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Globe postpaid plans for Galaxy S21 series

Exclusive items worth PhP 20,000 are also up for grabs

Published

January 21, 2021

Kenrick Buduan

Soon, Filipinos will be able to avail themselves of the latest and greatest Samsung flagship, the Galaxy S21. Pre-orders are now open for both the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra on Globe. Globe offers a wide selection of postpaid plans ranging from its standard ThePLAN to the upscale ThePLATINUM Plan with each offering 5G connectivity and an assortment of perks.

Thankfully, subscribers don’t have to sweat themselves on choosing the best postpaid plans for their Galaxy. We’ve compared different plan tiers for both the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra. There’s no S21 on Globe yet, but it will come at a later date for those looking for a more affordable option. For this comparison, we’ve only compared Globe’s offering on ThePLAN.

So, here’s what subscribers are getting for their money:

Galaxy S21+

Galaxy S21+ will come in only one variant, the 8GB/256GB model. Customers can choose from two colors: silver or violet.

	ThePLAN 599	ThePLAN 799	ThePLAN 999	ThePLAN 1299	ThePLAN 1499	ThePLAN 1799	ThePLAN 1999	ThePLAN 2499	ThePLAN 2999
One-time cashout	PhP 40,800	PhP 39,600	PhP 37,200	PhP 34,800	PhP 31,200	PhP 30,000	PhP 27,600	PhP 22,800	PhP 22,800
Monthly fee	PhP 599	PhP 799	PhP 999	PhP 1,299	PhP 1,499	PhP 1,799	PhP 1,999	PhP 2,499	PhP 2,999
Text allocation	Unli to all networks
Call allocation	Unli to Globe/TM	Unli to all networks
Data allocation	2GB	3GB	5GB	8GB	10GB	15GB	16GB	21GB	31GB
Additional perks	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free Konsulta MD subscription Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free 6-month Amazon Prime Video Free 3-month iflix VIP subscription
Total one-time cost	PhP 41,399	PhP 40,399	PhP 38,199	PhP 36,099	PhP 32,699	PhP 31,799	PhP 29,599	PhP 25,299	PhP 25,799

Galaxy S21 Ultra

Both the 8GB/256GB and 8GB/512GB models will come in two colors: silver and black.

256GB model

	ThePLAN 599	ThePLAN 799	ThePLAN 999	ThePLAN 1299	ThePLAN 1499	ThePLAN 1799	ThePLAN 1999	ThePLAN 2499	ThePLAN 2999
One-time cashout	PhP 52,800	PhP 51,600	PhP 49,200	PhP 46,800	PhP 43,200	PhP 42,000	PhP 39,600	PhP 34,800	PhP 34,800
Monthly fee	PhP 599	PhP 799	PhP 999	PhP 1,299	PhP 1,499	PhP 1,799	PhP 1,999	PhP 2,499	PhP 2,999
Text allocation	Unli to all networks
Call allocation	Unli to Globe/TM	Unli to all networks
Data allocation	2GB	3GB	5GB	8GB	10GB	15GB	16GB	21GB	31GB
Additional perks	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free Konsulta MD subscription Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free 6-month Amazon Prime Video Free 3-month iflix VIP subscription
Total one-time cost	PhP 53,399	PhP 52,399	PhP 50,199	PhP 48,099	PhP 44,699	PhP 43,799	PhP 41,599	PhP 37,299	PhP 37,799

512GB model

	ThePLAN 599	ThePLAN 799	ThePLAN 999	ThePLAN 1299	ThePLAN 1499	ThePLAN 1799	ThePLAN 1999	ThePLAN 2499	ThePLAN 2999
One-time cashout	PhP 60,000	PhP 58,800	PhP 56,400	PhP 54,000	PhP 50,400	PhP 49,200	PhP 46,800	PhP 42,000	PhP 42,000
Monthly fee	PhP 599	PhP 799	PhP 999	PhP 1,299	PhP 1,499	PhP 1,799	PhP 1,999	PhP 2,499	PhP 2,999
Text allocation	Unli to all networks
Call allocation	Unli to Globe/TM	Unli to all networks
Data allocation	2GB	3GB	5GB	8GB	10GB	15GB	16GB	21GB	31GB
Additional perks	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free Konsulta MD subscription	Free Konsulta MD subscription Free 1GB of Facebook per month Free 6-month Amazon Prime Video Free 3-month iflix VIP subscription
Total one-time cost	PhP 60,599	PhP 59,599	PhP 57,399	PhP 55,299	PhP 51,899	PhP 50,999	PhP 48,799	PhP 44,499	PhP 44,999

Exclusive items worth PhP 20,000

Customers can also snag exclusive items worth PhP 20,000 when they pre-order the Galaxy S21+ and S21 Ultra until January 24. Exclusive items include the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, Galaxy Buds, and the recently-launched Galaxy SmartTags.

Subscribers can pre-order via Globe’s online store or select concept stores nationwide. Meanwhile, platinum subscribers may avail the S21 of their choice through relationship managers, Facebook Messenger, and this link.

All plan tiers are 5G-ready. Right now, Globe’s 5G network is active in 17 cities across Manila and select areas in Visayas and Mindanao.

