4 best phones from known brands to consider under PHP 10K (Early Q3 2022)

Prices of nearly everything are currently high, but there are still some attractive smartphones from your trusted brands on a budget. So, if you are in need of a new one. Read on.

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4 best phones from known brands to consider under PHP 10K (Early Q3 2022)

Galaxy A13

1. Samsung Galaxy A13 4GB/128GB - The Samsung Galaxy A13 4GB/128GB is originally priced at PHP 10,490, but it is now on sale for just PHP 9,990. 

This device is a decent-looking affordable smartphone from the South Korean tech firm boasting a kinda glossy back design, 6.6-inch PLS TFT LCD FHD+ screen, notch for the 8MP selfie cam, unspecified 2.0Hz octa-core processor, up to 6GB RAM, up to 128GB expandable storage via a microSD card slot up to 1TB, and a 5,000mAh battery capacity with USB-C charging.

For the back camera configuration, you will find a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter + 5MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth sensors. To complete the specs, it also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual-band WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and dual SIM slots.

OPPO A57

2. OPPO A57 4GB/64GB - Next on the list is the 4G version of the OPPO A57. Priced at PHP 8,999, it is a budget device featuring a boxy design and stereo speakers setup with  Dirac 3.0 audio tech and Ultra Volume Mode which increases the audio level by nearly 100 percent.

It also has a fast 4GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 4GB Extended RAM. It also has a 64GB expandable storage, a large 5,000mAh battery capacity with USB-C 33W SUPERVOOC fast charging solution, 13MP f/2.2 with AF + 2MP f/2.4 mono cameras + LED flash at the back, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

The chip it is using is underwhelming though, the aging 12nm MediaTek Helio G35 chip.

realme C35

3. realme C35 - Starting at PHP 8,499, the realme C35 also highlights a trendy boxy design. It also has a large 6.6-inch LCD screen with FHD+ resolution, 8MP notch selfie camera, 12nm 2.0GHz UNISOC T616 octa-core processor, Mali-G57 GPU, 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, up to 128GB expandable storage, and a large 5,000mAh battery capacity.

This also has a 50MP f/1.8 w/ PDAF + 2MP f/2.4 4cm Macro Lens + 2MP f/2.8 B&W Lens + LED flash camera configuration at the back, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual-band WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, dual SIM. It runs with Android 11 OS with realme UI R Edition.

nova Y70

4. HUAWEI nova Y70 - Originally priced at PHP 9,999, the HUAWEI nova Y70 is now more affordable than ever at just PHP 8,499.

At the back, the handset is boasting a stunning curved back cover reminiscent of other high-end smartphones. In front, it is using a large 6.75-inch LCD screen with HD+ resolution and a notch housing an 8MP camera.

Inside, it uses the aging yet still capable 2.0GHz 12nm Kirin 710 octa-core processor with Mali-G51 MP4 GPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB expandable storage, and a massive 6,000mAh battery capacity with fast USB-C 22.5W SuperCharge tech. This is one of the biggest battery capacities and charging speeds at this price point.

For cameras, it is using a 48MP f/1.8 + 5MP f/2.2 120-degree ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 depth + LED flash configuration at the back.

Completing the specs, it has WiFi, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, and dual SIM slots. It runs with EMUI 12 skin.

There you have it. This is our latest list of the "best" phones from known brands to consider in the Philippines.

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