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Globe offers LG G2 free on Unlisurf Plan 1799

Q: Key Point 1: Globe Telecom today announced the availability of the LG G2...

Globe Telecom today announced the availability of the LG G2 in their postpaid plans.

Q: Key Point 3: The LG G2 has a suggested retail price of Php27,490...

The LG G2 has a suggested retail price of Php27,490 (32GB) when it came out in the retail market last week of September.

Q: Key Point 4: LG G2 specs: 5.2-inch 1080 x 1920 Tru-HD IPS+ LCD...

LG G2 specs: 5.2-inch 1080 x 1920 Tru-HD IPS+ LCD display, 424ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 3 2.3GHz quad-core MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Adreno 330 GPU 2GB RAM 32GB internal memory WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP GPS w/ aGPS support NFC HSPA+, 4G LTE 100Mbps 13 megapixel camera with LED flash, OIS Full HD 1080p video recording @ 60fps 2.1Mp w/ front-facing camera Android 4.2.2 Jellybean Li-Ion 3,000mAh battery 143g (weight) 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (dimensions) The Plan 1799 comes with the usual unlimited data (LTE) and Php800 consumable or depending on the type of add-ons or boosters you want to get.

Abe Olandres October 11, 2013 · 1 min read

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Globe Telecom today announced the availability of the LG G2 in their postpaid plans. The carrier is giving away the G2 for free when you subscribe to a regular Plan 1799 with no cash-out.

The LG G2 has a suggested retail price of Php27,490 (32GB) when it came out in the retail market last week of September.

LG G2 specs:
5.2-inch 1080 x 1920 Tru-HD IPS+ LCD display, 424ppi
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
2.3GHz quad-core MSM8974 Snapdragon 800
Adreno 330 GPU
2GB RAM
32GB internal memory
WiFi a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth 4.0 A2DP
GPS w/ aGPS support
NFC
HSPA+, 4G LTE 100Mbps
13 megapixel camera with LED flash, OIS
Full HD 1080p video recording @ 60fps
2.1Mp w/ front-facing camera
Android 4.2.2 Jellybean
Li-Ion 3,000mAh battery
143g (weight)
138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm (dimensions)

The Plan 1799 comes with the usual unlimited data (LTE) and Php800 consumable or depending on the type of add-ons or boosters you want to get. You can read our full review of the LG G2 here.

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164 Comments

silver dionisio · 13 years ago

The Optimus series of LG is awesome specially with the additional smart phone to its product line! the LG G2! with a unique rear key. knock on to unlock the screen and with its Quadcore 2.26 GHz processor, the G2 is innovation to its finestyou guys really have to grab this unit! thanks globe for making this free with flexible plans!

kent · 13 years ago

wow! free LG G2 and unlisurf at only P1799 good deal! G2 yan ihh! ganda ng OIS camera nian ihh

toeknee · 13 years ago

ive seen some viral video about the LG G2 phone, i love the their tag line ” learning from you”..globe offer’s G2 for free at plan 1799,ill surely visit globe center in galleria to know more about their offer.

jam · 13 years ago

LG G2 have many features that i want..

tekie · 13 years ago

this phone really amazed me, with audio zoom and shot and clear features.the best

jhen · 13 years ago

LG G2 has unique features like its rear key, audio zoom and 13 mp OIS Camera, at last i can have one with Globe Postpaid :)

stef · 13 years ago

13mp camera with OIS,gusto ko coz my hand is a lil bit shakey…

techstyle020 · 13 years ago

aside from the knock on feature, this phone really amazed me bec of the answer me and the slide aside let user move between three apps at once..

neilruzty · 13 years ago

Here’s what I got from Globe:
Plan 1799 (recontrating)
Free! No cash out
LG G2 black
32g with free window quick case
It’s unlocked. Openline!
Processing time plus delivery: 5 days
AWESOME PHONE!!!!

neilruzty · 13 years ago

Here’s what I got from Globe:
Plan 1799 (recontrating)
Free! No cash out
LG G2 black
32g with free window quick case
It’s unlocked. Openline!
Processing time plus delivery: 5 days

vicky · 13 years ago

ang galing nmn pag ng avail k sa globe my free n G2 nice one

joy · 13 years ago

Really? LG G2 smartphone in a 5’2″ Full HD IPS Display, i want this!

