#best budget smartphone 2021

According to a recent industry report, the global average smartphone battery capacity reached 5,291mAh in January 2026, marking a roughly 400mAh increase year-over-year; the biggest jump since late 2021. Brands such as Xiaomi, vivo, OPPO, and HONOR dominated the segment, occupying all spots in the top 10 best-selling smartphones with large batteries. I've chosen the ten best smartphones available locally that costs around P10K or less that offers the best 'bang for the buck' to help you decide on your next purchase. Blackberry Curve 9320/9220 (Php9,800 - Php10,000) Best for people who: Want a straightforward QWERTY smartphone with cheap social networking subscriptions. Nokia Lumia 610 (Php9,400 - Php10,500) Best for people who: Want a simple smartphone without too much tinkering needed to get things done. HTC Desire C (Php9,900) Best for people who: Want a compact phone and experience ICS on a budget. LG Optimus Black P970 (Php10,950) Best for people who: Want high-performance phone on a budget. It’s not the most powerful, but it is very durable, and OPPO says it will last owners for years. But given the highly competitive segment it’s in, and the budget-friendly smartphones we’ve seen so far, is the OPPO A6s 5G the one you should consider? Read more in our articles including "WATCH: realme narzo 50A Review" and "realme narzo 50A Review".