LTE connectivity has always been one of the main factors that drive the price of a smartphone. In recent times though, chipmakers like Qualcomm have released a cheaper processor with LTE chips, which resulted to an influx of cheap LTE smartphones with a sub-Php10K price tag.
Despite of the fact that not every one of us still has access to 4G/LTE signal in our respective locations, LTE connectivity remains one of the most sought after feature of today’s smartphone. That being said, we have come up with our list of 10 LTE-capable handsets that are priced below ten grand.
This list is arranged with the prices in descending order.
The Ultra is the second the LTE-capable smartphone that Cherry Mobile released. It’s bigger, yet cheaper than the W900 LTE.
Specifications:
5-inch HD IPS display, 1280×720 @293ppi
1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 quad-core processor
Adreno 305 GPU
1GB RAM
Expandable 8GB internal memory
13MP BSI rear camera with LED flash
1080p video recording @30fps
2MP front-facing camera
LTE, HSPA
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
FM Radio
GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS
Single SIM (Micro)
Android 4.3 Jellybean
2,000mAh battery
Dimension: 145.5 x 72.5 x 9 .0mm
Weight: 162g
Price: Php8,999USD 153INR 13,000EUR 146CNY 1,117
The Nokia Lumia 635 is the only Windows Phone in the lineup. It was launched locally in May of this year and is offered exclusively on Globe.
Specifications:
4.5-inch FWVGA ClearBlack IPS LCD display, 221ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core CPU
512MB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 128GB via microSD
4G/LTE
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0 w/ A2DP
GPS, A-GPS
1830mAh battery
129.5 x 66.7 x 9.2mm
134g
Estimated Price: Php8,400USD 143INR 12,135EUR 136CNY 1,042
The Oppo Neo 5 is not yet available locally, but is currently being retailed in Malaysia for RM598 or a little over Php8,250USD 141INR 11,918EUR 134CNY 1,024.
Specifications:
Oppo Neo 5 specs:
4.5-inch FWVGA display, 218ppi
1.2Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core CPU
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
5 megapixel BSI rear camera w/ LED flash
2 megapixel front camera
4G FDD-LTE
HSPA, 3G
WiFi
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
USB OTG
1,900mAh battery
ColorOS 1.4 (Android 4.3 Jellybean)
132 x 65.8 x 9.2 mm
132.5 g
Estimated Price: Php8,200USD 140INR 11,846EUR 133CNY 1,018++
The Redmi Note 4G LTE is the LTE variant of Xiaomi’s phablet and is the biggest handset on our list. It’s not yet available locally, but it currently has a CNY999PHP 8,053USD 137INR 11,631EUR 131 (Php7,299USD 124INR 10,544EUR 118CNY 906) price tag.
Specifications:
5.5-inch HD IPS display, 267ppi
1.6GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 quad-core CPU
Adreno 305 GPU
2GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 64GB via microSD
13 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
5 megapixel front camera
4G LTE (FDD-LTE/LDD-LTE)
3G(WCDMA/TD)
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.0 LE
GPS, A-GPS
USB OTG
MIUI V5.0 (Android 4.4 KitKat)
3,100mAh battery
154 x 78.7 x 9.5mm
199g
Estimated Price: Php7,299USD 124INR 10,544EUR 118CNY 906
The OneTouch Pop S3 is one of the latest additions to Alcatel’s Philippine offerings. With a display size of 4 inches, it’s also the smallest handset in our list.
Specifications:
4-inch WVGA TFT display, 233ppi
1.2GHz quad-core CPU
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
5 megapixel AF rear camera w/ LED flash
VGA front camera
4G LTE, HSPA+, 3G
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
NFC
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
2,000mAh battery
Android 4.3 Jellybean
123 x 64.4 x 9.85 mm
130g
Price: Php6,999USD 119INR 10,111EUR 114CNY 869
The Honor 4 Play is one of the first handsets from the Huawei stable that runs on Qualcomm’s 64-bit Snapdragon 410 SoC. It’s not yet available in the local market, but it’s being sold for CNY799PHP 6,441USD 110INR 9,303EUR 105 or little under six thousand in our local currency.
Specifications:
5-inch HD (1280 x 720) display, 294ppi
1.4GHz Snapdragon 410 quad-core SoC
Adreno 306 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB of internal storage
8 megapixel rear camera with LED flash
2 megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
4G/LTE
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n,
Bluetooth 4.0 w/ A2DP
NFC
GPS, A-GPS
Android Jelly bean (4.2) with Emotion UI
2,000mAh battery
Estimated Price: Php5,800USD 99INR 8,379EUR 94CNY 720++
The MyPhone Rio LTE is currently the cheapest LTE-capable smartphone that’s already available locally. One of the two MediaTek-powered smartphones in the group, it was initially sold for Php6,499USD 111INR 9,388EUR 105CNY 807 but recently got a Php1,000USD 17INR 1,445EUR 16CNY 124 price cut.
