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Nokia 5310 arrives in the Philippines
Nokia C2 is also discounted on Shopee

Nokia really has a penchant for arousing nostalgia. Last March, Nokia revived the 5310, a classic phone originally marketed towards music lovers. Now, fans of that phone in the Philippines can buy it starting this June.
Nokia 5310 is the latest Originals member to come to the country. Starting this June 13, buyers can avail of this phone on Shopee and Lazada. Come June 19, physical stores and authorized resellers will start selling the device too.
All the features one can expect from a 5310 makes a return on this device. The classic two-tone design that made the 5310 iconic has been retained. For its latest iteration, Nokia put an MP3 player and an FM radio on this feature device.
There’s expandable storage too. Elsewhere, there’s a dual-speaker setup on the front and music controls on the side. Nokia touts that its speakers are powerful enough to fill an entire room.
Since this is a feature phone, don’t expect to see your favorite apps here. It runs Nokia’s proprietary OS for feature phones instead. Its battery life can also last for a month on standby, keeping you connected via SMS for much longer.
Nokia 5310 is available in only one color variant: black/red. It sells for PhP 2,090 on Nokia’s Shopee, Lazada, and MemoXpress online store. It is also available on all Nokia physical stores, kiosks, and authorized resellers nationwide.

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Smart postpaid plans for the Galaxy S21 series
Exclusive pre-order items worth PhP 20,000 are also up for grabs

The Galaxy S21 series can’t come soon enough to the Philippines. Smart is now offering pre-orders for both the Galaxy S21+ and S21 5G on its Signature plans. Plus, first-time and renewing subscribers may get exclusive items for every pre-order until January 24.
Subscribers may opt for the regular Signature plans or the upgraded Signature 5G plans. As the name suggests, the Signature 5G plans take advantage of Smart’s 5G network which is now available in Metro Manila and select areas of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
For this comparison, we’ll be looking into both regular Signature and Signature 5G plans.
Galaxy S21+
There is only one variant available for the Galaxy S21+ — the 8GB/256GB model. It comes in two colors: silver and violet.
Signature 4G plans | Signature 5G plans | |||||||||
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Plan S | Plan M | Plan L | Plan XL | Plan L | Plan XL | |||||
One-time cashout | PhP 37,800 | PhP 34,200 | PhP 30,600 | PhP 9,900 | PhP 23,300 | PhP 7,200 | PhP 30,600 | PhP 9,900 | PhP 23,300 | PhP 3,299 |
Data Allocation | 5GB | 10GB | 15GB | 30GB | 30GB | 60GB | ||||
Text Allocation | Unlimited to all networks | |||||||||
Call Allocation | Unlimited to all networks | |||||||||
Additional Perks | 50 mins. call to PLDT | 100 mins. call to PLDT | 150 mins. call to PLDT | 300 mins. call to PLDT | 150 mins. call to PLDT | 300 mins. call to PLDT | ||||
Plan Cost | PhP 999 | PhP 1,499 | PhP 1,999 | PhP 2,899 | PhP 2,999 | PhP 3,699 | PhP 3,199 | PhP 2,299 | PhP 3,299 | PhP 3,999 |
Total One-time Cost | PhP 38,799 | PhP 35,699 | PhP 32,599 | PhP 12,799 | PhP 26,299 | PhP 10,899 | PhP 33,799 | PhP 12,199 | PhP 26,599 | PhP 7,298 |
Galaxy S21 5G
Unlike the Galaxy S21+, the Galaxy S21 5G will come in an 8GB/256GB and an 8GB/512GB model. Both silver and black are available for the 256GB model while black is the only option for the 512GB.
256GB
Signature 4G plans | Signature 5G plans | |||||||||
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Plan S | Plan M | Plan L | Plan XL | Plan L | Plan XL | |||||
One-time cashout | PhP 49,800 | PhP 46,200 | PhP 42,600 | PhP 15,020 | PhP 35,300 | PhP 12,300 | PhP 42,600 | PhP 15,020 | PhP 35,300 | PhP 12,300 |
Data Allocation | 5GB | 10GB | 15GB | 30GB | 30GB | 60GB | ||||
Text Allocation | Unlimited to all networks | |||||||||
Call Allocation | Unlimited to all networks | |||||||||
Additional Perks | 50 mins. call to PLDT | 100 mins. call to PLDT | 150 mins. call to PLDT | 300 mins. call to PLDT | 150 mins. call to PLDT | 300 mins. call to PLDT | ||||
Plan Cost | PhP 999 | PhP 1,499 | PhP 1,999 | PhP 3,199 | PhP 2,999 | PhP 3,999 | PhP 2,299 | PhP 3,499 | PhP 3,299 | PhP 4,299 |
Total One-time Cost | PhP 50,799 | PhP 47,699 | PhP 44,599 | PhP 18,219 | PhP 38,299 | PhP 16,299 | PhP 44,899 | PhP 18,519 | PhP 38,599 | PhP 16,599 |
512GB
Signature 4G plans | Signature 5G plans | |||||||||
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Plan S | Plan M | Plan L | Plan XL | Plan L | Plan XL | |||||
One-time cashout | PhP 57,000 | PhP 53,400 | PhP 49,800 | PhP 15,310 | PhP 42,500 | PhP 14,890 | PhP 49,800 | PhP 15,310 | PhP 42,500 | PhP 14,890 |
Data Allocation | 5GB | 10GB | 15GB | 30GB | 30GB | 60GB | ||||
Text Allocation | Unlimited to all networks | |||||||||
Call Allocation | Unlimited to all networks | |||||||||
Additional Perks | 50 mins. call to PLDT | 100 mins. call to PLDT | 150 mins. call to PLDT | 300 mins. call to PLDT | 150 mins. call to PLDT | 300 mins. call to PLDT | ||||
Plan Cost | PhP 999 | PhP 1,499 | PhP 1,999 | PhP 3,499 | PhP 2,999 | PhP 4,199 | PhP 2,299 | PhP 3,799 | PhP 3,299 | PhP 4,499 |
Total One-time Cost | PhP 57,999 | PhP 54,899 | PhP 51,799 | PhP 18,809 | PhP 45,499 | PhP 19,089 | PhP 52,099 | PhP 19,109 | PhP 45,799 | PhP 19,389 |
Exclusive items worth PhP 20,000
Pre-order exclusive worth PhP 20,000 will include a pair of Galaxy Buds Pro (for the S21 Ultra) or Galaxy Buds Live (for the Galaxy S21+), Galaxy Tab A 8.0, Galaxy SmartTag, and a 25W wall charger. These exclusive items are only available for pre-orders until January 24.
First-time and renewing subscribers may visit Smart’s website for more details on the plans and pricing for the Galaxy S21 series.
SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S21 pricing and availability in the Philippines
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Globe postpaid plans for Galaxy S21 series
Exclusive items worth PhP 20,000 are also up for grabs

