Power rankings: Top 5 smartphones under PHP 10K in the Philippines (Start of 2022)

New year, new smartphone? In case you are looking for a new one and you have a surplus fund of around PHP 10K, allow us to help you decide.

Best phones under PHP 10K at the start of 2022 for team GIZGUIDE

Today, we list 5 of the best smartphones for us under PHP 10K in the Philippines. Have a look!

Power rankings: Top 5 smartphones under PHP 10K in the Philippines (Start of 2022)

TECNO CAMON 18

5. TECNO CAMON 18 - At PHP 9,499, the TECNO CAMON 18 is the company's style and camera-focused phone under PHP 10K. The device features a premium-looking back cover with gradient colors, a large 6.9-inch LCD display with 90Hz adaptive refresh rate + FHD+ resolution, 12nm MTK Helio G88 SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, 5,000mAh battery, USB-C 33W Flash Charge, 48MP + 2MP + 2MP cam, 16MP selfie cam, side-mounted fingerprint reader, 4G LTE, and Android 11 OS with HiOS skin.

realme 8i

4. realme 8i - Starting at PHP 9,990 for the 4GB/64GB version, the realme 8i is a solid contender in this class as well. The handset uses a beautifully designed 3D curved back cover in Space Black or Stellar Purple colorways, 6.6-inch 120Hz refresh rate FHD+ display, 2.05GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio G96 SoC, 5,000mAh battery capacity, 50MP f/1.8 Samsung JN1 + 2MP + 2MP triple-cam, 16MP selfie cam, side-mounted fingerprint reader, and Android 11 OS with realme UI 2.0 skin.

Cherry Moble Aqua S10 Pro

3.  Cherry Mobile Aqua S10 Pro - For PHP 7,999, the Cherry Mobile Aqua S10 Pro is one of the most complete phones for the price. The device is boasting a beautiful 3D curved back design, 6.67-inch FHD+ top-center notch display, 2.0GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio G90 octa-core processor, 6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable storage, and 5,000mAh LiPo battery with USB-C LiPo w/ 30W Pump Express 2.0 fast charging + 10W wireless charging.

For cameras, it uses a 48MP GM1 sensor with PDAF focus + 5MP ultra-wide-cam + 2MP macro camera. The device also has a rear fingerprint sensor, 4G LTE, and a stock-like Android 11 OS.

You may check our live video here.

POCO M3 Pro 5G

2. POCO M3 Pro 5G - Starting at PHP 8,990 for the 4GB/64GB version, the POCO M3 Pro 5G is the most affordable 5G-ready smartphone in the Philippines. The device is boasting a 6.5-inch 90Hz screen with FHD+ resolution, 2.0GHz 7nm MediaTek Dimensity 700 octa-core processor, 5,000mAh battery capacity, USB-C 18W fast charging, side-mounted fingerprint reader, IR Blaster, Hi-Res Audio, and Android 11 OS with MIUI skin.

Infinix NOTE 11S

1. Infinix NOTE 11S - At the top of our list is the Infinix NOTE 11S priced at PHP 9,990. Why? This device is packed with nearly the best specs in every category under PHP 10K.

First, the handset highlights a beautiful 3D curved back design in Haze Green and Mithril Gray colorways, 2.05GHz 12nm MediaTek Helio G96 octa-core processor, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 expandable internal storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with a safe USB-C TÜV Rheinland certified 33W Super Charge tech.

For cameras, it is equipped with a 50MP f/1.6 main shooter with PDAF focus, 2MP macro, and 2MP f/2.4 depth camera. It also has a Quad Flash Light. In front, this comes with a 16MP f/2.0 shooter for selfies with + Dual Front Flash.

Completing its specs, the device has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, DTS audio, Linear Motor, Graphite blacks cooling, and Android 11 OS with the improved XOS 10 skin.

You can watch our FB live video about the phone here.

If you cannot wait for the new releases by the end of Q1 2022 and you need a new smartphone right now, these are the best that your money can buy under PHP 10K for us.

What do you guys think? Did we miss anything?