Portable Pocket WiFis have become a popular alternative solution for many people who don’t have the luxury of a line connection like Fiber or Cable. With the rising demand for 5G devices, there’s no doubt that people are seeking 5G connectivity solutions.
This year, we’ve seen a lot of 5G smartphones that are now affordable, with brands like Infinix 38 and Tecno 13 providing budget 5G smartphones 34.
But there are people who don’t want to use their smartphones to tether their 5G connection for a long period of time, because, let’s face it, it may lessen the longevity and health of their device’s battery.
Now, if you’re one of those people who are looking for a dedicated 5G Pocket Wifi that you can bring anywhere, well, you’re in the right place.
In this post, we’ve listed down 5G Pocket WiFis that are available in the Philippines. And here’s a spoiler alert – you can now have one for less than 5k.
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Cherryroam 5G Pocket Wifi (PHP 16,000 or Rent)
First on the list is the Cherryroam 5G pocket, launched in 2022 in the Philippines. The Cherryroam is a portable travel pocket 5G device, perfect for those who travel abroad and need an alternative roaming service.
This device is especially aimed at people who frequently go overseas and require a convenient way to stay connected. If you’re curious about the device, check out our hands-on experience when we took it with us to CES 2023 in Las Vegas. 107
While it’s one of the most expensive options on our list, Cherryroam also offers a unique rent-per-usage service, making it the only one in our selection to provide this option.
Cherryroam 5G Pocket Wifi Specs:
Support 5G NSA/SA dual-mode network
5G NR：Bands n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n25 / n28 / n30 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n66 / n71 / n77 / n78 / n79
Wi-Fi：Wi-Fi 5,IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz or 5GHz, Max Throughput (PHY) 866 Mbps
Max WiFi Connection：16
Battery：5400mAh
Type-C
9V⎓2A
Black / Red
151.5mm x 68mm x 14.3mm
194g
Smart Bro 5g Pocket Pro – Evoluzn Pr8 (PHP 12,995)
The Smart Bro 5G Pocket Pro (Evoluzn Pr8) is the latest addition to the company’s range of 5G pocket WiFis, sporting a price tag of PHP 12,995. What sweetens the deal is that they offer a FREE Car WiFi Charger plus a PHP 250 voucher, valid for 15 days once you avail of the unit.
Smart Bro 5g Pocket Pro – Evoluzn Pr8 Specs:
QualcommSDX62 chipset
5,000 mAH battery
Connect up to 15 gadgets
5G & LTE compatible
Dual-band WiFi (2.4GHz and 5Ghz)
USB Type-C Power Interface
LCD Display
Smart Bro 5G Rocket WiFi (PHP 12,995)
The Smart Bro 5G Rocket Pocket Wifi, originally priced at PHP 15,995 at its 2021 launched 36, has made quite an impression. For a closer look and more details, be sure to check out our hands-on review. 268
Smart Bro 5G Rocket WiFi Specs:
Qualcomm Snapdragon X55
2.4 inch TFT Color LCD panel. Capacitive Touch Screen
Connectivity 5G (Sub-6 GHz n1, n3, n20, n28, n41, n77, n78)
Battery 5,260 mAh
Features Touch Screen, SMS viewing, with USB and LAN
Colors Black
Freebie Smart Bro SIM with 100MB with P250 Smart Bro Voucher
ZTE MU5001 5G Mobile Pocket Wifi (PHP 11,999)
Next up on our list is our first ZTE device, standing out as the only unit with a Gigabit Ethernet port – a truly unique feature. While it’s not the most affordable, sitting above the 10k price range, its distinctive functionality makes it well worth considering.
ZTE MU5001 5G Mobile Pocket Wifi Specs:
Qualcomm SDX55
WiFi 6 AX1800, 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax, dual band 2.4GHz/5GHz
WiFi peak speed up to 1800Mbps
Interfaces: 1 x Gigabit Ethernet Port + 1 type-C 3.1 port
Support PP2P/L2TP and FOTA online upgrade
Flymodem 5G Pocket WiFi M10 (PHP 9,700)
Now, the Flymodem 5G Pocket might just be the most underrated device on our list. You may not have heard of Flymodem before, but it’s been around since 2008, specializing in modems, power banks, routers, and other devices in the wireless and mobile internet connectivity.
