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Nokia 5310 arrives in the Philippines

Nokia C2 is also discounted on Shopee

Published

June 15, 2020

Kenrick Buduan

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.

Related Topics:Nokia 5310 Nokia 5310 Xpress Music

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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

Published

January 21, 2021

Kenrick Buduan

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
	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
	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
	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.

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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.

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OPPO A15s: Price and availability in Singapore

Big screen and a respectable performance for SG$ 219

Published

January 6, 2021

Kenrick Buduan

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.