#smartphone trends 2026

Not surprisingly, we saw a lot of smartphones launched in the Philippines, and interestingly enough, it seems there were more expensive models introduced in Q2 of 2026. Conclusion So that wraps up our list of smartphones launched in Q2 2026 priced above PHP 50,000. Smartphone battery capacity is rapidly increasing in 2026, with new data showing a significant shift toward larger batteries and emerging technologies. According to a recent industry report, the global average smartphone battery capacity reached 5,291mAh in January 2026, marking a roughly 400mAh increase year-over-year; the biggest jump since late 2021. To help make that choice a bit easier, we’re listing our top picks of smartphones launched in the first half of 2026. realme 16 Pro+ Another highly anticipated smartphone launched this 2026 is the realme 16 Pro+. Conclusion So that wraps up our top pick of smartphones priced under PHP 50,000 launched in the Philippines during the first half of 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. Read more in our articles including "6 Smartphones above PHP 50K (Q2 2026)" and "Here are the best-selling smartphones with 6000mAh+ batteries".