Looking for the best Android smartphones between PHP 15,000 to PHP 20,000?
Well, you’re in luck cause this price range offers a great balance of affordability and top-notch features, making it perfect for smartphone enthusiasts.
In this article, we’ll highlight some of the best available options released in the first quarter of 2023.
Editor’s Note: This listing, arranged in no particular order, is based on the SRP of the units on the release date. Some of the items in the list might have their retail price slashed off or discounted, but for uniformity, we’ll stick with the SRP as the basis for the listing.
Smartphone | Processor | Configuration | Price |
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Honor X9a | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | 8GB + 256GB | Php 16,990 |
vivo V27e | MediaTek Helio G99 | 8GB + 256GB | Php 16,999 |
POCO X5 Pro 5G | Snapdragon 778G | 6GB + 128GB 8GB + 256GB | Php 16,999 (128GB) Php 18,999 (256GB) |
OPPO Reno8 T | Mediatek Helio G99 | 8GB + 256GB | Php 18,999 |
realme 10 Pro+ | Mediatek Dimensity 920 | 8GB + 128GB | Php 19,999 |
realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | 8GB + 256GB | PHP18,999 |
Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | 8GB + 128GB | Php 19,990 |
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POCO X5 Pro 5G
If you want some of the best performance at this price point, then the POCO X5 Pro 5G is one of the best options out there.
It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate paired with a pretty powerful Snapdragon 778G chipset.

You also get a triple camera setup at the back headlined by a 108MP main lens and an 8MP ultrawide while having support for 5G and 67W fast charging.
You’re also spoiled for choice since you can either get it in a 6GB+128GB model for PHP 16,999 or an upgraded 8GB+256GB option for just PHP 18,999.
realme 10 Pro+ 5G
However, if you’re more into a stylish, premium-designed phone then the realme 10 Pro+ 5G is a great option that comes in either a stylish Black or classy Gold colorway.
Its design features a 6.7-inch curved edge AMOLED display for a sleek look and minimal bezels. Not to mention that it also has a 120hz refresh rate and supports HDR10+.

Inside, it comes with the Dimensity 920 chipset, which is also powerful in its own right. It also features 67W fast charging, 5G, and a triple camera setup with a 108MP main and 8MP ultrawide.
It’s also priced at just PHP 19,999, and for that you get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
HONOR X9a 5G
But if you simply want a phone that is simply one of the best value money. Then take a look at the HONOR X9a 5G.
It has the Snapdragon 695 chipset for ample performance. It also has a pretty sweet 6.6-inch curved OLED display with also a 120Hz refresh rate that is hailed as the “strongest” smartphone screen for extra durability.

It also has a triple camera setup at the back with a 64MP main and 8MP ultrawide while also having 5G capabilities and 40W fast charging.
For just PHP 16,990 it comes in a substantial 8GB+256GB configuration and also a pretty Emerald Green colorway.
Honorable Mentions
Other notable mentions include the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, OPPO Reno8 T, and vivo V27e.
There’s also the realme 10 Pro 5G Coco Cola Edition if you’re big fan of the drink and lucky enough to get one since it’s in limited stock.
We hope this list has helped you in making your next smartphone purchase. Let us know which one’s your favorite down in the comments!
And if you want to step up your budget, we also got you covered with the Best Android Smartphones between PHP 20k-25k.