Top 10 Phones Under 10K 2024

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!

Cherry AQUA S11 Pro – PHP7,999

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.

Cherry AQUA S11 Pro 1 e1734669323793

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

  • OS:  Android 13
  • Network: Dual Nano SIM | 4G
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Resolution: FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.7 inches AMOLED
  • Chipset: Mediatek Helio G99
  • RAM: 8GB (+ 8GB RAM)
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Triple Main Camera: 64 MP | Two AI Sensor
  • Front Camera: 16MP front
  • Battery & Charging: 5000 mAh | 33W wired | Type-C
  • Colors: Black
Cherry AQUA S11 Pro

Redmi Note 13 4G – PHP7,499 – PHP9,999

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.

Redmi Note 13 4G

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

  • OS:  Android 13, MIUI 14
  • Network: Dual Nano SIM | 4G
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Resolution: 2412 x 1080 pixels
  • Dimensions: H: 162.24 x W: 75.55 x D: 7.97mm
  • Weight: 189g
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.67 inches FHD+ AMOLED
  • Chipset: Snapdragon 685
  • RAM: 6GB | 8GB
  • Storage: 128GB | 256GB
  • Triple Main Camera: 108 MP f/1.75 | 8MP ultrawide f/2.2 | 2MP f/2.4 macro
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Battery & Charging: 5000 mAh | 33W wired | Type-C
  • Colors: Midnight Black, Mint Green, Ice Blue, Ocean Sunset
Redmi Note 13 4G 1

OPPO A60 – PHP9,999

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.

OPPO A60

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.

  • OS: ColorOS 14.0.1
  • Network: Dual SIM | LTE
  • Refresh Rate: 90Hz
  • Resolution: HD + (1604 x 720)
  • Dimensions: 165.71 × 76.02 × 7.68 mm
  • Weight: 186g
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.67 inches LCD
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
  • GPU: Adreno 610
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 128GB | 256GB
  • Expandability: microSDXC
  • Dual Main Camera: 50 MP f/1.8 (main) | 2 MP f/2.4 (wide)
  • Front Camera: 8 MP f/2.0
  • Battery & Charging: 5000mAh | 45W wired
  • Colors: Midnight Purple, Ripple Blue
OPPO A60 1

realme C67 – PHP8,999

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.

realme C67

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

  • OS: Android 14, realme UI
  • Network: Dual nano SIM | 4G
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth | WiFi
  • Refresh Rate: 90Hz
  • Dimensions: 164.6 × 75.4 × 7.59mm
  • Weight: 185 g
  • Resolution: FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.72 inches IPS LCD
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
  • RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x
  • Storage: 128GB | 256GB
  • Rear Camera: 108MP | 2MP
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Battery & Charging: 5000mAh | 33W
  • Colors: Sunny Oasis, Black Rock

nubia Neo 2 5G – PHP9,999

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.

nubia Neo 2 5G

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

  • OS: Android 13
  • Network: Dual nano SIM | 5G
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 | WiFi
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Dimensions: 166 × 76.1 × 8.5mm
  • Weight: 208g
  • Resolution: FHD+ 2400 × 1080 pixels
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.72 inches
  • Chipset: Unisoc T820
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 256GB UFS 3.1
  • Rear Camera: 50MP main | 2MP depth
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Battery & Charging: 5200mAh | 33W
  • Colors: Storm Gray, Frost Silver, Sunfire Yellow
nubia Neo 2 5G 1

HUAWEI nova Y72 – PHP9,999

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.

HUAWEI nova Y72 1

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

  • OS: EMUI 12
  • Network: Dual nano SIM | 4G
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1 | WiFi
  • Refresh Rate: N/A
  • Dimensions: 168.3 × 77.7 × 8.93 mm
  • Weight: 207 g
  • Resolution: 1600 Ã— 720 pixels
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.75 inches LCD 
  • Chipset: Kirin 710A
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Rear Camera: 50MP | 2MP
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Battery & Charging: 6000mAh | 22.5W
  • Colors: Green, Black

HMD Pulse Pro – PHP8,399

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.

HMD Pulse Pro

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

  • OS: Android 14
  • Network: Nano-SIM | 4G
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 | WiFi
  • Refresh Rate: 90Hz
  • Dimensions: 163.2 × 75 × 8.6 mm
  • Weight: 196 g
  • Resolution: 720 × 1612 pixels
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.65 inches IPS LCD
  • Chipset: Unisoc T606
  • RAM: 4GB  | 6GB 
  • Storage: 128GB 
  • Rear Camera: 50 MP | 2 MP
  • Front Camera: 50 MP
  • Battery & Charging: 5000 mAh | 20W
  • Colors: Black Ocean, Clacier Creen, Twilight Purple

itel RS4 – PHP6,299 / PHP7,499

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

  • OS: itel OS 13
  • Network: Dual nano SIM | 4G
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth | WiFi
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz 
  • Dimensions: 8.15mm
  • Weight: 198g
  • Resolution: 720 × 1612 pixels
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.56 inches IPS LCD
  • Chipset: Helio G99 Ultimate
  • RAM: 8GB  | 12GB 
  • Storage: 128GB | 256GB 
  • Rear Camera: 50MP
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Battery & Charging: 5000mAh | 45W
  • Colors: Silvery White, Elegant Beige, Lurex Black

vivo Y28 – PHP 7,999 / PHP9,999

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.

vivo Y28

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

  • OS: Android 14, Funtouch OS 14
  • Network: Dual Nano SIM | 5G
  • Refresh Rate: 90Hz
  • Resolution: FHD+ 1608 x 720 pixels
  • Thickness: 7.99 mm 
  • Weight: 199g
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.68 inches HD+
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
  • RAM: 8GB
  • Expandable RAM: 8GB
  • Storage: 128GB | 256GB
  • Expandability: up to 1TB via card slot
  • Dual Main Camera: 50MP f/1.8 (wide) | 2MP (bokeh)
  • Front Camera: 8MP f/2.0
  • Battery & Charging: 6000 mAh | 44W wired | Type-C
  • Colors: Agate Green, Gleaming Orange

Infinix HOT 50 Pro+ – PHP 8,499

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.

Infinix HOT 50 Pro

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

  • OS: Android 14, XOS 14.5
  • Network: Dual Nano SIM | microSD slot | LTE
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 802.11 | GPS
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Dimensions: 164.10 x 74.43 x 6.80mm
  • Weight: 162g
  • Resolution: 1080×2436 pixels
  • Screen Size & Display: 6.78″ 3D-Curved LTPS AMOLED
  • Chipset: MediaTek Helio G100
  • RAM: 8GB + 8GB Extended
  • Storage: 256GB
  • Rear Camera: 50MP (HI-5022Q, 1/2.8″ Sensor) | 2MP Depth
  • Front Camera: 13MP (GC13A0, 1/3.06″ Sensor)
  • Battery & Charging: 5000 mAh | 33W wired | Type-C
  • Colors: Sleek Black, Titanium Grey, Dreamy Purple, Aurora Green
Infinix HOT 50 Pro

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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