thecyberinsider · 13 years ago

interesting plan with G2 plus and no cash out.also the 5.2 inch LCD, 2.3GHz quad-core MSM8974 Snapdragon 800..i love this phone

TECHYSTORY · 13 years ago

nkita q ung mga features ng G2 ang ganda promise!!!!!!

mobiletech537 · 13 years ago

i really amaze in this Lg G2, because of some new features, like the Rear key, the Auto zoom, and have good quality of taking picturs, and fast to connection in internet.

toni · 13 years ago

Nice! ill drop by later sa Globe to see this..

Hero · 13 years ago

Got the LG G2 last sunday from Rob Galleria. Bianca said it is only a carravan offer (meaning not all globe stores has that specific device) with no cash out..and no line-waiting. No kidding! Weird part here was I was supposed to getthe iPad Mini from Smart but was asked additional requirements… so off I went to Globe and got the G2 instead.

Mau · 13 years ago

when sya magiging available sa globe? kagagaling ko lang sabi nila wala pa

ejjilyn · 13 years ago

knowing about the unique features of LG G2 makes me want to buy one! ASTIG! they have the first Rear Key “that the other phones don’t have”, i love to take photos using my dslr to have a very good quality of photos but its too heavy to bring it everywhere, but with this 15 megapixel its convient for me to take photos anywhere and anytime :)<3

LG G2 + Globe what a nice Combination, globe always give the needs of their market!^__^

tanga mo · 12 years ago

bobo 13 mp lang xya/

kevin · 13 years ago

LG G2 is nice and beatiful astig ang daming bagong features unlike sa other smartphone nkakaenjoy

johnonline · 13 years ago

ang daming LG posers dito.. sana mabenta.. lagi nagkalat mga LG mktg team dito sa yugatech at nagpopost ng kung anu-ano.. haha

neilruzty · 13 years ago

Got this for re-contracting! Free @ Plan 1799, 32G, free leather case!

Toink · 13 years ago

Is your unit SIM-unlocked? The free leather case is the QuickWindow Folio?

mau · 13 years ago

is it available alread?

edna · 13 years ago

hellow! really you got the 32gb? from globe? how long did you order it? what color? can you choose a color though?

edna · 13 years ago

i have read the reviews about LG G2 and its just amazing!!!! thats why im switching from S4 to LG G2! it beat the crappy iphone5,HTC one and all.. its a winner!

Ngak! · 13 years ago

Ngak! LG na nga, Globe pa.

Tang I.N. Yu · 13 years ago

Gaya ng sinabi ko sa floppy topic, ang computer room ko na under renovation, ang dinding ay floppy disk at optical disck, na ginaya ko sa music room ko panay polk audio speakers ang dinding nia. Under renovation kasi ang plan ay polycarbonate glass cemented 64gb micro sd class 10 ang computer table ko. Ang sahig ay glass polycarbonate cemented ipad4 at iphone5 pra pagpasok ko feel na feel ko tinatapakan ko mukha at pride ng mga ang diyos dian ay apple har har har. And then ang computer seat ko ay polycarbonate glass cemented na korean brands, pra feel ko din kiss my ass you korean phone fanatics bwahahahah! Finally ang trash bin ko ay polycarbonate glass molded din na pinoy branded cellphones, pra feel na feel ko trash talaga ang pinoy rebrand, hah hak hak. Sori ha, pro type ko lang eh, kanya kanya trip ng room. Ok? Malay ko kaya ninyu na ang bahay niu ay fabricated out of patong patong na one peso coins, d ko kaya un eh.

faustino rodriguez · 13 years ago

Ang yayabang niu akala niu nman mayron kau nian, cge nga post niu resibo ng binili niu with ur names on it if meron, wala for sure, tyak nakahipo lang kau sa mall nian buwahahahah. Bottomline, pnay naman cheapo celfun niu, card niu pa 24 months, tapos nag dyi dyip kau at baon ulam pra makatipid pang montly pa, har har har, ang filipino nga nman, una lagi ang yabang.

