Best Android Phones in the Philippines 2020 - 2021

In just a span of a year, there have been so many milestones the Android-verse has managed to achieve.

Alongside the release of Android 11, the Android segment in itself has also seen a slew of smartphones that are worthy to be called out.

There's the release of the Google Pixel 4a, the Pixel 5, and the Pixel 4a 5G– all of which redefined what it means to own a high-powered Google Pixel phone in 2020.

There's also the OnePlus Nord and its cohorts – the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and the Nord N100 – marking the Chinese smartphone manufacturer's official foray into the mid-range competition.

The arrival of the aforementioned handsets from Google and OnePlus further solidifies why an Android phone guide is only necessary and invaluable at the same time. The Android world has gone beyond the expectations – with these only benefiting its consumers down the line.

Not everything, though, is as polished as it is effortless when it comes to choosing the best ones in the mix.

But we digress, here now are the best Android phones in the country, categorized by price range.

Best Flagship Android Smartphones of 2020

1. Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra

The most recent massive Ultra offering off the Samsung Galaxy Note line is enormous on all fronts.

You can begin with its almost tablet-like 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, with a resolution of 1,440 x 3,088 pixels and a high 120Hz refresh rate. The phone's display is also noted for its Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, the latest variety from the renowned protection powerhouse.

The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra is also powered by either Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865+ chip or Samsung's in-house Exynos 990 SoC. The phablet also gets its boost from an 8GB RAM and up to 512GB of expandable UFS 3.0 storage. The phone is juiced up by a 4,500mAh battery, with support for 25W fast wired charging and 15W fast wireless charging.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra is spearheaded by a 108MP wide camera on its rear, with auxiliary sensors such as the 12MP telephoto lens and another 12MP ultrawide unit. There's also a 10MP selfie snapper residing in its display cutout.

Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra Key Specifications

Display Size	6.9 inches
Display Resolution	Quad HD+ 1440 x 3088 pixels, Dynamic AMOLED 2X HDR10+ 120Hz(FHD)/60Hz(QHD) refresh rate
OS ver	Android 10, One UI 2.5
CPU	Samsung Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865+ (7 nm+) - USA (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	256GB, 512GB
External Storage	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
RAM	8GB
Main Camera	108MP + 12MP + 12MP
Front Camera	10MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Ion 4,500mAh Fast charging 25W USB Power Delivery 3.0 Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging Reverse wireless charging 9W
Dimensions	164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight	208 g (7.34 oz)
Color	Mystic Black, Mystic White, Mystic Bronze

2. HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro

One of the best Android smartphones in the realm of hardware setups is the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro.

The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro comes with a large 6.76-inch OLED panel that curves around the edges of the device. Without a doubt, the phone looks and feels premium.

The HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro is also packed with one of the fastest processors on the market at the time of this writing – the HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G. It also features 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of expandable UFS 3.1 storage. On the other hand, its battery is clocked at a 4,400mAh capacity, with support for 66W fast wired charging and 50W fast wireless charging.

Other key features of the HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro include Face ID, a 50MP-led triple-camera setup on its rear, and an in-display fingerprint scanner.

HUAWEI Mate 40 Pro Key Specifications

Display Size	6.76 inches
Display Resolution	2772 x 1344 pixels OLED, HDR10, 90Hz
OS ver	Android 10, EMUI 11, no Google Play Services
CPU	HiSilicon Kirin 9000 5G (5 nm) Octa-core Cortex-A77 & Cortex-A55
CPU Speed	1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55
Storage	256GB
External Storage	NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot)
RAM	8GB
Main Camera	50MP + 12MP + 20MP
Front Camera	13MP + TOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Battery	Li-Po 4,400mAh, non-removable Fast charging 66W Fast wireless charging 50W Reverse wireless charging 5W
Dimensions	Glass: 162.9 x 75.5 x 9.1 mm Vegan Leather: 162.9 x 75.5 x 9.5 mm
Weight	Glass: Approx. 212 g (including the battery); Vegan Leather: Approx. 212 g (including the battery)
Color	Black, Mystic Silver, White, Yellow, Green

3. Samsung Galaxy S20+

Don't underestimate the unassuming aura of the Samsung Galaxy S20+, for it will only disappoint you down the line.

