Below are eight of those we have found — from smartphones to laptops. We made sure that they are all under P10,000! Go ahead. Check the list, and you may just run across something that suits your needs.
Xiaomi Mi 4c (P5,188; price at launch: 1,299 Chinese yuan or P9,400)
If you don’t mind its two-generations-behind OS, then get this Xiaomi budget phone. It has enough redeeming features, including a processor that also powers the LG G4 and V10 and the Google Nexus 5X, and Quick Charge 2.0 fast-charging technology. Shop here (yellow), here (pink), here (white), or here (gray).
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit hexa-core processor
- Adreno 418 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB internal memory
- 5-inch IPS LCD, full-HD screen
- 13-megapixel rear camera
- 5-megapixel front camera
- Dual SIM
- Fast charging
- Non-removable Li-ion 3,080mAh battery
- MIUI 7.0, based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (P6,290; price at launch: 899 Chinese yuan or P6,500)
Launched just three months ago, the Redmi Note 4 is already cheap at P6,290, considering that it’s not officially being sold in the Philippines. If you get a unit from China, you’ll definitely have to pony up for shipping. Shop here (silver).
- 2.1GHz MediaTek Helio X20 deca-core processor
- Mali-T880 MP4 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB internal memory
- 5.5-inch IPS LCD, full-HD screen
- Dual 13-megapixel rear camera
- 5-megapixel front camera
- Dual SIM
- Fast charging
- Non-removable Li-po 4,100mAh battery
- MIUI 8.0, based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Via XQ55
ZUK Z1 (P7,999; price at launch: P15,299)
The best deal of this list bar none. The Z1, which comes from a Lenovo sub-brand, is a 2015 flagship phone, but is still so on point today. Consider: 3GB RAM, 64GB of internal storage, a huge screen, a battery that will last long, and an update to Android Nougat soon. Shop here (black, gray, white).
- 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad-core processor
- Adreno 330 GPU
- 3GB RAM
- 64GB internal memory
- 5.5-inch IPS LCD, full-HD screen
- 13-megapixel rear camera
- 8-megapixel front camera
- Dual SIM
- Fast charging
- Non-removable Li-po 4,100mAh battery
- CyanogenMod 12.1, based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, upgraded to Android 6.0 Marshmallow and confirmed to get the Android .70 Nougat update
Sony Xperia XA (P9,190; price at launch: P13,990)
The Xperia XA is not cheap for its specs at P13,990 (you know that Sony products are not known for their affordability), so if we were you, we’d grab this deal now while it’s priced below P10,000. Shop here (black, gold, rose gold, white).
- 2.9GHz MediaTek Helio P10 octa-core processor
- Mali-T860 MP2 GPU
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB internal memory
- 5-inch IPS LCD, HD screen
- 13-megapixel rear camera
- 8-megapixel front camera
- Single SIM
- Fast charging
- Non-removable Li-ion 2,300mAh battery
- Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Xiaomi Mi Max (P9,756; price at launch: 1,499 Chinese yuan or P10,900)
Always disappointed that your smartphone doesn’t last you the whole day — or worse, even half a day? Then you are probably looking at the solution to your problem; this big-screen device features a 4,850mAh battery. Shop here (silver).
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core processor
- Adreno 510 GPU
- 3GB RAM
- 32GB internal memory
- 6.44-inch IPS LCD, full-HD screen
- 16-megapixel rear camera
- 5-megapixel front camera
- Dual SIM
- Non-removable Li-ion 4,850mAh battery
- MIUI 7.0, based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Starmobile Engage Aura (P7,490; regular price: P10,990; price of upcoming gold model: P9,990)
As we wrote yesterday, this Apple MacBook clone is perfect for students who need to finish their homework at home, not at some computer-rental shop; for people who love to browse and binge-watch their favorite TV shows; and for those who always have to bring a laptop with multiple ports for presentation purposes. Starmobile said the price on Lazada would be P7,990, not P7,490, but hey, we’re not complaining! Shop here (silver).
- Intel Atom Z8350 chipset
- 1.9GHz quad-core Cherry Trail Z8350 CPU
- Intel HD Graphics Gen8-LP 12Eu GPU
- 14-inch WXGA screen, 1366 x 768 pixels (104ppi), 16 million colors
- 2GB RAM DDR3L
- 32GB ROM
- microSD expansion up to 64GB
- 2-megapixel front camera with 720p @ 30fps video capture
- WiFi and Bluetooth
- 3.5mm headphone port with built-in speakers
- Mini-HDMI
- USB 2.0, USB 3.0
- 9,000mAh Li-ion, up to 7 hours video time and up to 210 hours standby time
- 351 x 233 x 20mm
- 1,390g
- Windows 10 OS
Via The Verge
Acer Chromebook 11 (P7,999; current price on Google: $179.99 or P9,000)
This laptop also have basic specs, but it should prove useful to that segment being targeted by Starmobile for its Engage Aura Windows 10 notebook. Shop here (black).
- Intel Celeron N2840 dual-core processor 2.16GHz with Intel Burst Technology up to 2.58GHz
- 11.6-inch HD ComfyView Widescreen IPS LED-backlit display (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)
- 2GB of DDR3L onboard memory
- 16GB internal storage
- Intel HD graphics
- High-definition audio support
- 2 built-in stereo speakers
- SDcard reader
- 802.11ac WiFi featuring MIMO technology (dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- USB 2.0, USB 3.0
- HDMI port with HDCP support
- HD webcam
- 3-cell Li-ion 3,220mAh battery
- Up to 9 hours of battery life
- Google Chrome OS
Via Wonder How To
Sony SmartWatch 3 (P8,449; price at launch: P11,990)
It’s not exactly new, but if you’d want to make the jump from a regular watch to a smartwatch, then Sony’s SmartWatch 3 could be one of your choices. It’s the company’s first foray into Android Wear, the Google OS designed for wearables. The best part? It’s dust proof and can be submerged under static water with a depth of 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes. Shop here (white).
- 1.6-inch transflective display at 320 x 320
- 1.2GHz quad-core CPU
- 512MB RAM
- 4GB internal storage
- microUSB
- Bluetooth 4.0
- NFC
- GPS
- IP68-certified
- Voice, touch, and gesture inputs
- Microphone
- On/off/wakeup key
- Ambient light sensor, accelerometer, magnetometer, gyro
- 4,20mAh battery
- Android Wear
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