As the first half of 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to look at the most affordable phones available in the Philippines!
Here we will talk about the Top 5 Phones Under 5K this first half of 2024. These budget-friendly options offer impressive features without breaking the bank. Let’s see if any of the five smartphones below pique your interest.
Whether you’re looking for great battery life, a good camera, or solid performance, we got you! So, here’s our 5 phones under 5K!
realme Note 50 – PHP3,599
Starting off with the second most affordable option on our 5 phones under 5K list, the realme Note 50. We reviewed this smartphone at the beginning of the year, and we can confidently say it offers great value for the entry-level market. Priced at PHP3,599 for the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage variant, it’s a budget-friendly choice worth considering, even if it isn’t the best in its category.
The realme Note 50 features a 6.74″ HD+ LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes with a dual camera setup, including a 13MP main camera and a B&W lens. The 5MP front camera delivers decent sharpness, good contrast, accurate skin tones, and nice exposure.
Powered by a 5000mAh battery with 10W Type-C charging, the realme Note 50’s battery life is impressive given its price. The efficient combination of the display and chipset ensures it doesn’t drain the battery as quickly as we anticipated.
realme Note 50 Specs
- OS: Android 13, Realme UI T
- Network: Dual SIM | LTE
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Resolution: 720 x 1600 pixels
- Dimensions: 167.2 x 76.7 x 8 mm
- Weight: 186 g
- Screen Size & Display: 6.74 inches IPS LCD
- Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T612
- RAM: 3GB | 4GB
- Storage: 64GB | 128GB
- Dual Main Camera: 13MP f/2.2 (main)
- Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2
- Battery & Charging: 5000mAh | 10W wired | Type-C
- Colors: Sky Blue, Midnight Black
itel A70 – PHP3,699 – 4,099
Now, onto the next phone on our 5 phones under 5K list! Next up is the itel A70. This one has two configurations, which explains why it has two prices listed in the title above. The 4GB + 128GB version is priced at PHP 3,699, while the 4GB + 256GB version is priced at PHP 4,099.
Now, what about its specs? This smartphone comes with a 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 720 x 1612.
The camera setup of this includes an 8MP front camera for selfies and a 13MP AI dual rear camera, delivering decent photo quality for its price range.
Under the hood, the itel A70 is powered by a T603 Octa-core processor. The device is also equipped with a 5000mAh battery, which helps ensure you get through the day without frequent recharges. It also features Type-C charging.
itel A70 Specs
- OS: Android 13 (Go edition)
- Network: Dual SIM | LTE
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels
- Screen Size & Display: 6.6 inches IPS LCD
- Chipset: Unisoc T603
- RAM: 3GB | 4GB
- Storage: 64GB | 128GB | 256GB
- Dual Main Camera: 13MP f/2.2 (main)
- Front Camera: 8MP
- Battery & Charging: 5000mAh | 10W wired | Type-C
- Colors: Brilliant Gold, Stylish Black, Field Green, Azure Blue
nubia Music – PHP3,999
Third on our 5 phones under 5K list is a smartphone that I can say is pretty unique. Why? Well, the nubia Music is a smartphone designed with entertainment in mind. This device features a 6.6-inch HD+ (1612 by 720) IPS screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.
What sets the nubia Music apart are its vinyl design and a large speaker positioned near the dual rear cameras. Speaking of speakers, this smartphone offers an impressive 600% more volume than average thanks to DTS:X Ultra, making it a treat for music lovers.
Under the hood, the nubia Music is powered by a UNISOC SC9863A chipset and comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
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.
It also packs a 5000mAh battery, offering decent battery life for everyday use.
nubia Music Specs
- OS: Android 14
- Network: Dual SIM | LTE
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Resolution: 720 x 1612 pixels
- Screen Size & Display: 6.6 inches IPS LCD
- Chipset: Unisoc SC9863A
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Dual Main Camera: 50MP f/2.2 (main)
- Front Camera: 5MP f/2.2
- Battery & Charging: 5000mAh
- Colors: Pop Art, Zeel Orange
vivo Y03 – PHP3,499
Fourth on our 5 phones under 5K list is a smartphone that will certainly catch the eye of gamers. The vivo Y03 boasts a 6.56-inch HD+ LCD display, offering crisp visuals and a smooth experience with its 90Hz refresh rate.
This device comes equipped with 4GB of RAM, complemented by an additional 4GB of extended RAM for seamless multitasking. It also offers 128GB of storage, expandable up to 1TB, ensuring ample space for all your apps, files, and media.
Powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor, the vivo Y03 delivers enhanced gaming performance with its improved GPU and Hyper Engine features. Gamers will appreciate the Ultra Game Mode and Multi Turbo 5.5, enhancing the gaming experience further.
The phone’s camera setup includes a 13MP main camera and an 8MP front camera for selfies. It’s fueled by a robust 5000mAh battery, ensuring long hours of gaming and daily use without frequent recharges.
So, if you’re someone who is tight on budget but wants to enjoy games, then this might be the phone for you! What do you think?
vivo Y03 Specs
- OS: Funtouch OS 14, Android 14
- Network: Dual SIM
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Resolution: 1612 x 720 pixels | 269 PPI
- Dimension: 163.63 x 75.58 x 8.39 mm
- Weight: 185 g
- Screen Size & Display: 6.56 inches HD+ LCD
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G85
- GPU: Mali-G52 MC2
- RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4X (+4GB extended memory)
- Storage: 64GB | 128GB
- Main Camera: 13MP | 0.08MP auxiliary lens
- Selfie Camera: 5MP
- Battery & Charging: 5000 mAh | 15W wired charging
- Colors: Space Black, Gem Green
Redmi A3 – PHP3,399
Last but not the least, is the Redmi A3 for only PHP3,399, the most affordable one in the list! Specs-wise the Redmi A3 features a 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel boasting a 90Hz refresh rate, 500 nits brightness, and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The teardrop notch houses a 5MP selfie camera.
Under the hood, it runs on MediaTek’s 2.2 GHz 12nm Helio G36 and offers up to 4GB of RAM and an additional 4GB Extended Memory so that’s a total of 8GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of storage.
Powering the device is a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging via USB Type-C.
Redmi A3 Specs
- OS: Android 14, MIUI
- Network: 4G LTE
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Resolution: HD+ 1650 x 720 pixels
- Dimensions:168.3mm x 76.3mm x 8.32mm
- Weight: 199g
- Display: 6.71-inch IPS LCD
- Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm)
- GPU: IMG PowerVR GE8320
- RAM: 3GB | 4GB RAM
- Storage: 64GB | 128GB
- Rear Camera: 8MP f/2.0 (main)
- Front/Selfie Camera: 5MP
- Battery & Charging: 5,000mAh | 10W charging
- Colors: Midnight Black, Lake Blue, Forest Green
We’ve just rounded up our top 5 smartphones under PHP5K—did any of these stand out to you? Or maybe you’ve found your next budget-friendly device? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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