We have another list of the top five phones, this time for those with a budget of under PHP 10,000 in the Philippines.
Infinix HOT 70
First on our list is the Infinix HOT 70, which was introduced in the Philippines in May 2026. It is priced at PHP 8,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant, PHP 9,499 for the 6GB + 128GB variant, and PHP 9,999 for the 4GB + 256GB variant.
The Infinix HOT 70 features a 6.78-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1576 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the 6nm MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate chipset and runs on Android 16 with XOS 16.
For cameras, it has a 50MP main rear camera and an 8MP front camera. Storage options include 128GB and 256GB, with support for microSD expansion. It also packs a 6,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging.
Infinix HOT 70 Specs
- OS: XOS 16 (Android 16)
- Network: Dual SIM | 5G | 4G LTE
- Connectivity: Bluetooth | WiFi | NFC | IR Blaster | USB Type-C
- Weight: 193 grams
- Resolution: 1600 × 720 (HD+)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Screen Size & Display: 6.78-inch HD+ IPS LCD, 262 ppi, up to 700 nits (peak)
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
- Graphics: Mali-G57 MC2
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 128GB internal storage | microSD up to 1TB (hybrid slot)
- Rear Camera: 50MP main (f/1.6, AF) | auxiliary lenses | dual LED flash
- Front Camera: 8MP (f/2.0)
- Battery & Charging: 6,000mAh | 45W wired charging | 16W reverse charging
- Colors: Night Pulse, Dive Blue, Silver Dancer, Green Texture, and Thermo Orange
nubia V80 Max
Next is the nubia V80 Max, which was introduced in the Philippines in January 2026. It is priced at PHP 9,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.
The nubia V80 Max features a large 6.9-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a high-brightness mode of up to 780 nits. It runs on Android 16 with MyOS 16 and is powered by the 12nm UNISOC T7250 chipset.
For photography, it has a 50MP main rear camera, a 2MP depth camera, and an AI lens. It also has a 16MP front camera for selfies. The phone comes with 128GB of internal storage and supports microSD cards of up to 1TB. It is backed by a 6,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging.
nubia V80 Max Specs
- OS: Android
- Network: Dual SIM | 5G
- Connectivity: Bluetooth | WiFi
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Weight: Not specified
- Resolution: Not specified
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Screen Size & Display: 6.9-inch display
- Chipset: UNISOC T720
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Rear Camera: 50MP AI triple camera system
- Front Camera: 16MP
- Battery & Charging: 6,000mAh battery | 22.5 wired | 10W reverse charging
- Color/s: Stardust Purple, Stellar Silver, Aurellia Gold, Sky Cyan, Space Black
realme P4 Lite
Third on our list is the realme P4 Lite, which was introduced in the Philippines in June 2026. It is priced at PHP 7,499 for the 4GB + 64GB variant and PHP 8,999 for the 4GB + 128GB variant.
The realme P4 Lite features a 6.8-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1570 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it runs on the 12nm UNISOC T7250 chipset and Android 16 with realme UI 7.0.
For cameras, it has an 8MP main rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The phone also supports microSD expansion. One of its main highlights is its large 7,000mAh battery, although charging is limited to 15W.
realme P4 Lite 4G Price
- OS: Android 16, realme UI 7.0
- Network: Dual SIM | 4G LTE
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4 | WiFi 5 |
- Dimensions: 166.48 × 78.23 × 8.38 mm
- Weight: 219 grams
- Resolution: 1600 × 720
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Screen Size & Display: 6.8-inch IPS LCD
- Chipset: UNISOC T7250
- Graphics: Mali-G57 MP1
- RAM: 4GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 64GB | 128GB eMMC 5.1
- Rear Camera: 50MP
- Front Camera: 5MP
- Battery & Charging: 7000mAh | 15W wired
- Color/s: Titan Grey, Pulse Purple
realme C100i
Next up is the realme C100i, which was launched in the Philippines in June 2026. The 4GB + 64GB variant is priced at PHP 8,999. Higher-storage variants are also available, but their official prices are above our PHP 10,000 budget.
The realme C100i features a 6.8-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1570 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the 12nm UNISOC T7250 chipset and runs on Android 16 with realme UI.
For photography, it has an 8MP main rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Storage options include 64GB and 128GB, depending on the variant, with support for microSD expansion. It also packs a 7,000mAh battery with 15W charging.
realme C100i Specs
- OS: Android 16 | realme UI 7.0
- Network: Dual SIM | 4G LTE
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 | WiFi 5
- Dimensions: 166.5mm x 78.2mm x 8.4mm
- Weight: 208 grams
- Resolution: 720×1570
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Screen Size & Display: 6.8-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display
- Chipset: Unisoc T7250
- Graphics: Mali-G57 MP1
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 64GB| 128GB| 256GB
- Rear Camera: 8MP Main Camera
- Front Camera: 5MP Selfie Camera
- Battery & Charging: 7,000mAh Battery | 15W Fast Charging
TCL K70 4G
The last device on our list is the TCL K70 4G, which was introduced in the Philippines in August 2026. It is priced at PHP 9,495 for the 4GB + 128GB variant.
The TCL K70 4G features a 6.8-inch HD+ IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1570 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a reported peak brightness of 750 nits. It is powered by the 6nm MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo chipset and runs on Android 16.
For cameras, it has a 50MP main rear camera and a VGA macro camera, along with an 8MP front camera. The phone comes with 128GB of internal storage and supports microSD expansion. It is backed by a 5,200mAh battery with 18W charging.
TCL K70 4G Specs
- OS: Android 16
- Network: Single SIM + microSD or Dual SIM | 4G LTE
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0 | Wi-Fi 5 | NFC | 3.5mm Audio Jack
- Dimensions: 167.7mm x 79.1mm x 8.3mm
- Weight: 190 grams
- Resolution: 720 x 1570 pixels
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Screen Size & Display: 6.8-inch HD+ Display
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo (6nm)
- GraphTCL K70 4G
- ics: ARM Mali-G57 MC2
- RAM: 4GB (+8GB RAM Expansion)
- Storage: 128GB | microSD up to 2TB
- Rear Camera: 50MP Main Camera + 0.08MP Secondary Camera
- Front Camera: 8MP Selfie Camera
- Battery & Charging: 5,200mAh Battery | 18W Fast Charging | USB Type-C 2.0
- Colors: Midnight Black, Stardust Blue
Overall, choosing the right smartphone depends on your needs and priorities. You might prefer a phone with a larger battery for longer use, better cameras for photos, or a more powerful chipset for gaming. If you need a sharper display or 5G connectivity, you may also want to consider other options within your budget.
That wraps up our list of smartphones worth considering for under PHP 10,000 in the Philippines as of Q3 2026.
What do you think of these devices, and which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments!