Cost-Effective Phones at Different Price Points
Second Price Point : 10 000 – 15 000 PHP
Words by: Isabella Gabrielle Nunag
It can be hard to find a phone that is worth its price, on top of all the convincing you have to do to get your parents to buy it for you. Don’t fret, because there are.
First Price Point: 5000 – 10 000 PHP
Sony Xperia XA (10 690 PHP) With a big brand name like Sony, it’s hard to go wrong—and they’ve done it again this time. - MediaTek MT6755 chipset - 2 GB RAM - 16 GB Storage - 5-inch HD 720p display - 13 MP Back Camera; 8 MP Front Camera - 2300 mAh Battery
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Good camera for selfies in low light Expandable storage (up to 200 GB)
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Only 720p display Plastic construction Processor not meant for intense gaming
Asus ZenFone 3 Max5.5 (8995 PHP) If you’re on a budget, but want a highquality phone, then the Asus Zenfone 3 Max 5.5 may be the one for you. This phone has amazing battery life, with up to 38 hours of 4G standby time. What’s more, it’s battery can save your other gadgets as well, since this phone is also a power bank. You’ll never run out of juice with this phone.
Third Price Point: 15 000 – 20 000 PHP
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Not suitable for high-end games
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- MediaTek MT6750 chipset 4 GB RAM 32 GB Internal storage 5.5-inch HD 720p display 13 MP Back Camera; 20 MP Front Camera (+) 3000 mAh Battery Fingerprint Scanner Smooth gaming Dual SIM High quality camera (-) Non removable battery Only 720p display Mediatek MT6750T processor 4 GB RAM 64 GB Internal storage 5.5-inch HD 1080p display 13 MP Back Camera, Dual 16 MP, 8 MP Front Camera (+) 3 200 mAh Battery
- Snapdragon 430 processor - 3 GB RAM - 32 GB Storage - 5.5-inch HD 1080p display - 16 MP Rear Camera - Battery 4100 mAh Long Battery Life Can function as a powerbank Fingerprint Sensor Decent camera
Vivo V5 (12 990 PHP) This phone is perfect for your holiday selfies with your friends. Despite having a non-removable battery, this phone has a lot of redeeming qualities. It’s processor can handle gaming, and provides you with a smooth experience. It also features fast fingerprint unlocking in addition to its sleek design.
OPPO F3 (16 990 PHP) OPPO’s F3 was one of last year’s best selling and most well-received phones in this price range. Known for their superb cameras, OPPO is perfect for all your selfies and barkada-selfies.
Dual front-facing selfie cameras (16 MP, 8 MP Wide Angle Lens) Full HD Display Decent battery life Dual SIM Large internal storage (also expandable to (-) 256 GB) No front flash Non-removable battery
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