#midrange phones 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). Today, we’re checking out midrange smartphones priced at under PHP 15,000 that were launched during the first quarter of 2026. 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. It’s also one of the first phones we reviewed this 2026. -- So that’s about it for all the phones we found interesting this Q1 2026, priced under PHP 40,000. The first quarter of 2026 is officially done, and if you noticed, there were a lot of phones launched this Q1 alone. The X8 Pro packs a MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, a chipset often found on more expensive midrange smartphones. Read more in our articles including "HONOR 600 Review" and "Smartphones Under PHP 10,000 | Q1 2026".