Smartphone brands released a lot of mid-range devices for 2020, giving us a lot of options to choose from. If you’re on the hunt for the latest and best-fit smartphone to buy, then we got you covered. Last time we provided you our list of entry-level smartphones that were released in 2020. This time, we’re going for the ones between PHP 20,000 to PHP 10,000.
Author’s note: The smartphones listed below are those that are officially launched in the Philippines in 2020.
vivo V20
The vivo V20 is powered with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G and a 44MP single front camera. Similar to the Pro model, it has a 4,000mAh battery with a 33W wired fast charging 8GB RAM, in-display fingerprint scanners, 128GB storage, and triple rear cameras.
Price: PHP 19,999
Samsung Galaxy M51
Interestingly, the Samsung Galaxy M51 packs a massive 7,000mAh battery, a Snapdragon 730G chipset, a Super AMOLED Plus display, and a good set of cameras. It’s a well-rounded device, that’s perfect for people who use a phone rather than flaunt it.
Price: PHP 19,990
Xiaomi Mi 10T 5G
As a 5G-ready mid-range phone, the Mi 10T is equipped with specs that don’t disappoint. That includes a large 6.67-inch FHD+ 144Hz Adaptive Sync display, a 5,000mAh battery w/ 33W fast charging, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor paired with an Adreno 650 GPU, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB internal storage.
Price:
6GB + 128GB: PHP 19,990
OPPO Reno4
The OPPO Reno4 offers a premium design, a 6.4-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, a 4,015mAh battery with support for VOOC 4.0 fast charging, quad-rear cameras, and a headphone jack. It also packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage with MicroSD card support of up to 256GB.
Price: PHP 18,990
Huawei Nova 7SE 5G
Now, PHP 6,000 less than its big brother the Nova 7, the Nova 7SE 5G sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS display with HDR10, a decent 4,000mAh battery w/ 40W SuperCharge, quad-rear cameras, and a headphone jack. It’s powered by a Huawei Kirin 820 5G processor with a Mali-G57 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage,
Price: PHP 17,990
realme 7 Pro
Within a year, realme released the 6 Pro and its successor the realme 7 Pro. One of the 7 Pro’s selling points is its 65W SuperDart fast charging which is impressive. And it also boasts a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, quad rear cameras, and reliable performance with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G octa-core processor.
Price: PHP 17,990
Samsung Galaxy A51
The Samsung Galaxy A51 is one of Samsung’s best selling mid-range smartphones. It has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-O display, One UI 2.0 based on Android 10, an Exynos 9611 chipset coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage, and has expandable storage of up to 512GB via microSD card.
Price: PHP 17,990
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
Looking for an affordable 5G-capable smartphone? Take a look at the Moto G 5G Plus. It has a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, quad-rear cameras, dual-front cameras, 5G connectivity, and a 5,000mAh battery.
Price: PHP 16,990
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
If you are a fan of Xiaomi, you should check out the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite. It sports a 6.47-inch 3D Curved AMOLED screen. Under the hood, this device packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor, an Adreno 618 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. The Mi 10 also has a quad-rear camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor and a massive 5,260mAh battery with 30W fast charging.
Price:
• 6GB + 64GB – PHP 16,990
• 8GB + 128GB – PHP 18,990
OPPO Reno3
The OPPO Reno3 is a dependable daily driver that sports a 6.4-inch FHD+ OLED display and quad rear cameras. Under the hood, it has a MediaTek Helio P90 octa-core CPU paired with an IMG PowerVR GM9446 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 128GB of storage that’s expandable up to 256GB via microSD card.
Price: PHP 15,990
Samsung Galaxy A31
The Galaxy A31 has a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display and quad rear cameras. Performance-wise, it’s equipped with a MediaTek Helio P65 paired up with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Other features include a large 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging support, a fingerprint sensor, 3.5mm audio jack, and an FM Radio.
Price: PHP 14,990
vivo V19 Neo
The vivo V19 Neo has a premium glass back and front finish and fairly minimalist design aesthetics. Upfront, the Vivo V19 has a 6.44-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Ultra O display and a 32MP front-facing camera. Powering this device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor with Adreno 612 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage with a dedicated microSD card slot, a 4,500mAh battery with support for Dual-Engine Fast Charge.
Price: PHP 13,999
vivo V20 SE
The vivo V20 SE is the most affordable version of vivo’s latest mid-range lineup. Compared to the rest of its siblings, the V20 SE is equipped with a lower Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor, triple rear cameras, and a 4,100mAh battery with 33W fast-charging. It comes with the same configuration as the vivo V20 Pro and V20 – 8GB RAM and 128GB storage.
