If you’re looking for a newly launched phone in 2025 that gives you good value without going over 30k, you’re in the right place.
There are plenty of options this year with great features like smooth screens, good cameras, and fast performance. Here are the top 5 phones under 30k for the first half of 2025.
Taking the first spot on our 5 phones under 30k list is the POCO F7 Pro launched in March 205. This device features a 6.67-inch WQHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels.
It offers a 120Hz refresh rate and can reach a maximum brightness of 1800 nits, with a peak of 3200 nits.
The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
The camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 20MP front camera for selfies.
Under the hood, the POCO F7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM. Storage options include 256GB or 512 GB.
It has a 6000mAh battery with 90W fast charging support. The device runs on Android 15 with Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2, supporting dual nano-SIM and 5G connectivity.
The POCO F7 Pro price starts at PHP27,999 for the 12GB + 256GB variant, with the 12GB+512GB model priced at PHP29,999.
For under 30k, the POCO F7 Pro offers flagship-level performance, it also has a great camera setup paired with great RAM and storage options.
Next in our 5 phones under 30k list, we have the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, which was launched in January 2025.
The smartphone features a 6.67-inch WFHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3000nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for durability.
It comes with a 200MP main camera, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro lens, plus a 20MP punch-hole front camera for selfies.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset, it offers 8GB or 12GB of RAM and 256GB or 512GB of storage, backed by a 5110mAh battery with 120W fast charging.
Running on Android 14 with HyperOS, the phone supports dual SIM and 5G connectivity.
Now, onto the price. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at PHP22,999 and PHP24,999 for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant.
This device comes with fast charging and a good battery. Not only that, but its 200MP main camera and 20MP front camera make it exceptional. So, if you enjoy taking photos, this could be a great option.
The realme 14 Pro+ 5G is our third smartphone on our 5 phones under 30k list, and we’ve also reviewed it, which you can check here.
This smartphone features a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED display with a resolution of 1272 x 2800 pixels, providing a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1500nits peak brightness. It’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
For photography, the device has a triple camera setup: a 50MP main camera (Sony IMX896) with OIS, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (Sony IMX882) offering 3x optical zoom and OIS, and an 8MP ultrawide lens with a 112° field of view. The front camera is in a punch hole 32MP shooter.
It’s powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
The 6000mAh battery supports 80W fast charging. The realme 14 Pro+ 5G runs on Android 15 with realme UI 6.0 and supports 5G connectivity, along with dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) options.
The realme 14 Pro+ 5G is priced at PHP27,999 for the 12GB + 512GB variant. For its price, this is a solid all-rounder that excels in both performance and battery.
We’re almost done in our 5 phones under 30k, and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro launched in March 2025 comes with a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display featuring a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
It offers a maximum brightness of 1300 nits and peak brightness of 3000 nits, supporting HDR10+.
The phone is equipped with a triple-camera setup, a 50MP main camera with OIS and autofocus, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. It also has a 50MP punch-hole front camera for selfies.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4 nm), the device offers 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It features a 5000mAh battery with 50W fast charging, along with wireless charging support.
The phone supports dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) and 5G connectivity. All of this for PHP27,990, offering 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
Overall, the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro is a great choice for those looking for a unique design and features without the expensive price.
Last but not least in our 5 phones under 30k, the vivo V50 5G. In case you missed it, we also reviewed this device, and you can check it out here.
The vivo V50 5G offers a 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2392 pixels.
It’s equipped with Diamond Shield Glass for durability, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 4500 nits, making it ideal for HDR10+ content.
The phone also features a punch-hole for the 50MP front camera. On the back, it has a dual-camera setup, a 50MP main camera with OIS and autofocus, and a 50MP ultrawide camera.
Powering the device is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4nm) chipset, paired with 12GB of RAM. You can choose between 256GB or 512GB of internal storage.
A 6000mAh battery supports 90W wired charging. Running on Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15, the device also supports 5G connectivity and dual SIM functionality.
Lastly, for the price it is available in 12GB + 256GB variant priced at PHP27,999.
With this specification, there is a great blend of good chipset and large battery capacity. The AMOLED display is impressive too, making it a good choice for media consumption and photography.
And there you have it, our top 5 phones under 30k that offer great performance, good displays, and pleasant camera setups.
Whether you’re after a device with flagship-level specs, a powerful camera for your photos, or a long-lasting battery, these phones have something to offer.
Which of these smartphones would you go for? Let us know in the comments! Also, you might want to check our YouTube Channel for more top smartphones in the Philippines this 2025.
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