Php 20,000 is the average ceiling for Filipinos who plan to buy a new phone. This price segment is also a volume driver for brands in the Philippines. Several mid-range phones launched in 2023 in the Philippines, and we think these are the best ones you can buy now. Check out our picks for the best mid-range phones in the Philippines:
Best Mid-Range Phones in the Philippines 2023
- TECNO Camon 20 Pro 5G
- Infinix ZERO 30 5G
- OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- HONOR X9a 5G
- POCO X5 Pro 5G
TECNO Camon 20 Pro 5G
While the Camon series has been under the radar in the mid-range segment for the past few years, TECNO surprised everyone when they gave a Php 12,999 price tag for the Camon 20 Pro 5G. Aside from a premium leather-like back option, it’s incredible that TECNO equipped the Camon 20 Pro 5G with a Dimensity 8050 processor that can rival the performance of phones priced upwards of Php 20,000.
- Dimensity 8050 Processor
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB Storage
- 6.67-inch 120hz AMOLED Display, Full HD+ Resolution
- 32-megapixel selfie camera
- 64-megapixel main camera with OIS
- 2-megapixel depth sensor
- AI Camera
- 5000mAh Battery
- 33w Wired Charging
- Android 13, HiOS 13
- Php 12,999
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
Despite feeling more like an incremental upgrade to its predecessor, OnePlus was able to give the Nord CE 3 Lite better value with all the upgrades it made. These include a higher-resolution main camera and a faster 67w wired charging solution. The Nord CE 3 Lite will also appeal to those who prioritize software, as OxygenOS has minimal bloatware and is one of the better Android overlays in the market.
- Snapdragon 695 Processor
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB Storage
- 6.72-inch 120hz IPS Display, Full HD+ Resolution
- 16-megapixel selfie camera
- 108-megapixel main camera
- 2-megapixel macro camera
- 2-megapixel depth sensor
- 5000mAh Battery
- 67w Wired Charging
- Android 13, OxygenOS 13
- Php 14,990
Infinix ZERO 30 5G
The ZERO ULTRA was already a statement last year, and Infinix upped the ante this year with the ZERO 30 5G. Aside from looking more premium, the ZERO 30 5G has set a new standard for mid-range phones. It is the only phone in its price segment that can shoot 4K video on both front and rear cameras, making it a solid vlogging phone.
- 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
HONOR X9a 5G
Beyond gorgeous looks with its curved display, the HONOR X9a 5G impressed us with its sheer durability. The brand stayed true to its word, as the X9a 5G’s curved display is one tough nut that can handle a beating without experiencing severe damage. On top of that, you get a larger-than-usual 5100mAh battery inside that is very rare to see on any slim phone with a dual-curve design.
- Snapdragon 695 Processor
- 8GB RAM
- 256GB Storage
- 6.67-inch 120hz Curved AMOLED Display, Full HD+ Resolution
- 16-megapixel selfie camera
- 64-megapixel main camera
- 5-megapixel ultra-wide camera
- 2-megapixel depth sensor
- 5100mAh Battery
- 40w Wired Charging
- Android 13, MagicOS 7
- Php 16,990
POCO X5 Pro 5G
Rounding up our picks for the best mid-range phones for 2023 is the POCO X5 Pro 5G. For its asking price, you get a proven processor, a decent main camera, fast charging, and an AMOLED display that’s the same as the one used in the Xiaomi 11T series. Overall, the X5 Pro 5G is a jack of all trades that covers all the essentials–nothing more and nothing less.
- Snapdragon 778G Processor
- Up to 8GB RAM
- Up to 256GB Storage
- 6.67-inch 120hz AMOLED Display, Full HD+ Resolution
- 16-megapixel selfie camera
- 108-megapixel main camera
- 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera
- 2-megapixel depth sensor
- 5000mAh Battery
- 67w Wired Charging
- Android 13, MIUI 14
- Php 16,999 (6GB/128GB) / Php 18,999 (8GB/256GB)
That rounds up our picks for the best mid-range phones in the Philippines for 2023. Do you agree with our picks?