8 Top 5G Pocket WiFi available in the Philippines

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 35.

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 108 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.

Cherryroam 5G Pocket Wifi (PHP 16,000USD 273INR 23,114EUR 260CNY 1,986 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. 677

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 12,995USD 221INR 18,773EUR 211CNY 1,613)

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 12,995USD 221INR 18,773EUR 211CNY 1,613. What sweetens the deal is that they offer a FREE Car WiFi Charger plus a PHP 250USD 4INR 361EUR 4CNY 31 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 12,995USD 221INR 18,773EUR 211CNY 1,613)

The Smart Bro 5G Rocket Pocket Wifi, originally priced at PHP 15,995USD 273INR 23,106EUR 260CNY 1,985 at its 2021 launched 273, has made quite an impression. For a closer look and more details, be sure to check out our hands-on review. 754

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 11,999USD 204INR 17,334EUR 195CNY 1,489)

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 9,700USD 165INR 14,013EUR 157CNY 1,204)

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

Try at Lazada 1.6K

Samsung Galaxy 5G Mobile Wifi SCR01 (PHP 8,800USD 150INR 12,712EUR 143CNY 1,092)

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

Try at Lazada 2.8K

ZTE F50 5G Pocket WiFi (PHP 4,199USD 72INR 6,066EUR 68CNY 521)

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 4,199USD 72INR 6,066EUR 68CNY 521 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.