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Best in budget: These smartphones get you flagship features for under P10,000
Posted by SM Supermalls on December 23, 2025
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Posted by SM Supermalls on December 23, 2025
Let’s face it: Not everyone has the spare money to splash out on a flagship smartphone. And in this economy? Enter the best budget handsets of 2025, which you can cop right now via the SM Malls Online app. Our picks offer more than you might expect—premium build and impressive specs included, which you could only previously dream of at low price tags.
Even better: All the Android devices featured on this tech edit are under P10,000. If that’s not a holiday steal, we don’t know what is. Plus, you can rest assured that our recommendations are worth buying. So, forget the spendy flagship unit when you can strike a great balance between price and performance with our top choices below.
There’s no shortage of slim phones in the market today, but the Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ packs enough power and a 5,160mAh battery cell at just 5.95mm (the world’s slimmest!), ensuring you get all the essential features despite its thinness.
It’s equipped with a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED screen and powered by MediaTek Helio G200 octa-core processor. Paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage, the setup can handle day-to-day tasks with ease, with app switching, video calls, casual gaming and social media browsing feeling seamless and effortless with every use.
The Infinix HOT 60 Pro+ comes with a 50MP Sony IMX882 rear sensor coupled with auxiliary lenses and an 8MP front shooter for decent selfies and video calls. It runs on Android 15 out of the box and ships with JBL-tuned speakers for crisp sound.
Shop at Fonestyle starting at P8,999. Each purchase comes with a free AKG Headset while stocks last.
Style meets reliability in the Nubia V80. It’s slim, too, at 7.7mm—with a clean back finish and a premium-inspired chassis that makes it stand out. But the Nubia V80 doesn’t stop on its looks, it’s got practical and essential features for a daily driver.
Under its bright 6.75-inch 120Hz FHD+ display is a Unisoc T7280 octa-core processor, backed by 256GB of storage and up to 12GB of RAM via RAM expansion. It runs MyOS 16 based Android 16, which is bloat-free and easy to navigate. Optics-wise, the V80 carries a triple camera array with a 50MP main shooter and a 2MP depth sensor with AI imaging. At the front is a 16MP punch-hole selfie cam with AI enhancement as well.
The Nubia V80 is powered by a massive 5,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging function that juices up the device within two hours.
Shop at Jeruels Mobile in SM City North EDSA today, starting only at P6,499.
An entry-level device that’s AI-ready—that’s the HONOR X6c for you. Solidly built and comfortable to hold, it comes with a MediaTek Helio G36 processor with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage that supports microSD expansion. HONOR’s RAM Turbo feature also allows extra virtual RAM for better multitasking.
Running on MagicOS 7.1 on Android 13, the X6c feels responsive and user-friendly. It even has One-Click Access, a dedicated side button that instantly launches your favorite apps and commands.
Powered for the long haul, the HONOR X6c delivers up to 14.3 hours of video streaming via its 6.65-inch LCD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, 63.7 hours of music playback, and 25.5 hours of social media use on a full charge. And with 35W HONOR SuperCharge, you’ll get up to 18% battery in just 10 minutes—perfect for life’s unexpected moments. Plus, its IP64-rated water and dust resistance ensures peace of mind against everyday spills and splashes.
Shop at any SM branch of HONOR nationwide, starting only at P4,699.
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