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Globe vs Smart: Huawei Nova 3i postpaid plans

Where to get the new phone for free?

Published

July 30, 2018

Daniel Morial

Huawei officially launched the Nova 3i in the Philippines over the weekend. For those who like to buy it unlocked, it’s available for PhP 15,990 through Huawei Experience Stores, Lazada, and authorized retailers nationwide. But, the new midrange phone is also available on postpaid from Globe and Smart.

You can avail of the Nova 3i through Plan 599 on both telcos, but the phone is available for free starting from Plan 1499. If you don’t want to shell out a large amount of cash to get a new phone, you can choose between the two plans:

	Globe	Smart
Plan	ThePLAN 1499	GigaX Plan 1499
Calls	Unlimited to Globe/TM	60 minutes to all networks
Texts	Unlimited to all networks	Unlimited to all networks
Data	8GB	5GB + 10GB for video streaming
Freebies	• Disney Life for 6 months • Free Facebook w/ 1GB allowance for 24 months • Spotify Premium w/ 1GB allowance for 3 months	None
Device Fee	Free	Free
Monthly Fee	PhP 1,499	PhP 1,499
Contract Period	24 months	24 months
Total Cost	PhP 35,976	PhP 35,976

Since both Globe and Smart offer the Huawei Nova 3i for free on Plan 1499, the choice now is about which telco plan caters to your needs. Let’s break them down.

When it comes to SMS, both let you text anyone with no limits and have a standard 24-month contract. What differs between the two plans are their call and data offers.

If you rely a lot on voice calls, Smart’s plan allows you to make 50 minutes of calls to all networks. But, if most of your contacts are under Globe, their plan offers unlimited calls to any Globe or TM subscriber.

As for data, Globe’s 8GB allowance is free to use on any website and is good for a mobile hotspot. Smart, on the other hand, only offers 5GB of open data but gives you extra 10GB for video streaming on YouTube, iFlix, Fox+, and iWantTV. Keep in mind that subscriptions to paid services are not included in the plan.

Speaking of paid subscriptions, Globe throws in six months of Disney Life and three months of Spotify Premium with 1GB of extra data. Free data access to Facebook is also part of Globe’s freebies, although it’s capped at 1GB per month.

You can check out the postpaid product page on Globe and Smart’s website to apply.

Related Topics:Globe Huawei Huawei Nova 3i Nova 3i Smart

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Get a free Xbox Game Pass subscription by purchasing a AGON by AOC monitor

Level up your battle station

Published

June 9, 2026

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From intense esports arenas to home setups, AGON by AOC has consistently been a top monitor of choice for competitive gamers. And until June 30, customers can score a free 3-month Xbox Game Pass subscription for every purchase of participating gaming monitors.

The bundle instantly unlocks access to hundreds of high-quality PC titles from the world’s biggest gaming studios, allowing you to put your new display to the test right out of the box.

Participating AGON by AOC models include select AGON OLED, 5K, 4K, and 2K gaming monitors. These displays are specifically engineered to deliver ultra-smooth refresh rates, exceptional color accuracy, and competitive-level response times for every type of gamer.

Ready to pull the trigger on a display upgrade? The exclusive promotion is available at DataBlitz and Game One stores nationwide.

Customers will be able to claim their Xbox Game Pass voucher upon purchase, whether online or through physical branches. That’s so they can immediately kickstart their next gaming binge.

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Win a trip to Shanghai Disney Resort with this Disney+ raffle promo

Subscribe for a chance to win

Published

June 4, 2026

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Disney+ is giving fans and families more reasons to subscribe to the streaming platform with an exciting raffle promo.

Consumers who subscribe to a Disney+ Annual Plan (Basic or Premium) from June 2 to July 21 will get a chance to win a fully paid trip to Shanghai Disney Resort, which happens to turn 10 years this year.

There will be a total of 15 winners, which can bring along up to three loved ones. Each winner will win these prizes:

three days/two nights stay at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel for four
Shanghai Disneyland General Admission park tickets for four (for three days)
Roundtrip economy class flight tickets between Manila and Shanghai for four

Do note that Visa fees and other incidental travel expenses are excluded. Terms and conditions apply.

Beyond the chance to win in the Shanghai Disney Resort promo, subscribers can also enjoy fan favorite titles such as High Potential and Perfect Crown.

An exciting slate of show are also coming to Disney+ in 2026: the NBA Finals, Lollapalooza, Avatar: Fire & Ash, Hoppers, The Bear (Season 5), and X-Men ’97 (Season 2).

K-drama fans can also look forward to a compelling lineup, including Doctor on the Edge, A Shop for Killers (Season 2), Made in Korea (Season 2), Portraits of Delusion, and The Remarried Empress.

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HONOR 6.6 sale: Back-to-school deals on essential phones, pads

Plus Student Productivity Bundle available

Published

June 3, 2026

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HONOR is offering various deals on their wide range of devices during 6.6 sale, from the budget-friendly X series smartphones and tablets to the premium mid-ranger HONOR 600 series.

The sale is tailored for the back-to-school season, with up to PhP 3,000 off on tablets, as well as more discounts on select devices.

The promo is available from June 1 to 8 across all HONOR online channels (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop).

Leading the campaign is the Student Productivity Bundle which comes with up to a PhP 3,000 off discount. This bundle consists of:

an HONOR tablet
an HONOR Choice Pencil
all-new HONOR Choice Earbuds X7 Lite

The promo applies to participating HONOR tablets, excluding the MagicPad 3. This way, it will be easier for students to build their ideal productivity setup for academic requirements and creativity, on top of everyday use.

Meanwhile, the HONOR 600 Series gets a PhP 1,000 discount on 6.6, as well as a free HONOR Bluetooth Speaker II (worth PhP 1,999) and a Globe Prepaid 5G SIM.

Platform-exclusive offers are also available during the promo period: