Smartphones Launched in the Philippines (September 2023)

Eight smartphones arrived in the Philippines in September, brought by Redmi, vivo, Nokia, HONOR, realme, and HONOR. The lineup includes mid‑range models with larger displays, upgraded camera setups, and 5G connectivity. Prices range from PHP 4,999 to PHP 7,999, reflecting varied feature sets across brands. Launch dates span from early September to the month’s end, giving buyers multiple options.

Redmi 12 (September 12, 2023)

Redmi launched the 12 on September 12, priced at PHP 7,999. It features a 6.79‑inch FHD+ DotDisplay with a 50MP main camera and a MediaTek Helio G88 processor for smooth performance.

RedmiRedmi 12₱7,999Display6.79" FHD+ DotDisplay2460x1080, 396 ppiMemory4GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM / 128GB/256GB…BatteryLi-Po 5000 mAh battery, non-removable…View full specs

vivo v29 5G (September 12, 2023)

vivo unveiled the v29 5G on September 12. It sports a 6.78‑inch AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh and a Snapdragon 778G chipset, plus a 50MP main camera and 80W fast charging.

vivovivo v29 5GDisplay6.78-inch AMOLED display @ 1260…Memory12GB RAM / 256GB/512GB storage,…BatteryLi-Po 4600 mAh battery, 80W…View full specs

vivo V29e 5G (September 12, 2023)

vivo introduced the V29e 5G on September 12.

Nokia G42 5G (September 13, 2023)

Nokia launched the G42 5G on September 13.

HONOR 90 Lite 5G (September 20, 2023)

HONOR unveiled the 90 Lite 5G on September 20.

realme C51 (September 22, 2023)

realme brought the C51 on September 22, priced at PHP 4,999. It offers a 6.74‑inch 90Hz display, Unisoc T612 processor and 33W fast charging for quick power refills.

realmerealme C51₱4,999Display6.74" display 90Hz refresh, 560nits…Memory3GB, 4GB LPDDR4X RAM /…Battery5000mAh battery 33W SuperVOOCView full specs

Honor X6A (September 27, 2023)

HONOR introduced the X6A on September 27.

HONOR X5 Plus (September 27, 2023)

HONOR launched the X5 Plus on September 27. It features a 6.56‑inch HD+ LCD with 90Hz refresh, a MediaTek Helio G368 processor and a 50MP main camera for clear photos.

HONORHONOR X5 PlusDisplay6.56” HD+ TFT LCD 720…Memory4GB RAM / 64GB storageSupports…Battery5200mAh battery10W chargingView full specs

The bottom line

All listed prices are the launch SRPs and may have changed since release. Tap a card to view full specifications for each model. Which device caught your eye?