What’s more, it’s the first device on our list to hit the under-10k price tag, marking it as an exceptionally noteworthy option.
Flymodem 5G Pocket WiFi M10 Specs:
Qualcom Dual Core Processor
2.4-inch HD LCD Touch Screen
Built-in 6 LDS High-gain antennas
Supports upto 32 Devices to access at the same time
5,750 mAh Battery
15W Fast Charging with QC 3.0
Samsung Galaxy 5G Mobile Wifi SCR01 (PHP 8,800)
Surprise! Surprise! You heard it right – Samsung also has a pocket wifi. It might not be officially available in the Philippines, but you can definitely find local sellers in the marketplaces offering this gadget. Running on a MediaTek processor and equipped with Android OS, the only catch is it doesn’t include Google Play Services.
But, here’s the fun part: this one has the biggest touch display screen among all the devices we’ve talked about. So, if you’re in the market for size, Samsung’s pocket wifi is your go-to choice in our list!
Samsung Galaxy 5G Mobile Wifi SCR01 Specs:
5.3-inch (1480×720) LCD Display
MediaTek Dimensity 720 (MT6853)
Android 11 with OneUI 3.0 (w/o Google Play Services)
2.5GB RAM
32GB Storage
Wi-Fi 5 IEEE802.11a / b / g / n / ac
147×76×10.9mm
203g
5000mAh Battery
ZTE F50 5G Pocket WiFi (PHP 4,199)
Finally, and certainly not the least, we’ve got the ZTE F50 – one of the best value 5G Pocket WiFis to date. Available for only PHP 4,199 via the link below, you’re all set for high-speed 5G internet wherever you are, whenever you need it. This on-the-go pocket wifi originally hit the market with a tag of just 399 Yuan, which is about 3.9k pesos. If ZTE decides to launch it locally, it could very well be the most budget-friendly 5G pocket wifi out there.
The link provided will take you to a selection of different sellers across various marketplaces importing this device.
ZTE F50 5G Pocket WiFi Specs:
5G Dual Mode
Upto 10 Device Connection
Supports SA+NSA
Wifi 5
USB 3.0
No Battery
can be used as a TF Card Reader
BONUS: DITO Home Unli 5G Wifi
Although the DITO Home Unli 5G Wifi isn’t exactly a pocket-sized device, what it offers is so compelling that we couldn’t resist adding it to our list. It provides unlimited 5G – head over to our full article to discover more about what it has to offer.
And there you have it – these are the 5G portable pocket WiFis available in the Philippines right now. If we’ve missed any devices that are on your radar, please let us know in the comment section below.
Will you guys making a 2024 version of this and on a budget of maybe less than Php 10k? Thanks!
before the pandemic and this wfh setup came to most of the companies, pocket wifis were affordable but now it’s really expensive like I can buy a phone with that amount already. Too bad Hotspot is not a reliable backup for those working from home since it gets disconnected when it’s idle.
Curious, why get these expensive pocket WiFi when you can use your phone’s data as internet, and as a WiFi too when enabling local hotspot sharing. Aside from the phone battery draining faster, can’t see any other advantage of pocket WiFi. Having the phone to carry only one is also convenient. Genuinely curious, can answer, thanks!
1st yes battery life it can easily drain your phone when you hotspot it.
2nd Stable connection, most of the time when you hotspot it automatically disconnect your clients when idle this is to avoid excessive usage of data.
3rd Multiple Device connection, most smartphones have limited simultaneous connection ex. Laptop, then multiple smartphones and other stuff.
4th Flexible Data Usage Control, some smartphones don’t have advance settings to filter who is connecting and advance network features.
5th additional ports, ex ethernet port if you want to connect to a laptop having a wireless but connected to ethernet port is stable rather than pure wifi.
6th Security – you don’t want to expose your phone to public if there are any vulnerability you are prone to it.
7th Dedicated Device – as mentioned some people prefer a separate device for their Internet if they use multiple devices connecting.
8th – International travelers prefer this because it has better package in terms of connection. again roaming can be expensive even buying a dedicated sim internationally.
9th – some pocket wifi offer more frequency bands version smartphone that are region locked.