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Best Budget Smartphones (Philippine Edition)

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Welcome to GadgetMatch’s list of the best smartphones priced below PhP 15,000! Each month, we update our selection with the budget-friendly phones we believe are most deserving of your hard-earned savings.

Even though the spotlight has been on high-end smartphones this entire year, there have been a few surprisingly good entry-level handsets coming out lately, as well. So good, in fact, that we had to reassess our entire list.

Here they are in no particular order:

Huawei Nova 2i / Honor 9i / Mate 10 Lite (PhP 14,999)

Huawei once again confuses us with their elaborate naming scheme, but one thing is for certain: The Nova 2i is easily one of the best smartphones you can find in this price range. A total of four cameras (two in front and two at the back) and a near-borderless display are standout features at this level.

REVIEW: Huawei Nova 2i

LG Q6 (PhP 12,990)

How often do we see a near-borderless display on a budget-friendly smartphone? As of now, it’s still uncommon. Thanks to LG, we’re seeing FullVision on the Q6, and it’s stunning at this price point. Along with it comes a power-efficient processor, high-grade aluminum frame, and triple-card slots.

REVIEW: LG Q6

ASUS ZenFone 4 Max (PhP 9,995)

It doesn’t get much more complete than this below PhP 15,000. The ZenFone 4 Max has everything you’d hope for in a PhP 9,995 phone, including a dual-camera setup and large 5000mAh battery in a body that’s surprisingly compact. Once its cleaner version of ZenUI arrives, this will be one tough entry to kick out.

REVIEW: ASUS ZenFone 4 Max

Xiaomi Mi A1 (PhP 12,000)

Putting stock Android on a Xiaomi handset is a match made in heaven. Being the first of its kind, the Mi A1 offers consistent software updates, a surprisingly good dual-camera setup, and the great battery life you’d expect from this brand. This is the phone for Xiaomi fans and Android purists alike!

REVIEW: Xiaomi Mi A1

OPPO A71 (PhP 8,990)

If you’re on a tight budget and simply want a smartphone that’s fast enough to get everyday tasks done, it doesn’t get much better than the OPPO A71. It gives up OPPO’s signature selfie branding in exchange for a sleek, no-frills design and space for two SIM cards and a microSD card at the same time.

REVIEW: OPPO A71

Updates as of November:

  • Replaced Huawei GR3 2017 with Nova 2i
  • Replaced Xiaomi Mi Max 2 with Mi A1

Updates as of October:

  • Replaced Vivo Y53 with OPPO A71

Updates as of September:

  • Replaced Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X with Mi Max 2
  • Replaced OPPO A57 with the LG Q6
  • Replaced ASUS ZenFone 3 Max 5.5 with ZenFone 4 Max

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Limited time only: PMC offers free shipping nationwide

Don’t miss this promo

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Power Mac Center is offering free shipping nationwide this weekend as part of their Fri-YAY Finds promo. Products such as MacBook, iPhone, and iPad cases may be purchased through the PMC website, Lazada, and Shopee.

Although the name of the promo suggests customers may only avail of several products this Friday, PMC has extended the promo period to April 21, giving consumers more time.

What’s great about the promo is there is no cap on the shipping discount, as long as the three-piece order requirement is met. So if you’re still looking for accessories to match your Apple products, now is definitely the time.

Participating PMC products include Apple MacBook cases and sleeves, iPhone and iPad cases, Apple Watch straps, charging cables, and power adapters. Moreover, multiport adapters from the following brands are also available:

  • Cygnett
  • Moft Z
  • Speck
  • Belkin
  • Pipetto
  • UAG
  • UNIQ
  • LAUT
  • RIVACASE
  • PanzerGlass
  • Innostyle
  • Ventev
  • SwitchEasy
  • QDOS
  • Anker

Free shipping promos are a big factor for online shoppers always looking for the best deals on the internet. Make sure you don’t miss this promo if you’re an Apple user.

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vivo Y03: Philippine pricing, availability

Game bold, live loud

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vivo Y03

vivo is releasing an affordable smartphone that focuses on gaming: The vivo Y03. It will go on general sale starting April 30. But as early as until April 21, customers may preorder exclusively via Shopee. The phone is priced from PhP 3,499 to PhP 3,799.

The vivo Y03 is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85. To aid its gaming performance, the processor comes with a boosted GPU and Hyper Engine enhancements. This ensures smooth gameplay without any interruptions, at least for popular MOBA and FPS titles. The device also supports Ultra Game Mode and Multi-Turbo 5.5 for an even more immersive gaming experience.

Interestingly, the device only has 4GB of base RAM, but it does support 4GB of extended RAM for gaming and multitasking. Additionally, the phone has 128GB of internal storage, a 5,000mAh battery, and 15W FastCharge.

For its display, the vivo Y03 sports a 6.56-inch 90Hz high-resolution Sunlight Display. vivo claims that this allows users to easily see content even when outdoors and under the sun. The handset also has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.

Lastly, the vivo Y03 sports a 13MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. According to its Shopee listing, the phone has two color options: Gem Green and Space Black.

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HONOR Magic V2 now available through Globe postpaid

Via installment or one-time cash out

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The HONOR Magic V2, easily one of the world’s best foldables today, is now available via Globe postpaid. Customers may avail the thinnest foldable in the market through Globe’s GPlan 2499.

Customers have the option to shell out a one-time fee of PhP 31,600 to get the device. They may also avail via installment at PhP 1,317 per month. The HONOR Magic V2 came with a PhP 79,999 price tag when it was announced for Philippine availability, for everyone’s reference.

The PhP 2,499 plan has a 24-month lock-in period. It includes 25GB of monthly surfing data and unlimited all-net calls (including landline) and texts. Interested users may head to Ayala Malls Glorietta, Ayala Malls Trinoma, SM North EDSA, SM Mall of Asia, or online via the Globe Store.

Launched earlier this year, the HONOR Magic V2 is just 9.9mm thin. It features HONOR’s super-light Titanium Hinge that allows for such a sleek form factor. HONOR has tested this heavy-duty hinge to withstand 400,000 folds.

More than the foldable’s appearance, the flagship device is highly-capable performance-wise. It houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, supports 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, and is equipped with dual LTPO HDR10+ 120Hz displays. The phone can even allow users to play two games simultaneously with its Parallel Space feature.

For its cameras, the book-style foldable has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 20MP 2.5x zoom telephoto shooter. In front is a 16MP selfie camera.

READ: HONOR Magic V2: My rebound foldable

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