Specifications:
4.5-inch FWVGA IPS display, 218ppi
1.3GHz MediaTek MT6582M quad-core CPU
1GB RAM
4GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
5 megapixel rear camera
2 megapixel front camera
LTE, HSPA+
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
1,700mAh battery
Price: Php5,499USD 94INR 7,944EUR 89CNY 682
Rounding up our list is the LTE variant of the RedMi 1S. Instead of a Snapdragon 400, the RedMi 1s runs on an MT6582 quad-core processor.
Specifications:
4.7-inch HD IPS display, 312ppo
1.3GHz MediaTek MTK6582 quad-core CPU
Mali-400 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD
8 megapixel rear camera w/ LED flash
1.6 megapixel front camera
Single SIM
4G(LDD-LTE), 3G(TD-SCDMA), 2G(GSM)
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
BT4.0LE + BT3.0HS
GPS, A-GPS
MIUI V5 (Android 4.4 KitKat)
2,200mAh battery
137 x 69 x 9.9mm
158g
Estimated Price: Php5,100USD 87INR 7,367EUR 83CNY 633+
Do note that the smartphones in the list were all released/launched this year and are not last year’s model that were only repriced.
Did we miss anything? Feel free to let us know in the comments section below!
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lex says:
lol at Oppo doing an O+. Being marketed as a US brand in SM.
Madobe-tan says:
Since Nokia Lumia 635 is exclusive for Globe, there is the Lumia 636 which is openline although it is a bit expensive but it has a 1GB RAM unlike the former.
kebs says:
it would be better if you chose phones that are available in the market currently to guide people on which handset they should purchase
roiji says:
hihintayin ko yang Huawei Honor 4 Play na yan…
CM Ultra looks promising.. kaso JB. 4.3 pa lang…
Lumia 635 sana kayo 512mb lang ang RAM..
Parang ok yung Alcatel OneTouch Pop S3 as backup phone..
In fairmess sa MyPhone Rio LTE.. 4.4 kitkat na siya at nag price cut pa..
tsk.. others where unavailable here :( at 4.3 JB pa lang..
i think I’m gonna get the Rio LTE or OneTouch Pop S3 hahaha
drew says:
I think i saw an Asus Zenphone 5 LTE on Lazada that came 9k+ last week.
Patrick says:
Where to buy:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G
Redmi Fan says:
In the Philippines, you can only get a Xiaomi phone through Lazada because it is the only official Xiaomi distributor here. Of course you could try getting it through the grey market, pero hindi ka sure na original Xiaomi yun.
Yes, marami rin ang nagiimitate sa Xiaomi even though it is a China based Phone Company.
carl says:
speaking of LTE phone, ano pong specific na lte standards ang compatible sa mga phones dito sa atin. that would be very informative!
Zenfone Rocks says:
yung estimated price pagdating dito halos doble na ng price. so ano pang silbi ng article na to?
somesay says:
I think, Asus zenfone should be included. I bought zenfone 5 at 6995.00 last october 2014..
james says:
hay naku anu bng silbi ng LTE phones na yankung ang internet connection sa pinas is mahal pa sa ginto at bagal pa a pagong !!!!
kahapon tumawag ako sa PLDT hotline 171,, tinanu ko sakanila about broadband plans at rules about early disconnection if bad ang service quality.sabi daw me bago cla ULTERA which is LTE daw ,pg plan 999 (pesos ) mka tangap ako ng 300 mb daily with the speed of “upto ” 3 mbps (anu to joke ???hehehhe anu ma gawa ko sa 300 mb) tapos pg ubos na ang 300 mb ko e magiging 256 kbps na lng ang speed ko,,eh payag na sana ako dun pero me isang buisiiit na word “UPTO ” ang gamit nila eh…. wg po nyu kalimutan is 36 months po ang lock in period nila
eto ang masarap pakingan—- tinanu ko if palpak ang serbisyo niyo at gust ko mg paputol ang kontrata ko maaga pa, e answer ng tga PLDT is mg antay ako ng 5 months bago ako mg apply for early disconnection at mg bayad ako ng the rest 25 months in full cash payment!!! anu to bobo…??? tina tanga tayo ng mga telco natin..wala bng batas para dito,, kala ko me customer rights tayu!!!????hirap nga buhay dito sa pinas eh mas mahihirap pg ganun ang mangyari satin….ng iiyak na lng ako cguro,,,,