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The local release of Nexus 5 has been confirmed by LG Philippines and while no exact details on the date and the retail price, they’ve announced that Smart will be offering the device together with their postpaid plans.
No other details were given in the press release sent to us yesterday. As such, we can only guess the suggested retail price (between Php22k to Php25k) or the corresponding Smart postpaid plans that it will be made available for free (probably All-In-Plan 1800 or UnliData 2000).
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Glen says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
If the price will be in the range of 22-25k then its way overpriced.
Nexus devices aren’t suppose to compete with the price of other high end models.
Its only $350 USD off contract, so with contract it should cost less.
comrade palma says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
tataas at tataas talaga ang prices ng kahit anong imported products na pumapasok sa bansa. syempre magbabayad pa yan sa customs. para naman kumita ang mga companies na nag-introduce ng mga nasabing product in this case ang google nexus 5, papatungan nila ang price para kumita at macover ang expenses ng pag-import nito. not unless kung dito yan sa bansa inassemble for sure nasa suggested retail price talaga yun ng google.
LG promo victim says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Resistance is futile, the nexus 5 will be overpriced here in the phils, because the filipinos are cash cows for companies like Smart and LG. They all know that the more expensive the gadget, the more desireable they are for the filipino consumers. Filipinos will save money, avail of credit, take out a loan just to buy the latest expensive gadgets. Its a priority to filipino consumer to have those gadgets. This is how we live
random says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
NO.
random2 says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
NO.
random3 says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
NO.
Random4 says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
TRUE.
random5 says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
THE UGLY TRUTH?
jessiee says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
expensive? LG phones are worth to buy bec of the great quality.. :)
abuzalzal says:
💠 Supremacy🏆3
The most Overhyped smartphone of the year, it’s just a watered-down G2, priced *almost* the same as the G2…Yeah sulit talaga lol
Glen says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
actually tama ka dyan abuzalzal.
G2 is available locally for 22k. So if the nexus 5 is 22k-25k you’re better off with a LG G2, better specs, better camera.
lop says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
cge. dyan ka nalang sa CM phones and tablet mo. haha
wew says:
💠 Supremacy🏆3
but this has better software updates…and i think for others this is priceless.
heptix says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
It may be a watered-down G2, but that’s in terms of hardware only. Look at Optimus G and nexus 4 now in terms of dev support and android version.. G was left behind. But if you’re not into deep customization, stay with G2.
unknown says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
That is bcuz og and nexus 4 are same specs in terms of hardware just the cam and storage are def but most are the same.. If u look at the benchmark they also the same.. And what will be u reason to upd8 always if u find ur devive stable already.. I got the g2 thu.. N5 is not even close..
marco says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
well i think G2 and nexus 5 are great phones.. hehe :)
Chris says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
This sucks.. I’m planning to get one if Globe releases it but exclusive for Smart?! damn! now I’ll just sell my HTC One instead to get this.
trinah says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
hhm…i guess you should switch now to nexus 5.hehe! its worth to buy. :)
Justin says:
💎 Platinum🏆2
“As such, we can only guess the suggested retail price (between Php22k to Php25k)…”
This is one of the main reasons why I NEVER buy gadgets locally. At $375 (with tax and shipping) in the US, that’s only P16K. Dito, mag-babayad ka pa ng additional P6K-P9K na tax, tapos sa bulsa lang ng mga senador natin napupunta!
Buti na lang may biyahe ako lagi sa US twice a year. Malas na lang kayong lahat!
Kkaniff says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
baka pwedeng magpabili sayo? para makatipid namman kami. douche.
unknown says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
U just got a trip to us malas n kmi kagad..hndi b pwede ikaw muna.. But yah nnakawin lng tax nyu so better to buy at grey market sometimes..
Nic says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Will this be unlocked? When Smart released the Galaxy Nexus, it was unlocked. Also, are they releasing the 32GB version? If not, I’ll just use shopandbox.
silver says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
wow! im sure many people will switch to smart bcoz of the nexus 5 and the GPad! who wouldn’t be? they’re great products from a great brand!
ide says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
ok ba sa shopandbox sir? nakakakaba kasi magtry eh..
JP says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
I view the Nexus 5 as an investment. Para di ka na papalit palit ng android phone (for some people.) Others would rather have it while some may not. Kanya kanyang preference lang naman yan. If you are the type that doesn’t want to wait an eternity before your OS gets updated then this phone is perfect for you.
abuzalzal says:
💠 Supremacy🏆3
The god-awful BATTERY leaves something to be desired. So, in the long run, mag-u-upgrade ka rin eventually because of the abysmal battery life.
