Be it your first or your fifth purchase, picking up a new smartphone always involves several factors to think about; least of all deciding how you’re going to pay for it. And that’s where StarHub’s new payment option comes into play - to easily address this last and most important stage.
But before costs factor in, it’s even more important to know what exactly you’re signing up for. After all, everyone’s always looking for the most cutting-edge smartphones, and right now, the iPhone 13 is at the top of that list.
What’s new for the iPhone 13 lineup?
From left to right: iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 mini.
But what exactly does the iPhone 13 have to offer? And more importantly, what sets it apart?
While the iPhone 12 presented a big update a year back, you can think of the iPhone 13 as a further refinement of the iconic model, featuring key improvements in its camera hardware, a gorgeous display and enhanced performance across the board. It’s everything you could expect from a cutting-edge smartphone and then some.
On the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini:-
- New, more powerful A15 Bionic processor
- More 5G bands supported
- Huge leap in battery life
- Improved camera system and lenses
Shoot in Dolby Vision HDR at 4K60FPS
Cinematic Mode at 1080P30FPS – Adjust bokeh even after it’s shot
Photographic Styles – Keeps skin tones natural while amping up/muting a scene - Bigger storage options
- Brighter and more vibrant OLED displays
- 20% smaller notch
- New colour options
- MagSafe, IP68 dust and water resistance, Ceramic Shield, wireless charging.
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max have all of the above and more:-
- Triple rear cameras (Wide, Ultra-wide, Telephoto)
- Macro mode for photos and videos
- ProRes video support (coming soon)
- LiDAR sensor
- ProMotion Display (adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz)
- Stainless steel body instead of aluminium
- Faster graphics engine for an even better gaming experience
It also goes without saying that picking up a brand-new iPhone 13 right off the bat is going to do a number on your budget, and when instalment plans come into the picture, concerns about interest rates will naturally follow. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be that way, at least not with StarHub’s new EasyGo interest-free payment option.
Fuss-free purchases with EasyGo
Customers only add on a small instalment payment on top of their SIM Only plan monthly costs.
Fundamentally, EasyGo is a StarHub initiative that allows you to save money when you subscribe or renew SIM Only plans, by paying for them monthly over the course of 12 or 24 months. In short, not only will you be able to snag a new iPhone 13 with $0 upfront payment, but you’ll also be paying 0% interest on those monthly instalments too. Additionally, there’s no contract tying you down either, making this the easiest and most affordable way to get Apple's latest iPhone 13 by far.
With this in mind, you could go into the StarHub store and pick up an iPhone 13 with the knowledge that there won’t be any strings attached. After all, the telco understands the pains of buying a new smartphone upfront - seeing a big chunk of your savings go ‘poof’ in a matter of moments can be painful to consider, and that’s why they’re rolling out this initiative to allow customers to acquire the best iPhone available without eating into their budget.
Why else should you consider signing up from StarHub?
Anyone can offer a no-frills plan, but StarHub has more to offer. By signing up or renewing their Mobile+ SIM only plans, customers enjoy lightning-swift 5G speeds and an entire suite of entertainment features too. The list of perks includes 3 months of Apple TV+ and 12 months of Disney+ at no extra cost, a deal only made sweeter by the fact that no other telco is currently offering Disney+ as part of such mobile bundles.
From popular shows like The Mandalorian and Marvel’s What If...? to full-fledged blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame, you’ll certainly be getting more than your money’s worth by the end of your binge, and those who sign up for a SIM Only $25 plan online can enjoy a further $5 off their bill. With all that in mind, it’s no wonder that they’ve been voted Best TV Service Provider in our Tech Awards 2021 Readers’ Choice segment by our readers, not to mention that they’re also the top Singaporean provider for Video Experience according to Opensignal.
StarHub Mobile Plans | Plan type | 5G | Disney+ | Data | Talk time | SMS | Handset & Trade-in discount* |
SIM Only $25 | No Contract | -- | NIL | 80GB | Unlimited | 1000 | Yes |
Mobile+ $38 | 1-year plan | Yes | 12 months | 70GB | 1000 | 1000 | Yes |
Mobile+ $45 | 1-year plan | Yes | 12 months | 90GB | 1000 | 1000 | Yes |
*Trade-in allowed only at retail stores. SIM Only plan trade-in is valid for EasyGo signups only.
In fact, you won’t even need to be on a Wi-Fi connection for any of that. With that much data, enjoy all of their favourite content anytime, anywhere and the whopping 1000 mins of talk time included means they won’t have to worry about incurring add-on charges for frequent work calls or casual conversations with friends over the phone. After all, with Covid-19 still lingering around and causing restrictions, staying connected is now more important than ever.
Here’s how much you’ll be paying for your iPhone 13
As for the instalments themselves, StarHub’s rates are relatively gentle on the purse strings through an EasyGo plan, and customers working with a tighter monthly budget can even opt for a two-year plan instead of the regular one-year option. Here’s an example how much you would pay across different iPhone 13 models with a 128GB storage capacity:-
Monthly Instalment (1-year) | Monthly Instalment (2-years) | |
Storage | 128GB | |
iPhone 13 mini | $96 | $48 |
iPhone 13 | $109 | $55 |
iPhone 13 Pro | $138 | $69 |
iPhone 13 Pro Max | $150 | $75 |
Finally, if you happen to be looking for something more family-oriented, you could even opt to check out their new HubBundle combo as well. It not only promises you a new iPhone that comes with 3-months free Apple TV+, plus 12-months of Disney+ goodness right off the bat, but also tosses in a standard Netflix subscription and a 1Gbps Fibre Broadband plan that your loved ones at home can all enjoy.
So what are you waiting for? Now’s the perfect time to upgrade to the new iPhone 13 at $0 upfront with 0% interest for your monthly instalments. Visit your nearest StarHub Store to get an EasyGo plan for your new phone**.
Already a StarHub Customer? Head to the StarHub eStore to pick up the iPhone 13 with an EasyGo plan!
** - For new customers with no existing StarHub services and would like to sign-up for EasyGo payment service, don’t’ forget to bring along your existing mobile bill from past 3 months and head down to a StarHub retail shop to kick start your journey to being a Hubber.
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