budget smartphones

Based on recent guides and reviews, several phones offer strong value under ₱10,000. These include the Infinix Note 50 (₱8,899) with a 144Hz AMOLED display, the TECNO Camon 40 (₱9,899) with an FHD+ AMOLED screen and IP66 rating, the vivo Y29 (₱8,999) with a massive 6,500mAh battery, and the POCO M7 (₱7,499) which features an enormous 7,000mAh battery for multi-day use.

Yes, brands frequently offer significant discounts during sales. For example, during the 10.10 Sale, realme offered the realme 15T 5G (8GB+256GB) for ₱12,869 (down from ₱16,999) and the realme 9 Pro+ 5G for as low as ₱9,243. The realme C71 (4GB+64GB) was also discounted to ₱4,454, and the TECNO SPARK 40C is regularly available at a discounted price of ₱3,779 on Shopee.

When choosing a budget phone, prioritize features that match your usage. Look for large batteries (5,000mAh to 7,000mAh) for all-day power, high refresh rate displays (90Hz or 120Hz+) for smoother visuals, and durable builds with IP ratings for dust and splash resistance (like IP64 or IP66). Many models now also offer 50MP main cameras, AMOLED displays in this price range, and the latest Android 15 software out of the box.