Phones below 15000 Pesos you can buy in 2018
Not as cost prohibitive as a flagship device, but neither they are the most affordable— and ultimately a slouch they are not. We are talking about these mid-range phones below 15,000 Pesos. These hard workers can take you places with aplomb, performance and feature-wise so to speak. The mid-range category has become a battleground as competition heats up with the arrival of more OEMs and their capable phones for the masses. You can expect performance that are quite near flagship with mobile CPU that runs decently and can multitask without bogging down user experience. You will also notice that under the price bracket, the design convention is all about tall 18:9 aspect ratio, which was once found only on high-ends, well not anymore. Camera game is also intensifying with dual camera set-up that is now a common feature for phones under Php15,000. So, without further ado, check out some of the best phones under 15K you can buy locally.
Xiaomi Mi A2
Price Php13,990
A 6-inch Full HD screen with 18:9 aspect ratio, powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset, 4 GB of RAM, dual rear cameras (12MP + 20 MP) both with f/1.8 aperture and operating system under Android One program…
Just taking a glance at these specs, it is easy to see why the Xiaomi Mi A2 is probably among the best value in this price segment. One of the highlight of the device is its great camera which is capable of taking decent pictures in different conditions. Not to mention, it has all the feature set to provide smooth performance and with lean and mean Android One running the show, everything stays nimble and snappy. Having official Google software support also means that up to two years of software updates and three years of security patches is guaranteed.
There are a trade-offs but not really a deal breaker such as the absence of headphone jack and microSD slot for storage expansion. This is available right now at Xiaomi concept stores or get it at their official online store.
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Price Php13,490 (updated)
- 5.6-inch, 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 294 ppi
- Exynos 7870 Chipset, Octa-core 1.6 GHz CPU
- 32GB internal storage, 3GB RAM
- Main camera (16 MP, f/1.7)
- Front camera (16 MP)
- Dual-SIM, 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor -rear mounted
- 3000 mAh battery
- Android 8.0 Oreo
Samsung has a good brand recognition and if you don’t really care much about specs, then the Galaxy A6 2018 has a few things going for it to consider as your next phone. Lets get few things out of the way first. The screen resolution is just HD+ therefore it is not going to be the sharpest in this price range. You won’t find dual camera set-up which is common the mid range phone nowadays. The processor is nothing to write home about as it is lifted from previous year Samsung phones. Now on the positive side, the A6 2018 has AMOLED display that is capable of displaying well saturated colors. You can also say that the construction looks and feels premium with its metallic rear. It also has a tall aspect ratio that makes it a sleek looking phone.
Huawei Nova 2i
Price Php13,990
- 5.9-inch, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 409 ppi
- Octa-core, HiSilicon Kirin 659 Chipset
- 64GB internal storage, 4GB RAM
- Dual main camera (16MP f/2.2+2MP)
- Dual front camera (13 MP f/2.0 + 2 MP)
- Dual-SIM, 4G LTE
- Fingerprint sensor -rear mounted
- 3340 mAh battery
- Android 7.0 Nougat
Huawei’s Nova 2i has all the markings of an outstanding middle-of-the-road phone. It has a 2:1 aspect ratio which is a standard these days for a mid to high-end devices. Considering dual cameras are common for a flagship, it makes the Nova 2i a stand-out in this highly-competitive smartphone market. Both the main and selfie camera are capable of taking bokeh or depth of field effect. However, the f/2.2 aperture of its main shooter is going to be a bit of a let down if you like to take pictures under low light scenario. Running the show is a Huawei’s in-house chipset, HiSilicon Kirin 659 with an Octa-core CPU. The 5.9 inch IPS panel is considerably big display but its 1080p resolution is enough to provide pin sharp clarity at 409 pixel per inch. There is also a 3340 mAh battery which should provide a reliable stamina for average daily use. Also Read: 3000 Peso Android Phones you can buy locally
Xiaomi Redmi Plus
Price: Php9,990
- 6-inch display, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio with 403 ppi density
- Snapdragon 625 Chipset, Octa-core 2.0 GHz Processor
- 32 GB internal storage, 3 GB RAM, MicroSD card slot up o 128GB
- 12 MP Main Camera, f/2.2 aperture, 1.25 μm, PDAF
- 5MP Front camera
- Rear mounted fingerprint scanner, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass
- 4000 mAh Li-Po battery
- Android 7.1.2 (Nougat)
It is not that hard to figure out how Xiaomi is having a success in emerging key markets. The success of Xiaomi’s line up, like the Redmi Plus is a testament that consumer interest is easily piqued by aggressively priced phones with awesome specs — well, just stating the obvious. Xiaomi’s Redmi Plus is running on a Snapdragon 625 chipset with Octa-core processor. The phone is fitted with a 1080p display and along with ample 6 inch display (403 ppi), it is still crisp and clear screen. The 32GB storage is good enough for many but it is also expandable via MicroSD of up to 128GB is there just in case you need an extra vault for your files. Though having more RAM doesn’t hurt, but 3GB is still acceptable for multitasking. There is a fingerprint scanner conveniently placed at the back while the 4,000 mAh battery is definitely an indication that this is going to have above average endurance.
