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Globe vs Smart: Huawei P20 and P20 Pro postpaid plans

One carrier offers it cheaper

Published

May 1, 2018

Daniel Morial

Alongside the Philippine launch of the new Huawei P20 series, local carriers released their postpaid plans for the P20 and P20 Pro. If you’re looking to avail of the new Huawei devices through a monthly plan, here’s a comparison to help you decide.

For this comparison, we’re going to use Globe’s ThePLAN 1999 and Smart’s GigaX Plan 1999.

Globe’s offering includes unlimited texts to all networks in the Philippines and also unlimited calls, but only within their network (meaning you can call any Globe or TM number for as long as you like). When it comes to data allowance, Globe is pretty generous with 16GB of mobile data (they should be since this is a costly plan already) with an additional 1GB for the free three-month Spotify Premium subscription.

Smart’s plan has 70 minutes of voice calls that you can use every month to call any Philippine mobile number and PLDT landline. Texting is not an issue since the plan offers unlimited SMS to all networks as well. As for mobile data — GigaX Plan’s supposedly strongest suit — it looks like it’s lacking compared to Globe’s similar monthly plan. You’ll get only 7GB of open data allowance (you can use this for any internet-related activity) and another 10GB solely for video streaming. That gives you a total of 17GB of mobile data, but a chunk of it is exclusive for video services only.

Now that we know the inclusions of the plans, let’s break down the cost.

Huawei P20

	Globe	Smart
Plan	ThePLAN 1999	GigaX Plan 1999
Calls	Unlimited to Globe/TM	70 minutes to all networks
Texts	Unlimited to all networks	Unlimited to all networks
Data	16GB	7GB + 10GB for video streaming
Freebies	Spotify Premium for 3 months w/ additional 1GB allowance	Discounted calls to Smart/TNT at PhP 4 per minute
Device Fee	PhP 3,600	PhP 12,000
Initial Cashout	PhP 5,599	PhP 13,999
Contract Period	24 months	24 months
Total Cost	PhP 51,576	PhP 59,976

For the Huawei P20, you can get it really cheap through Globe’s ThePLAN 1999 for just PhP 3,600. That brings the initial cashout fee to PhP 5,599 (PhP 1,999 + PhP 3,600) which includes the first monthly payment and the one-time device fee. A standard 24-month contract will be in effect, so that means you’ll be shelling out a total of PhP 51,576 for the whole duration of the lock-in period.

If you’re getting the P20 through Smart, you’ll have to pay a bit more at first with its PhP 12,000 cashout. Good thing you can also avail of it through a monthly installment of just PhP 500 that’ll be on top of your plan, which will drive it up to PhP 2,499 per month. All in all, you’ll be spending PhP 59,976 after completing the 24-month contract.

Huawei P20 Pro

	Globe	Smart
Plan	ThePLAN 1999	GigaX Plan 1999
Calls	Unlimited to Globe/TM	70 minutes to all networks
Texts	Unlimited to all networks	Unlimited to all networks
Data	16GB	7GB + 10GB for video streaming
Freebies	Spotify Premium for 3 months w/ additional 1GB allowance	Discounted calls to Smart/TNT at PhP 4 per minute
Device Fee	PhP 14,400	PhP 19,200
Initial Cashout	PhP 16,399	PhP 21,199
Contract Period	24 months	24 months
Total Cost	PhP 62,376	PhP 67,176

If you want the best phone Huawei has to offer, the P20 Pro is just a few thousand pesos more expensive. Again, Globe’s device fee is cheaper for only PhP 14,400 which means the initial cashout will be PhP 16,399. Smart is asking for a PhP 19,200 one-time payment of the phone or you can add PhP 800 to your monthly fee making it PhP 2,799 per month. Both are still under a 24-month contract with a total cost of PhP 62,376 for Globe and PhP 67,176 for Smart.

Other postpaid plans are also available which you can check out on Globe’s (P20, P20 Pro) and Smart’s (P20, P20 Pro) website.

The Huawei P20 has a retail price of PhP 34,990 if you’ll get it unlocked while the Huawei P20 Pro is priced at PhP 44,990.

Related Topics:Globe Huawei Huawei P20 Huawei P20 Pro Smart

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Turn your nubia Neo 5 series purchase into a Geely car with this promo

Get a chance to win a brand-new Geely car by purchasing a nubia smartphone

Published

April 22, 2026

GadgetMatch

nubia Philippines and Geely Philippines have partnered for a raffle promo that gives customers the chance to win a brand-new car by simply purchasing nubia’s latest gaming smartphone models.

The promo runs from March 28 to May 30, giving customers more reasons to upgrade their devices. Simply purchase any model from the recently-released nubia Neo 5 series to enter the raffle — either online or through authorized stores.

The series comes with three models: the nubia Neo 5, Neo 5 Pro, and Neo 5 GT, and starts at just PhP 11,999.

To make sure your raffle entry counts, follow these steps too:

Follow @nubiaPhilippines and @GeelyPhilippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
Scan the promo QR code and complete the registration form
Upload proof of purchase and required screenshots to confirm your entry

The best part is each purchase earns one entry, and multiple entries are allowed.

At stake is the Geely GX3 Pro S, a subcompact crossover with a 1.5L engine and 5-speed manual transmission.

The lucky winner will take this home, along with another nubia Neo 5 GT 5G. Meanwhile, minor prizes include the three aforementioned nubia Neo 5 models.

Winners will be drawn on June 6, 2026 under the supervision of a DTI representative. It will also be streamed live on TikTok.

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Get a free Apple Watch SE 2 with your MacBook Neo purchase

Available for 1st 400 customers at this launch day event

Published

April 21, 2026

GadgetMatch

Launch offers for the MacBook Neo are aplenty, and Beyond the Box and Digital Walker are both offering the best deals for the first 400 customers to purchase the laptop on launch day, April 23.

The authorized retailers will hold a special launch event at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center in Makati, Metro Manila.

The first 400 customers will get an exclusive bundle comprising both the MacBook Neo and an Apple Watch SE 2 starting at just PhP 39,990. That’s PhP 16,990 in savings, virtually getting the smartwatch for free.

Meanwhile, the 512GB configuration retails for PhP 46,990.

Customers can start placing orders by 11:00 A.M. Once the first 400 slots are gone, the deals are likewise gone.

Furthermore, there will also be PhP 250,000 worth of raffle prizes up for grabs. Included here is the chance to take home the airiest mobile phone.

The launch event officially takes place at 5:30 P.M. and the MacBook Neo units begin releasing at 7:00 P.M.

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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: