#gaming phones under $400

With a promise to stay under $400, this phone is shaping up to be a solid daily driver. Today, we’re looking at budget and entry-level phones priced under 10,000 pesos that were launched during Q2 of 2026. 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. POCO M8 5G written review | video review PHP 12,999 | 8GB+256GB PHP 14,999 | 8GB+512GB Lazada, Shopee nubia Neo 5 5G Now, gaming phones on a budget continue to exist thanks mostly to nubia. There are the usual console-level shoulder triggers, a gaming-centric design, and a decently performing chip. Under the hood, it features a UNISOC T9300 chipset combined with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. 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: POCO F6 Hands-on and First Impressions" and "Smartphones Under P10,000 | Q2 2026".