#Gaming smartphones under 20k

Mobile gaming is one of the reasons why people purchase smartphones. With that in mind, we compiled a list of smartphones that can game for under PHP 20K. So that's all of the top gaming smartphones this year! 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. 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 "Top Gaming Smartphones for under PHP 20K" and "Smartphones Under PHP 10,000 | Q1 2026".