Who says you need to spend a lot to get a good phone? If you’re looking for a phone that gives you more for less, we’ve got you covered.
Here are the top 5 phones under 20k of the first half of 2025 that deliver solid features at a great price.
First on our top 5 phones under 20k list is the POCO X7 Pro, officially launched in January 2025.
It features a 6.67-inch WFHD+ AMOLED display with a sharp resolution of 1220 x 2712 pixels and a pixel density of 446 ppi.
The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and reaches a peak brightness of up to 3200 nits, which is great even for outdoor use. It’s also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
At the back, there’s a 50MP main camera with a bright f/1.5 aperture, autofocus, and OIS for steady shots, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, you get a 20MP punch-hole selfie camera.
Inside, the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultra powers the device, with RAM options of 8GB or 12GB, and storage choices of 256GB or 512GB.
As for the battery, the POCO X7 Pro packs a large 6000mAh Li-Po battery built with silicon carbon and supports 90W fast charging.
It runs on Android 15 with HyperOS 2 and supports dual SIM 5G.
As for the price, the POCO X7 Pro is available in three configurations, 8GB + 256GB is priced at PHP16,999. The 12GB + 512GB costs PHP17,999, and another 12GB + 512GB option for PHP19,999.
With its near-flagship chipset, large battery, and 90W charging— the fastest charging speed on this list, along with a great display, it makes for an all-around phone. What do you think?
Next, the Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G, was launched in January 2025.
Display-wise, it features a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, 1220 x 2712 pixel WFHD+ resolution, with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and offers Dolby Vision.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra, it is paired with 8GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB or 256GB.
It also packs a massive 5110mAh battery with 45W charging, a 200MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro lens, plus a 20MP punch-hole front camera for selfies.
The Note 14 Pro 5G price starts at PHP17,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant and PHP19,999 for the 8GB+256GB version.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G’s 200MP camera is a game-changer for photo lovers, and it also features an upper-midrange chipset, along with decent battery life and charging capabilities. It’s a very balanced smartphone under PHP 20K.
We’re halfway through our top 5 phones under 20k and the HONOR X9c 5G launched in January 2025, offers a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4000nits peak brightness.
Camera-wise, it offers a 108MP main camera and 5MP ultrawide. On the front, it features a pill-shaped 16MP selfie camera.
Under the hood, it’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
It also comes with a 66W fast charging complimented with a 6600mAh battery. The device runs on Android 14 with MagicOS 8 and supports dual-SIM 5G smartphone.
The HONOR X9c 5G is priced at PHP16,999, and despite offering a mid-range chipset, HONOR upgrades this smartphone by providing a 12GB+256GB configuration. It also has the largest battery among the options here in our 5 phones under 20k list, making it a great choice for heavy users.
Launched in Q1 of 2025, the Galaxy A36 5G takes the fourth spot on our top 5 phones under 20k list.
Starting off with the display, it boasts a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1900nits peak brightness.
It packs a triple camera setup with a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide, and 5MP macro, plus a 12MP punch-hole front camera for selfies.
Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, paired with 8GB of RAM, and 128GB storage.
The device also offers a 5000mAh battery and 45W wired charging. It runs on Android 15 with One UI 7.
As mentioned, it’s available in 8GB+128GB configuration and priced at PHP19,990.
The Galaxy A35 5G offers a reliable chipset. Not only that, but it also offers an ultrawide lens. Overall, it’s a well-balanced device for general use.
Last but not the least, the OPPO A5 Pro 5G. The device boasts a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1604 pixels, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and 1000 nits peak brightness.
It comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for durability.
The dual-camera setup includes a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and autofocus, along with a 2MP monochrome lens (f/2.4 aperture). For selfies, it has a punch-hole 8MP front camera.
What powers the device is the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, this phone offers 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
It packs a large 5800mAh battery with 45W wired charging. Running on Android 15 with ColorOS 15, it supports dual nano SIM and 5G connectivity.
The OPPO A5 Pro 5G offers good base specs, but the camera setup is weaker and no ultrawide. However, it is still decent for the price of PHP15,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant.
There you have it, our list for the top 5 phones under 20k in the first half of 2025. What do you think? All of them offer great value, so choosing any of them will be a smart move.
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