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Best New Smartphones Under P10, 000 You can Buy in the Philippines

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Smartphones are becoming a hit and as you’ve noticed, leaders like Apple and Samsung are taking an annual feast in the Smartphone game. There are many financial institutions you can approach to relieve this matter but the prices might be a bit more demanding. Do you need a new smartphone but you’re currently short on budget? Are you interested in being up-to-date with the Smartphone game and you want an updated Smartphone but you don’t have enough funds to do so?

With a lot of choices, it may be a difficult task to pick a mobile phone that would suit your wants and needs. Moreover, it can be quite a hassle to weigh the differences between Smartphones to see which provides the exact perfect balance between price, specifications, performance, and overall value. Don’t worry because we’ve gather the best new smartphones under P10, 000 you can definitely rely on here in the Philippines.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus

One of the best new smartphones under P10, 000
Image taken from Amazon | Amazon.com

Price: P9, 990.00

Starting the list would be the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus which is currently priced at P9, 990.00. At this price, you can have the guarantee of great battery performance and Full HD+ display with an ample amount of RAM and Internal Storage. With its specifications, you will be able to see why it’s seen as one of the best new Smartphones under P10, 000.

Key specifications:

  • Operating system runs at MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1 Nougat
  • Snapdragon 625 1.8GHz max octa-core processor
  • Battery: 4, 000mAh
  • 4GB RAM
  • 64GB of Internal storage
  • Display is at 99-inch 2160 x 1080 Full HD+ resolution
  • 18:9 screen aspect ratio
  • 12MP (rear) + 5MP (front) cameras

Vivo Y81

Vivo Y81
Image was taken from Digit | Digit.in

Price: P9, 999

One of the more famous Smartphone brands in the market, Vivo, has something to offer. With a looks of the newest iPhone X, it would definitely suit your wants and needs. Probably the most notable feature would be the fact that it’s inexpensive but conjures a big screen at a 6.22-inch display, perfect for entertainment and gaming purposes.

Read: The Vivo X21 to Bring In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Tech to the Philippines

Key specifications:

  • Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1
  • MediaTek Helio P22 2.0 GHz octa-core processor
  • Battery: 3, 260mAh
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB Internal storage and is expandable up to 256GB via Micro SD card
  • 22-inch display with 1520 x 720 HD+ resolution
  • 13MP (rear) + 5MP(front) cameras

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1
Image was taken from Digit | Digit.in

Price: P9, 995

ASUS phones have been dubbed as the battery kings of the Smartphone game. That said, the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 actually complements to this as it’s powered by a 5, 000 mAh battery which can last up to a maximum of 28 hours even while connected to Wi-Fi and a straight 12-hour long gaming routine.

In addition to that, it’s packed with powerful specifications and display, really a one-of-a-kind phone that is light on the pockets.

With its 5, 000 mAh battery capacity, it can charge a phone from a base 0% to a full charge in less than three (3) full hours. Can you imagine?

Key specifications:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 with 14nm, 64-bit octa core processor
  • Runs on Pure Android 8.1 Oreo operating system
  • 32GB of Internal storage which is expandable up to 2TB
  • 3GB RAM
  • Battery: 5,000mAh, complete with fast charging
  • 6-inch display with 2160 x 1080 Full HD+ resolution with
  • 18:9 Full View IPS display
  • 13MP / 16MP (main rear) + 5MP (secondary rear) + 8MP / 16MP (front) packed cameras

Huawei Nova 2 Lite

Huawei Nova 2 Lite
Image was taken from Shining.my

Price: P9, 990

Huawei has been off the hook lately and they’ve been battling in the Smartphone game quite strong. One of the newest additions in the Huawei family, the Huawei Nova 2 Lite, has classy and sophisiticated look that does not really reflect its price. One of the features that Huawei boasts about the Nova 2 Lite is its camera effect similar to those of the DSLRs.

Key specifications:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 1.4GHz octa core processor
  • 3GB of RAM
  • Runs on OS Android 8.0 Oreo
  • Storage: 32GB which is expandable up to 256GB via Micro SD card
  • Battery: 3,000mAh
  • 99 inch display at 1440 x 720 resolution FullView display
  • 13 MP + 2 MP (rear) + 8 MP (front) cameras

Oppo A83

Oppo A83
Image was taken from FlipKart | Flipkart.com

Price: P9, 990

Oppo is known to boast with its ultimate selfie modes and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for flawless photos. Not just that, it’s part of the best new Smartphones under P10, 000 because of its display and high-paced processing.

