The rainy season is here, and one of the worries people have to deal with its getting accidentally drenched with strong rains while using their phone outdoors. Thankfully, majority of phones boast IP ratings to make them safe against rain. We recommend phones with an IP68 rating to be sure, and there are good offerings at under Php 20k. Here are our top picks for the best water resistant phones, all priced at under Php 20k and can be purchased at your nearest Cyberzone.
Best Water Resistant Phones under Php 20k (2025)
- TECNO CAMON 40 Pro 5G
- OPPO A5 Pro 5G
- realme 14 5G
- POCO X7 Pro
- Redmi Note 14 Pro+
TECNO CAMON 40 Pro 5G – IP68/69, Php 13,999 (8GB/256GB)
TECNO has made the Camon 40 Pro 5G well rounded, as it is one of the more affordable options to have an IP68/69 rating, making this budget midrange phone safe to use even under the rain. On top of its IP rating, it is one of the most affordable phones to use the tried-and-tested Dimensity 7300 processor, and its LYT-700C sensor for the main camera performed better than similarly-priced phones.
OPPO A5 Pro 5G – IP69, Php 15,999 (8GB/256GB)
Aside from emphasizing its durability, the A5 Pro 5G boasts an IP69 rating to make it a midrange phone that you can bring along with you rain or shine. It can last you long with its 5800mAh battery that supports 45w charging, and its Dimensity 6300 processor is proven to be power efficient. It has a peak brightness of 1000nits, making the A5 Pro’s display legible even when used outdoors and under the bright sunlight.
POCO X7 Pro – IP68, Php 16,999 (8GB/256GB)
One of our top contenders for midrange phone of the year also boasts an IP68 rating, making POCO’s performance-focused midrange offering a good option especially with the rainy reason. We emphasize on the raw performance of the X7 Pro with a powerful Dimensity 8400 processor that’s paired with UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5X RAM, and its huge 6000mAh battery supports 90w charging to last you beyond torrential rains.
realme 14 5G – IP69, Php 17,999 (12GB/256GB)
Beyond its performance cred thanks to a Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 processor, the realme 14 5G boasts an IP69 rating that allows you to play games even during rainy weather. You also get a huge 6000mAh battery that supports 45w charging to last you more than a day, and its 50-megapixel main camera is good enough for casual shooting. To round it up, you get a bright 120hz AMOLED display with 2000nits peak brightness.
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ – IP68, Php 18,999 (8GB/256GB)
The most premium Redmi Note variant is also meant to last: aside from a drop-resistant structure, you also get an IP68 rating to round up its overall durability. It’s also a well-rounded midrange phone with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, a 200-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 120hz AMOLED display with 3000nits peak brightness, and 120w wired charging for its 5110mAh battery.
That rounds up our picks for the best water resistant phones for under Php 20k in the Philippines. Which one will you most likely purchase?
