phones under 5k

In our series of lists that started with the list of Octa-core Smartphones under 9K, Budget Handsets with 2GB of RAM, and Top LTE phones under 10k, we now give you a rundown of  budget smartphones under five grand. With the Holiday season now up and in full swing, consumers not only look nowadays for brand names on phones but also the price tags. Budget phones are really popular among the masses, and this list certifies that you do not need to spend a lot to get a decent phone experience. Truly, these phones provide the best bang for the buck, and is definitely made for the budget-conscious. Likewise, we wouldn't want to bombard this list with Cherry Mobile phones from their huge catalog, despite meeting our requirements, to be able to balance it out with other brands. We’ve rounded up the best smartphones under PHP 10,000 for Q3 2025 (from July to September). We’re rounding up the best smartphones you can get under PHP 10,000 this Q3 2025. (DISCLAIMER: The smartphones featured in this list were officially released in the Philippines during Q3 of 2025 (from July to September). Read more in our articles including "For the Budget Conscious: Smartphones under Php5k" and "WATCH: Smartphones Under PHP 10,000 | Q3 2025".