The battery capacity might not seem to be enough but it works out just fine depending on how you utilize it. Holding the Oppo A83 would make you feel like holding a Smartphone priced at a fortune when in reality, it’s just really an inexpensive one.

Read: OPPO A71 2018 Phone Review – Philippines

Key specifications:

  • MediaTek MT6737T 2.5GHz octa-core processor
  • 32GB of Internal storage and is expandable up to 256GB via Micro SD card
  • Battery: 3,180mAh
  • It runs on ColorOS 3.2 based on Android 7.1 operating system
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 7-inch display at 1440 x 720 resolution
  • 18:9 screen aspect ratio
  • 13MP (rear) + 8MP (front) cameras

Xiaomi Redmi 5A

Xiaomi Redmi 5A
Image was taken from Souq | Souq.com

Price: P4, 890

The second of the Xiaomi family comes the Redmi 5A is considered to be one of the best new Smartphones under P10, 000 at an entry-level smartphone. It doesn’t have maximum phone specifications but it can do you good if you plan on having a Smartphone to do browsing, social media, and light-gaming.

Key Specifications:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 64-bit quad-core 1.4GHz max processor
  • Runs on MIUI 9 based on Android 7.1 Nougat operating system
  • Battery: 3,000mAh
  • 2GB/3GB RAM
  • 16GB/32GB of Internal storage
  • 5-inch HD display at best; 1281 x 720 resolution
  • 13MP (rear) + 5MP (front) cameras

Infinix HOT 6 Pro

Infinix HOT 6 Pro
Image was taken from PhonePlace Kenya | PhonePlaceKenya.com

Price: P6, 499

Probably one of the more underrated Smartphones of today, the Infinix HOT series can be a good phone depending on the user. It’s part of the best new Smartphones under P10, 000 because of the fact that its specifications are balanced; from great performance, to battery capacity, and overall mobile results, you can get a lot from the Infinix HOT 6 Pro.

Read: Infinix Note 4 User Review at P6, 999 with 32GB ROM, 3GB RAM

Key Specifications:

  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 1.4GHz quad-core processo
  • Battery: 4,000mAh
  • Android 8.0 Oreo operating system
  • 3GB of RAM
  • 32GB of Internal storage and is expandable up to 128GB via Micro SD
  • 6-inch display at 18:9 HD+ IPS displa
  • 1440 x 720 resolution
  • 13MP + 2MP dual rear cameras

Those are among the best new Smartphones today under P10, 000. You might be shocked with the price and its features because you won’t be able to see that for its price, you have a chance to get high-end, sophisticated-looking, and great-performing Smartphones.

What are you waiting for? Grab your chance at owning an inexpensive but overall performing Smartphone now! Scan through the list of these best new Smartphones under P10, 000 and be amazed at the prices and the specifications along with it.

In-depth Huawei Nova 2i Review – Philippines

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Right now, China is now considered to be the largest telecom infrastructure maker in the world of course with the help of various partnerships. Since it’s rise, the country has been making great excitement to subscribers by manufacturing mid-range Android devices.

Huawei is one of China’s best bets; they’ve been creating flagship models with extraordinary outcome since the day it was launched. The introduction of Huawei’s Nova 2i is quite appealing and out of the ordinary. It’s been creating popularity with other smartphones with its large, near bezel-less displays which puts more room for a bigger screen for better experience. A few of its competitors would be the LG Q6, the Vivo V7+ and OPPO F5. Huawei’s Nova 2i is nevertheless an additional hard competitor with its price ranging around Php15k.

This article will focus on reviews of the Huawei Nova 2i  as we come across all features and characteristics of the phone. We would also be tackling its design and how it is good; In addition, we will also include its battery life and most particularly the quad-camera setup which is said to be the first of its kind.

Design, Quality, and Construction

Image: YugaTech

Nova 2i’s main advantage is its quality; aside from being a good-looking device, it is a unibody, which means it doesn’t have any bezels; an all metal design with no plastic material. It has a tall and slim profile despite the humongous 5.9-inch display. It’s only 7.5mm thin and 164 grams in weight which is excellent for the display size. The power button and volume controls are on the right side.

Image: YugaTech

The size of the phone is still convenient to hold with its smooth, rounded corners and edges; it’s finished up with a hint of matte design. It is comfortable actually, can be easily gripped considering the size of the display. The antenna band at the back just forms a straight line, which also encompasses the LED flash.