The truth is: the Galaxy S20+ is one of the few all-rounders out there which does it right. It has a clean-looking 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1,440 x 3,200 pixels and a high 120Hz refresh rate; there's also support for HDR10+, Corning Gorilla Glass, and Always On Display.

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is also powered by the Exynos 990 chip or the Snapdragon 865 SoC, with 8GB of RAM and an expandable 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage. Its battery, like its phablet sibling in this section, is also clocked at a 4,500mAh capacity.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G Key Specifications

Display Size	6.7 inches
Display Resolution	AMOLED 3200 x 1440 pixels
OS ver	Android 10.0; One UI 2
CPU	Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - Global Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) - USA Octa-core
CPU Speed	2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.60 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 (Global), 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 (USA)
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 1TB
RAM	8GB, 12GB
Main Camera	12MP + 12MP + 64MP + 0.3MP
Front Camera	10MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Po 4,500mAh Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Dimensions	161.9 x 73.7 x 7.8 mm
Weight	188 g
Color	Cloud Blue, Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black

Best Affordable, High-Performing Android Smartphones

1. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

When it comes to the best bang-for-your-buck smartphones in the competition, the Mi 10T series is easily one of the most flexible.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, however, takes it up a notch. The 5G-enabled device features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels and an ultra-high 144Hz refresh rate. The phone's display also packs support for HDR10+ and Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The all-rounder of a smartphone is also powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865, with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of non-expandable UFS 3.1 storage.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro also features a 108MP-headlining triple-camera setup on its rear, a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast wired charging, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro Key Specifications

Display Size	6.67 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2340 pixels HDR10 144Hz refresh rate
OS ver	Android 10, MIUI 12
CPU	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) Octa-core Kryo 585
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	128GB, 256GB
External Storage	No
RAM	8GB
Main Camera	108MP + 13MP + 5MP
Front Camera	20MP
Battery	Li-Po 5,000mAh, non-removable Fast charging 33W Power Delivery 3.0
Dimensions	165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm (6.5 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
Weight	218 g (7.69 oz)
Color	Cosmic Black, Lunar Silver, Aurora Blue

2. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

For most consumers, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE checks all the right boxes.

The Fan Edition off the Samsung Galaxy S20 series brings most of the premium set of features from its siblings and tied it up with a price you can't refuse.

For one, the Galaxy S20 FE packs a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and a high 120Hz refresh rate. An Always On Display mode is also featured.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is also noted for its capable 4,500mAh battery, with support for 25W fast wired charging and 15W fast wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Key Specifications

Display Size	6.5 inches
Display Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, Super AMOLED Corning Gorilla Glass 3 HDR10+ Always-on display 120Hz refresh rate
OS ver	Android 10, One UI 2.5
CPU	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (5G) Exynos 990 (4G only)
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	128GB, 256GB
External Storage	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Main Camera	12MP + 8MP + 12MP
Front Camera	32MP
Battery	Li-Po 4,500mAh, non-removable Fast charging 15W Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
Dimensions	159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm (6.29 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
Weight	190 g (6.70 oz)
Color	Cloud White, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavander

3. OnePlus 8T

Boasting an equally tantalizing price, the OnePlus 8T, with its impressive set of features, is an excellent premium mid-ranger no doubt.

The OnePlus 8T flaunts a 120Hz Fluid AMOLED panel, an experience that is still exclusive among OnePlus users. The 8T variant also received a 120Hz refresh rate, which is more than that of the vanilla OnePlus 8.

The OnePlus 8T also has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chip and a larger battery with uber-fast Warp Charge at a whopping 65W.

The OnePlus 8T also has a promising quadruple-camera setup on its rear, right with the improved low-light performance.

