Budget Phone reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 252 Reddit reviews across 30 subreddits and 97 posts to rank the best Budget Phone brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Tech_Philippines, r/PickAnAndroidForMe, r/GadgetsIndia, r/ShopeePH, r/miui. Top-rated brands include Samsung (4.0/5), Poco (4.0/5), Google (4.3/5).
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Reviews252
Subreddits30
Posts97
Brands40
Products71
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#1
Samsung
4.0
(48)
"Samsung a15. Maile kineko 1 years bhayo, it was 32000 but discount paaera 29 ma kine. Very reliable. Battery is still good. Does not hang. Display is still intact."
"For a budget under $300, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or Galaxy A25 5G are excellent choices. Both offer solid performance, good cameras, long battery life, and One UI with at least 2–3 years of updates."
"For a budget under $300, the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G or Galaxy A25 5G are excellent choices. Both offer solid performance, good cameras, long battery life, and One UI with at least 2–3 years of updates."
"I recommend an old flagship like galaxy note 20 ultra"
"I recommend an old flagship like s20 ultra"
"S22 Ultra for sure.. very snappy camera."
"Or the Galaxy A36 if you concern about long software support."
"Honestly ma ta kunai samsung ko phone linthe if i had 30k pretty reliable imo"
"Get a second hand s21, s22 or smth from hamrobazar."
"You can go with S24fe if you want further save 10k"
#2
Poco
4.0
(24)
"Gamitan mo ng 1k off voucher then may 12GB variant pa."
"The POCO X6 Pro 5G is a steal as it’s under ₱20,000 and the specifications are top-tier."
"Antayin mo yung sale price minsan below 7k."
"Most powerful phone in that price."
"The best option for you would be the Poco X7 pro for around the 310$"
"Poco X7"
"Poco X6 Pro or X7 Pro."
"For that budget one can get Poco X6 Pro."
"But its a rlly good option thank for lmk"
"X7 Pro like the others have suggested and the F6"
#3
4.3
(18)
"Pixel 6 with the motion cam app is amazing."
"Buy a second-hand google pixel phone."
"Pixel 7 (Tensor G2), good condition"
"Pixel6a, pixel7a"
"Any pixel"
"Pixel 7"
"Bro go with google and samsung under 45k you will get better camera"
"I have a Pixel 6A that I'm happy with"
"Could try a Google Pixel and setting it up with Graphene."
"Pixel 6a could work?"
#4
Motorola
4.1
(15)
"Edge 50 neo. Beautiful compact phone. Great cameras, 4+ yrs of software updates left. Great display."
"Its the best"
"Overall this is the best in this segment"
"They liked the look of the Neo, so we went with that."
"I'm very happy with it."
"Moto edge 60 pro"
"Moto Edge 60 pro - 30k"
"50 neo's camera is mediocre? The hardware is excellent and Moto's camera is laggy so slapping a GCam makes it a pixel lite ah phone."
"All in all its worth every paise for its price"
"Motorola Edge 50 Neo from Flipkart or Offline"
#5
Xiaomi
3.9
(13)
"I recommend an old flagship like Xiaomi mi 11"
"I recommend an old flagship like Xiaomi mi 11 lite 5g"
"I highly recommend the Xiaomi 14t because it has good processor, great Leica camera and 67w charging."
"I suggest saving a bit more and get either a Xiaomi 14T."
"Xiaomi Redmi 13 is a good option."
"[Xiaomi Redmi 13] and [Poco M6] 8/128 variant"
"[Redmi Note 13 Pro](https://c.lazada.com.ph/t/c.1pHAcR)"
"Yan na closest na nakita ko."
"I've switched to trying different brands since 2016 and have settled on Xiaomi, though a OnePlus would be a good buy too."
"If u don’t want that u can also look at other brands like Xiaomi, Poco, or Honor, their phones are usually priced really low."
#6
Infinix
3.6
(12)
"Infinix 50 Pro plus sobrang solid ng specs nya for under 10k price."
"Compared to vgotel note 24 go for Infinix Hot 50 or Hot 40 pro."
"I recommend Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus kung budget phone."
"Infinix Hot 50 Pro Plus is a good option."
"Infinix Hot 50 Pro is durable."
"Infinix HOT 50 pro+ is a good option."
"Infinix https://goeco.asia/3pB6S6TS"
"Recommended phone sa budget niyo ay infinix or oppo po."
"Bought also infinix for my mom worth 4.5k."
"Either you can go with infinix"
#7
Redmi
4.0
(10)
"At your budget i suggest that you get the redmi note 13."
"Will recommend the Redmi Note 14."
"I got my mom a Redmi Note 14 4g."
"Vale la pena un Redmi Note 14 if you come from an old device."
"Redmi phones sakin 2yrs na still in good condition."
