Looking for a sub-Php5,000 smartphone? You might want to consider the new realme Note 60, which just made its way to the Philippines.
The realme Note 60 is a 4G-only device powered by a UNISOC T612 octa-core processor, with only 4GB of RAM, but an option between 64GB and 128GB of expandable storage. That’s the same chip found on its predecessor.

It also inherited the same 6.74-inch HD+ IPS display, 90Hz refresh rate, 5,000mAh battery, 10W charging, and 5-megapixel selfie camera.
The only thing new here is the upgrade from a 13-megapixel main shooter to a 32-megapixel one, which we greatly appreciate. realme also beefed up the ingress rating from IP54 to IP68 for better dust and water protection.

You can get the realme Note 60 in Lazada for a discounted price of Php4,499 for the 4GB/64GB model and Php5,499 for the 4GB/128GB. They have an SRP of Php4,999 and Php5,999, respectively.
realme Note 60 Specs
- Android 14, realme UI 5.0
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.74-inch HD+ IPS display, 1600 x 720 pixel resolution, ~260ppi
- 90Hz refresh rate
- 560-nits peak brightness
- 1.8GHz UNISOC T612 octa-core processor
- 4GB RAM
- Mali-G57 GPU
- 64GB/128GB internal storage, expandable via microSD
- 5-megapixel front camera
- 32-megapixel (f/1.8, PDAF) + Auxiliary sensor rear cameras, LED flash
- IP64 dust and water-resistant, Aluminum Die-Cast frame
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Face unlock
- HSPA+, 4G LTE
- WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.0
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- USB-C
- Dimensions: 167.3 x 76.7 x 7.8mm
- Weight: 187g
- Colors: Marble Black, Voyage Blue
- 5,000mAh non-removable battery, 10W wired charging