
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at the best smartphones we’ve seen throughout the year.
Today, we’ve rounded up the top 10 phones under 10K in 2024.
These phones offer a great mix of performance, battery life, and key features, making them perfect for those on a budget. Let’s start!
First on our phones under 10K list is the Cherry AQUA S11 Pro.
It features a 6.7 inches FHD+ AMOLED display featuring a 120Hz refresh rate.
Camera-wise, the device sports a 64MP main camera alongside two AI lenses, complemented by a 16MP front camera.
Just like last time, we’ve chosen this Philippine-made phone for its generous 256GB storage option. It also offers 8GB of RAM, expandable by an additional 8GB for a total of 16GB.
For power, the AQUA S11 Pro packs a 5000mAh battery with 33W wired charging support.
Cherry AQUA S11 Pro Specs
Next up on our phones under 10K list is Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 13 4G, which price starts at PHP 7,999.
The smartphone boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1800 nits.
For cameras, the Redmi Note 13 features a 108MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. In front, you will get a 16MP selfie shooter.
Powering the device is the Snapdragon 685 chipset, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage for PHP 7,999, with a larger 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant available for PHP 9,999.
It is packed with a 5,000mAh battery complemented by 33W wired charging.
Redmi Note 13 Specs
Third is the OPPO A60 featuring 6.67-inch screen with HD+ resolution of 1604 x 720 pixels. The OPPO A60 also offers 950-nit peak brightness and 90Hz refresh rate.
Camera-wise, it offers 50MP main camera paired with 2MP wide. For selfies, you will get an 8MP camera.
Under the hood, the device is packed with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 paired with 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of internal storage.
The OPPO A60 is powered by a 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging.
Now for the price, the OPPO A60 is available at PHP9,999 SRP 8GB+128GB configuration.
With a price of PHP8,999 the realme C67 offers a 6.72-inch IPS LCD with 90Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
Camera-wise, the realme C67 features a dual camera-setup of 108MP main paired with 2MP secondary camera. On the front, you will get an 8MP selfie shooter.
Under the hood, the realme C67 is backed up with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 processor with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and choices of 128GB or 256GB internal storage.
For the battery, the device is powered by a 5000mAh that you can charge using a 33W wired charging.
realme C67 Specs
We’re halfway through our phones under 10K list, and the nubia Neo 2 5G, priced at PHP 9,999, makes the cut.
The device supports 5G and features a 6.72-inch IPS LCD screen with FHD+ resolution (2400 x 1080 pixels) and a 120Hz refresh rate.
For cameras, it has a 50MP main sensor (f/1.8, AF), a 2MP depth sensor, and a 16MP front camera.
It runs on a Unisoc T820 processor, paired with 8GB RAM (plus 12GB virtual RAM) and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
Powering the phone is a 5000mAh battery with 33W wired charging, with some variants offering a slightly larger 5200mAh capacity.
nubia Neo 2 5G Specs
We’re now in the second half of our list, and the HUAWEI nova Y72 takes the sixth spot.
The device comes with a 6.75-inch LCD screen with an HD+ resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels.
For cameras, it features a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, there’s an 8MP selfie camera.
It runs on HUAWEI’s Kirin 710A chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
The nova Y72 stands out with its large 6000mAh battery, the biggest on this list. However, charging is limited to 22.5W wired.
HUAWEI nova Y72 Specs
The HMD Pulse Pro comes with a 6.65-inch IPS LCD, offering a 90Hz refresh rate, 720 x 1612 resolution, and 600 nits brightness.
For cameras, it has a 50MP main sensor, a 2MP depth lens, and a 50MP front camera for selfies.
Powered by a Unisoc T606 chipset, it offers three variants with 128GB storage and 6GB, or 8GB RAM.
A 5000mAh battery supports 20W wired charging to keep the device running throughout the day.
The HMD Pulse Pro device is priced at PHP8,399 for the 6GB + 128GB and PHP8,999 for the 8GB + 128GB configuration.
HMD Pulse Pro Specs
The itel RS4 is priced at PHP 6,299 and PHP 7,499, that’s why this device takes the seventh phones under 10K spot.
It has a 6.56-inch HD+ punch-hole display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
The phone features a single rear camera setup of 50MP main and an 8MP front camera.
It runs on a Helio G99 processor and comes with three options, 256GB storage with 24GB RAM (12GB + 12GB extended), 256GB with 16GB RAM (8GB + 8GB extended), or 128GB with 16GB RAM (8GB + 8GB extended).
It also has a 5000mAh battery with 45W wired charging.
itel RS4 Specs
We’re down to the second to the last, and the vivo Y28 with a price starting at PHP7,999 is up next. It comes with a 6.68-inch HD+ display, offering a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1000 nits.
For cameras, it features a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main sensor, a 2MP bokeh lens, and an 8MP front camera for selfies.
The vivo Y28 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chip, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which can be expanded by an additional 8GB of RAM, though you can’t choose a lower RAM expansion.
To keep everything running smoothly, it has a 6000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support.
vivo Y28 Specs
Last but not the least for our phones under 10K, is the Infinix Hot 50 Pro+ which features a 6.78-inch 3D-curved FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate.
For cameras, it has a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor for bokeh effects. Selfie camera offers a 13MP shooter.
Powered by the MediaTek G100 chipset, it offers UFS 2.2 storage and LPDDR4X RAM. It comes in two storage options, 128GB + 8GB RAM and 256GB + 8GB RAM, with expandable storage up to 1TB.
The device also has a 5,000mAh battery, supported by a 33W wired charger.
The 8GB + 256GB model is priced at PHP 8,499.
Infinix HOT 50 Pro+ Specs
And that’s it for our list of the top phones under 10K in 2024! Whether you need a good camera, great performance, or a long-lasting battery, there’s something here for you. Which one do you like the most? Let us know in the comments!
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