5 Best Android Smartphones Under Php 9K (Q3 2017)

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Lately, I have been receiving queries on what's the best smartphone under Php 9K segment. Everytime I encountered these, they never failed to make me pause for a while and contemplate on the best handsets in this price standpoint. I always start giving advices by asking them the most basic question - what features do you want in a smartphone?
Best Android Smartphones Under Php 9K

The mid-range smartphone market is a fiercely contested stage. It's actually the home of the "middle-ground" phones which could have one great feature paired with a compensated feature. For sure, it's not the place for extremes. Let's say, for example, you wouldn't want to have a phone that could last for 48 hours in the expense of a very shabby computing performance; or having a great camera phone that would only last three hours after two dozens of shots.

5 Best Android Smartphone Under Php 9K


Looking for a mid-range device, I assume that you wanted a well-balanced smartphone. Here are the most value-for-money and well-balanced midrange Android smartphones under Php 9K so far:
 
[2column] [content] 1. Huawei GR3 2017

This comes on top of my list. Since it's release last April, it has been one of my go-to phones when someone asks me the golden question. Until now , it's still one of the front-runners in this segment. The Huawei GR3 2017 is only priced at Php 8990. It comes with a legit chipset, the Huawei-made HiSilicon Kirin 655 with octa-core processor. The SoC is paired with 3GB of RAM and 12MP camera with 1.25um sensor. Plus, it boasts a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor for faster device unlocking.

Huawei GR3 2017 Specs

5.2-inch FHD IPS LCD Display, 1920 x 1080 pixels
HiSilicon Kirn 655 SoC
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Mali-T830MP2 GPU
3GB of RAM
16GB Internal Memory up to 256GB expandable
Hybrid microSD-SIM slot
12MP rear camera, f/2.0 lens, Autofocus, LED Flash
8MP front camera with f/2.0 lens
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
FM Radio
3.5mm Audio Jack
Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Accelerometer Sensors
Android 7.0 Nougat with EMUI 5.0
3000mAh Battery
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2. Oppo A71

Fresh from the company's shelves, the Oppo A71 is the "speedy operation" smartphone which has been catching a lot of attention lately. It also comes with the same price tag as the Huawei GR3 2017 with almost the same specs sheet - octa-core CPU, 3GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, etc. It also edges most of its competition due to the fact that it comes with Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box.



Oppo A71 Specs 

148.1 x 73.8 x 7.6 mm, 137 grams
5.2-inch HD IPS LCD Display, 1280 x 720 pixels at 282 ppi
MediaTek MT6750 SoC
Octa-core 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
Mali T860 GPU
3GB of RAM
16GB Internal Memory up to 256GB expandable
13MP Rear Camera, f/2.2 aperture,AF, LED Flash
5MP Selfie Camera with f/2.4, screen flash
4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio
MicroUSB 2.0
3.5mm Audio Jack
Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Accelerometer Sensors
Android 7.1 Nougat with Color OS 3.1
2900 mAh Li-Ion Non-Removable Battery
Champagne Gold, Black
Php 8,990 Price in the Philippines
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3. Vivo Y55s

The Vivo Y55s is another 5.2-incher handset that sports an HD resolution in its display. Also priced at Php 8990, this little worker from the popular company boasts 3GB of RAM and Snapdragon 425 SoC. It is powered by Android 6.0 Marshmallow with FunTouch OS and 2730 mAh battery.


Vivo Y55s Specs

147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm at 142 g
5.2-inch HD display (1280 x 720 resolution) with 2.5D curved glass, 282 ppi
64-bit Snapdragon 425 SoC
1.2GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU
Adreno 308 GPU
3 GB RAM
16 GB internal memory
Expandable up to 256 GB
13 MP Rear Camera with f/2.2 aperture lens, AF and LED flash
5 MP Selfie Camera with f/2.2 aperture lens
WiFi, 3G, HSPA+, LTE,
Bluetooth 4.2, FM Radio,
OTG, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS,
Dual SIM
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Funtouch OS 3.0
Crown Gold and Space Gray
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4. Motorola Moto E4 Plus

Another smartphone with Php 8999 price is the Motorola Moto E4 Plus. Aside from the fact that it could last up to 48 hours in a single charge, there's also a Snapdragon 427 SoC on-board which is paired with 3GB of RAM. Motorola is generous enough to include 32GB of native storage with up to 128GB of expanded memory.

Read also: Motorola Moto E4 Plus Review



Motorola Moto E4 Plus Specs

5.5-inch HD IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1280p, 267ppi
Gorilla Glass 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 427
Quad-Core Cortex-A53 CPU
Adreno 308 GPU
3GB of RAM
32GB internal memory
expandable up to 128GB
13MP rear camera, f/2.0 aperture, AF, LED Flash
5MP Front camera, f/2.2, LED Flash
4G LTE,3G and 2G
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, AGPS
Fingerprint Sensor
Android 7.1 Nougat
5000 mAh battery
Iron Gray, Fine Gold
Php 8,999
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5. Meizu M5S

Meizu has been on and off in the Philippine smartphone scene but it never fails to deliver great smartphones with best value for money. It's entry to the sub-Php 9K department is the Meizu M5S which also comes with 5.2-inch HD LCD display and 3GB of RAM. It ticks with a MediaTek MT6753 SOC which features a 1.3GHz octa-core CPU and Mali T720 CPU. With the price of Php 8,999, the Meizu M5S is a steal buy due to its 13MP f/2.2 camera with PDAF, 3000 mAh battery and Fingerprint sensor. 


Meizu M5S Specs

148.1 x 73.8 x 7.6 mm, 137 grams
5.2-inch HD IPS LCD Display, 1280 x 720 pixels at 282 ppi
MediaTek MT6750 SoC
Octa-core 1.5GHz Cortex-A53 CPU
Mali T860 GPU
3GB of RAM
16GB Internal Memory up to 256GB expandable
13MP Rear Camera, f/2.2 aperture,AF, LED Flash
5MP Selfie Camera with f/2.4, screen flash
4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0
GPS, A-GPS
FM Radio
MicroUSB 2.0
3.5mm Audio Jack
Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Accelerometer Sensors
Android 7.1 Nougat with Color OS 3.1
2900 mAh Li-Ion Non-Removable Battery
Champagne Gold, Black
Php 8,990 Price in the Philippines
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