#smartphone release

HONOR Philippines has sparked online buzz as they showcase a Cybertruck while teasing their upcoming smartphone. 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. This makes it the most affordable smartphone on this list. While the name might remind you of a different smartphone, the same can be said for the design of the phone. 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. vivo V70 (PHP 31,999) The vivo V series smartphones have jumped in price over the years, with the new V70 now starting at PHP 31,999 for the 8+256GB model, while the 12+512GB variant costs PHP 39,999. OPPO Reno15 5G (PHP 36,999) Moving on to the most expensive phone on this list is the other OPPO smartphone – the Reno 15 5G. This gives you guys options to choose smartphones that perfectly fit your budget, assuming you need a new one right now. Read more in our articles including "HONOR X9d 5G teased ahead of launch" and "Vivo Vision Explorer Edition to be unveiled in China".