Best Budget Phones under Php 10,000 (Q3 2023 Philippines)

We’re back with another installment of our quarterly roundup series, highlighting the latest smartphone releases in the Philippines.

In this article, we will cover the third quarter of 2023, specifically focusing on new offerings priced below ten thousand pesos.

Let’s get started!

23q3 Smartphones Under 10k

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TECNO Pova 5

First, we have the TECNO Pova 5 235, a smartphone that not only features a massive 6000mAh battery but also showcases visually striking “Mecha” design aesthetics on its back panel.

In addition to its large battery is the 45W fast charging support.

The phone sports a 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

Tecno Pova 5 Blue

For selfies, it has an 8-megapixel front camera housed in a centered punch-hole cutout. While at the the rear, it features a 50-megapixel main lens paired with an auxiliary lens.

Under the hood, the device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with a heat dissipation system for optimal cooling.

The TECNO Pova 5 155 is available in a configuration of 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, priced at PHP 7,999.

TECNO Pova 5 Pro 5G

Another one from Tecno is the Pova 5 Pro 231. This device takes the design aesthetics of its base model to another level with the addition of RGB lighting in its captivating ‘3D Mecha design’.

Additionally, it features a more powerful chip, the Dimensity 6080, which supports 5G connectivity.

Tecno Pova 5 Pro Silver

It retains the impressive 6.78-inch 120Hz Full HD+ display and offers an even faster 68W of charging. Interestingly, despite the faster charging, it has a lower battery capacity of 5000mAh.

The TECNO Pova 5 Pro 356 launched at a promo price of PHP 9,999 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

OPPO A58

Next up, we have the OPPO A58. It features a 6.72-inch Full HD+ LCD panel with a centered punch hole that houses its 8-megapixel selfie camera.

While at the rear its dual camera setup protrudes and features a 50-megapixel main and 2-megapixel mono sensor.

Oppo A58 Black And Green

It’s powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 and packs a 5000mAh battery paired with 33W charging.

The OPPO A58 316 is also priced at PHP 9,999.

itel S23+

Lastly, we have the itel S23+ 136 boasting some unexpectedly impressive features for its price.

It sports a 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display, with a resolution of 2400 x 1080. Also making it one of the most affordable OLED panel smartphones you can purchase today.

Itel S23 Plus Elemental Blue

Its dual cameras will offer you flexible shooting modes through its 50-megapixel main sensor paired with a 0.08 MP depth sensor.

The brains underneath is a UNISOC Tiger T616 (12nm) chipset.

Additionally, we get an okay charging speed at 18W for its 5000mAh battery pack.

The itel S23+ 184 sets you back PHP 7,499 for the 8+256GB configuration.

Disclaimer: This list includes the recent smartphone releases in the Philippines during Q3 2023 (July to September) and highlights their pricing details at launch. Prices may change without prior notice.

JM Chavaria

JM's highest stat is probably his curious ardor to anything tech—electronics and gaming in particular. He certainly heeds utmost regard to specsheet, visuals, and rule of thirds. If creativity and wit sometimes leave JM's system, watching films, anime and a good stroll for memes are his approved therapeutic claims.