#budget phones

Not to mention, don’t usually see a color-changing design in the budget category, so that’s something. It’s something that you don’t normally see in the budget category where most phones are capped to IP54. Charging it won’t take long which is also a rare find in the budget category. For those with a budget of under Php10,000, this is looking like a great option if you want a phone that can take a beating, can last you for a long time, and one that performs quite well for daily use. For users out there who’d like to keep their using their phones for a long time, the Infinix HOT 70 definitely fits the bill. 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. If you’re looking for an affordable upgrade or just curious about what’s new in the budget scene, we’ve got you covered. DISCLAIMER: The smartphones featured in this list were officially released in the Philippines during Q1 2026 (January to March). Read more in our articles including "Infinix HOT 70: Coming in HOT Under P8,000!" and "Smartphones Under PHP 10,000 | Q1 2026".