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Top 5 Midrange Phones In Late 2018

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As we get closer to 2019, the smartphone flagship market remains crowded and expensive more than ever — as if begging consumers’ pockets to look for alternatives. Bringing the category to the midrange segment, here are the top 5 midrange phones in late 2018 that you can buy right now.

Best Midrange Phones in Late 2018

Vivo Y95 – Php13,990

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Selfie AI Camera on vivo Y95 midrange Android smartphone

Featuring a teardrop notch with gradient glass hue design, the Vivo Y95 offers a full day operation with its 4030mAh battery accompanied by a crispy 1080p display.

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Vivo Y95 full specs, price, Philippines release date

  • Display: 6.26-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, notched
  • Design: Gorilla Glass
  • CPU: Snapdragon 439 octa-core 2.0GHz, Adreno 505 graphics
  • Memory: 4GB
  • Storage: 64GB
  • Camera: 13MP + 2MPdual lens, 4K UHD video
  • Selfie: 20MP AI camera front
  • Battery: 4,030 mAh, basic fast charging
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.2, 4G VoLTE
  • Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB 2.0
  • OS: Android 8.1 Oreo, upgradeable to Android 9.0 Pie
  • Colors: Gradient Blue/Black, Gradient Pink/Red
  • Price: P13,990 for 4GB + 64GB memory
  • Release: available November 2018 in the Philippines via Lazada, Shopee

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite – starts at Php13,990

Coming from the “King of Budget Smartphones”, the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite enters as a capable daily driver featuring a Snapdragon 660 and up to 6GB/128GB configuration. It even offers a crispy 24MP selfie camera.

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Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite Specs, Features, Philippine release

  • Display: 6.26-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, notched
  • Design: Gorilla Glass
  • CPU: Snapdragon 660 octa-core, Adreno 512 graphics
  • Memory: 4GB or 6GB RAM
  • Storage: 64GB to 128GB, microSD card
  • Camera: 12MP f/1.9 + 5MP f/2.0 dual lens, 4K UHD video
  • Selfie: 24MP front
  • Battery: 3,350 mAh, Quick Charge 4.0
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE
  • Ports: no 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C 2.0
  • OS: Android 9.0 Pie thru MIUI 10
  • Colors: Black, Gradient Blue, Gradient Pink
  • Price: P13,990 for 4GB + 64GB memory, P16,990 for 6GB + 128GB model
  • Release: November 2018 in the Philippines

Nokia 6.1 Plus – Php15,990

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If you’re looking for that pure Android experience within the midrange segment, the Nokia 6.1 Plus is part of Android One program guaranteeing at least two years of major OS updates. Spec-wise, it features a beautiful, solid glass design with Snapdragon 636 and 4GB/64GB configuration.

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Nokia 6.1 Plus Specs, Features, Philippine release

  • Display: 5.8-inch FHD+ IPS LCD
  • Design: Gorilla Glass 3
  • CPU: Snapdragon 636 octa-core, Adreno 506 graphics
  • Memory: 4GB RAM
  • Storage: 64GB, microSD card
  • Camera: 16MP f/2.0 + 5MP depth sensor
  • Selfie: 16MP f/2.0
  • Battery: 3,060 mAh, Quick Charge 3.0
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE
  • Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C 2.0
  • OS: AndroidOne on Android 9.0 Pie
  • Colors: Black, Blue, White

Oppo R15x – estimated at Php19,990

Silently launched back in October, the Oppo R15x offers great features such as an AMOLED display, reflective glass back hue, dual main camera, a 25MP selfie camera, and an under-display fingerprint scanner.  However, it’s only available in China and has yet to be officially released locally, if ever.

Oppo R15x Specs, Features, Philippine release

  • Display: 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED
  • Design: Gorilla Glass 5
  • CPU: Snapdragon 660 octa-core, Adreno 512 graphics
  • Memory: 6GB RAM
  • Storage: 128GB
  • Camera: 16MP f/1.7 + 2MP depth sensor
  • Selfie: 25MP f/2.0
  • Battery: 3,600 mAh
  • Security: under-display fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE
  • Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C 2.0
  • OS: Android 8.1 Oreo with Color OS 5.2
  • Colors: Nebula, Silver Green

Honor 8X – Php12,990

Last but definitely not the least, the Honor 8X. It’s a competitive midrange phone featuring HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC with 4GB RAM and a whopping 128GB storage. You even get the audio jack and USB Type-C here.

Honor 8X Full specs, Availability in PH

  • Display: 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD
  • Design: Scratch-resistant glass
  • CPU: Hisilicon Kirin 710 octa-core
  • Memory: 4GB RAM
  • Storage: 128GB, microSD card
  • Camera: 20MP f/1.8 + 2MP depth sensor
  • Selfie: 16MP f/2.0
  • Battery: 3,750 mAh, fast charging
  • Security: Fingerprint sensor
  • Connectivity: Dual SIM, WiFi ac, Bluetooth 4.2
  • Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C 3.0
  • OS: Android 8.1 Oreo EMUI 8.2
  • Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Pink

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