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Globe vs Smart: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 postpaid plans

Where to get the most expensive Galaxy Note?

Published

August 14, 2018

Daniel Morial

Samsung’s latest phone is out of the oven. The Galaxy Note 9 is currently the company’s top dog and their most expensive phone in the market. In the Philippines, the Galaxy Note 9 starts at PhP 55,990 for the unlocked 128GB variant, but the phone is also available through major telcos’ postpaid plans.

Both Globe and Smart are already accepting pre-orders of the Galaxy Note 9 (128GB), but where should you get it? Let us help you with this comparison using Plan 1499 on both telcos.

	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	DisneyLife for 6 months Spotify Premium for 3 months w/ 1GB monthly allocation	Free YouTube w/ 1GB or 1-hour daily allocation
Device Fee	PhP 1,300/month (via credit card or charge to bill)	PhP 1,300/month (with advance payments)
Total Monthly Fee	PhP 2,799	PhP 2,799
Contract Period	24 months	24 months
Total Cost	PhP 67,176	PhP 67,176

With Globe’s ThePLAN 1499, you’ll get unlimited calls to Globe/TM, unlimited texts to all networks, and 8GB mobile data allowance. Like with other Globe plans, it comes with a free DisneyLife subscription for six months and Spotify Premium for three months with an additional 1GB allowance just for music streaming.

The device cashout is PhP 31,200 which can be broken down into 24 equal monthly payments for PhP 1,300 via credit card or have it charged to the bill if you’re a recontracting subscriber. You’ll be initially paying PhP 2,799 which includes the first monthly payment for the plan and the phone. Since the plan comes with a standard two-year contract, it’ll cost you PhP 67,176 in all.

As for Smart’s GigaX Plan 1499, it comes with 60 minutes of calls and unlimited texts to all networks. The plan comes with 15GB of total monthly data allowance that includes 5GB of open data, which you can use with any website or app, and 10GB for video streaming on YouTube, iFlix, Fox+, or iWantTV. As for freebies, Smart has an ongoing free daily YouTube access.

The device cashout with Smart is also PhP 31,200 outright or PhP 1,300 per month. There’s no need for a credit card, but if you wish to pay in installments, you’ll have to pay advanced fees that are equivalent to two months of the device fee and the postpaid plan. The monthly fee is PhP 2,799 with an initial cashout of PhP 8,397 which includes the first monthly fee plus the advanced fees.

You can check out Globe’s ThePLAN and Smart’s GigaX Plan websites to apply. Pre-orders are open until August 19 with freebies including a free Gear Fit 2 Pro and NanoFixIt Liquid Screen Protector. You can also avail of the 512GB variant (at a higher price, of course) and you’ll get a Gear IconX for free on top of the existing freebies.

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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: