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Globe vs Smart: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 postpaid plans

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Published

August 10, 2019

Rodneil Quiteles

Samsung’s latest — the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ have officially been unveiled. The phones feature most of what we expect out of the Galaxy Note line which is top-of-the-line specs with keen eye creativity and productivity. The Galaxy Note has always been made for power users and the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+ are no different.

So how are you going to get your hands on these? If you don’t have the cash to pay straight out, you always have the option to grab them through network operators — Globe and Smart. But which one should you choose? We’ll put some of the plans side-by-side to help you decide.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10

	Globe	Smart
Plan	ThePLAN 1999	Signature Plan L 1999
Calls	Unlimited to Globe/TM, 150 minutes to all networks	Unlimited On-Net calls, 100 minutes to all networks
Texts	Unlimited to all networks	Unlimited to all networks
Data	16GB	15GB
Freebies	Facebook [1GB data per month for 24 month] DisneyLife for 6 months iFlixVIP [3-month subscription] Free one month Gadget Care Free Shipping
Device Fee	PhP 25,200 one-time cash out	PhP 800/month + PhP 9,800 one-time cash out
Total Monthly Fee	PhP 1,999	PhP 2,799
Contract Period	24 months	24 months
Total Cost	PhP 73,176	PhP 76,976

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (256GB)

	Globe	Smart
Plan	ThePLAN 1999	Signature Plan L 1999
Calls	Unlimited to Globe/TM, 150 minutes to all networks	Unlimited On-Net calls, 100 minutes to all networks
Texts	Unlimited to all networks	Unlimited to all networks
Data	16GB	15GB
Freebies	Facebook [1GB data per month for 24 month] DisneyLife for 6 months iFlixVIP [3-month subscription] Free one month Gadget Care Free Shipping
Device Fee	PhP 32,400 one-time cash out	PhP 1000/month + PhP 12,400 one-time cash out
Total Monthly Fee	PhP 1,999	PhP 2,999
Contract Period	24 months	24 months
Total Cost	PhP 80,376	PhP 84,376

Pre-order exclusive Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ (512GB)

	Globe	Smart
Plan	ThePLAN 1999	Signature Plan L 1999
Calls	Unlimited to Globe/TM, 150 minutes to all networks	Unlimited On-Net calls, 100 minutes to all networks
Texts	Unlimited to all networks	Unlimited to all networks
Data	16GB	15GB
Freebies	Facebook [1GB data per month for 24 month] DisneyLife for 6 months iFlixVIP [3-month subscription] Free one month Gadget Care Free Shipping
Device Fee	PhP 42,000 one-time cash out	PhP 1300/month + PhP 15,100 one-time cash out
Total Monthly Fee	PhP 1,999	PhP 3,299
Contract Period	24 months	24 months
Total Cost	PhP 89,976	PhP 94,276

Available in other postpaid plans

It’s worth noting that all three variants of the Galaxy Note 10 series are also available in other plans. The postpaid plans featured in the tables above are the plans that are priced in direct competition of each other. For Smart, they recommended that you get the Galaxy Note 10 on the Signature L Plan. For Globe, they’re headlining the PhP 1,499 ThePlan with a PhP 28,800 one-time cash out. It offers pretty much the same as the PhP 1,999 ThePlan but with 10GB of data.

There’s an option for staggered cash out with Globe but it is subject for approval upon renewal. The store will check if the account is of good standing and with enough credit limit before granting a charge-to-bill arrangement.

You may check the respective sites in the links below.

Globe Galaxy Note 10 and Note+ postpaid plans | Smart Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ postpaid plans

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+: A flagship for every power user

The Samsung Galaxy Note and Note 10+ will be powered by the company’s Exynos 9825 processor. There are also plenty of improvements. A lot of which are on the Galaxy Note’s staple — the S Pen. It now features Air Actions that lets you control your device without holding it and just through the S Pen. Video makers will also love all the upgrades and features put into capturing, editing, and sharing video. Lastly, it’s now even easier to go from desktop to mobile and vice versa with Samsung Dex.

Watch our Hands-On video to see everything that this new flagship has to offer.

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Apple Watch, AirPods get exclusive offers via Beyond the Box

Best prices, up to 24 months 0% installment, more

Published

August 8, 2026

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Beyond the Box is encouraging customers in the Philippines to take advantage of their offers on the latest Apple Watch and AirPods.

Customers can enjoy special prices on the following wearables:

Apple Watch SE3: from PhP 15,490
Apple Watch Series 11: from PhP 21,390
AirPods (4th Generation): from PhP 6,990
AirPods (4th Generation with Active Noise Cancellation): from PhP 10,490
AirPods Pro (3rd Generation): from PhP 13,990

To make every upgrade even more rewarding, customers will also receive an additional PhP 1,000 cash credit to spend on eligible Apple Watch bands, AirPods cases, and other accessories.

Purchases are also available with up to 24 months real 0% installment using participating UnionBank credit cards.

With Apple Pay now available in the Philippines, Apple Watch users can now pay with a simple tap. This makes everyday purchases faster and more convenient.

That’s aside from tracking workouts, monitoring health, staying connected, and more.

Paired with the AirPods, users can enjoy immersive music while on such workouts or on calls. They can also access Siri hands-free while their entire Apple ecosystem devices work seamlessly together.

The Beyond the Box Apple Watch and AirPods promo is available at any store nationwide.

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Maya: Convert purchases to 0% interest Mini Payment plans

On select electronics and home appliance purchases for a limited-time only

Published

August 7, 2026

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Maya is offering consumers the opportunity to convert eligible electronics and home appliance purchases to 3-month Mini Payment plans with 0% interest.

That’s through the Maya Black Credit Card or the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card. The promo period runs from August 1 to October 31, 2026, giving consumers more financial flexibility.

In addition, processing fees will be waived for Mini Payment plans availed until September 30.

Purchases will continue to earn instant Maya Miles or Landers Cashback Points with use of the corresponding card.

To avail of the mini-payment offer, simply make a single straight purchase worth at least PhP 10,000 using either card.

Once the transaction is posted on the Maya app, select the transaction and tap “Convert to Mini Payments”. Then, choose the 3-month Mini Payment plan to enjoy the promo.

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nubia expands gaming lineup with Neo 5 Max, Neo 5 GT Special Edition

Get them with freebies until August 8

Published

August 6, 2026

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Mobile gamers are in for a treat as the newly-released nubia Neo 5 Max PadPhone, as well as the Neo 5 GT Special Edition, have special deals throughout the weekend.

This is as part of the “#NEOVerseMaxOut: Max Out Your World” campaign, with nubia offering the two new models under their popular Neo series.

Purchases until August 8 come with a free 3-month Viu Premium subscription, as well as up to PhP 7,999 worth of freebies.

Freebies include power banks, Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, portable fans, and more.

Both smartphones offer users more ways to enjoy immersive entertainment, gaming, and everyday productivity.

The recently-launched Neo 5 Max comes with a 7.5-inch display for more room for content consumption and gaming.

It also houses a 7,100mAh dual-cell battery for more power, specially in extended sessions, streaming marathons, or busy days.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, along with more features like Dolby Atmos, Neo Triggers 5.0, RGB Eagle Eye Lighting, and IP64 dust and water resistance.

It is priced at PhP 19,999.