iPhone 14 Globe vs. Smart postpaid plans: Which network will give you more bang for your buck?
Can't wait to get your hands on the new iPhone 14? While there are many ways you can buy the new iPhone, like trading in your old device, you can also get the latest Apple gadget with a phone plan through Globe and Smart.
With each carrier offering different plans at different price points for customers, which plan would best fit you? Here's a list comparing the postpaid plans for the iPhone 14 series offered by the two telecoms.
Globe Plans
Globe is offering the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max at 128GB, 256, or 512GB capacity through GPlan and GPlan Plus. The earlier plan has a contract period of 12 months while the latter has a longer 24-month contract. You also have the choice between an e-SIM or a physical SIM card. An e-SIM embeds the card into your device so you won't need a physical SIM to activate your plan.
Here's how much the iPhone 14 series costs at Plans 999 and 1999 and all of its inclusions:
iPhone 14 (128GB)
| GPlan 999 | GPlan 1999 | |
| Calls and texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB |
| Freebies | 3 GB GoWiFi KonsultaMD |
3 GB GoWiFi KonsultaMD |
| One-time cashout | P40,800 | P27,600 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months |
iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)
| GPlan 999 | GPlan 1999 | |
| Calls and texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB |
| Freebies | 3 GB GoWiFi KonsultaMD |
3 GB GoWiFi KonsultaMD |
| One-time cashout | P46,800 | P33,600 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months |
iPhone 14 Pro (128GB)
| GPlan Plus 999 | GPlan 1999 | |
| Calls and texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB |
| Freebies | 3 GB GoWiFi KonsultaMD |
3 GB GoWiFi KonsultaMD |
| One-time cashout | P52,800 | P39,600 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months |
iPhone 14 Pro Max (128GB)
| GPlan Plus 999 | GPlan 1999 | |
| Calls and texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline | Unli all-net calls and texts, calls to landline |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB |
| Freebies | 3 GB GoWiFi KonsultaMD |
3 GB GoWiFi KonsultaMD |
| One-time cashout | P60,000 | P46,800 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months |
The iPhone 14 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
Smart Communications is also offering postpaid plans for all four iPhone 14 models at 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options. They offer two payment options—either a one-time cashout on top of your monthly bill or making a more affordable downpayment with the other amount added to your monthly bill.
Here's how much the iPhone 14 series costs at Smart's postpaid plans and the different inclusions:
iPhone 14 (128GB)
| Signature Device Plan 999 | Signature Device Plan 1999 | |
| Calls and texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, 50 minutes PLDT calls | Unli all-net calls and texts, 150 minutes PLDT calls |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB |
| Freebies | 6 months Apple Music | 6 months Apple Music |
| One-time cashout | P43,100 | P29,900 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months |
iPhone 14 Plus (128GB)
| Signature Device Plan 999 | Signature Device Plan 1999 | |
| Calls and texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, 50 minutes PLDT calls | Unli all-net calls and texts, 150 minutes PLDT calls |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB |
| Freebies | 6 months Apple Music | 6 months Apple Music |
| One-time cashout | P49,900 | P36,600 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months |
iPhone 14 Pro (128GB)
| Signature Device Plan 999 | Signature Device Plan 1999 | |
| Calls and texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, 50 minutes PLDT calls | Unli all-net calls and texts, 150 minutes PLDT calls |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB |
| Freebies | 6 months Apple Music | 6 months Apple Music |
| One-time cashout | P56,600 | P43,400 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months |
iPhone 14 Pro Max (128GB)
| Signature Device Plan 999 | Signature Device Plan 1999 | |
| Calls and texts | Unli all-net calls and texts, 50 minutes PLDT calls | Unli all-net calls and texts, 150 minutes PLDT calls |
| Mobile Data | 5GB | 15GB |
| Freebies | 6 months Apple Music | 6 months Apple Music |
| One-time cashout | P63,300 | P50,100 |
| Contract Period | 24 months | 24 months |
Smart also offers the iPhone 14 series at Device Plans 1499 and 2999, as well as Smart Infinity Plans 5000 and 8000. To order and learn more, visit smart.com.ph.
The new iPhone 14 comes with bigger battery life compared to its predecessors. The Pro and Pro Max versions also ditch the notch for a pill-shaped cutout, which enables the new Dynamic Island feature to house notifications and other minimized applications like music playback.