What’s the iPhone 4s price with Globe? We Speculate.

Q: Key Point 1: Whatever you think of the iPhone 4S, it will still...

Whatever you think of the iPhone 4S, it will still be a huge hit and demands will most likely exceed supply (just like how it happened with the iPhone 4).

Q: Key Point 3: iPhone 4 16GB â€“ Php 37,499 iPhone 4 32GB â€“...

iPhone 4 16GB â€“ Php 37,499 iPhone 4 32GB â€“ Php 43,699 I believe that price from Globe remains the same until today (correct me if I'm wrong though).

Abe Olandres October 5, 2011 · 2 min read

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Whatever you think of the iPhone 4S, it will still be a huge hit and demands will most likely exceed supply (just like how it happened with the iPhone 4). But before we say if it’s really worthy buy or not, we still need to know how much it will cost once it lands in the Philippines.

We already have a baseline price which is the iPhone 4 Prepaid Kit when it was released in the Philippines by Globe Telecom 12 months ago.

iPhone 4 16GB â€“ Php 37,499
iPhone 4 32GB â€“ Php 43,699

I believe that price from Globe remains the same until today (correct me if I’m wrong though). It is very likely that the iPhone 4S will follow the same pricing table.

iPhone 4S 16GB â€“ Php 37,499
iPhone 4S 32GB â€“ Php 43,699
iPhone 4S 64GB â€“ Php 49,899

The iPhone 4 will then be dropped a few thousand bucks:

iPhone 4 16GB â€“ Php 32,499
iPhone 4 32GB â€“ Php 37,499

If there are still remaining units in the stockroom, the iPhone 3GS 8GB will still be sold at Php15,899 on My Super Plan 299.

Globe will probably contemplate on the iPhone 4S pricing scheme and might lower it a bit. However, we’ve seen that the weakening ~~US dollar~~ of the Philippine Peso has even affected the prices of the iPod Touch on the Apple Online Store. The strong ~~peso~~ US Dollar will drive the price of the iPhone 4S higher than expected. It was Php1k higher for the iPod Touch 32GB and 64GB so it could be the same or double for the iPhone 4S.

These are just estimates. It could sway both ways but I’m thinking it won’t exceed +/- 10%. The release date is still far off — probably November or December so a few more things could happen to change these estimates.

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Dustin · 14 years ago

Hi. My name is Dustin Jones from USA. We have repair and refurbishing facility in Philippines close to Manila. This is not open to public but we do have about 500-2000 iPhone 3G, 3GS and i4 moving through here each month.

We’re looking for wholesale buyers of 10+ pieces and to build a market in Philippines, instead of just sending back to USA or other country for resell.

If interested, please e-mail me at djones [at]] ivox solutions dot com.

Thank you

Dustin

museelf · 14 years ago

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Nap · 14 years ago

Selling Iphone 4S. (locked in SMART)

16GB â€“ P33,200.00 (Black & white).

32GB â€“ P38,200.00 (Black & white).

64GB â€“ P43,200.00 (Black & white).

Selling Iphone 4S.(locked in GLOBE)

16GB â€“ P37,000.00 (Black & white).

32GB â€“ P42,500.00 (Black & white).

64GB â€“ P46,000.00 (Black & white).

Jansen Go · 14 years ago

Selling Iphone 4S.

16GB – P37,000.00 (Black & white).

32GB – P42,500.00 (Black & white).

64GB – P46,000.00 (Black & white).

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Jansen Go · 14 years ago

Selling Iphone 4S.

16GB – P37,000.00 (Black & white).

32GB – P42,500.00 (Black & white).

64GB – P46,000.00 (Black & white).

Mike Lopez · 14 years ago

I don’t see Globe’s prices on their site. Smart’s is 33,200 for the 16gb. Wondering if I should just get one in Hongkong which is about 5,000 pesos cheaper.

Chito · 14 years ago

Here is the handset price of iphone 4s for prepaid users per globe advisory I got today, to wit:

64gb – Php49,199.00
32gb – Php43,399.00
16gb – Php37,599.00

The Philippine price is 10k more expensive than the USA and Singapore prices as posted in the Apple Online Store of both countries.

A classic case of corporate greed. If you have a passport and willing to fly to Singapore using their PHP888.00 promo fares you can buy the unit there

Red · 14 years ago

it’s 57K(prepaid) in ATC. i dont know for the memory. maybe its the 32GB.

