We’re back to show you the top smartphone launches under Php10,000 for the first quarter of this year.
We’ll focus on value for money and give readers an overview of the device and its features.
The most important things are a high-quality display, plenty of storage, and solid performance. For this price, we have come across smartphones with impressive capabilities and top-quality cameras.
We’ll send readers the hyperlinks to the devices listed below; however, prices could differ when buying online or in physical stores.
However, we must state that the phones below are within our budget range of Php8,000 and 10,000 at the date of this article. This is in addition to recommended retail pricing (SRP) or discounts from promotions.
After that is done now, let’s dive right into the world of smartphones!
Realme C67
The Realme C67 is an excellent choice for those with limited budgets who are looking to take beautiful pictures and videos.
The phone has a 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel that refreshes at a rate of 90 Hz. It’s also powered by a Snapdragon 685 chip.
The phone comes with 8GB of RAM, with an additional 8GB of virtual memory. To store data, the C67 comes with storage options of 128GB and 256GB of storage available.
The C67 comes with dual rear cameras that include a 1080-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Zoom camera and a depth sensor of 2MP.
To take selfies, the phone has an 8-megapixel front camera. In terms of videos, the phone can record video with a maximum resolution of 30 frames per second at 1080p.
The cameras shine in well-lit surroundings, and more because of their body stabilization via an ultra-steady mode.
Moving to the next level, the C67 is powered by a capacity of 5,000 mAh and 33 W of SuperVOOC charging. The C67 is rated as having 18 hours and 1 minute of usage with mixed parameters by its battery testing by PCMark.
If you’re interested in the phone, we’ve got an in-depth review of the C67 365 Realme for you to read. We also have a hands-on review if you’d like to watch the phone in action through YouTube below.
We were impressed by the way that Realme creates well-packaged and affordable smartphones, specifically with the C67’s cameras as well as the battery longevity.
Also, as usual, prices, ranges of prices, and hyperlinks to other versions of the C67 realm are listed below.
Price: PHP 8,702.90 – 9,999
Lazada (8GB + 128GB) 813
Lazada (8GB + 256GB) 445
Shopee (8GB + 128GB) 321
HONOR x7b
The Honor the X7b is a low-cost entry-level device that has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with an incredibly fast 90Hz frame rate.
The phone runs on the Snapdragon 680 paired with 8GB of RAM, and the internal storage capacity is 256GB.
Additionally, users receive the additional memory of 8GB and can increase their storage with microSD.
For cameras like the X7b, features a triple-camera setup. The system is controlled by a main camera with a 108MP resolution and is followed by a 5MP ultrawide lens and a depth sensor.
On the other hand, in front, it has an 8MP selfie camera. The phone can record videos with FHD resolution, or 30 frames per second in 1080p resolution, using both the front and rear cameras.
The phone runs on a 6,000mAh battery, which is 35W HONOR SuperCharge Technology. In the course of our review video, we test the device to determine how long it will last.
The X7b could run for 15 hours and thirteen minutes in PCMark’s test of battery life. If you’re interested, take a look at this video!
The HONOR X7b stands out as a basic device with the best features visible through its screen and the battery’s life. For those on a budget, you can enjoy an immersive experience in multimedia and durable battery life for the cost of 8999 PHP.
There is a consensus that it’s not an ideal pick for the year. Check it out by clicking the following links!
Price: PHP 8,999
Lazada 420
Shopee 176
HUAWEI Nova Y72
The nova-Y72 is one of Huawei’s less expensive devices with a big battery and good cameras.
On the front, the phone features a front-facing 6.75-inch LCD screen that refreshes at 90 Hz. To process data, the phone is running on the 14nm octa-core Kirin 710A chipset that can run with up to 2.0GHz speed.
The phone comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The Nova Y72 comes with Huawei’s Nano Memory feature, adding up to 256GB of memory using the shared SIM slot.
To take photos, it has dual rear cameras. It has a main camera with a resolution of 50MP, paired with a macro lens of 2MP. On the front, the Nova smartphone has a selfie camera.
In terms of video, the nova Y72 can capture up to 1080p video at 30 frames per second. Overall, the camera’s quality is impressively good. The contrast and colors are well-balanced with an excellent HDR effect.
The phone will be powered by a massive battery of 6,000mAh with 22.5W from HUAWEI’s SuperCharge technology.
The phone was just three minutes short of 17 hours during the battery tests conducted by PCMark. It’s safe to say that this phone is durable enough for long-term usage.
If you’d be interested in knowing more about the HUAWEI Nova Y72, our reviews are available on page 118. There is also a video review of it in the following.
The phone is on sale in Lazada as well as Shopee in the Philippines for 9999 PHP. The phone is available with hyperlinks to both websites below.
Price: PHP 9,699
Lazada 122
Shopee 377
Vivo Y27s
The Vivo model Y27s is an excellent choice for smartphones that have an excellent display with a chip and many storage options.
This phone has a 6.64-inch FHD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone runs on a Snapdragon 680 chipset.
The phone has 8GB of RAM, with the option of an additional 8GB through extended virtual memory. The Y27s comes with the option of 128GB and 128GB of UFS 2.2 memory.
The Y27s comes with dual rear cameras, with a 50MP main camera as well as a secondary 2MP lens. However, for selfies, it comes equipped with a front camera.
The Y27s is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that comes with 44W of wired charging. This phone is rated at 22 hours of battery life with a mix of usage factors.
If you’re interested in learning more about phones, we’ve supplied our users with links to trustworthy online retailers below.
In addition, we published a review of the comparison, comparing the vivo Y27s to the HUAWEI Nova Z72. You can check the review by clicking on this link to 125.
Price: PHP 9,670 – 9,699
Lazada 186
Shopee 1.3K
Redmi Note 13 4G (8GB + 256GB)
Not to mention there’s an excellent smartphone called the Redmi Note 13 (4G). It is a great mid-range smartphone with high-quality specifications and features at affordable costs.
Display-wise, the phone has a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen. Note 13 also has a refresh rate of 120Hz as well as protection from Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
It is powered by the Snapdragon 685 processor with clock speeds as high as 2.8GHz. It is coupled with 8GB of RAM and a capacity of 256GB in UFS 2.2 memory.
Note 13 features triple rear cameras that are anchored by the 108MP main camera. In addition, the other sensors consist of an ultrawide 8MP camera as well as a macro lens of 2MP.
The phone comes with a 16MP selfie camera on the front. It also can capture videos up to 1080p at 30 frames per second. The electronic stabilization feature that allows handheld recording is available only on the primary camera.
To wrap it all up It runs on a battery of 5,000mAh and comes with a 33W charging capability.
Our editor strongly recommends the Redmi Note 13 for a range of purposes.
First, it provides an immersive experience in media without breaking the budget. The photos also have excellent clarity and great color reproduction.
It also offers a lot to users at 9999 PHP. If this sounds like enough to draw your attention, take a look at our review of the Redmi Note 13 (4G) here: 660. Redmi Note 13 (4G) here is 660.
We’ve also created the video and invite you to go through it below!
Note 13 with 4G Note 13 with 4G is available at Lazada and Shopee in addition to Shopee. Of course, the links to the websites are listed below!
