#best smartphones under 15k

If you want to turn it up a notch, you can check our list of Smartphones under Php 20,000. Or check out our list of Smartphones under Php10,000. Today, we’re checking out budget and entry-level smartphones priced at under PHP 10,000 that were launched during the first quarter of 2026. Today, we’re checking out midrange smartphones priced at under PHP 15,000 that were launched during the first quarter of 2026. 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. 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 "WATCH: Best Smartphones between PHP 10K –15K (Q1 2023)" and "Smartphones under Php 15,000 in the Philippines (Q2 2022)".