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Best Mid-Range Phones In The Philippines For 2021 (Q4)

Nathan Reyes

Christmas is coming very quickly, and we know a lot of you want to reward yourselves with a new phone. Thankfully there are Here are our top picks for the best mid-range phones in the Philippines you can consider to end 2021 with a bang. Any of these selections should do the job of being ideal for daily use without breaking the bank. You may notice some options here were retained from our Q3 list, but that only means they were competent enough to stay on.

Best Mid-Range Phones In The Philippines For 2021 (Q4)

OnePlus Nord 2

OnePlus Nord 2 5G Philippines Specs:

Ever since their very first smartphone, company OnePlus has always been devoted to developing flagship-killer devices at a lower price. As the years went by, they slowly became a household name which prompted them to include the latest-and-greatest features to compete with the best from giants like Samsung and Apple, which led to incremental price increases. With the Nord line and the latest Nord 2, OnePlus sought to remove all the unnecessary bells and whistles to keep the price down. It’s armed with a speedy Dimensity 1200-AI processor, a high-refresh-rate display and 65W fast charging. Overall, it’s a great package embodying the original spirit of OnePlus. Available for purchase here.

Poco X3 GT

POCO X3 GT Philippines Specs:

When it comes to budget contenders, POCO has repeatedly released hits that gain a lot of traction in the smartphone space. The most memorable being the original Pocophone F1 and the POCO F3 early this year, both were highly praised by technology outlets for bringing flagship quality chipsets to the mass market. The POCO X3 GT is their newest release, and we even called it a mid-range monster in our review. This is not an understatement; the full HD+ adaptive refresh display protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, Dimensity 1100 processor, decent camera and all-day battery life prove to be a sheet that’s hard to beat. It’s not only pretty on-paper as we thoroughly enjoyed our time with the unit. You can find these on sale on Lazada and Shopee.

realme GT Master Edition

realme GT Master Edition Specs

Not to be confused with the Snapdragon 888-equipped realme GT, this Master Edition has more going for it than you might think. What might catch your eye first when unboxing is the unique vegan leather pattern on the back panel – mind you, the entire phone is designed by MUJI and Herman Miller designer Naoto Fukasawa. The display sports an adaptive refresh rate, but the main party trick here is the brilliant camera onboard. realme decided to opt for an Omnivision sensor instead of a Sony one, but this risk paid off in our review camera test. The Snapdragon 778G is more than capable, making easy work of postprocessing your photos and even doing splendidly in our gaming tests. Just in case you didn’t know, the Master Edition has been used in multiple Unbox gaming streams, which we hold every Friday. For power-users, this could be one of the best mid-range phones in the Philippines this 2021. You can find these on sale on Lazada.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G Specs:

Some might say that you can find the Snapdragon 778G in devices from other brands at a lower price point. There might be confusion as to this Samsung’s candidacy for the best mid-range phones in the Philippines for 2021. However, they’re completely missing the point. With the Galaxy A52s 5G, you’re getting a solid mid-range performer with Samsung’s track record. The 120Hz screen is plenty bright given the company’s reputation and has enough real estate for media consumption. Day-to-day performance is acceptable and the cameras take decent photos. The added price can give you faith in regular security patches, software support, OneUI familiarity and stability, aftermarket support, and overall harmony with the rest of the Samsung ecosystem. If your budget is short of an S or Note device, then this is an option you should keep your eye on. Available to buy on Lazada.

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE

Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE Specs

Lowkey the second Xiaomi product on this list, the 11 Lite 5G NE is basically the 11 Lite 5G with a change of processor to the 778G due to a chip shortage. It draws its appeal from the thin and light form factor, and classy pastel color choices. Performance is not hindered by its thinness, and it zooms through applications just like any other device with the 778G. If you need a stylish everyday-carry smartphone that can handle the average person’s tasks, then look no further. Now available for purchase on Lazada.

 

 

 

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