It also comes in various colors – Graphite, Aurora Blue, and Prestige Gold.

The Nova 2i has a hybrid dual-SIM tray — the first one carries a nano SIM card and support 4G LTE while the second one can accommodate a micro SD card that goes up to 256GB or a nano SIM card. However, it can only accommodate 2G in terms of connectivity.

The fingerprint sensor at the back where it is normally found in almost every Huawei devices is just below the rear cameras. To add to that, this scanner works as quick as lightning; it’s easy to access and unlock the phone and it can accommodate up to 5 unique fingerprints. Other than unlocking the device, it can also be used to toggle different shortcuts which you can then toggle or modify.

Display and Multimedia

Image: Yugatech

What’s noticeable about the Nova 2i is its gorgeous looking screen. It is called FHD+ FullView 18:9 aspect ratio screen. 5.9 inches of display squeezed into a 5.5-inch form factor; this is still not fully common even on flagships models. The sharp, FHD screen offers forceful and to some extent, saturated colors. The screen brightness is a little low when viewing in direct sunlight. The display is clear, with 2160-x 1080 pixel resolution perfect for those who love watching videos or live. The 409ppi gives it more than enough pixel density to produce accurate, noticeable, and sharp images.

The Nova 2i has a single speaker at the bottom, just on the left side of the USB port. The quality of the sound is excellent and maximum volume is loud. However, putting it on the maximum might cause damage so keep it to a minimum.

Camera

Image: Yugatech

The Nova 2i is the first smartphone from Huawei to gain quad-camera setup. It features dual lens cameras both front and back so that’s two rear cameras and two front-facing cameras.

The main 16-megapixel camera can shoot at full resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio and the supported resolution is at 11MP. Both cameras are supplemented by a smaller 2-megapixel unit. The second rear camera is there to provide in depth-of-field and simulate very good aperture which can be as wide as f/0.95 to f/16.

Image: Yugatech

In terms of camera quality, I can be a witness that it’s out-of-the-ordinary in daylight. With an aperture of f2.2, it’s a bit hard to get a not-so-blurry shot when shooting in low light, so it’s quite difficult to maintain a great photo in the dark. Video recording maxes at full HD1080 at 30fps. There’s no 4K support but fancy features such as slow motion (480p), time-lapse and light painting are present. The front-facing camera also comes with LED soft light for better selfies.

Battery Life 

Image: YugaTech

For typical average to heavy usage,  Huawei Nova 2i with 3340mAh of battery power can make it throughout a day. This is relatively good and can be used for 24 hours if you maintain the brightness low and cut on gaming and GPS. The battery is non-removable for better conduction and security, of course.

It can last for  a dy with standard calls, messaging, an hour of YouTube video, an hour of social media, and an hour of gaming. On the downside, there’s no fast-charging available and the use of a regular USB port rather than a type-C is kind of a letdown.

If you want a slight comment on how powerful its battery is, being idle for 6 straight hours consumes about 4-5% of the battery.

Overall Performance

An excellent display should be partnered with good performance, and the Nova 2i has persuading specifications as far as performance is concern. The phone is powered by Huawei’s latest home-baked Octa-core High Silicon Kirin 659 processor with Mali-T830 MP2 graphics. It has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, which is expandable via micro SD.

If you’re wondering about gaming, yes the Nova 2i won’t disappoint you in gaming. Given the fact that it can accommodate heavy RAM usage, you can be carefree that no lag will remain even if applications are open.

Huwaei Nova 2i specifications:
Display 5.9-inch 18:9 IPS LCD display
Resolution 2160 x 1080 pixels
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 659 2.36GHz GHz  Octa-Core
RAM 4GB LPDDR3
Storage 64GB internal storage
Rear Cameras 16MP+2MP, f/2.2 with LED Flash
Front Cameras 13MP+2MP, f/2.0
OS Android 7 Nougat with Huawei EMUI 5.1
Battery 3,340mAh Li-Ion
Dimensions 156.2 × 75.2 × 7.5mm
Weight 164 grams
Price Php14, 999
Other Specs:

 

 
  • Dual SIM, hybrid ((GSM and GSM))
  • 2.5D Curved Glass Display
  • 4 x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex A53 + 4 x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex A5
  • Expandable via microSD up to 256GB (uses SIM2)
  • 4G VoLTE
  • Hybrid Dual-SIM (nano+nano/microSD)
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • GPS with aGPS support, GLONASS

Sources: Yugatech, Noypigeeks