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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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.
SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S21 pricing and availability in the Philippines
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OPPO A15s: Price and availability in Singapore
Big screen and a respectable performance for SG$ 219

OPPO A15s just launched in Singapore today, featuring a bigger display and storage capacity. Buyers can now pre-order the budget smartphone before it goes on sale this January 9.
For that price, OPPO A15s packs a big 6.52-inch screen with an HD+ resolution and a teardrop notch. The viewing experience also gets an upgrade thanks to Dirac 2.0 that optimizes the acoustic effects. OPPO is also touting its design, which features a sleek and curved body and a unique 3D vacuum coating.
The smartphone also comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Fortunately, users can expand the storage up to 256GB through the microSD card slot. Powering the device is a MediaTek Helio P35 processor for a balance of performance and power efficiency.
OPPO also paid attention to gamers out there by incorporating HyperBoost 2.1 to reduce lags when playing the latest games. Thanks to a 4,320 mAh battery, OPPO A15s can last a day easily even when used heavily.
In terms of camera, OPPO A15s comes with a triple-camera setup in the form of a 13MP wide-angle lens+ 2MP macro lens + 2MP depth sensor. Soloop — OPPO’s own video editor — comes preinstalled and grants access to a wide library of music and video filters. Meanwhile, an 8MP front camera does the job for selfies and features AI beautification for those into it.
Lastly, OPPO A15s comes with ColorOS 7.2 which is based on Android 10. OPPO, however, has not indicated if the smartphone will receive Android 11 in the future.
Pricing and Availability
Pre-orders are now open for the A15s on the official OPPO Singapore Shopee store, lasting until January 8. Every pre-order also comes with a free umbrella. The smartphone will go on sale after the pre-order period for a retail price of SG$ 199. There are two color variants for it: dynamic black and mystery blue.
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