#budget smartphone 2026

Not surprisingly, we saw a lot of smartphones launched in the Philippines, and interestingly enough, it seems there were more expensive models introduced in Q2 of 2026. Conclusion So that wraps up our list of smartphones launched in Q2 2026 priced above PHP 50,000. To help make that choice a bit easier, we’re listing our top picks of smartphones launched in the first half of 2026. realme 16 Pro+ Another highly anticipated smartphone launched this 2026 is the realme 16 Pro+. Infinix Note 60 Ultra Infinix might be known for more budget friendly smartphones, but the brand also offers more capable and higher-end devices like the Note 60 Ultra. Conclusion So that wraps up our top pick of smartphones priced under PHP 50,000 launched in the Philippines during the first half of 2026. Today, we’re looking at budget and entry-level phones priced under 10,000 pesos that were launched during Q2 of 2026. vivo Y05 & Y11D vivo doesn't want to leave themselves behind, so it has also introduced two budget smartphones and comes from the brand's popular Y-Series family, the vivo Y05 and vivo Y11d. Read more in our articles including "Motorola moto g power 2026 announced" and "6 Smartphones above PHP 50K (Q2 2026)".