Riba Sanchez · 13 years ago

ikaw na ikaw yan ha. tumbok na tumbok mo. swak na swak sa pagkakaalam mo. :D

Glen · 13 years ago

I was considering LG G2 but ended up with a Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

Based on the reviews from Youtube videos, both units are okay. No doubt that this is the best phone LG made so far.

But there are some problems with the G2
first of all, the knock knock feature doesn’t work 100%.

Built quality based on the drop test videos the LG G2’s screen shattered after 1 drop on the face. Samsung Note 3’s screen shattered after 2 drops :)

You can check out Android Authority Drop test on youtube.

On the good note, the back button works extremely well.

I just opted for the Note 3 since I have a Note 2 and I do use the S-pen a lot.

butterweed · 13 years ago

You cant compare g2 and note3. The former is a smartphone while note3 is phablet. Personally, i can only go as big as smartphone because they can still fit inside my pants pocket.

Juan · 13 years ago

Hi Glen, i agree with your opinion on the rear button. it works well with me. it is actually the best feature of the phone. about comparing it to note 3 , there’s a big difference with the price of both units. so, for me, LG G2 is a better deal. espcially now, nakita ko na meron na silang postpaid plans sa mall c/o globe. just my thoughts!

joe · 13 years ago

Hi FD, the button position, it’s a matter of preference, really. Maybe what I dont like about it is I sometimes accidentally press on the camera lens (but I later learned to find the power button first – which is a bit embossed – and work my way from there).

I also used to drop my previous phone a lot because of the side buttons (partnered with a case that makes the buttons hard to press), so I guess the back buttons work for me overall.

Oh yeah, the notification window does annoy me because there is only about half of the window for actual notifications (even less if you leave qslide open). LG put everything they can in the notif window, the brightness and volume slider are always there without an option to remove them (or maybe I just havent found out how). But that’s not a deal breaker for me.

joe · 13 years ago

I am using a g2 right now and as an actual user (and not just because I read it somewhere) I could say that it is a great device. Bloatwares are expected from a non-vanilla (nexus or play edition) but there are not much in the g2. But guess what, jellybean lets you disable these bloatwares.

The last phone I used was an s3 and that one had tons nore bloatware than the g2. I even installed custom ROM (paranoid android) into it. But for the g2, I’m not even thinking of installing custom rom (well, maybe just root to install greenify), but I dont want to lose features like double tap to wake up or sleep,qslide, qmemo.

I also love that the battery lasts twice as long as my s3. The only downside I see is the IPS screen, contrast is not as good as with the AMOLED.

Flippi_Dippi · 13 years ago

Thanks Joe. I watched Chad’s Buy/Try on Twit.tv and I wish someone else had done this review. He is just one guy. He likes the buttons on the side. Who says the buttons SHOULD be on the side? That’s not true.

I haven’t held the G2 yet, but what got me interested in the 1st place was the Buttons on the Back. I think it’s a great idea. I have a GNEX (Had a Nexus 4… nice, but too much glass for an accident prone person such as myself) and I hate the buttons on the side. The phone slips out of my hands most of the time just by locking and unlocking said device. In Landscape Mode I’m always pushing the Power button inadvertently locking it up while watching a video.

I’m running CyanogenMod and I like it. Chad also complained about the Notification Window. I’d have to try that to see if I’d have the same complaint or not. I appreciate your point about using a Custom Rom, but not wanting to lose some of the cool features of the G2.

At 1799/month I think it”s a Fantastic deal…. 999 goes to unli data and the remaining 800 is consumable, Right? Wrong? If so the phone IS free!! Damn. I want it!

Thnx again,
FD

THEO · 13 years ago

also Pakibasa nalang
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/09/lgs-g2-smartphone-gets-caught-living-in-the-shadows-of-giants/
^
para malaman kung bakit ko nasabi na di ko siya gusto siya..

Also kung makakahinta kayo yung nexT GOOGLE NEXUS PHONE na gawa din ng LG lalabas daw sa katapusan ng buwan, ang firmware niya ay yung ANDROID 4.3 at posible upgrade agad sa KITKAT pag meron…

Flippi_Dippi · 13 years ago

I am VERY interested in the upcoming Nexus 5, BUT only if I can get it for the US Price of $299 or$399. It’s been reported the $399 Nexus 5 will have a bigger battery and more storage. There’s no way I’ll allow myself to get ripped off by the amateurs at Aeorphone. You enter their shop and it’s like, uh would you mind not texting your friends and take care of me and stop chewing that gum… eeeerrrrrr.

