The first five phones on this list are probably the best mainstream choices. They are nicely balanced packages.
The prices posted are those covered by an official manufacturers warranty.
Set Two
6. Cloudfone Thrill 430x (Php6,999) - Endurance king
The Cloudfone Thrill 430x has a coupe of this going for it. From a sharp 4.3-inch qHD (540 x 960), 768 MB of RAM and a huge 4160 mAh battery. That battery alone is probably the deciding factor in whether you decide to select this phone or not. The large battery does make for a thick 14 mm device, as well as makes the device feel pretty heavy at 182 grams.
Quick specifications:
- Android 4.1
- 4.3-inch qHD (540 x 960) display
- Dual sim support
- 4 GB internal storage expandable via a MicroSD card slot
- 1 GB RAM
- 1.2 GHz duak core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Processor
- Adreno 203 graphics
- 8 MP autofocus primary camera with LED Flash
- 0.3 MP front camera
- HSPA
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- A-GPS
- 4160 mAh battery
7. Cherry Mobile Flame 2.0 (Php6,999) - For the gamer on a budget
The Android powered Cherry Mobile Flame 2.0 main selling points are its quad core processor, 1 GB of RAM and 4.5-inch qHD display for a price just under 7K. While not as powerful as the Cherry Mobile Omega HD is is all of Php2,000 cheaper.
It has one serious flaw the display and a 1600 mAh battery is a bit small for this type of phone, and will result in marginal battery life. This being the case, I really can only recommend this phone to those who want a phone for mobile gaming on a budget.
Quick specifications:
- Android 4.1
- 4.5-inch qHD (540 x 960) display
- Dual sim support
- 4 GB internal storage expandable via a MicroSD card slot
- 1 GB RAM
- 1.2 GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Processor
- Adreno 203 graphics
- 5 MP autofocus primary camera with LED Flash
- 0.3 MP front camera
- HSPA
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- A-GPS
- 1600 mAh battery
8. Nokia Lumia 520 (Php7,450)- Windows Phone 8 means excellent Facebook and Skype integration, as well as voice guided turn by turn navigation.
There are several reasons to consider Windows Phone 8 device. It has a nice clean user interface. If an Android device does not feels a bit too complicated, you may fine Windows Phone 8 to be a better fit.
Heavy Facebook and Skype users will also appreciate Windows Phone 8. Facebook Messaging is integrated into the SMS application. Facebook and Skype are also integrated in the People Hub (i.e. Contacts).
The main drawback is that Windows Phone has about 150,000 apps, which is a fair bit less than the 800,000 apps you will find for Android. The Windows Phone market has a good selection of productivity, communications and social apps. Windows Phone also come with Microsoft Office installed, so you won't even have to buy an office suit. It also comes with Nokia Here, so you get voice guided turn by turn navigation. Gamers will be the ones most affect by the smaller selection of apps.
The Nokia Lumia 520 is the cheapest Windows Phone 8 device, and it is a decent choice. The phone comes 4-inch WVGA (480 x 800) display, a modern dual core Qualcomm Krait processor and 8 GB of internal storage, expandable via a MicroSD card. The main drawback with this phone is the absence of a front camera. Given Skype integration in Windows Phone 8, all Windows Phone devices should come with a front camera.
Quick specifications:
- Windows Phone 8
- 4-inch WVGA (480 x 800) display
- 8 GB internal storage expandable via a MicroSD card slot
- 512 MB RAM
- 1 GHz dual core Qualcomm Krait processor
- Adreno 305 graphics
- 5 MP autofocus primary camera
- No front camera
- HSPA+
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- A-GPS
- 1430 mAh battery
9. Huawei Ascend W1 (Php8,500) - The best entry level Windows Phone in the market
The Huawei Ascend W1, is Huawei's first Windows Phone 8 device, and it is a really good one. The Ascend W1 is excellent balance of performance and battery life.
The specifications are similar to Nokia 520 but it comes with a front camera, LED flash and a much larger battery. Storage can be an issue. It has 4 GB of internal storage with 1.7 GB left for apps. While you can expand storage via a MicroSD card you cannot install apps on the SDCard.
Quick specifications:
- Windows Phone 8
- 4-inch WVGA (480 x 800) display
- 4 GB internal storage expandable via a MicroSD card slot
- 512 MB RAM
- 1.2 GHz dual core Qualcomm Krait processor
- Adreno 305 graphics
- 5 MP autofocus primary camera with a LED flash
- VGA front camera
- HSPA+
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- A-GPS
- 1950 mAh battery
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