Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Phones in the Philippines for Under Php 40k (First Half 2022)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Phones in the Philippines for Under Php 40k (First Half 2022)

With the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 now official, getting your hands on a phone with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 should be more affordable than ever. In fact, you can get a decent Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phone for under Php 40k in the Philippines, and they all come with a compelling set of features.

To help you out in finding a good flagship, we round up the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones in the Philippines you can buy right now.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Phones in the Philippines for Under Php 40k (First Half 2022)

  • POCO F4 GT
  • realme GT 2 Pro
  • Motorola edge 30 pro
  • Xiaomi 12

 

POCO F4 GT

8GB/256GB – Php 27,590

12GB/256GB – Php 30,990

POCO F4 GT Philippines Specs:

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 120hz refresh rate, 480hz touch sampling rate, support for HDR10+ and DCI-P3, 10-bit color
  • 64-megapixel f/2.0 IMX 686 main camera with PDAF, 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro camera, 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera
  • 20-megapixel IMX 596 selfie camera
  • 4G, 5G
  • WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
  • IP53 rating, JBL-tuned stereo speakers, physical shoulder triggers
  • 4700mAh battery
  • 120w fast charging
  • Android 12, MIUI 13

POCO is a champ when it comes to offering top-notch specs at cutthroat prices, and the F4 GT is the only Snapdragon 8 Gen 1-powered phone that you can buy for under Php 30k (if you opt for the 8GB/128GB variant). For its mind-blowing price, you get a 120hz AMOLED display, 120w wired charging, stereo speakers, and physical shoulder triggers to suit your gaming needs.

You can buy the 8GB/128GB variant here and the 12GB/256GB variant here.

realme GT 2 Pro

12GB/256GB – Php 32,990

realme GT 2 Pro Philippines Specs

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage
  • 6.7-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display, 120hz refresh rate, HDR10, DCI-P3, 10-bit color, Gorilla Glass Victus
  • 50-megapixel f/1.8 IMX 766 main camera with PDAF and OIS; 50-megapixel ISOCELL JN1 f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera; 3-megapixel Micro-lens camera with 40x magnification
  • 16-megapixel selfie camera
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G, LTE, 5G
  • WiFi 6, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • In-display fingerprint scanner, Stainless steel vapor cooling
  • Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio
  • 5000mAh battery
  • 65W charging
  • Android 12, realmeUI 3.0

If you’re after a top-notch display at a wallet-friendly price, the realme GT 2 Pro is the most affordable phone you can buy with a WQHD+ 120hz AMOLED display and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It is also priced aggressively for what it has to offer in the camera department: its triple rear camera setup has two 50-megapixel cameras (an IMX 766 main camera with OIS and a JN1 ultra-wide-angle camera) and a micro-lens camera for macro shots.

You can buy the realme GT 2 Pro here.

 

Motorola edge 30 pro

12GB/256GB – Php 34,995

Motorola Edge 30 Pro Philippines Specs

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • 12GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage
  • 6.67-inch Full HD+ pOLED display, 144hz refresh rate, HDR10, DCI-P3, 10-bit color with Gorilla Glass
  • 50-megapixel f/1.88 main camera with Omni PDAF and OIS; 50-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera; 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro camera
  • 60-megapixel f/2.2 selfie camera
  • Dual SIM
  • 4G, LTE, 5G
  • WiFi 6, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
  • Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Dolby Atmos, IP52 rating
  • 4800mAh battery
  • 68W charging, 15w wireless charging
  • Android 12, Motorola MyOS 3.0

If you are after insane refresh rates, the Motorola edge 30 pro’s OLED display has a blisteringly-fast 144hz refresh rate–and is the fastest refresh rate available on a phone in the Philippines so far. You also get an impressive rear camera setup that consists of a 50-megapixel main camera with OIS and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, along with a jaw-dropping 60-megapixel front camera, wireless charging and an IP52 rating for peace of mind.

You can buy the Motorola edge 30 pro here.

 

Xiaomi 12

8GB/256GB – Php 39,999

Xiaomi 12 Philippines Specs

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor
  • 8GB LPDDR5 RAM
  • 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
  • 6.28-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 120hz refresh rate, 12-bit color
  • 50-megapixel f/1.9 IMX 766 main camera with PDAF and OIS, 13-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 5-megapixel telemacro camera
  • 32-megapixel f/2.2 selfie camera
  • 4G, 5G
  • WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, in-display fingerprint scanner
  • Harmon Kardon-Tuned Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
  • 4500mAh battery
  • 67w wired charging, 50w wireless charging, 10w reverse wireless charging
  • Android 12, MIUI 13

If you’re after a compact flagship, the Xiaomi 12 is your best possible choice so far. While it comes with less RAM than the other phones mentioned in this list, you get a compact 6.28-inch 120hz AMOLED display and a relatively large 4500mAh battery to keep it running. Aside from 67w wired charging, the Xiaomi 12 supports a fast 50w wireless charging solution if you have the right charger, stereo speakers that are tuned by Harman Kardon, and a 50-megapixel IMX 766 main camera with OIS.

You can buy the Xiaomi 12 here.

 

That wraps up our list of flagship-grade phones with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processors–all for under Php 40k. What is your top pick?

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