#under 40k phones

But before the new phones 0:12arrive in the Philippines, let's take a 0:14quick look at the mid-range smartphones 0:16launched this Q1 of 2026, specifically 0:19those priced under 40,000 pesos. Under the 4:25metal, the Poco X8 Pro Max packs a 4:27MediaTek Dimensity 9500S chipset, which 4:31makes it one of the most powerful 4:32smartphones on this list. So, that's about it for all 8:33the phones we found interesting this Q1 8:352026 priced under 40,000 pesos. Samsung Galaxy A series (newest model): Launched late March, under PHP 40K. Other phones include Xiaomi, realme, and vivo models – all under PHP 40K. Is the Samsung Galaxy A series worth it under PHP 40K? 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. 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. Read more in our articles including "Watch: 7 Phones UNDER PHP 40K (Q1 2026)" and "Best Phones under PHP 40k | 40,000 in the Philippines in 2026".