OnePlus 8T Key Specifications

Display Size	6.55 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
OS ver	Android 11, OxygenOS 11
CPU	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) Octa-core Kryo 585
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	128GB, 256GB
External Storage	No
RAM	8GB, 12GB
Main Camera	48MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP
Battery	Li-Po 4,500mAh, non-removable Fast charging 65W
Dimensions	160.7 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 2.92 x 0.33 in)
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz)
Color	Lunar Silver, Aquamarine Green

4. realme X3 SuperZoom

If your budget is on the tight side but you're willing to go beyond what the industry is offering in terms of mobile photography, the realme X3 SuperZoom is one of the very few to beat.

At the core of the realme X3 SuperZoom's charm is its 8MP periscope telephoto lens which is capable of 5x optical zoom; it also has an accompanying OIS. Alongside the main 64MP wide camera, the phone also sports another 8MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro sensor.

Meanwhile, the realme X3 SuperZoom doesn't disappoint with its selfie game – thanks to its dual-camera setup housed in a pill-shaped cutout.

Other key features of the realme X3 SuperZoom include a 120Hz LCD, up to 12GB of RAM, and support for 30W fast wired charging.

realme X3 SuperZoom Key Specifications

Display Size	6.6 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels
OS ver	Android 10, realme UI
CPU	Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm) Octa-core Kryo 485
CPU Speed	1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485
Storage	128GB, 256GB
External Storage	No
RAM	8GB, 12GB
Main Camera	64MP + 8MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP + 8MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Po 4,200mAh Fast charging 30W, 100% in 55 min (advertised)
Dimensions	163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight	202 g (7.13 oz)
Color	Arctic White, Glacier Blue

Best Value Android Smartphones

1. Xiaomi Mi 10T

The regular Xiaomi Mi 10T off the Mi 10T series isn't so vanilla at all once you get your hands on it.

Dubbed as the most accessible variant from the lineup, the Mi 10T offers a flagship Snapdragon 865 chip, with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage; the latter is non-expandable.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T is also the most adorned in its class relative to its display features. It has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel, with a very high 144Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The Xiaomi Mi 10T also has a triple-camera setup, with a 64MP wide sensor front-lining it.

The phone also has a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast wired charging.

Xiaomi Mi 10T Key Specifications

Display Size	6.67 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels HDR10 144Hz refresh rate
OS ver	Android 10, MIUI 12
CPU	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+) Octa-core Kryo 585
CPU Speed	1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585
Storage	128GB
External Storage	No
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Main Camera	64MP + 13MP + 5MP
Front Camera	20MP
Battery	Li-Po 5,000mAh, non-removable Fast charging 33W Power Delivery 3.0
Dimensions	165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm (6.5 x 3.01 x 0.37 in)
Weight	216 g (7.62 oz)
Color	Cosmic Black, Lunar Silver

2. realme 7i

Perennial chart-topper, the realme 7i is also one of the best-valued Android smartphones around.

Consumers' constant attraction to the realme 7i isn't rocket science. The phone, from the get-go, is one that defies the competition in terms of design. It features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel, with a high 90Hz refresh rate – one of the very first entries in its class to do so. The handset also boasts a display cutout, to remind you that it dares to stand the test of time.

Talking about longevity, the realme 7i also draws its power from Qualcomm's Snapdragon 662 chip, with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable UFS 2.1 storage.

The realme 7i also has a quadruple-camera setup on its rear, a 16MP selfie shooter, and a 5,000mAh battery capacity with 18W fast wired charging.

realme 7i Key Specifications

Display Size	6.5 inches
Display Resolution	HD+ 1600 x 720 pixels 90Hz refresh rate
OS ver	Android 10, realme UI
CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (11nm) Octa-core Kryo 260
CPU Speed	4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silve
Storage	128GB
External Storage	microSD
RAM	4GB, 8GB
Main Camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP
Battery	Li-Po 5,000mAh, non-removable 18W Quick charge
Dimensions	164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5-8.9 mm
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz)
Color	Aurora Green, Polar Blue

3. Samsung Galaxy M51

When it comes to battery performance, the Samsung Galaxy M series is king. And with the release of the Galaxy M51 in August 2020, the lineup has truly become determined to shake things up in the whole budget Android segment.