Price: PHP 13,999
realme 6 Pro
The realme 6 Pro offers a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz Fullscreen display protected by a corning Gorilla Glass 5, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset with an Adreno 618 GPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage with support for a microSD card slot. It’s got a quad-rear camera setup, a dual front-facing camera, a 4,300mAh battery with a 30W Flash Charge, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Price: PHP 15,990
realme 7
The realme 7 proves that it’s one for gaming and a few more. It packs a 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate and 120Hz touch sampling rate. For internals, it’s equipped with a MediaTek Helio G95 chip paired with an ARM Mali-G76 MC4 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 128GB UFS 2.1 internal storage.
Price: PHP 13,990
Huawei Nova 7i
If you want excellent specs at a very competitive price tag, the Huawei Nova 7i is one to check out. It features a 6.4-inch LTPS display and runs on a Kirin 810 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It also has quad-rear cameras, EMUI 10 (based on Android 10) out of the box, and it’s powered by a 4,200mAh battery with 40W fast charging support.
Price: PHP 13,990
OPPO A92
The OPPO A92 is equipped with a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging, a huge 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 coupled with an Adreno 610 GPU, 8GB RAM, and 128GB of internal storage with microSD card support.
Price: PHP 13,990
Samsung Galaxy M31
Another smartphone with a whopping 6,000mAh battery in the Philippines, the Galaxy M31 can easily last you through more than two days under moderate usage. It sports a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, quad rear cameras, an Exynos 9611 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.
Price: PHP 13,990
Huawei Y8P
The Huawei Y8P is composed of a 6.3-inch OLED display, triple rear cameras, and a 4,000mAh battery. For hardware, it’s packed with a Kirin 710F processor coupled with a Mali G51-MP4 GPU, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage.
Price: PHP 12,999
Infinix Zero 8
For under PHP 13K, the Infinix Zero 8 offers a 6.85-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Helio G90T processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, quad-rear cameras, and a 4,500mAh battery with 33W wired fast charging.
Price: PHP 12,990
Huawei Y9s
The Huawei Y9s sports a large 6.59-inch FullView display, a 4,000mAh battery, a Kirin 710F chipset, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and triple rear cameras composed of a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.
Price: PHP 11,999
OPPO A52
The OPPO A52 sports a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, a 5,000mAh battery, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It features a 3D curved body, dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Price: PHP 11,990
realme 6
A toned-down version of the realme 6 Pro, the realme 6 packs a 6.5-inches IPS LCD display with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Helio G90T CPU, Mali-G76 MC4 GPU, and 4GB or 8GB RAM. It comes with four rear cameras consisting of a 64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP B&W portrait, and a 2MP macro lens. It also comes with a hole-punch at the front that houses a 16MP front-facing camera.
Price:
• 4GB + 128GB – PHP 10,990
• 8GB + 128GB – PHP 12,990
realme 7i
The realme 7i is a strong contender for sporting a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, which is a good recommendation if you’re looking for a smooth screen at a low price. It’s equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, quad-rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery.
Price: 8GB + 128GB: PHP 11,990
Samsung Galaxy A21s
The Samsung Galaxy A21s features a 6.5-inch HD+ display, an undisclosed 2.0GHz octa-core CPU, paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage with 512GB microSD card support. It has quad-rear cameras and a 13MP front camera housed in Samsung’s Infinity-O module.
Price: PHP 11,990
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
Another bang-for-your-buck smartphone from Xiaomi, the Redmi Note 9 Pro has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD screen with a 60Hz refresh rate and hole-punch or DotDispaly front camera at the top. The processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G and packs a 5020mAh battery and with 30W fast charging. The quad-rear cameras consist of the 64MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro, and 2MP depth. For the front, it has a 16MP sensor.
Price:
• 6GB + 64GB – PHP 11,990
• 6GB + 128GB – PHP 12,990
POCO X3 NFC
The POCO X3 NFC is a premium mid-range smartphone. However, it packs powerful specs for a price that’s a little bit over PHP 10K. We’re talking about a 6.67-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, quad-rear cameras, and a 5,160mAh battery.
Price:
• 6GB + 64GB: PHP 10,990
• 6GB + 128GB : PHP 12,990
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S
The Redmi Note 9S packs some pretty good specs for its price. It has a 6.67-inch FHD+ screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G CPU, Adreno 618 GPU, and a large 5,020mAh battery with an 18W fast charge. It has a quad-rear camera setup consisting of the 48MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro, and 2MP depth. As for the front camera, it has a 16MP shooter.
Price:
• 4GB + 64GB – PHP 10,490
• 6GB + 128GB – PHP 11,490
And that’s it! If you want to check out all the smartphones launched in the Philippines in 2020, check out our list here.
I wonder how long these phones would last if I change every 5 years. I mean I need constant OS updates or future-proof as they say, as well as durability of the phone. These phones seem to pack good parts but longevity is my priority.
No phone can withstand 5 years of being future proof, phones literally change every single release so it’s highly unlikely to reach 5 years, maybe 3 at max. As for OS updates, I think Realme offers up to 2 years.
is the chinese smartphone NTC approved?