Toink · 13 years ago

1799 = 24 months no Monthly cash out on the unit. 32GB version

Toink · 13 years ago

**Correction: I meant no cash out on the unit on plan 1799 for 24-months. Just your advance one month payment for the plan.

THEO · 13 years ago

kaya din ayaw ko, kasi walang SD card support…
So limitado ka sa internal memory para sa media at apps mo…

sa 32 GB na model 25 GB lang available… kais masyadong BLOATED ang OS na kasama niya… naubos sa mga tutorials at apps na di kailangan

Riba Sanchez · 13 years ago

May SD card slot nga, 4 Gig lang naman ilalagay, Class 4 pa. Hahaha.

64 Gig ang bilin ninyo Class 10.

THEO · 13 years ago

THIS WEEK IN TECH Before you buy POdcast gives this a heavy negative review:

Hardware wise OK siya pero yung Custom OS na kasama niya pangit… panay bloatware

http://twit.tv/show/before-you-buy/90
pakingang mo nalang ang podcast dito

XKCD · 13 years ago

jesus christ kung gusto mo mag stock edi mag NEXUS device ka.. And STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT BLOATWARES because some of those are actually useful to some people.. So kung ayaw mo ang software nila because it doesnt suit you edi wag simple as that..

Flippi_Dippi · 13 years ago

FINALLY!! A phone I can get behind and support!! NOW, when will Globe update their website to show the G2?

Anyone else hate the new Globe website? PV crap… errrrrrrrrr

unggoy · 13 years ago

may kasama kaya ito na yung window cover na dinedemo sa memoxpress?

don · 13 years ago

ilang month kaya ung plan sa Globe?

slice · 13 years ago

akala ku nung una basag.
ahaha!
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It’s freaking awesome!

Sunny · 13 years ago

@Brix, what about the front camera? Is it good?

Sparks · 13 years ago

Source of news?

lucky · 13 years ago

LG G2 becomes the first smartphone completely devoid of buttons on the sides.
i want this phone :D

Ruth · 13 years ago

@Asahi, hahahaha. :)

techy · 13 years ago

The LG G2 features the world’s first rear key, the device’s only button, positioned at the back. This button switches the power on and off, activates QuickMemo, and camera use. AWESOME!

asashi · 13 years ago

paano naging awesome yung rear key for camera use samantalang kung yung main camera ang gagamitin mo, tapos naka-landscape yung phone, eh malamang matakpan ng daliri mo yung camera mismo? saka malamang mag magresult pa yun sa noticeable shake nung phone while taking pictures, kung ikukumpara mo sa kung yung camera shutter key eh andun sa lower right nung phone? pakipaliwanag nga po?

pwede namang itouch na lang sa screen pag magpipicture pero ibang usapan na yun.

Bartolo Colon · 13 years ago

Awesome nga po gamitin yung volume as camera shutter kung front cam gagamitin mo. Pang selfie-selfie ba. :)

jade · 12 years ago

@ Asashi, i have an LG G2, there are a lot of reasons why lg g2’S Camera makes taking photos even more convenient. Ofcourse, you will not use the rear key to take photos all the time. G2’s camera can triggered using cheese shutter or the home keys in front. Rear key button for camera is ideal for selfies. OIS camera is also a very useful camera feature, even im in a moving bus, can still take clear pictures. just sharing!

Joy · 13 years ago

Global reviews on LG G2 were amazing and it wasn’t a surprise given the impressive specs on this “MONSTER PHONE”

elaHcM · 12 years ago

ang laki ng minura ng plan nila.! 1799-1399 :)

THeo · 13 years ago

Pangit ang LG G2, daming problema sa OS nya…

OK sana siyang device kung malagayan mo ng stocvk android kaso hirap i-root sya…

maghintay nalang tayo ng NEXUS 5 phone na naayos ang Software/OS issue na ito… Note: LG din gagagwa ng NEXUS 5 (2013 edition)

Ruth · 13 years ago

Hi Sir THeo, paano niyo po nasabing panget?? May G2 po ba kayo?

