Best Budget Camera Phones in the Philippines 2023

Duey Guison

One of the things people look for in a phone is good cameras. Phone cameras have improved through the years–you don’t need to spend an arm and a leg for one with stellar camera performance. Looking at phone releases for 2023, Php 20k can get you a phone that has good camera performance. We curated the best budget phones in the Philippines for 2023 to get if you prioritize camera performance. Check out our picks here.

Best Budget Camera Phones in the Philippines 2023

vivo Y27
Redmi Note 12
Infinix ZERO 30 5G
vivo V27e
POCO X5 Pro

vivo Y27

The Y27 is not the usual budget phone in the Philippines, as it focuses more on camera performance instead of gaming. vivo has been improving the imaging performance of its phones across every price segment, and the Y27 is its most affordable offering. The Y27’s 50-megapixel camera is well-optimized for shooting in different lighting conditions. It’s also a rare budget phone that has a decent Night Mode feature that makes images shot in low-light still look natural.

Helio G85 Processor
6GB RAM
128GB Storage
6.64-inch IPS Display, Full HD+ Resolution
8-megapixel selfie camera
50-megapixel main camera
2-megapixel depth sensor
5000mAh Battery
44w Wired Charging
Android 13, FunTouchOS 13
Php 8,999

Redmi Note 12 4G

Phones priced under Php 10k don’t prioritize camera performance, but the Redmi Note 12 4G is an exception. Despite using the same 50-megapixel camera as other budget phones, the Redmi Note 12 4G has a well-optimized post-processing algorithm that delivers decent photos and videos even in low light situations. You also get added versatility with the 8-megapixel ultra-wide, which takes good shots and has consistent imaging quality with the main camera.

Snapdragon 685 Processor
Up to 8GB RAM
Up to 256GB Storage
6.67-inch 120hz AMOLED Display, Full HD+ Resolution
13-megapixel selfie camera
50-megapixel main camera
8-megapixel ultra-wide camera
2-megapixel macro camera
5000mAh Battery
33w Wired Charging
Android 13, MIUI 14
Php 8,999 (6GB/128GB) / Php 9,999 (8GB/128GB) / Php 10,999 (8GB/256GB)

Infinix ZERO 30 5G

The ZERO 30 5G is one of the best under Php 20k phones for camera performance. Having OIS on the main camera and a 50-megapixel selfie camera already makes the ZERO 30 5G good–but what makes it stand out is how it maximizes its hardware by being able to shoot 4K video on BOTH cameras. There’s no phone priced under Php 20k that offers the same set of features, making the ZERO 30 5G an excellent choice for those who are into content creation.

Dimensity 8020 Processor
12GB RAM
256GB Storage
6.78-inch 144hz AMOLED Display, Full HD+ Resolution
50-megapixel selfie camera
108-megapixel main camera with OIS
12-megapixel ultra-wide camera
2-megapixel depth sensor
5000mAh Battery
68w Wired Charging
Android 13, XOS 13
Php 14,999

vivo V27e

While the V27 is an excellent phone for content creation, the more affordable V27e is just as good at a lower price point. Its OIS-equipped 64-megapixel main camera has the same post-processing algorithm used on the V27, so overall imaging performance is excellent for a mid-range phone. You get natural-looking colors on the V27e, and its low-light performance is better than most phones in its price segment. You also get vivo’s Aura Light as a bonus for making your portrait shots flattering with a soft ring light.

Helio G99 Processor
8GB RAM
256GB Storage
6.62-inch 120hz AMOLED Display, Full HD+ Resolution
32-megapixel selfie camera
64-megapixel main camera with OIS
2-megapixel depth sensor
2-megapixel macro camera
4600mAh Battery
66w Charging
Android 13, FunTouchOS 13
Php 16,999

POCO X5 Pro

We mean it when we say that the POCO X5 Pro is a jack of all trades, as this mid-range phone does have good camera performance. POCO phones are focused more on gaming, but we liked the POCO X5 Pro’s cameras, especially with their broad dynamic range. It can also shoot 4K videos, making it a nice feature on the X5 Pro as an all-rounder. The X5 Pro proves that POCO also offers phones with good camera performance AND a competitive price.