In our world, an Apple will always be a fruit.

Gone are the days when keeping up with the latest technology has to cost you an arm and leg. With some of these options that will enable you to call, text and share instant messages and photos with your friends aside from different functional features, all these can be possible within a shoestring budget. Or maybe you're not ready to shell a hefty amount for your kid or younger sibling just yet? Anyway, this list is perfect for you.

ASUS ZenFone Go- P5,995.00
The ZenFone Go is a 5-inch smartphone with a quad core processor, 2GB of RAM and 8 Megapixel camera. This has a newer version already available in the market but you're gonna have to stretch your budget for a bit if you want the latest option. Either way, this is a good choice for you.

Lenovo A6000 Plus - P6,999
The Lenovo A6000 Plus is also a 5-inch HD smartphone and also has a quad core processor, 2GB of RAM and an 8 Megapixel camera. This baby also offers 4G LTE connectivity and boasts a long battery life too!

Starmobile Up Ultra- P6,490
The Starmobile Up Ultra has a 5.5-inch HD display, quad core processor, 2GB of RAM and 13 Megapixel camera. It also comes with a free Smart SIM card that provides free 4G mobile internet access for one year (with conditions) and iFlix subscription for six months.

Alcatel Flash 2 - P6,190
The Alcatel Flash 2 is an octa core smartphone built with an impressive battery life which is rated at 3,000mAh. This also boasts a good quality camera which looks cool with its circular LED flash and employs Phase Detection Autofocus to take sharp pictures quickly.

MyPhone My36- P6,999
The My36 flaunts a 5.2-inch display with full HD resolution and still has the same 3GB of RAM, octa core processor, 4G LTE connectivity, 13 Megapixel camera at the back with Phase Detection Autofocus and 5 Megapixel front camera. Pretty sweet for a phone that barely reaches the P7,000 mark!

Cherry Mobile Flare X- P6,999
According to gadget reviewers here in the Philippines, Cherry Mobile's Flare X is this year's top budget smartphone. It has a 5.5-inch full HD display, 13 Megapixel camera at the back and 5 Megapixel front camera. It runs on a 1.7GHz octa core processor with 3GB of RAM and powered by a 3,000mAh battery. This pretty much can compete with top units out there at the moment.

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