Smartphones on a Budget: 2020’s Best Releases Under P15,000
Dec 16, 2020 • Kyzia Maramara
Dec 16, 2020 • Kyzia Maramara
Although 2020 was a tough year in many aspects, it taught us the importance of a reliable gadget. We’re reliant on our phones now more than ever — for answering work calls and sending files, online classes, and, yes, for playing games and watching shows in our downtime. We absolutely need the perfect smartphone fit for our every need. And if you don’t have the cash to splurge on the latest one, that’s okay. There are plenty of other smartphones in the sea — affordable and with awesome specs to boot. Check out the best budget smartphone releases of 2020.
The vivo Y20i is available in Dawn White and Nebula Blue, both colors displayed in a perfectly polished 2.5D body that shines in the light. You get what you paid for and more with this smartphone and its surprisingly budget price. Its tough battery lets you watch almost 16 hours of online HD movie streaming and play 11 hours of games. The camera, although equipped with just a 13MP rear, does the job of capturing photos and videos with clarity. This smartphone is also designed for gamers since it’s packed with the vivo Multi-Turbo 3.0 that lets you play smoothly, and an Ultra Game Mode that blocks messages and makes sure you focus on the game.
SPECS
Get yours from vivo Philippines’ official stores in Lazada and Shopee.
realme Narzo 20 has impressive specs considering its price. Its Helio G85 processor backed with a 6,000mAh battery can almost tide you through an entire night of binge-watching your faves (imagine less time for charging!). The triple camera lets you capture high-resolution photos; you can go wide with the 119-degree ultra-wide lens or zoom in with the 4cm macro lens. It’s available in Silver Sword and Blue Blade colorways.
SPECS
Get yours from realme’s official Lazada store.
Sleek, glossy, and handy, the Huawei Y8p is another 2020 smartphone release at an awesome price point. The 3D curved edges are made for a comfortable grip and the OLED Dewdrop Display makes your videos vivid. It also has AI triple cameras that capture crisp, quality 48MP photos. The super-wide-angle and night mode are impressive and make for a great time experimenting for night shots of the city. It’s available in two colorways: Breathing Crystal and Midnight Black.
SPECS
Find out more about the Huawei Y8p here. Get it from Huawei’s flagship store in Lazada.
Every smartphone produced is intended to help you be on top of the game whether you’re an employee, a student, or simply a professional couch potato. Huawei Y7a is a smartphone that can definitely keep up with your life’s daily demands. It’s got everything you need: a clear 6.67 FHD+ screen display, a battery that won’t drain easily, huge storage space for your files, and on top of all that, a quad-camera that delivers 48MP crisp images. For a phone that’s under P10,000, it surely packs quite a punch.
SPECS
The Huawei Y7a is available in Crush Green, Blush Gold, and Midnight Black. Purchase yours via the official Huawei website or through Huawei’s flagship stores in Lazada or Shopee.
Although the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC is a little on the heavier side (it weighs 215 g), it’s forgivable given its specs. Its Snapdragon processor makes it a powerful gaming mobile and the 6.67-inch screen immerses you into virtual reality. The 64MP AI quad-cam is also a great feature but Xiaomi still has to improve on it. Overall this is a budget smartphone that can answer your every need from entertainment to work.
SPECS
You can get yours from Xiaomi’s flagship store in Shopee.
The Infinix Zero 8 has an eye-catching 64MP quad-camera displayed in a diamond-shaped arrangement. It’s a blatant reminder that gone are the days where we were so impressed with single cameras on phones. The cameras introduce the “world’s first Ultra Night and Ultra-Wide Angle.” And if you’re into vlogging or simply taking bomb selfies, the amazing 48MP front cam will do your pretty face justice. You can also trust that the Zero 8 won’t lag in your hands since the Helio G90T processor makes everything run smoothly. Performance-wise, it’s one of the best 2020 releases and if you compare its price, it gets even better.
SPECS
Learn more about the Infinix Zero 8 here. You can get yours via Infinix’s official flagship stores in Lazada and Shopee.
The V19 Neo‘s 6.44-inch Super AMOLED display screen makes it a perfect gadget for gamers. Not only will your favorite mobile games appear even more vivid, but the V19 Neo’s Multi Turbo feature also ensures your game runs smoothly without lags and the Ultra Game Mode blocks messages so you can fully concentrate on winning that round. It also has an Off-screen Autoplay feature that lets your game run in the background even if you lock your screen.
For avid mobile photographers, the V19 Neo proves even handier than lugging around a heavy DSLR. It has a 48MP rear quad-camera and a 32MP front camera that’s simply the best at taking selfies. Check out the smartphone’s other features here.
SPECS
Purchase yours from vivoglobal.ph or through vivo’s official flagship stores in Lazada and Shopee.
vivo has been wowing everyone with its budget smartphone releases this year. The vivo V20 SE is another handset that packs a punch but is easy on the pocket. The 6.44-inch AMOLED FHD display lets you watch your favorite series in HD peace. If you’re into gaming, it means an even more immersive experience, the 8GB RAM and Snapdragon processor won’t let you down either. Its slim body and lightweight design are made to fit comfortably in your hand. The specs for the price, not to mention the 48MP camera, is totally worth it.
SPECS
You can get yours from vivoglobal.ph or from vivo Philippines’ official stores in Lazada and Shopee.
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Kyzia spends most of her time capturing the world around her through photos, paragraphs, and playlists. She is constantly on the hunt for the perfect chocolate chip cookie, and a great paperback thriller to pair with it.
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