Best Phones under 5K in the Philippines for 2024

The best smartphones you can buy with a budget of under 5K or 5,000 pesos in the Philippines.
Are you looking to buy a new smartphone that can be used as your daily driver but you're a bit cautious with the price? We will help you choose the best phones under 5K with t…
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Are you looking to buy a new smartphone that can be used as your daily driver but you're a bit cautious with the price? We will help you choose the best phones under 5K with the help of this video.

Best Phone under 5K

Smartphones under 5K

All these phones can handle all your daily needs such as light gaming, browsing the internet, social media access, and more.

Let's start!

Vivo Y03

Vivo Y03

₱4,399.00 - ₱4,999.00

6.56-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 4GB RAM, Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, 13MP Dual Camera, 5000mAh battery

Full specs
  • 6.56-inches IPS LCD, HD+ (720 x 1612), 90Hz
  • Android 14 OS, Funtouch 14 UI
  • Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
  • 4GB RAM, LPDDR4X
  • 64GB/128GB ROM, eMMC 5.1
  • 13MP (wide) + 0.08MP (Auxiliary lens)
  • 5MP front camera
  • 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
  • Side-mounted fingerprint
  • USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support
  • 5000mAh, 15W charging
Price Variant
PHP 4999.00 4GB + 64GB
PHP 5999.00 4GB + 128GB

It has a 6.56-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor. The phone is running on the latest Android 14 OS and is equipped with 4GB of RAM and 128GB ROM that is expandable via microSD card slot.

You take clear photos with its 13MP dual rear camera setup and 5MP selfie shooter. It is capable of up to 4G/LTE mobile network, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and FM radio.

The 5000mAh battery power provides a day-long usage with the help of 15W fast charging.

realme c51

realme C51

₱4,999.00

6.72-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 3GB RAM, Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, 50MP Dual Camera, 5000mAh battery

Full specs
  • 6.72-inches IPS LCD, HD+ (720 x 1600), 90Hz
  • Android 13 OS, realme UI T
  • Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
  • 3GB/4GB RAM, LPDDR4X
  • 64GB/128GB ROM, eMMC 5.1
  • 50MP (wide) + 0.08MP (Auxiliary lens)
  • 5MP front camera
  • 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
  • Side-mounted fingerprint
  • USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support
  • 5000mAh, 33W charging
Price Variant
PHP 4999.00 3GB + 64GB
PHP 6499.00 4GB + 128GB

The phone has a 6.74-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a UNISOC Tiger T612 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 64GB of expandable storage.

It has a dual rear camera with a 50MP main shooter and 5MP on the front. It features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G connectivity, Bluetooth and dual-band Wi-Fi.

The battery offers a large 5000mAh capacity with 33W fast charging via USB-C port.

Redmi 13C

This one also offers a bigger screen at a 6.74-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass to prevent minor scratches. Also powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor along with 4GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage.

For camera-oriented users, you have a 50MP triple camera at the back with an 8MP selfie. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security, 4G/LTE network connectivity, BT5.3, and dual-band WiFi.

The battery capacity of this phone is 5000mAh which is good enough to power the whole day's normal usage.

Infinix HOT 40i

The display is 6.56 inch with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Also powered by a UNISOC T606 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

A dual camera setup with a 50MP main shooter and a 32MP selfie which is an advantage to those who prefer using the front camera to take videos and portraits.

The battery is also at 5000mAh which is the usual capacity you can get for an entry-level phone under 5,000 pesos.

TECNO Spark 20C

Another option you can consider is Spark 20C which offers a 6.6-inch and 90Hz display. It is running on Android 13 OS (Go Edition) along with 4GB RAM and 128GB ROM.

With regards to optics, it has a 50MP dual camera at the back an 8MP selfie lens. The phone also features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G network, Bluetooth, WiFi, and more.

It is equipped with a 5000mAh battery charging at 18 watts.

Samsung Galaxy A05

From a trusted brand, the phone offers a bigger 6.7-inch HD+ display and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 processor. You also get 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage.

It boasts a 50MP dual camera setup at the back and 8MP on the front. Also comes with Bluetooth 5.0, 4G network, WiFi and a Dual SIM card slot.

Powering the phone is a 5000mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

OPPO A18

OPPO A18

₱4,999.00 - ₱5,999.00

6.56-inch IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, 8MP Dual Camera, 5000mAh battery

Full specs
  • 6.56-inches IPS LCD, HD+ (720 x 1604), 90Hz
  • Android 13, ColorOS 13 UI
  • Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm)
  • 4GB RAM, LPDDR4X
  • 64GB/128GB ROM, eMMC 5.1
  • 8MP (wide) + 2MP (depth)
  • 5MP front camera
  • 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
  • Side-mounted fingerprint
  • USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support
  • 5000mAh, 10W
Price Variant
PHP 4999.00 4GB + 64GB
PHP 5999.00 4GB + 128GB

The last on our list is the Oppo A18, which features a 6.56-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It also runs on a Helio G85 processor paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB of eMMC 5.1 ROM.

The 8MP dual camera at the back is capable of taking good photos during daylight and the 5MP selfie is good enough to snap a portrait.

You have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi, and FM radio. A long-lasting 5000mAh battery with 10W charging rate.

Which one is the best buy for you? Let us know via the comment section below.

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