Smartphones
OnePlus holds online treasure hunt for a free OnePlus 8T+ 5G
From November 12 to 19

Who doesn’t love a good treasure hunt? Unfortunately, because of the ongoing pandemic, going on an actual treasure hunt is more than difficult. Now, in a weird turn of events, OnePlus is holding an online 5G treasure hunt where you can win the new OnePlus 8T+ 5G.
From November 12 to 19, OnePlus and T-Mobile announced a joint treasure hunt happening across the entire United States. Currently, there are three hidden OnePlus pop-up stores somewhere in the country.
Though the fun is in finding the place themselves, the hunt is all-digital. The places are supposedly hotspots for T-Mobile’s new 5G network. An easy guess is a big city; however, T-Mobile reminds users that their network can cover even rural areas.
So, how do you find them? Throughout the promo’s duration, T-Mobile and OnePlus are posting clues on Twitter. In fact, the first clue is already up: a pop-up cube somewhere in the wilderness. To enter, participants must submit their entries to OnePlusGoFarther.com.
Something's coming. Are you ready @TMobile? #OnePlusGoFarther pic.twitter.com/baAjuXcBxd
— 202(OnePlus) (@OnePlus_USA) November 11, 2020
If correct, participants receive a chance to win an assortment of prizes. Three grand-prize winners will receive US$ 5,000 in cash and a custom OnePlus 8T+ 5G designed by ZHC, a renowned phone customizer. One-hundred second-place winners will receive the new OnePlus 8T+ 5G, albeit undesigned by any famous customizers. Finally, three-hundred third-place winners will receive a pair of OnePlus Buds Z.
SEE ALSO: OnePlus 8T is getting a Cyberpunk 2077 edition


Huawei may be barred from using Google Mobile Services, but it is far from giving up. The Chinese brand has pivoted to natively developed options and continues to work on its flagship P and Mate series. Going by the usual trend, the Huawei P50 series is expected to launch soon, and we already hear a lot of chatter about it.
According to @RODENT950 on Twitter, Huawei P50 Pro will have a 6.78-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Another user on Weibo claims that the regular version of Huawei P50 will be using a 90Hz refresh rate screen, while the top-end option may come with a 120Hz panel.
Under the P50 Pro and P50 Pro+ hood will be the Kirin 9000 or Kirin 9000E chipset. Designed on a 5nm process, these are Huawei’s best-in-class and offer massive performance improvements. Furthermore, the phone will support 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging.
Most importantly, the cameras are expected to get a major upgrade. The “space zoom” technology could go one step further by incorporating 200x digital zoom. Keep in mind, the recently launched Galaxy S21 Ultra has 100x digital zoom. So, Huawei’s offering makes a lot of difference, at least on paper. The P50 Pro+ will continue the race, as the phone will likely offer a massive 200x zoom from a derived 20x optical zoom setup.
While many reports said Huawei could ship the P50 series with Harmony OS, recent inputs suggest the brand shall continue with Android-based EMUI 11. In other aspects, the Huawei P50 series will come with 4 surround speakers and an upgraded vibration motor for haptics.
The phone is expected to launch in the coming months. The P50 series will consist of multiple options, and the details mentioned above are based on leaks, speculations, and unverifiable information. The end product could differ vastly.
Deals
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
Deals
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 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
||||||
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.
SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S21 pricing and availability in the Philippines
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