
Now that we’ve shared our top 10 smartphones priced under 5k and 10k in the Philippines, let’s upgrade it a little and talk about phones under 15k in the Philippines that are worth checking out!
Are you ready? Let’s go!
Starting off with the POCO X6, this device is available in three configurations, with the price starting at PHP14,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
The X6 boasts a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
At its core, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 processor and it offers memory options of 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5X RAM (with up to 8GB memory extension) and storage capacities of 256GB or 512GB using UFS 4.0 technology.
For photography, the rear camera setup includes a 64MP main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. The front features a 16MP selfie camera.
The device is equipped with a 5100mAh battery, complemented by 67W wired charging.
POCO X6 5G Specs
Second on our list is a device that features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display.
The HONOR X8b has a 108MP main camera, 5MP wide/depth lens, 2MP macro, and a 50MP selfie shooter.
Under the hood, the POCO X6 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 processor, paired with 8GB of RAM. It offers three storage options, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
In this list, the HONOR X8b has the smallest battery capacity, offering 4,500mAh. It supports 35W HONOR SuperCharge via USB-C.
And for the price? the HONOR X8b is priced at PHP12,999 SRP for the 8GB RAM + 512GB variant.
HONOR X8b Specs
Taking the third spot on our list is the TECNO POVA 6 Pro, priced at PHP11,999.
It’s equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G processor, 12GB RAM, and 256GB of storage.
This device boasts a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a Dynamic-Light MiniLED effect, making for an amazing viewing experience.
For the cameras, you get a 108MP main lens with a dual-tone LED flash and a 32MP front camera for selfies.
Powering it all is a 6000mAh battery, the largest on our list, with 70W ultra-fast charging.
TECNO POVA 6 Pro 5G Specs
Now, we’re at fourth on our list with the HUAWEI nova 12i, priced at PHP12,999.
It features a 6.7-inch FHD+ LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, giving you smooth visuals.
The camera setup includes a 108MP main sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP front camera for great shots..
Under the hood, it’s powered by a Snapdragon 680 processor and comes in a single configuration, 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of storage.
As for the battery, the nova 12i is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports 40W wired charging.
HUAWEI nova 12i Specs
We’re halfway through already!
Next up is the Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G, priced at PHP13,999, which launched in the Philippines on April 23, 2024.
This device features a 6.78-inch FHD+ curved-edge display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its camera setup includes a 108MP main lens, paired with 2MP depth and 2MP macro sensors, along with a 32MP front camera for selfies.
Under the hood, it’s powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 processor, with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It runs on Android 14 with the latest XOS 14 for a seamless user experience.
The Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G is equipped with a 4600mAh battery, which is on the smaller side compared to others, but it makes up for it with impressive 100W ultra-fast charging.
Infinix NOTE 40 Pro+ 5G Specs
Taking the sixth spot is the vivo Y100, which features a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Dotch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1200 nits for vibrant visuals.
It comes with a triple-camera setup, including a 50MP main sensor, a 2MP bokeh lens, and a flicker sensor, plus an 8MP selfie camera for great shots all around.
Under the hood, the vivo Y100 is powered by a 6nm Snapdragon 685 chip, paired with 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage, along with Extended RAM for smooth performance.
The device is equipped with a 5000mAh battery, supporting 80W flash charging to keep you going through the day.
It’s available in two variants, the 8GB RAM with 128GB or 256GB storage starts at PHP12,499, while the higher storage configuration is priced at PHP13,999.
vivo Y100 Specs
Next up is the realme 12 5G, featuring a 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 950 nits.
The device is equipped with a dual-camera setup, including a 108MP main camera for detailed shots and a 2MP depth sensor, while the 8MP front camera takes decent selfies.
Under the hood, it runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
With a 5000mAh battery and 45W fast charging support, the realme 12 5G offers a battery life for everyday use.
This model is priced at PHP14,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
realme 12 5G Specs
Next on the list is the TECNO Pova 6, featuring a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED Dot-in display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1080 x 2436, offering vibrant visuals.
It comes with a 108MP main camera with a light sensor and a 32MP front camera for your selfies and video calls.
Under the hood, the TECNO Pova 6 is powered by the MediaTek G99 Ultimate chipset, offering two storage options, 256GB ROM with 8GB RAM or 256GB ROM with 12GB RAM.
The device is equipped with a 6000mAh battery and 70W wired charging, ensuring long-lasting use throughout the day.
The TECNO Pova 6 is available for PHP11,999 SRP.
realme 12 5G Specs
Second to the last device on our list is the vivo V40 Lite 4G, priced at PHP13,999.
Powered by the Snapdragon 685 4G, the vivo V40 Lite comes with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with the option to expand up to 2TB through a microSD card.
For photography, it features a 32MP front camera for great selfies, along with a rear camera setup that includes a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP secondary lens for versatile shots.
The device sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 2400 x 1080 resolution, delivering 120Hz refresh rate for an enhanced viewing experience.
As for the battery, it’s equipped with a 5000mAh battery and supports 80W wired charging.
vivo V40 Lite Specs
Rounding up the list is the Samsung A16 5G, priced at PHP13,990.
This device boasts a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of FHD+ 2340 x 1080 pixels, delivering vibrant and smooth visuals.
The A16 5G comes with a triple-camera setup, including a 50MP main camera, 5MP ultra-wide lens, and 2MP macro lens. For selfies, it has a 13MP front camera to capture clear, detailed shots.
Under the hood, it’s powered by the Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Plus, it supports external storage up to 1.5TB via MicroSD for all your files.
As for battery life, the A16 5G is equipped with a 5000mAh battery and supports 25W wired charging.
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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