Review

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itel O15 Smart Watch Storm Plus

Now, we have itel, offering some of the most affordable smart watches and, notably, an affordable smart ring, too.

For starters, there’s the itel O15 Smart Watch Storm Plus, currently priced at just PHP 749.

It sports a 2.01-inch HD screen with IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Health features include 24-hour heart rate monitoring and over 100 sports mode. itel claims that the watch can last up to 30 days, we’re assuming it’s the standby time, and up to 7 days on typical use.

The watch supports Bluetooth calling and it can also be used as a remote shutter for taking snaps with your smartphone.

itel O15 Smart Watch Storm Plus

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itel O23 Smart Watch Storm Ultra

Next up, we have the itel O23 Smart Watch Storm Ultra, and despite the ‘Ultra’ moniker, it’s still insanely affordable at just PHP 799.

It’s basically the same as the itel O15 but has a scratchproof 2.02-inch HD screen and metal casing, and it is IP68 rated as well.

What’s interesting is the watch comes with built-in games, they’re mostly puzzle games but hey, it can get rid of boredom at least.

itel O23 Smart Watch Storm Ultra

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itel Smart Ring

Then, there’s the itel Smart Ring, and it’s probably the most affordable smart ring in the market right now. It starts at just PHP 1,299 and depending on your finger size, it can go up to PHP 1,999 which is still a relatively low price.

It comes with a stainless-steel finish and offers 10 ATM water resistance. Health features include activity tracking and 24-hour health monitoring for both heart rate and sleep cycles.

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realme Buds Air7

realme also got a couple of new wearable releases during the first quarter coming from its main and sub-brand, TechLife.

First, there is the realme Buds Air7 which is an in-ear wireless buds. It offers up to 52 hours of playback, and up to 52 dB active noise cancellation. With noise cancellation enabled, the earbuds can last up to 7.5 hours on a single charge.

And with a 10-minute charge, realme is claiming even longer playback at up to 10 hours, assuming the noise cancellation is turned off.

The buds are IP55 rated for dust and splash resistance, and it also offers low latency audio when gaming for as fast as 45 ms.

The realme Buds Air7 retails for PHP 2,999.

realme Buds Air7

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realme Buds T200 Lite

Next, is the more affordable realme Buds T200 Lite, priced at only PHP 1,099.

It’s also an in-ear buds, but without the active noise cancellation. It does offer dual-mic call noise cancellation which is a pretty common feature in low-end TWS earbuds.

The earbuds provide up to 48 hours of playback with the charging case. On a single charge, the earbuds can last up to 6 hours. A 10-minute charge leads up to 5 hours of playback. And for protection, the pair or buds gets IPX4 water resistance.

realme Buds T200 Lite

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realme TechLife Studio H1

If you want an affordable wireless over-the-ear headphones, then the new realme TechLife Studio H1 is among your options.

It features up to 43 dB active noise cancellation and up to 70 hours of total playback time as advertised. A 10-minute charge provides up to 10 hours of playback.

The headphones also support dual device connection, which means it can connect to two devices simultaneously.

The realme TechLife Studio H1 is priced at PHP 3,299.

realme TechLife Studio H1

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Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro

Lastly, we have new Xiaomi wearables from both the main and Redmi line.

We have the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro that starts at PHP 3,799 and up to PHP 4,299 for the new Cream White Leather version.

It has a 1.74-inch display with 2.5D cover glass and aluminum alloy casing. For health tracking features, it has blood oxygen and heart rate monitoring, there’s also over 150 sports mode along with built-in GNSS positioning and compass.

Battery-wise, it can last up to 21 hours of runtime on typical use.

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro

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Redmi Watch 5

This entry is an honorable mention because it goes a bit beyond the budget with just an additional Php300.

With the Redmi Watch 5, you’ll get more features for a smart watch such as a built-in voice recorder and a speaker that users can use for music playback.

It has a 2.07-inch AMOLED touchscreen, a stainless-steel casing, and 5 ATM water resistance. The watch offers up to 24 days of battery life. As for health tracking features, it has heart rate and sleep and stress monitoring.

The Redmi Watch 5 retails for PHP 5,299.

Redmi Watch 5

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Redmi Buds 6 Pro

For the latest, affordable Xiaomi TWS, we have the Redmi Buds 6 Pro.

It also has an in-ear buds design offering 55 dB of active noise cancellation. For battery life, it lasts up to 36 hours of playback with the charging case and 9.5 hours with the earbuds on a single charge.

A 5-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of playback. It also gets an IP54 dust and water resistance. There are even some neat additions like a light strip as battery indicator, the ability to find earbuds with its sound locator feature, and dual device connection.

The Redmi Buds 6 Pro sets you back PHP 3,499.

Redmi Buds 6 Pro

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Redmi Buds 6

Last but not the least is the more affordable sibling, the Redmi Buds 6.

It’s also using in-ear buds design but with a different case design. The buds offer 49 dB of active noise cancellation and IP54 dust and water resistance.

With the charging case, it can last up to 42 hours, and up to 10 hours on a single charge with the earbuds. A 10-minute charge can provide up to 4 hours of runtime. And just like its Pro sibling, it features a light strip battery indicator and dual device connection.

The Redmi Buds 6 is available for PHP 1,999.

Redmi Buds 6

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Closing Remarks

And that wraps up this list! This lineup of budget-friendly wearables that prove you don’t need to spend big to stay connected, fit, and entertained in 2025.

Whether you’re after long battery life, health tracking, or just something stylish to pair with your phone, there’s definitely something out there for you under PHP 5,000.

If we missed anything, make sure to drop ‘em in the comments below!