Today we would like to introduce 8 best smartphones available in October in Philippines that will cost you under PHP 20K. They are from many well-known brands like Sony, Xiaomi, Huawei, Meizu, and so on with pretty good packages of specs and designs. Check them out now!

#1: Sony Xperia M5 Dual

Do you remember our previous articles about the “crazy” Sony Xperia M5 with beautiful gold color? Yes, Sony Malaysia has brought it here with Sony Xperia M5 price in Philippines starts from PHP 19K.

Sony Xperia M5 Dual Specs:

Dimensions	145 x 72 x 7.6 mm
Weight	142.6 g
Display	5.0-inch, Full HD (~441 ppi), IPS LCD
OS	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor	Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10
ROM	16 GB (expandable up to 200 GB)
RAM	3 GB
Camera	Rear: 21.2 MP, phase detection autofocus, LED flashFront: 13 MP, autofocus; 1080p@30fps video
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh
Color	Black, White, Gold
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

#2: Xiaomi Mi Note

Back in July, Xiaomi Malaysia has eventually officially released Xiaomi Mi Note for our market. With 5.7-inch screen, it is a strong competitor among famous phablets like Apple iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Galaxy Note 5. Check out what it’s got:

Xiaomi Mi Note Specs:

Dimensions	155.1 x 77.6 x 7 mm
Weight	161 g
Display	5.7-inch, Full HD (~386 ppi), IPS LCD
OS	Android OS, v4.4.4 (KitKat)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
ROM	16/64 GB (non-expandable)
RAM	3 GB
Camera	Rear: 13 MP, optical image stabilization, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flashFront: 4 MP, 1080p
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Color	Black, White
SIM	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

 

#3: ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe

We can say that this is the most powerful smartphone in this list thanks to the huge 4GB RAM. Moreover, ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe design really impresses people with a polygon back. Even the color (esp. the purple one) is so outstanding and gorgeous (of course in  my opinion 😀 ). Though, the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe price in Philippines only starts from PHP 13K

ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Specs:

Display	5.5-inch, Full HD (~401 ppi), IPS
Thickness	10.9 mm
Weight	170 g
Camera	REAR: 13 MP, autofocus FRONT: 5 MP
Processor	Intel Atom Z3580 Quad-core 2.5 GHz
RAM	4 GB
Storage	256 GB with microSD card
OS	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) – Asus ZenUI
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
SIM	Dual SIM

#4: Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual

This is also a Sony device focusing on selfie like the Xperia M5, but with a bigger screen when measuring up to 6 inches. It is definitely an ideal phablet for selfie lovers with Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual price in Philippines of PHP 18K. Though the C5 Ultra owns pretty good features, unluckily, some typical for Sony phones like water resistance and stereo speakers are not built in the handset.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual Specs:

Dimensions	164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight	187 g
Display	6.0-inch, Full HD (~367 ppi), IPS LCD
OS	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop), planned upgrade to v6.0 (Marshmallow)
Processor	Mediatek MT6752
ROM	16 GB (expandable up to 200 GB)
RAM	2 GB
Camera	Rear: 13 MP, autofocus, LED flashFront: 13 MP, autofocus, LED flash; 1080p@30fps video
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 2930 mAh
Color	Black, White, Mint
SIM	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

#6: ASUS ZenFone Selfie

The next one is another ASUS phone, yet its advantage is the front snapper capable of up to 13 megapixels, even equal to the rear one. Moreover, the phone comes with fashionable colors such as Pure White, Chic Pink, and Aqua Blue. The Selfie has gone on sale in Malaysia and you can purchase one with ASUS ZenFone Selfie price in Philippines of only PHP 12K

ASUS ZenFone Selfie Specs:

Display	5.5”, 1080×1920 pixels, IPS capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors. Corning Gorilla Glass 4, oleophobic coating
Thickness	10.8mm
Weight	170 grams
Camera	REAR=FRONT: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash
Processor	Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615, Quad-core Cortex-A53 & Quad-core Cortex-A53
RAM	2/3 GB
Storage	16/32GB expandable up to 64GB
OS	Android v5.0 Lollipop
Battery	3,000mAh battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
SIM	Dual SIM
Color options	Pure White, Chic Pink, Aqua Blue

#7: Meizu MX5

After Meizu M2 Note, the company continues to get phone consumers excited due to the debut of Meizu MX5 in the very last day of June. It seems like people will have more good choices when it comes to purchasing a new smartphone with an affordable price. It is said that holding a Meizu MX5 feels like “holding one’s girlfriend’s hand for the first time and never wanting to let her go.”

Meizu MX5 Specs:

Dimensions	149.9 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight	149 g
Size	5.5-inch, Full HD (~401 ppi), AMOLED
OS	Android OS, Flyme 4.5
Chipset	Mediatek MT6795
Card slot	No
Storage	16/32/64 GB
RAM	3 GB
Camera	Rear: 20.7 MP, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
	Front: 5 MP, 1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Ion 3150 mAh
Colors	Gray, Gold, Silver, Black

Meizu MX5 can be found HERE with Meizu MX5 price in PH of PHP 17K

#7: OnePlus One

Despite being the first generation of OnePlus smartphone, OPO is still able to attract people with its own charm as for the design and power as for the specifications. That also contributed to OnePlus One success last year and made the company more famous nowadays. OnePlus One in PH is PHP 17K.

OnePlus One Specs:

Dimensions	152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9mm
Weight	162 grams
Size	5.5-inch, Full HD (~401 ppi), LTPS LCD
OS	Android v4.4.4 (KitKat)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Card slot	No
Storage	16GB/64 GB
RAM	3 GB
Camera	Rear: 13 MP, autofocus, dual-LED flash
	Front: 5 MP, 1080p
Battery	Non-removable 3,100mAh
Colors	Silk White, Sandstone Black

#9: Lenovo Vibe Shot

Last but not least, we have Lenovo Vibe Shot. Introduced at MWC 2015, it was able to draw a lot of attention due to a good package of specs (as you can see in the table below) and the unique design (like a digital camera when you look at the back). Lenovo Vibe Shot price in Philippines is PHP 17 – under PHP 20K

Lenovo Vibe Shot Specs:

Dimensions	142 x 70 x 7.3 mm
Weight	145 g
Display	5.0-inch, Full HD (~441 ppi), IPS LCD
OS	Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615
ROM	16/32 GB (expandable up to 128 GB)
RAM	3 GB
Camera	Rear: 16 MP, optical image stabilization, autofocus, triple-LED (dual-tone) flash Front: 8 MP, 1080p
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 3000 mAh
SIM	Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Color	Crimson, Pearl White, Graphite Grey

Best Smartphones in Malaysia for under PHP 20K

So, those are the best 9 smartphone under PHP 20K we want to show you 🙂 ! What do you think about them and which one has won your hear :3 ? Share with us your choices and even suggestions.