The Samsung Galaxy M51 features a staggering 7,000mAh battery capacity, with support for 25W fast wired charging and reverse charging. All of those are well-compensated with the inclusion of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 730G chip, with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage.

The Samsung Galaxy M51 also has an equally massive 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel, with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 3+.

Other competitive features of the phone include a 64MP-headlining quadruple-camera setup on its rear, a 32MP selfie snapper, and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Samsung Galaxy M51 Key Specifications

Display Size	6.7 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2340 pixels, Super AMOLED Plus
OS ver	Android 10, One UI 2.0
CPU	Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) Octa-core Kryo 470
CPU Speed	2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver
Storage	128GB
External Storage	microSD, up to 512GB
RAM	6GB, 8GB
Main Camera	64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
Front Camera	32MP
Battery	Li-Po 7,000mAh, non-removable Fast charging 25W Reverse charging
Dimensions	163.9 x 76.3 x 9.5 mm
Weight	213 g
Color	Black, White

4. HUAWEI nova 7 SE

One of the most inexpensive smartphones in the market to offer 5G, the HUAWEI nova 7 SE is more than that, despite its obvious missteps.

The HUAWEI nova 7 SE features an immersive 6.5-inch LTPS IPS LCD panel, with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels and support for HDR10. Its display also has a punch-hole, home to a 16MP selfie snapper.

The HUAWEI nova 7 SE is also powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G chip, with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of expandable storage. The phone also supports 40W fast wired charging and 5W reverse charging.

The handset also has a quadruple-camera setup and a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

HUAWEI nova 7 SE Key Specifications

Display Size	6.5 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels
OS ver	Android 10.0; EMUI 10 with HMS (no Google Play Services)
CPU	HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G (7nm) Octa-core Cortex-A76 & Cortex-A55
CPU Speed	1x2.36 GHz Cortex-A76 & 3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55
Storage	128GB, 256GB
External Storage	NM (Nano Memory), up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot)
RAM	8GB
Main Camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP
Battery	Non-removable, Li-Po 4,000mAh Fast charging 40W, 70% in 30 min (advertised) Reverse charging 5W
Dimensions	162.31 x 75.0 x 8.58 mm
Weight	189 g
Color	Magic Night Black, Space Silver, Crush Green, Midsummer Purple

5. vivo V20

The vanilla vivo V20 from the vivo V20 series is all about making sure that you experience the necessary mobile innovations in 2020.

In essence, the vivo V20 has all the essentials, ones that make it a formidable all-rounder in the business.

The vivo V20 features a 6.44-inch AMOLED panel, with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels. Around the back of the device is a triple-camera setup, with a 64MP unit headlining it. There's also an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a 2MP depth module. Another highlight of the phone is, without a doubt, its 44MP selfie shooter housed in its display notch.

The vivo V20 is also fueled by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 720G chip, with 8GB of RAM and an expandable 256GB of onboard storage. Support for 33W fast wired charging is also included.

The vivo V20 also features an in-display fingerprint reader, a dedicated FM radio, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C, and Android 11.

vivo V20 Key Specifications

Display Size	6.44 inches
Display Resolution	FHD+ 1080 x 2400 pixels, AMOLED HDR10
OS ver	Android 11, Funtouch OS 11
CPU	Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm) Octa-core Kryo 465
CPU Speed	2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver
Storage	128GB
External Storage	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
RAM	8GB
Main Camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	44MP
Battery	Li-Po 4,000mAh, non-removable Fast charging 33W
Dimensions	161.30 x 74.20 x 7.38 mm 161.30 x 74.20 x 7.48 mm (Sunset Melody)
Weight	171 g (172 g: Sunset Melody)
Color	Midnight Jazz, Moonlight Sonata, Sunset Melody

Conclusion

No matter which range you fall into relative to your budget, the Android-verse has all the smartphones in its arsenal.

From the unquestionably superb flagship entries to high-performing accessible contenders, right down to the best-value handsets, this segment is inundated with just about everything. And this list should very well guide you accordingly and beyond.

These are the best Android smartphones 2020 has to offer. Do you think we got the list right? Let us know in the comments section.

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