Holiday Gift Guide 2024: List of killer budget smartphones under PHP 5K

It's the holidays, the best time to gift your loved ones or yourself with anything you deserve after all the hard work all year.

The best phones under PHP 5K in the Philippines

So, if you are looking for an extra-affordable smartphone either as your first device, a secondary phone for business or for any other purpose, or a gift to someone, we curated a list of the best "killer" phones for a budget under PHP 5K only.

Note: We only included smartphones that were officially launched in the Philippines.

Read on.

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: List of killer budget smartphones under PHP 5K

A 5G-ready phone for less

1. Smart ZTE Blade A75 5G - For its ongoing sale price of PHP 4,990, the Smart ZTE Blade A75 5G is arguably the best you can buy right now. It boasts a 6.6-inch LCD 120Hz HD+ screen, speedy 5G-ready 2.2GHz 6nm UNISOC T760 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery capacity with USB-C 10W.

For cameras, it has a 50MP main shooter and a Bokeh snapper. There is an 8MP selfie camera as well. It has a side-mounted fingerprint reader and runs with Android 13 OS with MyOS skin out of the box.

The itel P55 5G

2. DITO itel P55 5G - For PHP 4,999, DITO partnered with itel for the P55 5G. It features a 6.6-inch LCD (IPS) screen with HD+ 1600 x 700 resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, UNISOC, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, 5,000mAh battery + 18W fast charger.

At the back, this handset features a  50MP primary sensor coupled with an AI sensor + LED flash. For selfies, it uses an 8MP sensor.

The device also has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, 5G connectivity, and runs on Android 13 OS with itel OS skin on top.d 13 with itel OS skin on top.

The TNT Panalo Phone 5G is 5G-ready for just PHP 3,990

3. TNT Panalo Phone 5G - At PHP 3,990, the TNT Panalo Phone 5G features a 6.517-inch HD+ display, 5G-ready 2.35GHz 6nm UNISOC T765 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB internal storage, 4,000mAh battery capacity, USB-C 10W charging, 13MP main cam, 5MP selfie cam, side-mounted fingerprint reader, and Android 14 operating system.

The colors of realme Note 60

4. realme Note 60 - For those who want something extra durable, the realme Note 60 with PHP 4,999 starting price could be the one for you.

This handset features ArmorShell protection boasting a "robust" die-cast aluminum structure, reinforced glass-coated protection film, shock-absorbing circuit board, component dispensing glue, screen protection bezel, and an InSeal design. It also has an IP64 rating for dust and water resistance.

For specs, the device highlights a 6.74-inch LCD HD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate, 12nm UNISOC T612 octa-core processor chip, 4GB RAM, up to 128GB expandable storage, 5,000mAh battery, USB-C 10W charging, 32MP main camera, side-mounted fingerprint reader, and Android 14 OS with realme UI skin.

TECNO SPARK 30C

5. TECNO SPARK 30C - Under PHP 4,999 at Shopee right now, the TECNO SPARK 30C boasts a stylish modern design, IP54 dust and water resistance, 6.67-inch 120Hz HD+ screen, 12nm Helio G81 chip, 5,000mAh battery capacity with USB-C 18W fast charging, 50MP main camera, 8MP selfie camera with Dual Flash, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and Android 14 OS with HiOS skin.

The phone's color choices

6. Infinix Smart 9 - If you need a handset with a big display, the Infinix Smart 9 with a starting price of around PHP 4K is a must-check. The handset features a 6.7-inch LCD 120Hz HD+ display, Helio G81 chip, 5,000mAh battery, USB-C 10W charging, 13MP main camera, 8MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, and Android 14 (Go edition).

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That's it, happy shopping.