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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

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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.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S21 pricing and availability in the Philippines

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Maya summer deals: Cashbacks, discounts, instant credit

Make the most out of digital banking

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March 23, 2023

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Maya is offering subscribers many ways to save this summer season by using the digital bank app.

Those who have not downloaded Maya yet will get a free Maya Card when they open an account and deposit PhP 1,000.

For cash ins and bank transfers, Maya helps people get rid of transaction fees and enjoy cashbacks.

Customers who cash in via InstaPay will get up to PhP 25 cashback. Those who use Maya Center, meanwhile, get a full cashback on their 1% cash in fee, capped at PhP 150. 

There’s also no cash in fee for linked banks and over-the-counter transactions up to PhP 8,000.

Need to pay for something but do not have enough funds at the moment? Maya may also be used to get instant credit of up to PhP 18,000 for eligible users.

Throughout summer, users should also be on the lookout for these exclusive deals:

  • Zalora: 20% off discount for new users, 18% off for existing users on purchases using Maya; 15% off on Michaela Bags
  • Robinsons Malls: Up to PhP 200 cashback using Maya QR, minimum spend PhP 1,000
  • SM Store: Raffle entry for every cash in or Maya QR scan-to-pay; prizes are PhP 3,000 Maya credits, Apple Airpods Pro 2, Apple iPhone 14
  • Boozy: PhP 150 off sitewide using promo code MAYA150 upon checkout
  • Airpaz: 3% discount on flight and hotel bookings using Maya, minimum spend PhP 1,600
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Free Steam code awaits MSI RTX 40 series purchases

Review and get free codes too

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March 20, 2023

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MSI recently unveiled its latest set of laptops that are up the date with the latest 13th Gen Intel Core HX processors and RTX 40 series graphics.

These include the following models:

  • Stealth 16
  • Katana 15
  • Cyborg 15
  • Raider GE78 HX
  • Titan GT77 HX

Such Intel Core HX processors with 24 cores deliver up to 5.6GHz of processing speed, a big jump which shall be felt by users when it comes to gaming performance, creative applications, and programs requiring the heavy workload.

In the graphics department, the NVIDIA RTX 40 series cards are more efficient and feature Ada Lovelace architecture to take gaming to the next level.

Early bird, review bonuses

To spice things up, MSI is offering US$ 50 Steam wallet codes for customers who will pre-order any of the participating 2023 MSI RTX 40 series models until April 30.

Likewise, customers who post a review of any of the eligible models will also receive a free US$ 50 Steam wallet code as part of the Shout Out for MSI program.

Redemption will be until May 14. To check the full mechanics, click here.

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vivo Y16 is now more affordable

Is now PhP 1,000 off

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March 17, 2023

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vivo Y16

The budget vivo Y16 has just received a PhP 1,000 price cut for its 4GB+64GB variant, making it an even more affordable smartphone at just PhP 6,999.

The entry-level device has an ultra-slim body, a 5,000mAh battery for long usage, and a 13MP main camera for basic captures. The phone also sports a 6.51-inch Halo FullView display.

Performance-wise, the phone has a Multi-Turbo 5.5 feature which allows it to be more dependable for gaming and heavy usage. It also supports 4GB of RAM expansion.

The vivo Y16 is available in the Drizzling Gold and Stellar Black colorways via the brand’s official website, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok stores, and physical kiosks and shops nationwide.

The variant with a larger 128GB storage capacity, on the other hand, retails for just PhP 8,999.

SEE ALSO: vivo Y16 review: The basics turned classy

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