Vivo V7
Price: Php12,990
- 5.7-inch 1440 x 720 18:9 FullView display, 267ppi
- Snapdragon 450 Chipset, Octa-core 1.8 GHz CPU
- 4GB RAM
- 32GB internal storage, up to 256GB via microSD slot
- 16 MP main camera, f/2.0 , phase detection autofocus, LED flash
- 24MP f/2.0 selfie camera
- Fingerprint sensor (rear mounted)
- Dual-SIM, 4G LTE
- 3000 mAh non removable battery
- Android 7.1.2 Nougat
Vivo V7 has a 5.7-inch screen with 720p resolution, which may sound a bit low for a device that has a big display. Indeed, it has 267ppi which means pixels are going to be visible. At least the screen an IPS panel and It has a modern tall aspect ratio for ergonomics. It has an onboard Octa-core CPU with Snapdragon 450 chipset. It has a single 16MP main shooter with f/2.0 aperture and a 24MP selfie camera. Though it doesn’t have a dual camera, but depth of field effect can be achieved using software implementation. It has a 3,000 mAh battery— paired with less power hungry features such as power efficient chipset and screen should deliver a good stamina overall.
Oppo F5 Youth
Price: Php12,990
- 6-inch, 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 402 ppi
- Mediatek MT6763T Helio P23 Chipset, Octa-core 2.5 GHz CPU
- 32Gb Internal Storage, 4GB RAM
- 13 MP main camera, f/2.2, PDAF, LED flash
- 16 MP selfie camera, f/2.0
- Dual Nano SIM, dual stand-by
- 4G, LTE
- Rear mounted fingerprint sensor
- 3200 mAh battery
- Android 7.1 Nougat
Oppo F5 Youth is a Full HD Android 7.1 device with a 6-inch display. Another variant of this midrange phone is the more expensive Oppo F5. The difference between the two, aside from the price is the camera and the rest is quite identical. Under the hood is a Mediatek Helio P23 Chipset with fast Octa-core 2.5 GHz CPU. There is 32 GB storage paired with 4GB RAM for better multitasking performance. Like most phones in this price range, it comes with dual sim slot for dual network standby. Battery capacity is at 3,200 mAh while fingerprint scanner is placed on the rear. Also Read: A list of smartphone below Php4,000 you can buy
LG Q6 Plus
Price: Php 14,990
- 5.5 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixel, 18:9 aspect ratio, 442 ppi
- Octa-core 1.4 GHz processor, Snapdragon 435 Chipset,
- 64 GB internal storage, 4 GB RAM,
- expandable via microSD card of up to 256GB
- 13 MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture
- 5 MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture
- MIL-STD-810G compliant
- Dual Nano Sim
- 4G LTE
- 3000 mAh battery, non-removable
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat
There are actually two variants of LG Q6 that are available locally, the LG Q6 (3GB RAM, 32GB storage, Price: Php12,990) and the LG Q6 Plus (64 GB storage, 4 GB RAM, Price: Php14,990). Other than the difference in onboard storage and RAM, both are on equal footing. The 5.5-inch display is Full HD with a sharper 442 ppi due to its more compact size. Yep, this device is pretty much a single-handed device, thanks to its 18:9 aspect ratio. There is a 13MP camera at the back and 5MP for selfie both with f2.2 aperture. LG boasts its military grade build quality MIL-STD-810G compliant, which means it is thoroughly drop tested against shock. It comes with 3000 mAh battery and an Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box.
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