On a tight budget but need a smartphone? Don’t worry, you can still get great value phones under 5K!
Today, let’s check out these top 10 affordable smartphones of 2024 that prove you don’t need to spend big to get a solid device.
Let’s start off with Redmi‘s new model of its budget-friendly C series, the Redmi 14C, whose price starts at PHP 4,999 SRP.
The Redmi 14C boasts a 6.88-inch IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate. The device also comes with a resolution of 1640 x 720 pixels. For its price, it provides decent clarity for everyday use.
For photography, it has a simple setup of a 50MP main camera and a 13MP front camera for selfies.
Powering the device is the MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra processor.
The Redmi 14C comes with three RAM options, 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB, along with storage options of 128GB or 256 GB.
Battery life is a strong point, because this one has the largest 5160mAh battery capacity on our list and the only one that supports 18W wired charging through a Type-C port.
Since the Redmi 14C has lots of configurations, let’s start with the most affordable option, the 4GB + 128GB variant priced at PHP 4,999. Next, there’s the 6GB + 128GB model for PHP 5,999. For those needing larger storage, an 8GB + 256GB option is also available for PHP 6,999.
If you want to learn more about this device you can also check our full review here.
Now, let’s take a look at the ZTE Blade A35, the most affordable option on this list.
This smartphone features a 6.75-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. And a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, it’s good for everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos.
In terms of cameras, the ZTE Blade A35 is equipped with a single 8MP main camera and a 5MP front-facing camera for selfies.
Under the hood, the device is powered by a Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset, paired with 2GB or 4GB of RAM. You also have the option to expand the RAM by 4GB or 8GB. It also comes with 64GB of internal storage.
The ZTE Blade A35 is packed with a 5000mAh battery, which should give you all-day usage. However, the charging wattage is unspecified.
For its price, as mentioned it has two configurations 2GB of RAM with 64GB of storage is priced at PHP 2,899 SRP while the 4GB RAM version with the same storage is available for PHP 3,299.
The Infinix SMART 9 is third on our phones under 5K list with a 6.7-inch display that supports 120Hz refresh rate.
It comes with a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera for selfies.
Under the hood, the phone is powered by a MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, paired with 3GB of RAM. You can choose between two storage options, 64GB or 128GB, depending on your needs.
For battery life, it features a 5000mAh battery with 10W charging.
The Infinix SMART 9 is available in two configurations, the 3GB RAM + 64GB storage for PHP 3,499 and the 3GB RAM + 128GB storage for PHP 3,899
Fourth on our list is the itel A80, which launched in September 2024.
This smartphone features a 6.7-inch punch-hole IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600.
It also supports a 120Hz refresh rate and reaches a peak brightness of 500 nits.
On the camera side, the itel A80 sports a 50MP main rear camera and an 8MP front camera for selfies.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Unisoc T603 chipset, paired with either 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Finally, it’s equipped with a 5000mAh battery and supports 10W wired charging.
For our fifth device, the TECNO SPARK Go1 is available for PHP 3,559.
It offers a smooth 120Hz refresh rate on a 6.67-inch IPS LCD hole screen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
For photography, it has a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies.
Inside, the SPARK Go1 is powered by a Unisoc T615 chipset, with options for 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage.
The device is also equipped with a standard 5000mAh battery, supporting 15W wired charging, which is the second fastest in this list.
Sixth on our phones under 5K list is the realme Note 60 features a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
For its cameras, it offers a simple setup, with a 32MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies.
Powered by a UNISOC T612 chipset, the device comes with options of 4GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage, ensuring a decent performance for everyday use.
In terms of battery life, the realme Note 60 packs a 5000mAh battery, with 10W wired charging, which are very common in this price point.
Speaking of price the realme Note 60 is priced at PHP4,999 SRP for it 4GB with 64GB storage. If you want to upgrade its storage a little you might want to consider the 4GB with 128GB for PHP5,999.
At PHP 3,399, the Redmi A3 makes its way onto our phones under 5K list as the seventh device.
It features a 6.71-inch Dot Drop display with a 1650 x 720 resolution and supports a 90Hz refresh rate, offering a smooth viewing experience.
In terms of cameras, the device includes an 8MP main camera and a 5MP front-facing camera for your selfies.
Under the hood, it’s powered by the MediaTek Helio G36 processor and comes in two configurations: 3GB RAM with 64GB storage or 4GB RAM with 128GB storage, giving you options to suit your needs.
The Redmi A3 is also packed with a 5000mAh battery, supporting 10W wired charging to keep you powered throughout the day.
The vivo Y03t, making it to the 8th spot on our phones under 5K list, comes with a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display, with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels.
When it comes to cameras, it’s equipped with a 13MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera, ideal for your selfies and video calls.
Under the hood, the vivo Y03t is powered by the Unisoc T612 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and either 64GB or 128GB of storage options.
This is also the second device to feature 15W wired charging paired with 5000mAh battery.
Up next is nubia‘s smartphone targeting users who are into Music and vitnage style, the nubia Music.
This device features a 6.6-inch HD+ (1612 x 720) IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.
The camera setup includes a 50-megapixel main camera and an AI-powered shooter, ensuring good photo quality for its price range. For selfies, there’s a 5-megapixel front camera.
Under the hood, the nubia Music is powered by a UNISOC SC9863A chipset and comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
Among our smartphones on this list, this comes with the smallest 5W charging, but is still paired with 5000mAh battery.
Last but definitely not the least, we have the POCO C61.
This device boasts a 6.71-inch Dot Drop IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1650 x 720 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 90Hz.
On the camera front, it features an 8MP main camera and 0.08MP secondary lens. On the front is a 5MP camera for your selfies and video chats.
Powering the POCO C61 is the MediaTek Helio G36 processor, with two configurations to choose from, 3GB RAM + 64GB storage or 4GB RAM + 128GB storage.
And of course, it comes with a robust 5000mAh battery, paired with 10W charging.
This POCO C61 is available for PHP3,599 SRP.
And that’s a wrap! These budget-friendly smartphones prove you don’t have to spend big, right? Which one is your top pick? Let us know!
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