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Call off the search: We already found the best smartphones this season for under P5,000
Posted by SM Supermalls on October 28, 2025
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Sales & Promos
Posted by SM Supermalls on October 28, 2025
Hesitant to spend a pretty penny on a flagship phone? Good news: You don’t have to. With solid specs, clever and sleek designs, and plenty of features, the best budget-friendly phones now offer outstanding value for money. Plus, they boast excellent displays, strong battery life, and reliable performance that rival even top-tier devices.
Unsure how to select the best option for your budget? We’ve done the legwork for you. Below are our top two handset picks—both available under P5,000 via the SM Malls Online app. So whether you’re searching for a great deal on a primary daily driver or a backup smartphone that won’t stretch your budget, you won’t be disappointed with our choices.
Praised for its value and decent performance, the TECNO SPARK Go 2 looks premium and expensive for way less—starting only at P3,299 for the 3GB+64GB unit. The ultra-budget device features a 13MP main shooter, an 8MP selfie cam, a 120Hz refresh rate display, and an IP64 dust- and water-resistance rating.
Alongside a 1.5m drop resistance, a massive 5,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging, and a bright 6.67-inch LCD display, the TECNO SPARK Go 2 also carries stereo speakers, a rare feature for a phone priced under P5,000. Powering it is a Unisoc T7250 chipset and the user-friendly Android 15 Go.
Shop in Ink Black, Titanium Grey, or Veil White at any SM branches of TECNO Mobile near you. Availability of colors may vary per store.
If you’re serious about mobile gaming but not looking to go over budget, the NUBIA V70 Max is a top contender in its segment. Starting only at P4,699 for the 6GB+128GB variant, it carries a large 6.9-inch 120Hz IPS panel with Live Island 2.0, a 50MP AI main camera with a 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP front-facing shooter.
It runs on a Unison T606 processor and a Mali-G57 GPU out of the box that can handle single-process tasks well, such as web browsing, video playback, and reasonable gaming for Genshin Impact, Mobile Legends, Wild Rift, and Honor of Kings. Its large 6,000mAh battery pack with an AI Power Saving function and 22.5W of fast charging let you stay in-game for longer.
The NUBIA V70 Max is also rated for drop resistance, with an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. It ships with MyOS 15 based on Android 15 and comes pre-installed with Google’s suite of apps.
Shop in Lake Green, Galactic Grey, Coral Pink, or Sahara Gold at Gaming Grounds in SM City North EDSA today. Availability of colors may vary.
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Save big on this season’s best tech via the SM Malls Online app by following these easy steps.
Download the SM Malls Online app today, available on Google Play and the App Store, to discover more major discounts and exclusive promos near you.
