Best 5G Mid-Range Phones Under Php 20k in the Philippines (1st Half 2022)

With major telco providers in the Philippines pushing for 5G connectivity, grabbing a 5G-ready device is more accessible than ever; in fact, Php 20k can get you a decent 5G phone in 2022, which is much more affordable than when the first 5G phones arrived in the Philippines back in 2019. As we reach the end of the 1st half of 2022, we round up our top 5G mid-range phones for under Php 20k.

Like with our Top 4G phones for under Php 10k list, the prices of the phone we include in this list are based on their listing on eCommerce sites like

Top 5G Mid-Range Phones Under Php 20k in the Philippines (1st Half 2022)

• OnePlus Nord CE 2
• vivo T1 5G
• realme 9 Pro
• Galaxy M33 5G
• Redmi Note 11 Pro+

 

OnePlus Nord CE 2

8GB/128GB – Php 16,850

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Philippines Specs:

• Dimensity 900 processor
• 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
• 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, expandable via MicroSD
• 6.43-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 90hz refresh rate, HDR10+ DCI-P3
• 64-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF, 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor
• 16-megapixel f/2.4 selfie camera with EIS
• 4G, 5G
• WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, In-display fingerprint scanner
• 4500mAh battery
• 65w fast charging
• Android 11, OxygenOS 11.3

OnePlus’ Nord CE series offer good value for money in the mid-range 5G segment, and the CE 2 is a great offering for using a Dimensity 900 processor that allows for its cameras to shoot 4K video. Other highlights of the CE 2 include a 4500mAh battery with 65w charging, a 90hz AMOLED display, and a 64-megapixel main rear camera.

You can buy it at Digital Walker’s online store.

 

vivo T1 5G

8GB/128GB – Php 16,990

vivo T1 5G Philippines Specs

• Snapdragon 778G processor
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB internal storage
• 6.44-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display
• 64-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF, 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro camera
• 16-megapixel f/2.0 selfie camera
• 4G, 5G
• WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, in-display fingerprint scanner
• 4700mAh battery
• 66w fast charging
• Android 12, FunTouchOS

The T1 5G is a surprise offering from vivo in the Philippines, and we’re surprised at how good it is. The display may not boast a fest refresh rate, but the main selling point of the T1 5G is its use of a Snapdragon 778G processor, which is a tried-and-tested upper mid-range processor from Qualcomm.

You can buy it in Lazada.

 

realme 9 Pro

8GB/128GB –Php 16,990

realme 9 Pro Philippines Specs

• Snapdragon 695 Processor
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB storage
• 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS display, 120hz refresh rate
• 64-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF, 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 macro camera
• 16-megapixel selfie camera
• 4G, LTE, 5G
• WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• 5000mAh battery
• 33w fast charging
• Android 12, Realme UI 3.0

Save for the stacked Pro+ variant, you won’t go wrong with the realme 9 Pro, as it boasts of a 120hz refresh rate on its display, along with a capable Snapdragon 695 processor. You also get the same camera setup used on the well-regarded GT Master Edition, making it a compelling mid-range phone from the brand.

You can buy it in Lazada.

 

Samsung Galaxy A33 5G

6GB/128GB – Php 18,990

8GB/128GB – Php 19,990

Samsung Galaxy A33 Review Philippines Specs:

• Exynos 1280 processor
• 6GB/8GB RAM
• 128GB/256GB storage, expandable via MicroSD
• 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 90hz refresh rate
• 48-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with PDAF and OIS, 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 5-megapixel f/2.4 macro camera, 2-megapixel f/2.4 depth sensor
• 13-megapixel f/2.2 selfie camera
• 4G, LTE, 5G
• WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC, in-display fingerprint scanner
• Stereo speakers, IP67 rating
• 5000mAh battery
• 25w charging
• Android 12, OneUI 4.1

Despite slotting below the popular Galaxy A5x series, the Galaxy A33 is a very interesting mid-range phone from Samsung. Aside from rocking the brand’s new in-house Exynos processor, it gets some of the features of its more expensive siblings: an IP67 rating stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner, OIS on the main camera, and a 90hz Super AMOLED display. It’s arguably the best middle ground among this year’s Galaxy A series lineup.

You can buy it on Shopee.

 

Redmi Note 11 Pro+

8GB/128GB – Php 19,999

8GB/256GB – Php 21,999

Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Philippines Specs

• Dimensity 920 processor
• 8GB RAM
• 128GB/256GB storage
• 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display, 120hz refresh rate
• 108-megapixel f/1.75 ISOCELL HM2 main camera with PDAF, 8-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2-megapixel telemacro camera
• 16-megapixel f/2.2 selfie camera
• 4G, 5G
• WiFi, Bluetooth 5.1, side-mounted fingerprint scanner
• JBL-Tuned Stereo speakers
• 4500mAh battery
• 120w wired charging
• Android 11, MIUI 12.5

If you are looking for the most feature-packed phone at a sliver under Php 20k, the 8GB/128GB variant of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ should catch your attention. For its price, you get 120hz wired charging, a 120hz AMOLED display, JBL-tuned stereo speakers, and a 108-megapixel ISOCELL HM2 main camera. Along with a Dimensity 920 processor, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ is the most affordable premium mid-range phone you can buy in the Philippines.

You can buy it on Lazada.

That wraps up our best mid-range phones in the Philippines for under Php 20k for 2022. Which one will you most likely purchase as your first 5G device?

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