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Over the last two days, we’ve shared our lists of the top smartphones of mid-2017 with price ranges of above Php30k and above Php20k. Today, we look at the mid-rangers. All of the phones mentioned in this list are no less than Php10k and no more than Php20k. Let’s get started.
Author’s note: The smartphones listed below are those that have officially launched in the Philippines from January to June 2017. The list is arranged by price from highest to lowest.
Early this year, Samsung launched their new A-series phones in the country, specifically the Galaxy A7 (2017) and the Galaxy A5 (2017). While not much as changed here in size and form factor, under the hood, the new A5 sports a faster octa-core CPU, more RAM, and an improved camera.
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) specs:
5.2-inch Super AMOLED display @ 1920 x 1080 pixels
1.9GHz octa-core processor
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD card, up to 256GB
16-megapixel f/1.9 autofocus rear camera w/ LED flash
16-megapixel f/1.9 front-facing camera
4G LTE Cat.6
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth v 4.2
NFC
ANT+
USB Type-C
Fingerprint sensor
IP68 water-resistant
3000mAh battery w/ fast charging
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Price: Php19,990USD 341INR 28,878EUR 324CNY 2,481
Packed with 20MP and 8MP dual front cameras, this is truly a self-portrait centered smartphone. That is not to say that the great cameras are all it has going for it, as it has a beefy octa-core CPU, 4GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage, and above average battery life.
Vivo V5 Plus specs:
5.5-inch Full HD IPS display, 401ppi
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor
Adreno 506 GPU
4GB RAM
64GB internal storage
16-megapixel f/2.0 autofocus rear camera w/ LED flash
20MP f/2.0 + 8MP front-facing camera
Dual SIM 4G LTE
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Fingerprint scanner
AK4376 Hi-Fi chip
USB OTG
Gyroscope, E-compass
3,160mAh non-removable battery w/ fast charging
Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ Funtouch OS 3.0
152.58 x 74.00 x 7.26 mm
158.6 g
Price: Php19,990USD 341INR 28,878EUR 324CNY 2,481
With Nokia finally launching a proper full-featured Android smartphone this year, it has proven to be worth the wait. The Nokia 6 was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress 2017, and has a beautiful design, respectable specs, and Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.
Nokia 6 specs:
5.5-inch IPS LCD @ 1920 x 1080 pixels, 401ppi
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz octa-core processor
Adreno 505 graphics
4GB RAM
64GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD, up to 128GB (Uses SIM 2)
16MP PDAF rear camera w/ dual-tone flash
8MP front-facing camera
4G LTE
Dual-SIM
WiFi 802.11ac
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Fingerprint scanner
Gyroscope sensor
USB OTG support
3,000mAh Li-Ion battery
Fast charging support
Android 7.0 Nougat
154 x 75.8 x 7.85 mm
169 g
Price: Php17,000USD 290INR 24,558EUR 276CNY 2,110 (Widget City)
Another phone for those who value high-quality selfies, here we have the more affordable offering to the OPPO F3 Plus. Like the V5 Plus mentioned earlier, it sports dual front cameras with wide and narrow fields of view.
OPPO F3 specs:
5.5-inch In-Cell IPS LCD display @ 1920 x 1080 pixels, 401ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
MediaTek MT6750T 1.5GHz octa-core CPU
Mali T860 GPU
4GB RAM
64GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD, up to 128GB
13MP PDAF rear camera w/ LED flash
16MP + 8MP 120-degree wide-angle front cameras
Dual SIM (Nano + Nano)
4G LTE
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS w/ a-GPS
Fingerprint scanner
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ColorOS 3.1
3200mAh non-removable battery
75.2 x 153.3 x 7.3 mm
153 g
Price: Php15,990USD 272INR 23,099EUR 260CNY 1,984 (Until July 31, 2017)
With a 6.44-inch display, this is definitely the biggest phone on this list. Great battery life, solid specs, decent cameras, and Android 7.0 Nougat support are what this over-sized smartphone has going for it.
Xiaomi Mi Max 2 specs:
6.44-inch IPS LCD @ 1920 x 1080 pixels, 342ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 octa-core CPU
Adreno 506 GPU
4GB RAM
64GB/128GB internal storage
Expandable via microSD, up to 128GB (Uses SIM 2)
12MP Sony IMX386 PDAF rear camera w/ LED flash
5MP wide-angle front camera
Dual SIM (Nano)
LTE-A
Wi-Fi 802.11ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS w/ A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC
IR blaster
Fingerprint scanner
Gyroscope
Stereo speakers
5300mAh non-removable battery w/ Quick Charge 3.0
Android 7.0 Nougat w/ MIUI 8
Price: Php15,500USD 264INR 22,391EUR 252CNY 1,924 (Widget City)
One of Sony’s newest mid-range phones is the XA1 Ultra. It has the classic Xperia look: Flat sides and sharp corners and features a “borderless edge-to-edge” HD display. The phone also boasts Image Enhance Technology and packs a great punch in its camera.