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Get the MacBook Neo for as low as PhP 44 a day via Home Credit

Flexible installment payment plans available

Published

April 16, 2026

GadgetMatch

Home Credit is making the MacBook Neo accessible to more Filipinos with an exclusive pre-order installment offer for the new Apple laptop.

The latest offering can be brought home through flexible installments starting at as low as just PhP 44 a day. That’s not even a dollar a day.

This exclusive offer is available during the pre-order period from April 11 to 23. If you’re looking for a high-performance laptop at a great value, then now is the ideal time to upgrade or purchase your first higher tier notebook.

Here’s a quick breakdown of available Home Credit MacBook Neo installment plans:

256GB at 24 months: PhP 44/day
256GB at 12 months: PhP 82/day
512GB at 24 months: PhP 51/day
512GB at 12 months: PhP 97/day

Apple MacBook Neo

The Apple MacBook Neo is the company’s latest laptop, which is also its most affordable. It retails at just about US$ 499 to US$ 599 in the United States and SG$ 729 to SG$ 849 in Singapore.

It runs on an A18 Pro chip for 50% faster everyday performance compared to Intel Core Ultra 5-level PCs. This chip also has a 16-core Neural Engine for Apple Intelligence and 5-core GPU for graphics workloads.

The portable and lightweight laptop has a 13-inch 2408 x 1506 display, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.

The MacBook Neo ships with MacOS Tahoe, complete with apps like Safari, Photos, Messages, and FaceTime. Users are promised up to 16 hours of usage on a single charge.

In the Philippines, the device is available at Apple Authorized Resellers and Home Credit Philippines partner stores nationwide, including:

Abenson
Aerophone
Beyond the Box
Blue Box
Cell Boy
Digimap
Electroworld
Fone Style
Gadget Headz
Greentelcom
Inbox Stores PH
Laycom
Octagon
PC Express
Power Mac Center
Puerto Electronico
Silicon Valley
thinkingtools@mall
The Loop
Wiltelcom
8telcom

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These Samsung TVs and sound devices are perfect for summer

Take advantage of Hot Summer Deals until June 30

Published

April 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

This summer, Samsung Vision AI TVs and sound devices will turn everyone’s homes into the ideal summer destination.

These offerings enable owners to make the most of their spaces, with bigger and more immersive screens, as well as richer and more room-filling sound.

And until June 30, customers can get the following offers:

Up to PhP 80,000 off on Samsung Vision AI TVs
Free installation services up to PhP 10,000
Free FreeStyle Smart Projector worth PhP 49,999
Free Soundbar worth up to PhP 82,499
Samsung TV Plus
Extended warranty plus certified expert services for only PhP 5,799/year

For an ideal viewing experience, there’s the Samsung Vision AI TVs. Particularly, the QLED Vision AI TV delivers breathtaking realism with 100% Color Volume, thanks to its Real Quantum Dot Technology.

There’s also the massive 98-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV, powered by Crystal Processor 4K. This variant also uses Supersize Picture Enhancer to tailor content to its bigger screen without compromising quality.

To complete the experience, pair the TVs with some of Samsung’s sound devices.

There’s the Samsung Q990F 11.1.4ch AI Q Soundbar. This surrounds spaces with multi-dimensional sound, thanks to Cinematic AI Sound All Around and the built-in Wireless Dolby Atmos. Active Voice Amplifier also makes dialogues sound better.

Meanwhile, the MX-T50 and MX-ST50F Sound Towers fill the room with powerful sound. They’re also ideal for occasions hosted at homes, with LED Party Lights on both variants.

The latter also has built-in wheels, a telescoping handle, and up to 18 hours of battery life so users can take them wherever.

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MSI AI Summer Upgrade campaign: Big discounts until April 30

On select laptops, MSI Claw 8 AI+

Published

April 12, 2026

GadgetMatch

MSI is encouraging customers to take advantage of discounts of up to PhP 30,000 as part of their AI Summer Upgrade campaign.

The promo has been extended until April 30, and customers can also get PhP 5,000 worth of SM e-vouchers.

Some of MSI’s most popular models are part of the sale, including the Modern, Cyborg, Titan HX, Vector HX, and even the MSI Claw 8 AI+.

The flagship MSI Titan 18 HX AI is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU.

It comes with an 18-inch 120Hz UHD+ Mini LED display, and up to 64GB of DDR5 memory and up to 4TB of SSD storage.

During the promo period, it is offered at PhP 359,995 (30,000 off), along with MSI freebies and an SM e-voucher.

Meanwhile, the Vector 16 HX AI has an Intel Core Ultra 9 HX series processor as well, along with RTX 50 series graphics.

It is priced at PHP 159,995 with a complimentary SM e-voucher worth PhP 3,000.

For more affordable options, there’s the MSI Modern 15 with an Intel Core i5 processor and 15.6-inch HD display. It retails for PhP 36,995.

The MSI Cyborg 15, on the other hand, is an entry-level, RTX 50 gaming laptop priced at PhP 59,995 to make gaming more accessible without compromising performance.

Lastly, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ also comes at a discounted price of PhP 59,995 during the sale period. It has an Intel Core Ultra processor and integrated Intel Arc graphics for optimized handheld gaming.

Avail of the discounts on MSI products during the promo period at MSI concept stores, authorized retailers, and even online via Lazada and Shopee.