By the Best Tech Asia editorial team · Last updated · Philippines · Prices in Philippine pesos (₱)
9.2/10Our rating
₱12,000 is the sweet spot between the crowded under-₱10,000 crowd and the ₱15,000 step-up tier: you can afford real 5G without paying for the top of the next band. Every pick here is a model already in our guides, at the same real Philippine price — ranked by what you get per peso.
Our scores: every pick below carries our editorial rating out of 10, based on specs, price and value for money in the Philippines — not hands-on lab test scores.
9.2/10Our rating
1. POCO M7 Pro 5G
₱8,499
Best phone under ₱12,000Our rating 9.2/10 · based on specs & price
Why buy it
5G and our highest rating — and it leaves over ₱3,000 of this budget unspent
Strongest all-around package in any of our phone guides
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