SMART, will be getting the iPhone4S for their postpaid plan.

no idea about the plan however i think the cash out is like 15k-20k and then a 24 month contract of Php3,500 plan.

nahhhh! not worthy of a phone!

but i â™¥ Siri…

Anon · 14 years ago

Pricing isnt available for 4S since it hasnt been finalized yet. But itll definitely be more expensive than iP4. I work for the telecom company ;)

Leona · 14 years ago

Does Globe accept credit card installment for iPhone?

Karl · 15 years ago

There’s no mention of the 8gb iPhone 4, or what would be the predicted price?

I really am looking forward on how much globe would sell that.

gerald bulan · 15 years ago

bili nlang ako ng motor he he he

jackie · 15 years ago

Any word yet if this phone will be released with Globe before Christmas?

Ka-Globe · 14 years ago

Yep it will be released before christmas :) no specific date yet though.

Robert · 15 years ago

may balak ba kayong bumili ng ganyan kamahal na cellphone? ehh kung may HTC and SAMSUNG phones naman na mas matibay at mas mabilis.

Cipher · 15 years ago

what is frustrating here is that Apple priced it as $199, $299, and $399 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB respectively. If we will convert it to peso (at Php44 per 1S$), the price should only be
Php 8,756 (16GB)
Php 13,156 and (32GB)
Php 17,556 (64GB)

BS!. That’s cheap for a smartphone with apple logo. However, law of supply and demand, return of investment after Php6B+++ and taxes (Globe has to pay for Apple for the rights of distribution in RP), and GREED affects the final cost of this product to the Philippines come Mid-November to December.

I do hope, though its highly improbable, that Sun and Smart got the balls to acquire the rights of distribution of iPhone (and the hefty budget too)to provide more competition and hopefully drag the price down (or at least offer better deals to consumers), just like in the US (with 2-3 carriers).

Just my two cents

Cipher

Jo · 15 years ago

One word: SUBSIDY.

Real prices are $649, $749, and $849.

Japs · 15 years ago

Plus custom duties and taxes to land it here. consider shipping and freight charges. So people, ipon ipon na.

Deb · 15 years ago

Cipher, that amount comes with a contracted plan. It’s also same here. Example, iPhone 4 with a Plan 1799 in Globe is only P9,899 for the 16GB unit.

Baka na mislead ka lang na the $199 dollars lang yung 4S. But, you have to subscribe to a plan for you to get that low price.

Flashpoint · 15 years ago

If you had read and researched further, those prices you mentioned are actually bundles that bind you to a contract with a specific carrier. No need to go ballistic.. ;)

Expect that the prices for the 4s will go skyward when it reaches the Philippines.

http://www.iphonestuffs4u.com/iphone-4s-without-contract/

Check that link above and calculate the Dollar to Peso exchange rate. As of this writing it’s $1 = P43 so…

16gb = 27,907
32gb = 32,207
64gb = 36,507

That’s just the price of the phone itself and mark-up’s are not included. Take into consideration the taxes (or bribes if it’s smuggled) and fees that the seller will have to shoulder until it gets sold. Yeeech! It is really worth it?

michelle · 15 years ago

hi i bought iphone 4s here in Australia unlock i bought for 45,360 pesos that is the price here its 64GB.

Shay · 15 years ago

Sir may plan ka pa na kailangang bayaran, mga around $50/month din babayaran mo depende sa plan na kukunin mo

koks · 15 years ago

Apple’s latest smartphone has scored more than 200,000 preorders for AT&T in its first 12 hours of availability. – So it looks like Apple has done it again.

dian · 15 years ago

sir yuga where to buy unlocked iphone 4s that can be delivered here in the philippines? thanks.

Isamaru88 · 15 years ago

You can buy unlocked iphone4/iphone4s in greenhills or in tipidcp.com but don’t expect warranties from apple since iphone’s warranty is only valid in the country which they were purchased.

Gadget Meister · 15 years ago

With 64GB this alone is a worthy upgrade for an iPhone 4. It will also make my mobile life easier to bear as I can leave behind my iPad 2 when travelling light or over an adventurous weekend.

Julius · 15 years ago

I’m working in one of the major telcos in north america. in our preorder site iphone4s 16gb cost arround $649.

U A Bitch · 14 years ago

Liar! The phone starts at $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB and $399 for 64GB: all with free 5GB of iCloud — in any major telcos: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint. Not even a SINGLE network offers an unlocked version. So, you’re not working on that telecommunications company you’re saying.

