At the Php 20,000 to Php 40,000 price point, phones are usually called premium mid-range or budget flagship devices. In this segment, brands incorporate a few high-end features while being more affordable than premium flagships. While not as many as mid-range phones, we curated the best budget flagship offerings in the Philippines in 2023.
Best Budget Flagship Phones in the Philippines for 2023
- vivo V27
- realme 11 Pro+
- POCO F5 Pro
- Xiaomi 13T Pro
- OPPO Reno10 Pro+
vivo V27
While the V29 is newer, we still think that the V27 is better because of its processor. It’s the only phone to use the Dimensity 7200, and our tests proved that it’s a powerful mid-range processor that can rival older flagship chips. Like the V29, the V27’s main selling points are the Aura Light ring light system and its content creator-focused 50-megapixel front and rear cameras.
- Dimensity 7200 Processor
- 12GB RAM
- 256GB Storage
- 6.78-inch 120hz curved AMOLED Display, Full HD+ Resolution
- 50-megapixel selfie camera
- 50-megapixel main camera with OIS
- 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera
- 2-megapixel macro camera
- 4600mAh Battery
- 66w Charging
- Android 13, FunTouchOS 13
- Php 24,999
realme 11 Pro+
realme’s 11 Pro series proves that you can have a unique and premium design without going for the usual glass back route, and the Pro+ steps up with a powerful main camera. Aside from a high 200-megapixel resolution, it also has a complex OIS system that makes the Realme 11 Pro+ take flagship-caliber photos while keeping an under Php 25k price tag and a beautiful back panel.
- Dimensity 7050 Processor
- 12GB RAM
- 512GB Storage
- 6.7-inch 120hz curved AMOLED Display, Full HD+ Resolution
- 32-megapixel selfie camera
- 200-megapixel main camera with OIS
- 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera
- 2-megapixel macro camera
- 4600mAh Battery
- 100w Charging
- Android 13, realmeUI 5.1
- Php 24,999
POCO F5 Pro
The F5 Pro is the epitome of POCO’s “everything you need, nothing you don’t” tagline, as it is the most affordable phone to use a flagship Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor. It’s also the only phone in its segment to offer a WQHD display–a feature that’s exclusive to expensive premium flagship devices. The F5 Pro completes its stacked features with a large 5500mAh battery that supports wireless charging.
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Processor
- Up to 12GB RAM
- Up to 512GB Storage
- 6.67-inch 120hz AMOLED Display, WQHD Resolution
- 16-megapixel selfie camera
- 64-megapixel main camera with OIS
- 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera
- 2-megapixel macro camera
- 5500mAh Battery
- 67w Wired Charging
- Android 13, MIUI 14
- Php 26,999 (8GB/256GB) / Php 28,999 (12GB/256GB) / Php 30,999 (12GB/512GB)
Xiaomi 13T Pro
Beyond making that much-coveted Leica branding more accessible, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is an excellent budget flagship phone–and an excellent alternative to the brand’s 13 series. The Xiaomi 13T Pro’s cameras performed better than the Xiaomi 13. Aside from its stellar camera performance, the Xiaomi 13T Pro is one of the few phones to offer a massive 1TB storage option.
- Dimensity 9200+ Processor
- Up to 16GB RAM
- Up to 1TB Storage
- 6.67-inch 144hz AMOLED Display, 1.5K Resolution
- 20-megapixel selfie camera
- 50-megapixel main camera with OIS
- 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera
- 50-megapixel 2x telephoto camera
- 5000mAh Battery
- 120w Wired Charging
- Android 13, MIUI 14
- Php 37,999 (12GB/512GB) / Php 39,999 (16GB/1TB)
OPPO Reno 10 Pro+
The Reno10 Pro+ is the first time OPPO introduced a budget flagship option under the Reno series, and this phone proved to be an affordable alternative to the Find X6 Pro. The Reno10 Pro+ stands out for its periscope camera with its bright f/2.5 aperture and 3x optical zoom that delivers close-up shots that match the performance of its excellent main camera.
- Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Processor
- 12GB RAM
- 256GB Storage
- 6.7-inch 120hz curved AMOLED Display, Full HD+ Resolution
- 32-megapixel selfie camera
- 50-megapixel main camera with OIS
- 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera
- 64-megapixel 3x telephoto camera with OIS
- 4700mAh Battery
- 100w SuperVOOC Charging
- Android 13, ColorOS 13
- Php 39,999
That rounds up our picks for the best budget flagship phones in the Philippines for 2023. Do you agree with our picks?
