Today we would like to introduce 8 best smartphones available in October in Philippines that will cost you under PHP 20K. They are from many well-known brands like Sony, Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu, and so on with pretty good packages of specs and designs. Check them out now!
#1: Sony Xperia M5 Dual
Do you remember our previous articles about the “crazy” Sony Xperia M5 with beautiful gold color? Yes, Sony Malaysia has brought it here with Sony Xperia M5 price in Philippines starts from PHP 19K.
Sony Xperia M5 Dual Specs:
| Dimensions | 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 142.6 g |
| Display | 5.0-inch, Full HD (~441 ppi), IPS LCD |
| OS | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 |
| ROM | 16 GB (expandable up to 200 GB) |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Camera | Rear: 21.2 MP, phase detection autofocus, LED flashFront: 13 MP, autofocus; 1080p@30fps video |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh |
| Color | Black, White, Gold |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
#2: Xiaomi Mi Note
Back in July, Xiaomi Malaysia has eventually officially released Xiaomi Mi Note for our market. With 5.7-inch screen, it is a strong competitor among famous phablets like Apple iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Check out what it’s got:
Xiaomi Mi Note Specs:
| Dimensions | 155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm |
| Weight | 161 g |
| Display | 5.7-inch, Full HD (~386 ppi), IPS LCD |
| OS | Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| ROM | 16/64 GB (non-expandable) |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Camera | Rear: 13 MP, optical image stabilization, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flashFront: 4 MP, 1080p |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh |
| Color | Black, White |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
#3: ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe
We can say that this is the most powerful smartphone in this list thanks to the huge 4GB RAM. Moreover, ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe design really impresses people with a polygon back. Even the color (esp. the purple one) is so outstanding and gorgeous (of course in my opinion 😀 ). Though, the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe price in Philippines only starts from PHP 13K
ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Specs:
| Display | 5.5-inch, Full HD (~401 ppi), IPS |
| Thickness | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 170 g |
| Camera | REAR: 13 MP, autofocus FRONT: 5 MP |
| Processor | Intel Atom Z3580 Quad-core 2.5 GHz |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB with microSD card |
| OS | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) – Asus ZenUI |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
#4: Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual
This is also a Sony device focusing on selfie like the Xperia M5, but with a bigger screen when measuring up to 6 inches. It is definitely an ideal phablet for selfie lovers with Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual price in Philippines of PHP 18K. Though the C5 Ultra owns pretty good features, unluckily, some typical for Sony phones like water resistance and stereo speakers are not built in the handset.
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual Specs:
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 187 g |
| Display | 6.0-inch, Full HD (~367 ppi), IPS LCD |
| OS | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow) |
| Processor | Mediatek MT6752 |
| ROM | 16 GB (expandable up to 200 GB) |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Camera | Rear: 13 MP, autofocus, LED flashFront: 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash; 1080p@30fps video |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 2930 mAh |
| Color | Black, White, Mint |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
#6: ASUS ZenFone Selfie
The next one is another ASUS phone, yet its advantage is the front snapper capable of up to 13 megapixels, even equal to the rear one. Moreover, the phone comes with fashionable colors such as Pure White, Chic Pink, and Aqua Blue. The Selfie has gone on sale in Malaysia and you can purchase one with ASUS ZenFone Selfie price in Philippines of only PHP 12K
ASUS ZenFone Selfie Specs:
| Display | 5.5”, 1080×1920 pixels, IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors. Corning Gorilla Glass 4, oleophobic coating |
| Thickness | 10.8mm |
| Weight | 170 grams |
| Camera | REAR=FRONT: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash |
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615, Quad-core Cortex-A53 & Quad-core Cortex-A53 |
| RAM | 2/3 GB |
| Storage | 16/32GB expandable up to 64GB |
| OS | Android v5.0 Lollipop |
| Battery | 3,000mAh battery |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Color options | Pure White, Chic Pink, Aqua Blue |
#7: Meizu MX5
After Meizu M2 Note, the company continues to get phone consumers excited due to the debut of Meizu MX5 in the very last day of June. It seems like people will have more good choices when it comes to purchasing a new smartphone with an affordable price. It is said that holding a Meizu MX5 feels like “holding one’s girlfriend’s hand for the first time and never wanting to let her go.”
Meizu MX5 Specs:
| Dimensions | 149.9 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 149 g |
| Size | 5.5-inch, Full HD (~401 ppi), AMOLED |
| OS | Android OS, Flyme 4.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6795 |
| Card slot | No |
| Storage | 16/32/64 GB |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Camera | Rear: 20.7 MP, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash |
| Front: 5 MP, 1080p@30fps | |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 3150 mAh |
| Colors | Gray, Gold, Silver, Black |
Meizu MX5 can be found HERE with Meizu MX5 price in PH of PHP 17K
#7: OnePlus One
Despite being the first generation of OnePlus smartphone, OPO is still able to attract people with its own charm as for the design and power as for the specifications. That also contributed to OnePlus One success last year and made the company more famous nowadays. OnePlus One in PH is PHP 17K.
OnePlus One Specs:
| Dimensions | 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9mm |
| Weight | 162 grams |
| Size | 5.5-inch, Full HD (~401 ppi), LTPS LCD |
| OS | Android v4.4.4 (KitKat) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| Card slot | No |
| Storage | 16GB/64 GB |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Camera | Rear: 13 MP, autofocus, dual-LED flash |
| Front: 5 MP, 1080p | |
| Battery | Non-removable 3,100mAh |
| Colors | Silk White, Sandstone Black |
#9: Lenovo Vibe Shot
Last but not least, we have Lenovo Vibe Shot. Introduced at MWC 2015, it was able to draw a lot of attention due to a good package of specs (as you can see in the table below) and the unique design (like a digital camera when you look at the back). Lenovo Vibe Shot price in Philippines is PHP 17 – under PHP 20K
Lenovo Vibe Shot Specs:
| Dimensions | 142 x 70 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 145 g |
| Display | 5.0-inch, Full HD (~441 ppi), IPS LCD |
| OS | Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| ROM | 16/32 GB (expandable up to 128 GB) |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| Camera | Rear: 16 MP, optical image stabilization, autofocus, triple-LED (dual-tone) flash Front: 8 MP, 1080p |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Color | Crimson, Pearl White, Graphite Grey |
Best Smartphones in Malaysia for under PHP 20K
So, those are the best 9 smartphone under PHP 20K we want to show you 🙂 ! What do you think about them and which one has won your hear :3 ? Share with us your choices and even suggestions.