Smart nabs exclusive rights to Google Nexus 5

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).

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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61 Comments

Glen says:

11 years ago

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.
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LG promo victim says:

11 years ago

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
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abuzalzal says:

11 years ago

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
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Chris says:

11 years ago

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.
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Justin says:

11 years ago

“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!
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Nic says:

11 years ago

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.
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JP says:

11 years ago

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.
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Natsun says:

11 years ago

Mga hampas lupa!, kung wala kayo pambili wag kayo maginarte. Mga dukha na nga ang luluho pa. JOKE.
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marcusfenix says:

11 years ago

Sir Yuga, is Php22k to Php25k for the 16gb or 32gb?
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EarlZ says:

11 years ago

Any word when LG retailers will have this for sale? Sana sabay sila sa smart.
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Nic says:

11 years ago

Confirmed. Smart will officially release this tomorrow. I talked to someone at JUMP Megamall.
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jibberjabber says:

11 years ago

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
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interested says:

11 years ago

@jibberjabber, is this for the 32gb N5?
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silver says:

11 years ago

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.
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Nic says:

11 years ago

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.
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tamtam says:

11 years ago

great news from smart..im actually waiting for this,finally i can avail nexus 5.. :)
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jibberjabber says:

11 years ago

@jowsef D821, it is compatible with the LTE Bands here in the Philippines. I think the D820 version is for North America only.
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Pan says:

11 years ago

so disappointed that its only 16gb.
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gail says:

11 years ago

congratz smart! haha,, nexus will be a hit!
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