We’re back with another Top 5 Phones list!
This time, we’re focusing on entry-level devices. Today, we’ve compiled five smartphones priced under PHP5,000 that were launched in the third quarter of 2025 in the Philippines.
First on the list is the TECNO Spark Go 2, which was launched back in July 2025. It’s priced at PHP3,299 for the 3GB+64GB configuration and PHP3,599 for the 3GB+128GB model.
For its specs, the TECNO Spark Go 2 boasts a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720×1600 and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
It is powered by a 12nm UNISOC T7250 chipset and runs on Android 15 with HiOS 15 out of the box. In the camera department, it sports a dual setup featuring a 13MP main shooter, an auxiliary lens, and an 8MP selfie camera. Despite its compact storage, it supports microSD expansion of up to 1TB.
As for battery life, it packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W wired charging.
Next up is the REDMI A3x, which was also launched in July 2025 and is priced at PHP3,299 for the 3GB+64GB variant.
This device features a 6.71-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a 720×1650 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Powering the phone is a 22nm UNISOC T603 chip running Android 14.
It also supports expandable storage up to 1TB via microSD. For photography, the Redmi A3x is equipped with an 8MP main camera, an auxiliary lens, and a 5MP front camera. It’s backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 10W wired charging.
Third on the list is the Infinix Smart 10 Plus, launched in September 2025 and priced at PHP4,299 for the 4GB+128GB configuration.
This budget device comes with a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with 720×1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a 12nm UNISOC T7250 chip and runs Android 15 with XOS 15.1. Storage is expandable up to 2TB via microSD.
For cameras, it features an 8MP rear shooter and an 8MP selfie camera. The Smart 10 Plus packs a large 6,000mAh battery paired with 18W fast charging.
Next is the TECNO Spark 40C, launched in August 2025 with a price tag of PHP4,199 for the 4GB+128GB configuration.
The Spark 40C sports a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD screen with a 720×1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It features a single 13MP rear camera and an 8MP selfie shooter.
Under the hood, it’s powered by a 12nm MediaTek Helio G81 chip and runs on Android 15 with HiOS 15.1. It also supports up to 1TB of expandable storage via microSD. Powering the device is a 6,000mAh battery with 18W wired charging.
Finally, we have the most unique-looking device on this list, the nubia Music Pro. It was launched in August 2025 and is priced at PHP4,299 for the 4GB+128GB configuration.
This phone features a 6.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 720×1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a 12nm T7200 chipset and runs on Android 14 with MyOS 14. Storage is expandable up to 1TB via microSD.
For its cameras, it sports a 50MP main shooter, an auxiliary lens, and a 5MP selfie camera. Lastly, it’s backed by a 5,000mAh battery with 10W wired charging.
Note: This list is in no particular order. The prices mentioned are SRPs (suggested retail prices). Actual prices may vary depending on sales, store promos, and ongoing discounts.
And that’s it for our list of the top 5 phones under PHP5,000 launched in the third quarter of 2025!
Each of these devices offers great value for its price, making them perfect for students or anyone looking for a budget-friendly daily driver.
Which one would you pick as your go-to device? Let us know in the comments below! Also, you might want to check our YouTube Channel for more top smartphones in the Philippines this 2025.
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