You can ONLY get an unlocked iPhone from the Apple Store and/or online. And it starts at $649 for 16GB, $749 for 32GB and $849 for 64GB.

ology · 15 years ago

Wow! I want one! I recently lost my iphone, so this offer is really tempting. But I wish I could get a bigger discount! I hope group buying sites such as http://www.musthave.ph/ would have a good deal for this! because I badly want one! Discount please!!!

orange senorita · 15 years ago

It’s still the same thing, only with siri and the 8mp cam. I’d go for the google nexus prime if i were you!

jayman · 15 years ago

a friend from globe told me that it may be possible for a late november or december of iphone 4s at the earliest…pricing definitely would be near the rate as the iphone 4 was released…i guess the overproduction of the 4s would meet the demand but then again here comes galaxy note, sensation xl, nexus prime…

Clare Sheely · 15 years ago

i hope the iphone price goes down together with steve jobs. hehehe

Cholo · 15 years ago

Thank you very much Yuga. I am using iphone4 but i like to explore the androide. My wife is also using iphone4, so no more facetime :(

Kevin · 15 years ago

Siri is the Georgian term for “penis”. I’m not sure if they like talking to their personal assistant Siri/Cock, especially women LOL

wreek888 · 15 years ago

Yuga, your question should be how much iphone 4s in greenhills. we already know that globe is overpriced.

Cholo · 15 years ago

Sir Yuga, what will you choose, SGS2 OR HTC Sensation? I am very confused. I hope you can enlighten me. Thank you very much.

wreek888 · 15 years ago

yuga uses HTC sensation

roby · 15 years ago

htc sensation may wifi death grip.

jaskeen · 15 years ago

what’s wifi death grip?

onnies · 15 years ago

R.I.P. Steve Jobs

Nonoy · 15 years ago

iPhone 4S = iPhone 4 Steve

Kaya pala.

VhANgell · 15 years ago

Rest in peace mr visionary.steve jobs

Vhangell · 15 years ago

Rip steve jobs

jdGONEMAD · 15 years ago

RIP Steve Jobs.

gabriel07 · 15 years ago

yeah its so sad. bye bye steve

Pinoy Shopaholic · 15 years ago

yes its a voice personal assistant. But does it recognize filipino language? LOL!

iphono · 15 years ago

iPhone 4S

S means shitty

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 15 years ago

@Balasubas @deuts – thanks for pointing that out. It’s actually the reverse. The effect is seen with the higher price of the iPod Touch one this release.

Balasubas · 15 years ago

It’s the VAT and levies. While the peso is at 43.xx per dollar last September 2010 compared to 42.xx October this year, the VAT and levies (for 32GB iPod Touch) increased from:

September 2010: P2,477
October 2011: P4,025

Now, I’m not sure what caused the higher taxes.

Balasubas · 15 years ago

The strong peso should drive the prices lower, not higher, in normal conditions. However, the law of supply an demand will kick in, that’s why the higher prices – additionally, the markup for Globe’s profit. It has nothing to do with the weakening dollar or the strong peso.

Ice · 15 years ago

iphone 4 s Stands for Si-re an Electronic – Ai voice personal assistant — Android has vlingo long long time ago .. i dont think apple is revolutionary anymore.. they are just coping up with the technology

deuts · 15 years ago

“The strong peso will drive the price of the iPhone 4S higher than expected.”

— on the contrary a strong peso will drive the price of the item lower. Think of it like this, a P42 per US$ is a stronger peso compared to a P48 per US$.

BTW, I got my iPhone 4 back in November 2010 at plan P299 per month for 24 months plus a cash price of P27.2K+ only.

kamote · 15 years ago

iPhone 4S.. the S means Slight.. in short Patikim/ Teaser sa paparating na iPhone 5…

docalfred · 15 years ago

While in the US they are trying to bring the price of the iphone down. Here Globe is trying to bring the price higher. I’ll stick with my android.

jayo · 15 years ago

I wonder how will the new iPhone reacts if you get pissed. Anyway, I should agree with 123. There are really lots of excited switchers, who probably will switch again for the next gen. Oh well, 4 is really a great phone and if you don’t own one, skip 4 and get 4s.

123 · 15 years ago

you mean there is greater demand of iphone 4s than that of iphone 4 when it was released? im thinking of there are more disappointed consumers then those excited switchers, just my observation per my reading over the internet.

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief · 15 years ago

Nope, not comparing demand for iPhone4s vs. iPhone 4. I meant the demand for the handset will be more than the supply Globe will have at release date.