Deals

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.

Deals

MSI laptops up for huge discounts in May

You get a free gaming bag on some models too

Published

May 13, 2021

Kenrick Buduan

MSI is starting May with a big bang thanks to an exclusive sale and promo for select laptops. From May 1 to June 13, customers can get big savings of up to PhP 17,005 and even score a free gaming backpack on purchase of select MSI laptops.

Participating in the promo are MSI’s selection of gaming laptops: GL75, GF63, and GF65 Thin. MSI is also including the Modern 14, a laptop geared for professionals and creatives.

Save up on MSI’s gaming laptops

Customers can save up to PhP 17,005 and get a free gaming bag on every purchase of the GL75. The gaming laptop is one of the best value out there, coming with respectable specs to get gamers going. Inside, there is a 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor coupled with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti. It also comes with a 17.3 FHD IPS display with 144Hz refresh rate. Of course, this won’t be an MSI laptop without the cooler boost 5 and red backlit SteelSeries keyboard.

Meanwhile, the ever dependable GF63 series can be had with up to PhP 14,005 off their prices. The savings stack up from the cheap to expensive models:

868PH (15.6-inch 144Hz FHD IPS display; Intel Core i7-10750H + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti; 8 GB RAM; 256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD) — from PhP 69,995 to PhP 59,250 with free gaming backpack
869PH / 1269LA (15.6-inch 144Hz FHD IPS display; Intel Core i7-10750H + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti; 8 GB RAM; 512 GB SSD) — from PhP 69,995 to PhP 58,250 with free gaming backpack
843PH / 1099LA (15.6-inch 144Hz FHD display; Intel Core i5-10300H + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti; 8 GB RAM; 512 GB SSD) — from PhP 61,995 to PhP 47,990 with free gaming backpack
896PH (15.6-inch 144Hz FHD display; Intel Core i5-10300H + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti; 8 GB RAM; 256 GB SSD + 1 TB HDD) — from PhP 61,995 to PhP 48,990 with free gaming backpack
1083PH (15.6-inch 144Hz FHD display; Intel Core i5-10300H + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650Ti; 8 GB RAM; 1 TB HDD) — from PhP 48,995 to PhP 43,995

Free MSI gaming bags are also up for grabs with every purchase of the GF65 Thin, the award-winning gaming laptop that packs the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 series graphics card.

MSI Modern 14: laptop for the professionals

Finally, professionals can take home a dependable laptop for their daily tasks at lower price thanks to the new low price of PhP 35,995 with the MSI Modern 14. This laptop is an all AMD laptop, featuring the latest Ryzen 5 4500U with Radeon integrated graphics. It also comes with a 14-inch FHD display and a respectable 8 GB of RAM topped by 512 GB of SSD storage.

To know more about MSI’s latest promo, visit their website today.

Deals

Huawei launches service carnival until May 23

Get the best deals on warranties and repairs

Published

May 10, 2021

Kenrick Buduan

As a treat to customers, Huawei is launching its own service carnival until May 23. Through the service carnival, customers can get special deals and offers on device warranties and repairs.

Huawei smartphone owners can claim a free 90-day warranty extension, granted that they own these models:

Mate series — Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro, Mate 40 Pro
P series — P40, P40 Pro, P40 Pro+
Nova series — nova 7i, nova 7 SE
Y — Y6P (2020)

Device owners should really try and sign up with Huawei’s own cloud solution, Huawei Cloud. For a limited time, new users will get a free 50 GB of storage for three months.

This promo won’t be about a service carnival without any perks on repairs. Customers can get a coupon for free labor repair through Huawei’s support app. Take note though that the coupon applies only to repairs for select models.

Customers can also sign up for free system upgrade and cleaning service of their Huawei smartphones or tablets. Finally, those with select devices can even enjoy lower repair fees.

Participating on the service carnival is easy. Customers simply have to access the updated version of the support app on their Huawei mobile device or tablet, and from there, tap the service carnival campaign banner to get started.

Deals

Huawei has freebies and discounts for mothers this May

Discounts of up to SG$ 200 are up for grabs!

Published

May 5, 2021

Kenrick Buduan

To celebrate the upcoming Mother’s Day, Huawei is offering discounts and freebies for select devices. Everyone can enjoy savings of up to SG$ 200 and premium items only from May 1 until the 31st.

Here’s a summary of the devices, their corresponding discounts, and freebies:

Huawei Mate 40 Pro

Mothers who love to photograph every moment of their lives would find a reliable ally with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro. They can snag the company’s latest flagship with a limited-time price of SG$ 1,398 down from its usual SG$ 1,598 price. To sweeten the deal, every purchase come with a free ring light case and a Huawei mini-speaker.

Huawei MateBook D14

The Huawei MateBook D14 is a reliable workhorse fit for the new normal. Thankfully, hardworking mothers can snag one at SG$ 998 — less SG$ 100 than its usual price. As a bonus, it comes with a mouse and laptop backpack for free.

Huawei MatePad

With a premium features to boot, the MatePad is the perfect companion device for mothers who balance work and play. Paired with the Huawei M-Pencil, the premium tablet becomes a virtual sketchpad where the only limit is the imagination. For a time, one can buy it at SG$ 498, down from its usual SG$ 398 price.

Huawei FreeBuds 4i

Listen to audio uninterrupted with the Huawei FreeBuds 4i, which comes in stylish colors that mothers will love. It also comes with three different set of ear tips so they can pick the right fit for a much immersive and comfortable listening experience. Here’s the deal: it only comes at SG$ 98 for a limited time, which is SG$ 20 off the usual price.

Huawei Band 6

Huawei Band 6 is an upgrade over its predecessor, featuring a much bigger screen. It still retains its excellent health and fitness tracking capabilities, making it the perfect gift for mother everywhere. As a bonus, it now even tracks stress — undoubtedly, one of the results of these uncertain times. One can avail the Huawei Band 6 at a promo price of SG$ 68 just by presenting an e-receipt from NTUC FairPrice Online to any Huawei stores, authorized dealers, and online shops — no minimum spend required.

Perks from Huawei online services

These discounts and freebies aren’t the only thing that makes Huawei devices a compelling buy. Buyers can also enjoy various perks on these different Huawei services:

New users get the first month for free on Huawei Video.
Exclusive themes, featured themes, and watch faces are 30% off on Huawei Themes.
Complimentary book credits are up for grabs so users can grab bestsellers from Huawei Books.
The first three months are free upon subscribing to 50 GB monthly auto-renew plan of Huawei Cloud.
Mother’s Day curated playlist along with millions of tunes can be played on Huawei Music.

To avail of these discounts and freebies, simply visit any Huawei stores nationwide, select consumer stores, and online shops on Lazada and Shopee.