Despite the rise of 5G phones this year, the under Php 10k segment is still dominated by 4G-only offerings. Turns out that 5G isn’t that big of a deal for people looking for bargain phones, and the first half of the year has been great for cash-strapped shoppers as budget 4G phones have stepped up their game through better features. Whether it be an AMOLED display, a more capable processor, or very generous internal storage, Php 10k can get you a decent 4G phone in the Philippines. We round up the best budget phones you can buy for under Php 10k in the Philippines for the first half of 2022.

Do note that the pricing of all phones in this list is based on their latest listing at their official stores in Lazada and Shopee.

Best Budget Phones for Under Php 10k in the Philippines (1st Half 2022)

• Redmi Note 11
• TECNO Camon 18
• Infinix Note 12
• Motorola moto G31
• Infinix Hot 11S

 

Redmi Note 11

4GB/64GB – Php 8,199

6GB/128GB – Php 9,950

Redmi Note 11 Philippines Specs

• Snapdragon 680 processor
• 4GB/6GB RAM
• 64GB/128GBGB storage
• 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 90hz refresh rate
• 50-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF, 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor
• 13-megapixel f/2.2 selfie camera
• 4G
• WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• Stereo speakers, IP53 rating
• 5000mAh battery
• 33w wired charging
• Android 11, MIUI 13

The Redmi Note series is a perennial entry in the under Php 10k segment, and the Note 11 is the only phone for its price segment to offer a 90hz AMOLED display. To complement that, you get a quad rear camera setup that includes a 50-megapixel main camera and 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, along with stereo speakers and a 5000mAh battery that supports 33w wired charging.

You can buy it on Lazada and Shopee.

 

Infinix Note 12

8GB/128GB – Php 8,999

8GB/256GB – Php 9,499

Infinix Note 12 Philippines specs

• MediaTek Helio G96 processor
• 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 128GB/256GB UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable via microSD
• 6.7-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display
• 50-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF, 2-megapixel depth sensor, AI camera
• 16-megapixel selfie camera
• LTE, 4G
• WiFi, Bluetooth, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• Stereo speakers
• 33w charging
• 5000mAh battery
• Android 12, XOS 10.6

The Note 12 is the newest phone on the list and is Infinix’s craziest offering to date. For under Php 10k, the Note 12 gives you a large AMOLED display, 8GB RAM, and an equally huge 256GB internal storage, making it one of the best under Php 10k phones in terms of price-to-specs ratio. If that’s not enough, the Note 12 is the only phone on this list to have Android 12 out of the box.

You can buy it on Lazada and Shopee.

 

Motorola moto G31

4GB/128GB – Php 8,995

Motorola moto G31 Philippines Specs

• Mediatek Helio G85 processor
• 4GB RAM
• 128GB UFS 2.2 storage, expandable via MicroSD
• 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED Display
• 50-megapixel f/1.7 main camera with PDAF, 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor
• 13-megapixel f/2.2 selfie camera
• 4G, LTE
• WiFi, Bluetooth, rear-mounted fingerprint scanner
• Dolby Atmos, Water repellent
• 5000mAh battery
• 10w wired charging
• Android 11, MYUI 2.0

If you are after an AMOLED display and a decent internal storage capacity (128GB is the standard these days), Motorola has a compelling offering with the moto G31. While it does not offer fast charging, Motorola’s decision to use a Helio G85 processor makes it better than practically any Snapdragon 680-powered phone when it comes to gaming.

You can buy it on Lazada and Shopee.

 

Infinix Hot 11S

6GB/128GB – Php 7,599

Infinix Hot 11S specs

• MediaTek Helio G88 processor
• 6GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 128GB 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

If the Note 12 has already impressed you, the Hot 11S is also a great offering from Infinix–especially for those who want a Full HD+ 90hz display for under Php 8k. This phone comes with 6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, and a Helio G88 processor, making it quite capable for gaming.

You can buy it on Shopee.

 

TECNO Camon 18

6GB/128GB – Php 9,499

TECNO Camon 18 Philippines specs

• Helio G88 processor
• 6GB RAM
• 128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
• 6.8-inch Full HD+ IPS Display, 90hz refresh rate
• 48-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF, 2-megapixel macro camera, 2-megapixel depth sensor; LED flash
• 16-megapixel f/2.2 selfie camera
• LTE
• WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• 18W fast charging
• 5000mAh battery
• Android 11, HiOS

If screen size matters for you, the Camon 18 has the biggest screen estate on this list with its 6.8-inch IPS panel. It’s no ordinary display, as you get a Full HD+ resolution, 90hz refresh rate, and a trendy punch-hole for the selfie shooter. It also brings in a Helio G88 processor, along with a 48-megapixel main camera.

You can buy it on Lazada and Shopee.

That wraps up our best budget phones in the Philippines for under Php 10k for 2022. Which one will you most likely purchase?