The vivo V-series line of smartphones has been known to be focused on mobile portrait photography device for as long as I can remember. That’s better than most phones we’ve tested this year. Again, you get an AMOLED technology for best colors and deep contrast that great for watching movies, a full HD plus resolution for crisp and detailed picture, and the 120Hz for smooth operation, especially when gaming. With that, we can expect a bunch more phones to be launched this April and the coming months. But before the new phones arrive in the Philippines, let’s take a look at the midrange smartphones launched this Q1 of 2026, specifically those priced under PHP 40,000. Surprisingly, there were a lot, so if you’re in the market to buy one now, I suggest you read on to see which one you think is best. For reference, the phones below are listed in a random order, and do not mean one is better than the other. Samsung Galaxy A37 (PHP 25,990) The newest phones on this list are the new Samsung Galaxy A series models, launched just as March ended. Read more in our articles including "realme 14T 5G launches in India" and "The vivo V40 Lite makes for a good all-rounder 5G smartphone".
The vivo V-series line of smartphones has been known to be focused on mobile portrait photography device for as long as I can remember. That’s better than most phones we’ve tested this year.
Again, you get an AMOLED technology for best colors and deep contrast that great for watching movies, a full HD plus resolution for crisp and detailed picture, and the 120Hz for smooth operation, especially when gaming. With that, we can expect a bunch more phones to be launched this April and the coming months. But before the new phones arrive in the Philippines, let’s take a look at the midrange smartphones launched this Q1 of 2026, specifically those priced under PHP 40,000.
Our coverage of best 5G phones includes: "realme 14T 5G launches in India"; "The vivo V40 Lite makes for a good all-rounder 5G smartphone"; "Best Phones under PHP 40k | 40,000 in the Philippines in 2026". Each article provides unique insights and information.