"I suggest you check: redmi note 14."
"Redmi Note 14 is a good phone under 10k."
"Redmi Note 13."
"Go for [this Redmi Note phone.](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.9MnUq?cc) Naka-AMOLED display and up to 120Hz ang refresh rate."
"Best option mo talaga 'tong Redmi with that budget."
#8
Nothing
4.0
(9)
"You should go for a cmf phone 2 pro it will go on sale tomorrow ... Or if you don't want to pay more than 20k then oneplus nord ce 4 is also a good option good processor and decent camera, good ui."
"Nothing Phone 3a is as good as the money can get."
"Nothing Phone 3a. If you can save some money and buy Samsung A56 or Google Pixel 9a."
"Nothing Phone (3a) is a great option."
"Nothing phone 3a or maybe moto edge 50 pro. Both are really great for their price."
"Nothing CMF phone 1 if you don't need NFC."
"Maybe a Nothing phone 2A?"
"Nothing CMF phone 1 sans nfc"
"Nothing 2a"
#9
CMF
4.0
(8)
"Thinking about CMF 2 Pro Phone"
"Ali budget thapera CMF Phone 2 Pro. Hamrobazaar ma 34k ma seal pack diirako xa."
"CMF Phone 1 looks dope. Performance pani thikai xa(according to reviews) & camera pani thikai xa."
"CMF 2 pro - 17k/19k with/without CC"
"The CMF Phone 2 Pro is releasing for £219. I hear good things about the camera quality for a budget model."
"I would possibly recommend saving up and getting CMF Phone 1 which is around £169. New, supported hardware, decent spec"
"Cmf phone 1 "
"Cmf phone 1 is the best phone for that price other than that any new phone is basically laggy as her current phone."
#10
OnePlus
4.0
(8)
"Oneplus nord 4 8+256 25k , samsung a55 8+128 25k choice is yours or google pixel 8a something between 25-30k"
"Nord will be smooth as i am a oneplus 9 user from 2022 and it's really good no lag no issue till now."
"The display is good ... it's amoled but if you want a better display then go for a36 with almost the same spec snapdragon 6gen3 not 6gen4 like oppo and price would be 30k so better to go with nord 4 at 25k on amazon for 8+256gb."
"OnePlus nord 4 sounds like it would suit your needs."
"Oneplus 12r and oneplus nord 4 are the best options"
"OnePlus 12r (if promotion) or Nord 4"
"Oneplus for me"
"Have you considered getting a OnePlus?"
#11
Apple
4.4
(7)
"Get a iphone 13 by extending your budget."
"Get the latest one you can with your budget."
"IPhone is really your best choice here."
"I would suggest iPhone se 2020 would be a good option specially if you’re using iPhone"
"IPhone SE2020. Great cam Records 4k Still gets iOS updates"
"IPhone SE2 and throw in a new battery. Latest IOS support for security."
"With your budget I’m sure you can get an iPhone 13"
#12
Tecno
4.2
(6)
"Tecno Camon 30 4g... very good enough for her."
"Tecno Camon 40 Pro 5G Great Battery Life, Great Durability, Good Cameras, Decent Performance, IP 68/69, Low Price"
"Tecno spark 30 pro and Infinix Hot 50 pro has mostly same specs except for camera difference."
"Considering either Tecno spark 20 pro, spark 30 pro or Infinix hot 50 pro."
"Tecno Spark 30 Pro is lag free as advertised."
"Tecno Camon 30 4g nanibago sya sa a."
#13
Oppo
4.6
(5)
"Excellent autonomy and thermal performance"
"Excellent autonomy and thermal performance. Good family portrait camera."
"Madami under 10k very matibay I used mine morethan 5years na e di pa nag lalag hahaha also makunat battery nila huhu since isqng beses lang ako nagchacharge whole day."
"Oppo k13 5g good specs and you will get 1k discount on any debit or credit card go for it it's good i already bought it for my wife."
"I suggest brands like oppo, vivo, at samsung."
#14
Poco X6 Pro
4.0
(5)
"Is really good phone for gaming"
"Try checking Poco X6 Pro if you lean towards heavy games."
"Or the [Nothing Phone 2a] although mas pricey to but ofcourse much better."
"Poco X6 Pro if primarily for gaming (get it on sales with vouchers) Other choices: Redmi Note 13 Pro, Samsung A54."
"Poco X6 pro. 13.8k on laz right now."
#15
ZTE
5.0
(4)
"ZTE BLADE A75 5G ka na lang for only 5,450 naka 5G na plus mas maganda pa specs nito."
"Try zte blade a75, naka5g ka dyan so sure na di malaggames mo."
"Try mo ZTE blade A75 bro sobrang underrated ng phone na yan."