Sony Xperia XA1 specs:
5-inch HD display w/ Image Enhance Technology
2.3GHz MediaTek Helio P20 octa-core CPU
Mali T880 MP2 900MHz GPU
3GB RAM
32GB storage
microSD up to 256GB
23MP 1/2.3-inch Exmor RS rear camera, Hybrid AF, SteadyShot, LED flash
8MP 1/4-inch Exmor R AF front camera, SteadyShot
4G LTE
WiFi
Bluetooth
GPS, A-GPS
Android 7.0 Nougat
2,300mAh battery w/ Qnovo Adaptive Charging
145 x 67 x 8mm
143 g
Price: Php15,500USD 264INR 22,391EUR 252CNY 1,924 (Widget City)
A refresh of last year’s model, the current model packs an improved design and hardware configuration. It has taken a page from the P9 series with its dual-camera setup.
Huawei GR5 specs:
5.5-inch IPS LCD display @ 1920 x 1080 pixels
HiSilicon Kirin 655 2.1GHz octa-core processor
4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 2.1GHz
4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.7 GHz
Mali-T830 MP2
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage
Up to 128GB via microSD
Dual rear cameras (12MP/2MP)
8MP wide-angle front camera
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
4G LTE
Fingerprint scanner
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1
3,340mAh Li-Ion battery
Price: Php11,990USD 204INR 17,321EUR 195CNY 1,488
With that, it’s a wrap. Did we miss anything? Please do let us know in the comments down below.
Prices have been updated as of July 6, 2017.
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Norman V. says:
No Asus Zenfone on the list?
jd says:
i love my xiaomi note 4x. I used to gave A5 2017 but then I sold it because it over heats.
Jan-Bert Gutierrez says:
OnePlus 3T? 19,990
ayap says:
parang di pa na update ung price mula ng nagawan ng article ung bawat phone gaya ng nokia 6 at huawei gr5 2017
Aqif Ali says:
Assalam O Alaikum
Paolo Fernandez says:
Any update for the upcoming Asus Zenfone 4 Max?
Disappointed reader says:
I thought Nokia 6 cost only 11.990? and if i’m not mistaken GR5 have the same price as well.
Why are you posting the February Grey Market price of Nokia 6 in this article? 18,590 really?
Come on Yugatech! Don’t be lazy. You are a tech site. Use your latest gadgets and technology to gather these infos you feed to the public. Hell, a simple visit to your June archives can give you the official prices of the new Nokias in the Philippines!
Carl Lamiel says:
We cannot stress this enough: Our mid-year lists consist of devices already available in the Philippines from January 1 to June 30, 2017.
As of June 30, the Nokia 6 (11,990) is on pre-order status. Official release date is Mid-July. With gray market selling the device first, we will write what is released on the scope provided.
Dale14 says:
Asus zenfone 3 is a good phone under 20k. Great overall performance.
bluefeather says:
@Carl Lamiel: Where do we pre-order Nokia 6? Is the 11990 for the 4gb/64gb one? Or the 3gb/32gb one?
Carl Lamiel says:
Check out MemoXpress/PC Express stores. I believe they’re taking info of those interested to purchase the units.
bluefeather says:
Noted, thanks Carl!
Skilled says:
How about lenovo K6 note?
Dan says:
Is the Xiaomi Mi Max OFFICIALLY released here in PH? Where?
Cord says:
Wiget City mah friend
dukha says:
Ang hirap na mamili ng midrange phone lalo na mura na ang LGV20, pasok na sa market ang Lenovo P2 (via Lzd), at mura na rin ang OnePlus 3T. Yung J7Pro pa… Sana maupdate itong list and then magkaroon ng conclusion kung alin ang best-buy sa mga phone na ito. I won’t say budget phones since price range na ang basehan (LGV20 and OnePlus 3T).
Ltb says:
How about the HTC desire 10 pro?
C0rd says:
Update this post please as of October listings Thank you!.. December is fast approaching maraming bbili ng phone dahil sa 13th month pay.. This post would greatly help alot of people to decide which phone to buy. Thanks and More power