PHP sub 5K is NOT too much to pay for a smartphone. But in this article, we review 5 smartphones that worth more than their price tags and make you think again about what money can buy.

1. Cherry Mobile Me Vibe: Most affordable octa-core smartphone for PHP sub 5k

Look at all the specs, the Me Vibe offers such fantastic value for its money: only PHP 3,899. Premium camera, powerful octa-core processor, spacious display and packed with popular Android 4.4. Moreover, according to Cherry Mobile, consumers can customize the back cover of the Me Vibe at whatever they like. What a bargain, right?

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Device	Cherry Mobile Me Vibe
Display	5-inch qHD IPS display, 540 x 960 resolution
Thickness	6.9mm
Weight	150g
Camera	13-megapixel rear camera with AF and LED flash, 2MP front camera
Processor	1.4GHz MediaTek MT6592M octa-core processor
RAM	1GB
Storage	8GB of internal storage, expandable via microSD up to 32GB
OS	Android 4.4 KitKat
Battery	1800mAh
Connectivity	WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS
Colors	Black and white
SIM	Dual-SIM, 3G

2. Lenovo A328: Popular smartphone you love for PHP sub 5k

Lenovo creates a lot of amazing flagships lately. For examble, their Lenovo K80 and Lenovo P70 have been stirring up the internet for the past days. To give customers more choices, they also produce this super cool budget phone. For only PHP 4780, you can have a device with updated Android 4.4, smooth Quad core performance and convenient GPS that works offline. Also, Lenovo A328 battery life is another good spec to notice.

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Device	Lenovo A328
Display	4.5”, 480 x 854 pixels, Capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Thickness	11 mm
Weight	140g
Camera	5 MP rear camera, 2592 х 1944 pixels, 2MP front camera
Processor	Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
RAM	1GB RAM
Storage	4GB, microSD, up to 32 GB
OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Battery	2000 mAh
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot. GPS that works offline
SIM	Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)

3. Samsung Galaxy V: Your own galaxy with PHP sub 5k

Coming with a humbled 4” display, Samsung Galaxy V is a portable phone which fits in your hand nicely. The phone is powered by the second-newest Android 4.4, which provides above-average performance. However, Samsung Galaxy V battery life is a bit below average and the camera is not really premium.

It comes with a price tag of only PHP 4,490

Device	Samsung Galaxy V
Display	4”, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 480 x 800 pixels
Thickness	10.65 mm
Weight	80
Camera	3.15 MP, 2048 x 1536 pixels, LED flash. 0.3 front camera
Processor	1.2 GHz
RAM	512 MB
Storage	4GB, MicroSD up to 64GB
OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
SIM	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

4. Myphone Rio 2 Lite: Local brand’s awaited device for PHP sub 5k

This local brand Myphone is known for a lot of budget smartphones. For the sub PHP 5k market, we would nominate its recent Rio 2 Lite. Myphone Rio 2 Lite RAM is only 1024 MB, which might not be choice of heavy tech lovers. However, the device goes with spacious display, good camera, fast Quad Core processor, and above average battery. These can be its selling points in consideration with public’s demands.

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Device	Myphone Rio 2 Lite
Display	4.7” IPS LCD
Camera	Rear camera 8.0MP, LED flash, front camera 2.0MP
Processor	1.3GHz Quad Core Processor
RAM	1024 MB
Storage	8GB, microSD card slot  up to 64GB
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Battery	2120 mAh, replaceable
Connectivity	3G, Bluetooth, Mobile Hotspot, Wifi
Colors	available white, black, blue

5. Nokia Lumia 530: world-famous brand Windows phone for PHP sub 5k

Compared to Cherry Mobile Me Vibe, with almost same price, Nokia Lumia 530 specs can be a bit behind. But Nokia is such a huge brand in the smartphone market and have lots of fans because of its unique OS and design. For those who love Windows phone mobiles and don’t care much about the camera, this can be a good budget phone for you.

The device is 48% off on Lazada. 

Device	Nokia Lumia 530
Display	4.0”, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Thickness	11.7 mm
Weight	129g
Camera	5 MP, 2592 x 1936 pixels, no front camera
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 200
RAM	512MB
Storage	4GB, microSD up to 128GB
OS	Microsoft Windows Phone 8.1
Battery	Li-lon 1430 mAH
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, LE/ apt-X after WP8 Denim update
Colors	Bright orange, Bright green, White, Dark grey

6. Asus Zenfone 5 Lite: Price Pony’s suggestion – for a little above PHP sub 5k

Above are 5 smartphones you can get with only PHP sub 5k budget. However, if you are willing to pay just a little 700 more, we would be happy to suggest this globally popular Asus Zenfone 5 Lite. The device is on 12% off on Lazada, only PHP 5,688. HERE.

Well, we think we don’t need to talk about this flagship anymore since Asus Zenfone 5 already proved itself in the market. The Zenfone 5 Lite is a more affordable version that offers a lot more than its price tag. Take a look at Asus Zenfone 5 Lite full specs below.

Device	Asus Zenfone 5 Lite
Display	5.0”, IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Thickness	10.8 mm
Weight	160g
Camera	8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
Processor	Dual-core 1.2 GHz, Intel Atom Z2520
RAM	1GB
Storage	microSD, up to 64 GB
OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 2500 mAh battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, EDR
SIM	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

In conclusion, compared to what those devices offer, everyone now can be happy with a very affordable phone that holds better specs than they may expected.

We know it’s hard, but have you decided which one you like the most yet?