#latest budget phones Q1 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. DISCLAIMER: The smartphones featured in this list were officially released in the Philippines during Q1 2026 (January to March). It has a large form factor and a cleaner, more polished design compared to most budget phones- at least in our opinion. Samsung Galaxy A07 5G PHP 9,999 | 4GB+128GB Shopee HONOR X5c Plus Of course, we can’t leave out HONOR when it comes to budget phones. 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. Their latest budget release being is the Neo 5 5G. 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. Read more in our articles including "Smartphones Under PHP 10,000 | Q1 2026" and "Acer presents latest visual products at COMPUTEX 2026".