Lugi ka di hijo
JP says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Kaya nga sinabing to each his own eh. Things like that don’t matter to some people.
Natsun says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Mga hampas lupa!, kung wala kayo pambili wag kayo maginarte. Mga dukha na nga ang luluho pa. JOKE.
marcusfenix says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Sir Yuga, is Php22k to Php25k for the 16gb or 32gb?
wesley says:
🥉 Rookie🏆3
peo ang ganda ng nexus 5 ha….
EarlZ says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
Any word when LG retailers will have this for sale? Sana sabay sila sa smart.
Nic says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Staff at the LG Lounge in Megamall are pretty convinced they won’t release it locally. But I’m still hoping. I call them at least twice a week. LOL!
EarlZ says:
🥉 Rookie🏆1
I cant remember a high end phone that was never released to retailers aside from the Iphones before, I usually its the carriers that get the first batch. If wala sa retailers then bili nalang tayo as a prepaid user from smart, it wont be locked anyway. Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4 was sold as unlocked. We can always prepare our non smart sim card and try it in before purchasing.
ide says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
kaso sir kapag D820 unit ang gagamitin ng smart hindi yun compatible sa LTE bands ng globe, D821 unit daw ang compatible to both smart and globe LTE. Info to from some grey market shops sa pinas na available na ang 16gb na Nexus 5.
Nic says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Confirmed. Smart will officially release this tomorrow. I talked to someone at JUMP Megamall.
drew says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
really? wee..i really want to have a nexus 5.i cant wait
jibberjabber says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
I have been approved for the nexus 5 plan yesterday but wasn’t able to get the phone. I still need to wait for the launch to get it.
Plan 999 – Php13200 cash or Php600 per month on credit card cash out.
Plan 1800 – Free but 30mos lock in period
Plan 2000 – Free for 24mos lock in period
ky says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
waa. im so jelly! i just want to try out the android kitkat and the nexus 5 looks so elegant. good for you :)
jibberjabber says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
@ky try getting one :D
Here are the plans from Smart (msg from fb).
LG Nexus 5 is offered free under All-In Plan 2500 and UNLISURF Plan 2000. Below are the cash-out for other plans:
All-In Plan
Plan 500 – Php 19,000
Plan 800 – Php 14,500
Plan 1200 – Php 10,000
Plan 1800 – Php 3,500 or Free with 30 months contract
UNLISURF Plan
Plan 999 – Php 13,200 or 600/month
Plan 1500 – Php 6,000 or Free with 30 months contract
BTW, I have gotten my plan from SM North Annex :D
We hope this helps.
jowsef says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
What is the model did Smart give you, D821 or D820?
Thanks
interested says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
@jibberjabber, is this for the 32gb N5?
jibberjabber says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
i got my phone today, it’s only 16gb. although i have to say, it is very fast :D
ramonmaruko says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
@jibberjabbar Are they only offering the 16GB version?
jibberjabber says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
@ramonmaruko yes, they are only offering the 16gb version.
interested says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Bummer. I though that they would have had the 32 gb version :(
silver says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Good way to go for smart! i know a lot of us here in the Phils are just dying to get the nexus 5, aside from the G2 and GFlex this is also one to look out for.
patricio says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
well im one of those who are dying to have a nexus 5.
Nic says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
I’m getting mine from Japan and having it shipped here. The total amount I’ll be paying for the 32GB version would be 21-24k.
ramonmaruko says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Do you have a Japan CC? I’m interested to know how you managed to order one from Japan. :)
Nic says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Use shopandbox.com. A 32GB D821 costs only 22k. Not sure about duties and VAT though.
ramonmaruko says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Did you already order? When will it arrive here? Please do report back how much you have paid in total once it does.
Nic says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Nope. Someone from the selected country will do the ordering for you. As of now, item and local shipping costs 19.2k. Service fees and int’l. shipping is almost 3k. If I will receive this without duties then the total would be slightly over 22k.
ramonmaruko says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Please share to us how much you’ll be paying for the taxes once it arrives.
royce says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
did you already receive your nexus 5 from japan? was there additional charge when it reached customs?
tamtam says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
great news from smart..im actually waiting for this,finally i can avail nexus 5.. :)
allan says:
🥉 Rookie🏆3
ako din hinihintay q tlaga tong nexus 5….
kelly says:
🥉 Rookie🏆3
im so excited sa nexus5 lalo na yung android kitkat.. new version..
jibberjabber says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
@jowsef D821, it is compatible with the LTE Bands here in the Philippines. I think the D820 version is for North America only.
jowsef says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
Thanks! Will apply today! Haha!
Pan says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
so disappointed that its only 16gb.
gail says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
congratz smart! haha,, nexus will be a hit!