Modern Payments Meet Filipino Traditions Payment tech in the Philippines has evolved quickly, but everyday habits like pahabol haven’t really changed until now. We're covering major Android brands available in the Philippines like Infinix, OPPO, and HONOR, along with their sister brands. 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. OPPO Find X9 Ultra (PHP 99,999) For those who find the OPPO Find X9s a bit lacking, OPPO Philippines also offers the more Find X9 Ultra. Now, just note that the OPPO Reno 16 series might be launching in the Philippines soon, so you might want to wait for that. 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. It’s that time again when we round up the latest smartphone launches here in the Philippines. Read more in our articles including "How BDO Pay Makes Pahabol Gifts and Late Pamasko Simple and Secure" and "HONOR MagicOS 10: Tips & Tricks".
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Jun 26, 2026Modern Payments Meet Filipino Traditions Payment tech in the Philippines has evolved quickly, but everyday habits like pahabol haven’t really changed until now. We're covering major Android brands available in the Philippines like Infinix, OPPO, and HONOR, along with their sister brands.
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. OPPO Find X9 Ultra (PHP 99,999) For those who find the OPPO Find X9s a bit lacking, OPPO Philippines also offers the more Find X9 Ultra. Now, just note that the OPPO Reno 16 series might be launching in the Philippines soon, so you might want to wait for that.
Our coverage of Cashless Philippines includes: "How BDO Pay Makes Pahabol Gifts and Late Pamasko Simple and Secure"; "HONOR MagicOS 10: Tips & Tricks"; "Debloat ANY Android Phone Using Canta + Shizuku Method". Each article provides unique insights and information.