"Mag zte blade a75 ka, around 4k to 5k lang yan and maganda ang camera tapos pwede siya sa mga online games."
#16
Honor
3.6
(5)
"معايا honor x9b 5g و كويس جدا الصراحة"
"[HONOR X9B 5G 12GB/256GB](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.MPgP4)"
"Honor X9B."
"Samsung Galaxy A16 or Honor 200 Smart maybe"
"Not seeing good reviews for Honor 200 Smart."
#17
Samsung A05s
4.3
(3)
"[Samsung A05s](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.npeT3?cc) is a really good brand talaga op."
"Hello po. I recommend Samsung A05s po. P5,690 po ang price nya ngayon sa Lazada."
"Both are good phones kung tito ang gagamit."
#18
Itel P55 5G
4.3
(3)
"Best in value tlaga itel phones"
"Just bought the itel P55 5G for 4.7k from DiTO on Lazada."
"I bought my Itel P55 5g last week on-site for 5.5k"
#19
LG
4.3
(3)
"Banger, using my LG V60 with the DualScreen as well"
"Lg v60 and its not even close."
"I currently have this phone + LG Wing. Maganda yung mga foldables ni LG."
#20
Samsung Galaxy A55
4.0
(3)
"Poco X6 Pro (8/256GB)
Samsung Galaxy A55 (8/128GB)"
"You don't need to import the A55. Wirelessplace has them in stock."
"Choices ko ay samsung a55"
#21
Samsung Galaxy A15
4.0
(3)
"Samsung A15"
"Galaxy A15 is a good budget device."
"Galaxy A15 at exactly 200$."
#22
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13
4.0
(3)
"Goods na for light gaming lang naman. And 108mp camera na rin sya."
"All around phone around 10K."
"Xiaomi redmi note 13"
#23
Realme
4.0
(3)
"Realme c65, Xiami Redmi 13, Tecno Spark 20 pro and Vivo19s are also an option."
"From [REALME] nabili ko lang last month ok naman sya naideliver at ok din ang phone."
"Ok naman sya naideliver at ok din ang phone."
#24
Itel
3.7
(3)
"Go for itel, oppo, and redmi phones."
"Itel phones.."
"Entry level of itel is good for kids."
#25
IQOO
4.5
(2)
"I'm happy with Z8, cheap, 512gb ROM, 12gb ram, and a really good camera for the price."
"Mag IQOO Z8 ka. Nasa 13k ngayon pero if sale (4.4/5.5) nagiging 10-12k."
#26
Samsung A54
4.5
(2)
"Get a Samsung A54 on sale."
"I'd about 1000 AED or less I highly recommend it"
#27
Huawei
4.5
(2)
"I recommend an old flagship like Huawei p30 pro"
"Now maybe Huawei P30Pro for 100USD?"
#28
Poco F6
4.5
(2)
"Poco F6"
"Check the Poco F6 instead, build quality is tier above the X6 Pro."
#29
Xiaomi 13T
4.0
(2)
"Choices ko ay xiaomi 13t"
"Check out xiaomi 13t if you can stretch your budget a little bit."
#30
Tecno Camon 30
4.0
(2)
"Good performance, good cam."
"I would suggest Tecno Camon 30."
#31
Poco M6 Pro
4.0
(2)
"Poco M6 Pro, budget friendly."
"Poco M6 Pro (8/256G)"
#32
Moto G54
4.0
(2)
"Perhaps a Moto G54 or a Moto Edge 2022/2023."
"Moto G54 might be best option with maybe going over budget slightly."
#33
Poco M6
4.0
(2)
"[Poco M6](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.mTESo?cc), [Redmi Note](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.mTEki?cc) and [Honor X7B](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.mTEHt?cc)."
"Poco M6 is a great budget option."
#34
Samsung A15 5G
4.0
(2)
"You can get it below 10k right now with vouchers but that does go cheaper during sales."
#35
Google Pixel
4.0
(2)
"Pixel, probably more support and longer support from the mod community."
"I would choose the pixel because I expect longer modding and rom support for it."
#36
Oppo A18
4.0
(2)
"Oppo A18. Stay away from Xiaomi phones lalo na if ipapagamit sa parents."
"Goods na yung [OPPO A18](https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.k0zEL?cc) kakabili ko lang nyan nung 4.4 nakuha ko lang syang 3k."
#37
Moto
3.5
(2)
"Moto or nothing. Moto g85, g64 5g."
"Moto has lots of budget phones, or CMF 1"
#38
Vivo
3.5
(2)
"Good sya for gaming tapos ang tagal malowbat."
"If you want camera go for vivo phones"
#39
Iqoo
3.0
(2)
"If you want camera go for iqoo phones"
"Either you can go with iQOO"
#40
Gem
4.0
(1)
"Its among the bests under 25k. Gem phone."
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