
Nowadays, people tend to buy smartphones that can provide excellent cameras, the performance required for multitasking, enough battery life to last the entire day, and phones that won’t zero their wallets. This mid-2021 there are more great, affordable mid-range smartphones on the market than ever. Here is the list of smartphones under Php20K this mid-2021
POCO X3 GT
The POCO X3 GT features a 120Hz 6.6-inch LCD screen, a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC, 5G connectivity, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, a triple rear-camera configuration, a 5,000mAh battery, and 67W Turbo Charging. It is also IP53-rated, has an adaptive refresh rate, and consists of Stargaze Black, Wave Blue, Cloud White colors. The X3 GT is available in 8GB + 128GB variant for PHP 15,990 and 8GB + 256GB for PHP 17,990 exclusively via Lazada.
OPPO Reno6 Z 5G
The OPPO Reno6 Z 5G features a 6.4-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, 5G connectivity, MediaTek Dimensity 800U 5G SoC, Triple rear-camera configuration, and 4,310mAh battery with 30W VOOC Flash Charge 4.0. It also has Multi-Cooling System and In-display fingerprint scanner. The Reno6 Z 5G is available in Stellar Black, Aurora colors and is priced at PHP 19,999 (8GB + 128GB).
Samsung Galaxy A52
The Samsung Galaxy A52 features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080) Infinity-O Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass, 90HZ refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor, 4G LTE connectivity, Quad-rear camera configuration, and 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging. It also has Stereo speakers, sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos, In-display fingerprint scanner. The A52 is IP67 rated water and dust resistance and is available in Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue colors for PHP 18,990 (8GB + 256GB).
realme 8 Pro
The realme 8 Pro features 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 60Hz, 1000 nits peak, all-polycarbonate design, Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G processor, Quad-rear camera configuration, 4G LTE connectivity, 4500mAh battery with 50W fast charging, and has in-display fingerprint scanner. It is available in Infinite Blue, Infinite Black, Punk Black, Illuminating Yellow colors and priced at Php16,990 (8GB + 128GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro features a 6.67-inch AMOLED (2400 x 1080) display with 120Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 4G LTE connectivity, HDR10, Quad-rear camera configuration (108MP main), Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, and 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It is IP53 splash proof and is available in Glacier Blue, Onyx Gray, Gradient Bronze colors and retails for Php12,590 (6GB + 128GB) and Php13,590 (8GB + 128GB).
A Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G was launched in China for CNY1,999 (Php15,607 if converted).
OnePlus Nord CE 5G
The OnePlus Nord CE 5G features 6.43-inch AMOLED FHD+ with 90Hz Refresh Rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G chipset, 5G connectivity, a triple-camera configuration, In-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4,500mAh battery with 30W fast charge. It is available in Blue Void, Charcoal Ink colors and is priced at Php16,990 (8GB + 128GB) and Php19,990 (12GB + 256GB).
POCO F3 5G
The POCO F3 5G features a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED HDR10+ 1300nits peak, MEMC, DCI-P3, 360Hz touch rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G, Triple-rear camera set up, 4520mAh battery with 33W fast charging, and 5G connectivity. It is available in Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze and retails for Php17,990 (6GB + 128GB) and Php20,990 (8GB + 256GB).
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G features a 6.5-inch TFT LCD 60Hz display, all-polycarbonate design, 5G connectivity, MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G, Quad-rear camera configuration, 5000mAh battery with 15W charging, and Mali-G57 MC3 GPU. It is available in Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, Awesome Violet colors and retails for Php15,990 (8GB + 128GB).
Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite features a 6.55-inch 90Hz AMOLED DotDisplay, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, 4G LTE connectivity, Triple-rear camera set up, HDR10, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, and 4250mAh battery with 33W fast charging. It is available in Boba Black, Peach Pink, and Bubblegum Blue and retails for Php14,990 (8GB + 128GB).
OPPO A74 5G
The OPPO A74 5G features a 6.5-inch LTPS IPS LCD 90Hz display, 5G connectivity, Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G processor, Quad-rear camera configuration, 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and loudspeaker, aptX HD codec. It is available in Fluid Black, Space Silver colors and retails for Php15,999 (6GB + 128GB)
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