This is pretty common to most phones (and even on Android handsets) but the unit sometimes feels a little underpowered. 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. It’s also one of the first phones we reviewed this 2026. Under the metal, the POCO X8 Pro Max packs a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset which makes it one of the most powerful smartphones on this list. Read more in our articles including "LG Chocolate BL40 Review" and "Best Phones under PHP 40k | 40,000 in the Philippines in 2026".
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Jun 18, 2026This is pretty common to most phones (and even on Android handsets) but the unit sometimes feels a little underpowered. 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.
Our coverage of Best LG Phones includes: "LG Chocolate BL40 Review"; "Best Phones under PHP 40k | 40,000 in the Philippines in 2026"; "Here are the best-selling smartphones with 6000mAh+ batteries". Each article provides unique insights and information.