Budget Android phones have become a popular choice. It is for those who want reliable performance without spending too much. They’re especially practical for students and young professionals. They are also applicable for a person who requires a phone that balances functionality and affordability. With long-lasting batteries, capable cameras, and smooth day-to-day performance, these devices show that staying connected doesn’t have to be expensive.
Whether you want a large display for streaming, a battery that lasts all day, or simply an affordable phone that covers the essentials, there’s a budget Android option to match your needs, there’s a budget Android option to match your needs — such as the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
Here are the top 10 most affordable budget-friendly 5 G Phones in the Philippines in 2025.
The vivo Y21d is a budget smartphone that features a 6.68-inch HD+ display, 50MP rear camera with Underwater photography, IP68/IP69 water resistance, SGS 5-star drop resistance and helmet-on Face unlock.
It runs on a UNISOC T7225 chipset with either 4GB or 6GB of physical RAM, Android 15 OS, and AI-enhanced Funtouch OS 15 software. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, dual speakers, and up to 256GB of expandable storage. It cost ₱6,999.00 – ₱8,999.00.
A massive 6500mAh battery powers the device with 44W fast charging technology.
The Infinix GT 30 is a budget-friendly gaming smartphone with decorative LED strips and gaming triggers. It features a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 64MP + 8MP dual rear cameras, and a 13MP selfie camera.
It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset with vapor chamber cooling, 8GB of RAM, Android 15 OS, and the AI-enhanced XOS 15 software. There’s also an under-display fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, IR, dual speakers, IP64 splash resistance, and 256GB of storage. It costs ₱11,999.00
A 5500mAh battery powers the device with support for 45W fast charging.
The Infinix HOT 60 5G+ is a smartphone that features a 6.7-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP rear camera and 8MP selfie camera.
It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7020 chipset, which powers the device with 8GB of RAM, Android 15 OS, and AI-enhanced XOS 15.1 software. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR, NFC, 256GB storage, and IP64 splash resistance. It costs ₱8,999.00. It costs ₱8,999.00
A 5200mAh battery powers the device with support for an 18W charging rate.
The Xiaomi 15T Pro is a smartphone that features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP + 50MP + 12MP triple rear cameras with LEICA optics, and a 32MP selfie camera.
It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset with 12GB of RAM, Android 15 OS, and the AI-enhanced Xiaomi HyperOS 2 software. There’s also an under-display fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, NFC, IR, Hi-Res audio, stereo speakers, IP68 water resistance, and up to 512GB of storage. It costs ₱35,999.00 – ₱38,999.00 *with price drop
A 5500mAh battery powers the device with support for 90W fast charging and 50W wireless charging technologies.
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 LTE is a smartphone that features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 50MP + 5MP + 2MP triple rear cameras with OIS, and a 13MP selfie camera on a notch.
It runs on a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset with either 4GB or 8GB of RAM, Android 15 OS, and One UI 7 software. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. It costs ₱9,290.00 – ₱11,990.00
A 5000mAh battery powers the device with support for 25W fast charging.
The Xiaomi 15T is a smartphone that features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with 3200nits peak brightness, 50MP + 50MP + 12MP triple rear cameras with LEICA optics, and a 32MP selfie camera.
It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8400-Ultra chipset with 12GB of RAM, Android 15 OS, and AI-enhanced Xiaomi HyperOS 2 software. There’s also an under-display fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6e, NFC, Hi-Res audio, stereo speakers, IP68 water resistance, and either 256GB or 512GB of storage. It costs ₱24,999.00 – ₱27,999.00
*with price drop
A 5500mAh battery powers the device with 67W of fast charging technology.
The Infinix SMART 10 Plus is an entry-level smartphone that features a 6.67-inch HD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, an 8 Megapixel rear camera with an auxiliary lens, and an 8 megapixel selfie camera.
It runs on a UNISOC T7250 processor with 4GB of physical RAM, Android 15 OS, and XOS software. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual SIM 4G LTE connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, NFC file transfer, stereo speakers, IP64 splash resistance, and 128GB of expandable storage. It costs ₱4,299.00
A 6000mAh battery powers the device with support for an 18W charging rate.
The realme 15 Pro 5G is an upper midrange smartphone that features a 6.8-inch curved-edge AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP + 50MP dual rear cameras with OIS, and a 50MP selfie camera with 4K video recording.
It runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset with 12GB of physical RAM, Android 15 OS, and AI-enhanced realme UI 6 software. There’s also an under-display fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, NFC, Infrared, stereo speakers, either 256GB or 512GB of storage and IP68/IP69 water resistance. It costs ₱27,999.00 – ₱30,999.00
A massive 7000mAh battery powers the device with support for 80W fast charging technology.
The realme 15 5G is a midrange smartphone that features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 50MP + 8MP dual rear cameras with OIS, and a 50MP selfie camera with 4K video recording.
It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ chipset, 12GB of RAM, Android 15 OS, and realme UI 6.0 with AI Party Mode. There’s also an under-display fingerprint scanner, 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, stereo speakers, IP69 water resistance, and 256GB of storage. It costs ₱27,999.00 – ₱30,999.00
A 7000mAh high-density battery powers the device with 80W fast charging technology.
The Redmi 15C is a budget smartphone that features a large 6.9-inch HD+ display and massive 6,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging technology.
It’s equipped with a 50MP main camera at the back and an 8MP selfie camera in a notch. There’s also a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, 4G LTE connectivity, dual-band Wi-Fi, and up to 200% speaker volume. It costs ₱5,299.00 – ₱6,599.00
A MediaTek Helio G81-Ultra processor powers the device with either 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB of RAM and the HyperOS 2 software.
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