Want a new phone for yourself or a loved one but have a tight budget? Well, that’s why we’re here. We’ve collected the 5 best budget phones in the Philippines for 2021, phones that are all under Php 10,000 that will give you the most bang for your buck. All these phones are available to buy right now, so you can go ahead and give them a look:

Best Budget Phones in The Philippines (2021):

• Infinix Hot 11s
• Cherry Aqua S10 Pro
• Xiaomi Redmi 10
• realme Narzo 50A
• TECNO Camon 18

Infinix Hot 11S
Php 7,990 – 6GB/128GB

Specs:

• MediaTek Helio G88 processor
• 4GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 64GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
• 6.78-inch Full HD+ LCD LTPS display, 90hz refresh rate, 180hz touch response rate
• 50-megapixel f/1.6 main camera, 2-megapixel depth sensor, AI Lens, LED flash
• 8-megapixel selfie camera
• LTE, 4G
• WiFi, Bluetooth, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
• Stereo speakers, DTS Audio
• 5000mAh battery
• 18w charging
• Android 11, XOS 7.6

The Infinix Hot 11S has all the important ingredients that make up a good smartphone: a good display, camera, and processor. For just Php 8,000, you’re getting a phone with a Full HD+ 90hz display, a 50-megapixel rear camera, and a very capable processor — MediaTek Helio G88. These alone make the Hot 11S a new standard for budget gaming phones. 

In addition to all these, it is also a good phone for gaming. In our recent review, we found out that the phone is capable of hardware-demanding games like Genshin Impact, Call of Duty Mobile, and Asphalt 9. So if you’re looking to play these games too, then this is the right phone for you.

Cherry Aqua S10 Pro
Php 7,999

Specs:

• MediaTek Helio G90 processor
• 6GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage, expandable via microSD
• 6.67-inch Full HD+ IPS display
• 48-megapixel f/1.8 main camera, 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel depth sensor, 2-megapixel macro camera, LED flash
• 16-megapixel selfie camera
• LTE, 4G
• WiFi, Bluetooth, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
• 30w wired charging, 10w wireless charging
• 5000mAh battery

Cherry is still in the game as far as budget smartphones in the Philippines, which is probably why they released the Aqua S10 Pro. It has all the features you need like a powerful Helio G90 processor along with 6GB of RAM, along with 10W wireless charging, which is a rarity in its class. 

Xiaomi Redmi 10
Php 7,590 – 4GB/64GB
Php 8,590 – 6GB/128GB

Specs:

• Mediatek Helio G88
• 4GB/6GB RAM
• 64GB/128GB
• 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD DotDisplay, 2400×1080 resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
• 50-megapixel f/1.8 main camera f/1.79, 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor
• 8-megapixel f/2.0 front camera
• 4G, LTE
• WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1
• Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers
• 5000mAh battery
• 18W wired charging, 9w reverse wired charging
• Android 11, MIUI 12.5

Xiaomi has proven time after time that their budget smartphones are one of the best out there. With the Xiaomi Redmi 10, you can get a smartphonej am-packed with features for just a little under Php 9,000.

This phone shines best in the camera department. The 50-megapixel main camera takes really good photos with impressive details day and night. Without a doubt, the main shooter in this phone is one of the best in the budget segment, so this is perfect if photography is at the top of your list of priorities.

realme Narzo 50A
Php 7,990

Specs:

• Helio G85 processor
• 4GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 64GB internal storage
• 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display
• 50-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF, 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 mono camera
• 8-megapixel f/2.0 selfie camera
• 4G, LTE
• WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
• 6000mAh battery
• 18w fast charging
• Android 11, realme UI 2.0

If mobile gaming is your priority above everything else, the Narzo 50A is for you. Despite the dated 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display and mediocre rear camera, the phone packs powerful internals that can deliver serious performance. The tried-and-tested Helio G85, paired with 4GB of ram and 6.000mAh of battery, is a budget gamer’s dream come true.

TECNO Camon 18P
Php 10,990

Specs:

• MediaTek Helio G96 processor
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
• 6.8-inch Full HD+ IPS Display, 120hz refresh rate
• 48-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF, 13-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom, 2-megapixel depth sensor; LED flash
• 16-megapixel f/2.2 selfie camera
• LTE
• WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• 33W fast charging
• 5000mAh battery
• Android 11, HiOS

TECNO equipped the Camon 18P with a capable camera — just like the other Camon 18 models. This is because they believe that camera quality is one of the most compelling reasons for people when they upgrade.

However, unlike other camera phones, the Camon 18P’s shooting prowess isn’t only found on the rear/main camera. Even the selfie snapper is very capable with a 16-megapixel f/2.2 camera. This helps with video calls and sharing images online, which are especially important nowadays according to the manufacturer.