Brix · 13 years ago

I can give you a good answer :) i have an LG G2. It’s been with me for almost 2 weeks. LG G2 has not failed me yet. battery wise, i dont care whether it’s removable or not.. G2’s battery lasts the whole day, even with heavy internet surfing. The rear key is also a huge difference, that is really a plus to any smartphone user. camera is also very nice, so i dont bring any camera with me anymore. if you are looking for a gadget to invest, then I recommend LG G2.

Ruth · 13 years ago

Hi Sir Brix, thank you for your response. I consider myself a fan of LG G2 and i really want to have one. Checking on it specs, this phone really amazes me. I just couldn’t imagine why Sir THeo posted such comment and i am really interested to know the disadvantages of having LG G2 since i do not have one yet.. :)

Thea · 13 years ago

Hi. Kumusta naman ang pag-update ng OS ng LG? May improvement kaya?

asahi · 13 years ago

@Ruth,

Malamang can’t afford si Theo, kaya nandidiscourage ng ibang gustong bumili ng G2.

Nandadamay na lang syaa, kumbaga!

wew · 13 years ago

@Ruth ang tingin kong sinasabi lang ni Theo na disadvantage eh ung mahirap DAAW siya iroot…wala namang problema un sa iba since di naman lahat ng nagaandroid eh niroroot ang phone. kung wala naman problema sayo ang android UI ng LG wala ka nang dapat problemahin =) un nga lang di ganun kalakas ang software support ng LG pero kung ako tatanungin wala namang problema sakin un since mas mabilis na rin magpalit ng phone

bajigjig · 13 years ago

Sakin naman parang I don’t see the necessity to root it. This phone is just amazing. Can play HD games smoothly. Multi-tasking is a breeze. Partida wala pa akong nakafreeze na apps nyan + no reboots needed. This is indeed a MONSTER Phone. :D

XKCD · 13 years ago

***?! Sino nagsabing mahirap i-root?!wala pang gaanong 3rd party support yan kasi kakalabas palng sa market! Tsaka pag pumunta ka sa XDA THREAD makikita mo na ROOTED na yan at UNLOCKED NA ANG BOOTLOADER! MAY CUSTOM ROM NA NGA YAN EH!!! LOL!!!

NEXUS 5 tsong yan ang ultimate device ng Android Fanatics kase immense ang 3rd Party developer support ng nexus ecosystem!
GUSTO MO NGA MAG NEXUS 5 WALA KA NAMAN ATANG ALAM SA ANDROID?tsk tsk rooting pa lang dw mahirap na… haha

XKC · 13 years ago

OMG SOFTWARE PROBLEM NG G2?!!! ANONG SINASABI MO?

FIRST OF ALL ANG LG G2 has CUSTOM LG SOFTWARE na naka OPTIMUS UI AT ANG NEXUS AY NAKA STOCK AOSP ANDROID 4.4 KITKAT.. SOBRANG LAYO NG SOFTWARE NILA.. U HAVE THE HEAVILY TWEAKED LG AND THE STOCK NEXUS AOSP 4.4 KITKAT.. JIZZZ… DONT COMPARE APPLES TO ORANGES. AND AFAIK LAHAT NG CUSTOM SOFTWARE NG DIFFERNT PHONE BRANDS MAY FLAWS! GOOD THING THERE’s OVER THE AIR UPDATES TO FIX THOSE FLAWS.. SO ANG IMPORTANTE LNG NMN TLGA DITO IS UPDATES TO FIX KUNG ANO MAN SINASABI MONG PROBLEM NA YAN!

HAYYYY BASA BASA DIN!

fanatic · 12 years ago

hindi naman ahh imbento lg gnun?

Jade · 12 years ago

Hi Theo, i suggest you visit the malls, and try the G2 for yourself. you’ll be impressed. i just walked in LG concept store in megamall, after exploring phone for few minutes, i was convinced why they label it as the best smartphone today. napabili tuloy ako kahit di planado. will not every trade G2 for an iPhone which has nothing new in it. kung naghahanap ka ng bagong phone, na may new features and specs, i highly recommend G2.