7 Best Android Smartphones between PHP 15,000 – 20,000 (Q1 2023)

Looking for the best Android smartphones between PHP 15,000USD 256INR 21,669EUR 243CNY 1,862 to PHP 20,000USD 341INR 28,892EUR 325CNY 2,482?

Well, you’re in luck cause this price range offers a great balance of affordability and top-notch features, making it perfect for smartphone enthusiasts.

In this article, we’ll highlight some of the best available options released in the first quarter of 2023.

Editor’s Note: This listing, arranged in no particular order, is based on the SRP of the units on the release date. Some of the items in the list might have their retail price slashed off or discounted, but for uniformity, we’ll stick with the SRP as the basis for the listing.

POCO X5 Pro 5G

If you want some of the best performance at this price point, then the POCO X5 Pro 5G 26 is one of the best options out there.

It has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate paired with a pretty powerful Snapdragon 778G chipset.

You also get a triple camera setup at the back headlined by a 108MP main lens and an 8MP ultrawide while having support for 5G and 67W fast charging.

You’re also spoiled for choice since you can either get it in a 6GB+128GB model for PHP 16,999USD 290INR 24,557EUR 276CNY 2,110 or an upgraded 8GB+256GB option for just PHP 18,999USD 324INR 27,446EUR 308CNY 2,358.

realme 10 Pro+ 5G

However, if you’re more into a stylish, premium-designed phone then the realme 10 Pro+ 5G 10 is a great option that comes in either a stylish Black or classy Gold colorway.

Its design features a 6.7-inch curved edge AMOLED display for a sleek look and minimal bezels. Not to mention that it also has a 120hz refresh rate and supports HDR10+.

Inside, it comes with the Dimensity 920 chipset, which is also powerful in its own right. It also features 67W fast charging, 5G, and a triple camera setup with a 108MP main and 8MP ultrawide.

It’s also priced at just PHP 19,999USD 341INR 28,891EUR 325CNY 2,482, and for that you get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.

HONOR X9a 5G

But if you simply want a phone that is simply one of the best value money. Then take a look at the HONOR X9a 5G.

It has the Snapdragon 695 chipset for ample performance. It also has a pretty sweet 6.6-inch curved OLED display with also a 120Hz refresh rate that is hailed as the “strongest” smartphone screen for extra durability.

It also has a triple camera setup at the back with a 64MP main and 8MP ultrawide while also having 5G capabilities and 40W fast charging.

For just PHP 16,990USD 290INR 24,544EUR 276CNY 2,108 it comes in a substantial 8GB+256GB configuration and also a pretty Emerald Green colorway.

Honorable Mentions

Other notable mentions include the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G, OPPO Reno8 T, and vivo V27e.

There’s also the realme 10 Pro 5G Coco Cola Edition if you’re big fan of the drink and lucky enough to get one since it’s in limited stock.

We hope this list has helped you in making your next smartphone purchase. Let us know which one’s your favorite down in the comments!

And if you want to step up your budget, we also got you covered with the Best Android Smartphones between PHP 20k-25k.