iPhone 16 Globe vs. Smart postpaid plans: Which one should you get?
Now that the release of the much-awaited iPhone 16 series is right around the corner, you may be thinking of getting the gadgets with a new phone plan through Globe and Smart.
But which plan should you get with your new iPhone? Each carrier has several offerings with various perks for customers, all within different price levels. But worry no more as PhilSTAR L!fe has compared the postpaid plans for the iPhone 16 series offered by the two telecoms to help you pinpoint the best one for you.
Globe Plans
For Globe, you can purchase the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max at 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB capacity with the carrier's signature GPlan. They're also offering their new Platinum GPlan that allows you to have Globe Priority Network, Globe's digital assistant "THEA," a P50,000 cyber insurance, local airport lounge access, and more.
You have the option to get your iPhone with an e-SIM or a physical SIM card. You can also upgrade your plan with a GS Add Surf 99, a subscription for Prime Video or Viu Premium, and an Easy Roam or GOCALLIDD 199 promo.
iPhone 16 (128GB)
| GPlan 999 | GPlan 1999 | Platinum Plan 3799 | |
| Call and Texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB | All-month surf |
| Freebies | None | None |
Local airport lounge access for you and one travel companion |
| One-time Cashout | P39,600 | P26,400 | P17,100 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months | 24 months |
iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)
| GPlan 999 | GPlan 1999 | Platinum Plan 3799 | |
| Call and Texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB | All-month surf |
| Freebies | None | None | Local airport lounge access for you and one travel companion |
| One-time Cashout | P45,900 | P32,700 | P23,400 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months | 24 months |
iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
| GPlan 999 | GPlan 1999 | Platinum Plan 3799 | |
| Call and Texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB | All-month surf |
| Freebies | None | None | Local airport lounge access for you and one travel companion |
| One-time Cashout | P54,200 | P41,000 | P31,700 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months | 24 months |
iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB)
| GPlan 999 | GPlan 1999 | Platinum Plan 3799 | |
| Call and Texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB | All-month surf |
| Freebies | None | None | Local airport lounge access for you and one travel companion |
| One-time Cashout | P67,200 | P54,000 | P44,700 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months | 24 months |
The iPhone 16 series is also available through GPlans 1299, 1499, 1799, 2499, 3749, 4999, and 7999. Visit globe.com.ph to pre-order your device and learn more about the plans.
Smart Plans
You can avail of the iPhone 16 line with Smart Communications starting at Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999, which you can purchase the offer through a one-time cashout along with your monthly bill.
If you're still short on cash, however, there's an option of a low downpayment of P21,000 and a monthly amortization of P1,300 under a 24-month contract.
iPhone 16 (128GB)
| Postpaid Plan+ 999 | |
| Call and Texts | Unlimited texts and calls to mobile and landline, 50 minutes PLDT calls |
| Mobile Data | Unli 5G for 12 months, 20GB data |
| Freebies | Netflix mobile subscription, exclusive Smart Perks from select restaurants, shopping, beauty and travel partners. |
| One-time Cashout | P50,900 |
| Contract Period | P4,625 per month for 12 months or P2,313 per month for 24 months |
iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)
| Postpaid Plan+ 999 | |
| Call and Texts | Unlimited texts and calls to mobile and landline, 50 minutes PLDT calls |
| Mobile Data | Unli 5G for 12 months, 20GB data |
| Freebies | Netflix mobile subscription, exclusive Smart Perks from select restaurants, shopping, beauty and travel partners. |
| One-time Cashout | P57,300 |
| Contract Period | P5,200 per month for 12 months or P2,600 per month for 24 months |
iPhone 16 Pro (128GB)
| Postpaid Plan+ 999 | |
| Call and Texts | Unlimited texts and calls to mobile and landline, 50 minutes PLDT calls |
| Mobile Data | Unli 5G for 12 months, 20GB data |
| Freebies | Netflix mobile subscription, exclusive Smart Perks from select restaurants, shopping, beauty and travel partners. |
| One-time Cashout | P65,700 |
| Contract Period | P5,958 per month for 12 months or P2,979 per month for 24 months |
iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB)
| Postpaid Plan+ 999 | |
| Call and Texts | Unlimited texts and calls to mobile and landline, 50 minutes PLDT calls |
| Mobile Data | Unli 5G for 12 months, 20GB data |
| Freebies | Netflix mobile subscription, exclusive Smart Perks from select restaurants, shopping, beauty and travel partners. |
| One-time Cashout | P78,800 |
| Contract Period | P7,150 per month for 12 months or P3,575 per month for 24 months |
You may pre-order the gadgets through Smart through three channels—Smart Store, Postpaid eShop, or via Tele Sales call.
The newest iPhones will soon arrive in the Philippines on Oct. 18. To know more about the detailed specs of the latest iPhone model as well as its comparison to the iPhone 15, head to this article: Time for an upgrade? iPhone 15, iPhone 16 compared to help you make your choice.