The smartphone gets up to PhP 3,000 off at participating stores until October 18.

TECNO is offering launch discounts and freebies for the CAMON Slim 5G in the Philippines. Buyers can get up to ₱3,000 off the smartphone at participating offline stores from October 16 to 18, 2026.

Eligible customers can also receive a free TECNO MagBadge worth ₱5,999 during the first-month sale, subject to promotional terms and availability.

TECNO CAMON Slim 5G launch promos

TECNO is offering the CAMON Slim 5G for PhP 24,999 on October 16 and 17. The price increases to PhP 25,499 on October 18, compared with its regular PhP 27,999 price.

The MagBadge features a 1.73-inch display, rear-camera preview, wireless media sync, and remote-shutter control. It lets users preview selfies and control the phone’s camera remotely.

TECNO is also offering additional gifts to eligible customers at selected stores. From October 16 to 18, the first 20 eligible pre-order customers who claim and purchase their phones during the designated period at SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA, and SM Fairview can receive a gift set containing earbuds, a tumbler, and a speaker. The offer runs while supplies last and follows the applicable promotional mechanics.

TECNO CAMON Slim 5G features

The CAMON Slim 5G combines its 6.39mm-thin body with a 6,000mAh battery and a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate.

Its 50-megapixel Sony LYTIA 700C main camera supports Super-Zoom FlashSnap, which helps capture fast-moving subjects. The phone also carries IP69K, IP69, and IP68 water and dust resistance ratings.

TECNO offers the phone in Burgundy Red, Matisse Black, and Rebel Pink. Gossamer White is expected to become available toward the end of October.

TECNO CAMON Slim 5G price and availability

The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G retails for PhP 27,999 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, with up to 16GB of extended RAM.

Customers can purchase the phone at TECNO stores nationwide and through its official Shopee, TikTok Shop, and Lazada stores.

Smart Communications is opening pre-orders for the iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, today, October 16, from 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Customers can pre-order through the Smart Online Store. Smart Infinity members can also contact their relationship manager or call *800. Customers who miss the pre-order window will be placed on a waitlist.

iPhone Duo plans and pre-order offers

Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1999 offers the iPhone Duo at monthly payments starting at PHP 6,304. Customers can pay through zero-interest credit card installments for up to 24 months with select banks.

The plan includes an open-line device, a choice of Unli App bundle, UNLI 5G for 12 months, Open Access Data, and high network priority. Existing Smart Postpaid subscribers renewing their plans can also spread payments over up to 36 months, charged directly to their bill.

Successful pre-orders come with several perks:

• 18GB of free Open Access Data, valid for three months
• A free PHP 5,000 discount voucher for select Smart Accessories
• 18% off select Digimap accessories
• A complimentary AirTag for orders placed through the Smart Online Store

Smart Prepaid customers who pre-order the device will receive a free eSIM.

Premium perks with Smart Infinity

Smart Infinity offers the iPhone Duo through plans starting with Infinity Plan 5000. Members can also access Infinity Roam+ Plans with up to 40GB of data valid for 365 days.

The Infinity Plus Plan 9500 includes one Primary Line and two Supplementary Lines, allowing members to extend their plan’s benefits to others.

Infinity members also receive personalized support through Infinity Concierge, a 24/7 hotline, dedicated relationship managers, partner offers through the Infinity Collection, and priority assistance at Smart Stores nationwide.

A foldable iPhone with new features

The iPhone Duo features a 7.6-inch inner display and a 5.4-inch outer display. Its foldable design supports features such as Duo Preview, Smart Take, and Split View.

Apple’s A20 Pro chip, advanced camera system, and all-day battery power the device. Its two displays offer different ways to use apps, view content, and handle everyday tasks.

Smart 5G connects the Apple ecosystem

Smart also offers Smart Device Link, which lets customers connect multiple compatible Apple devices to a single Smart Postpaid account.

Apple Watch users, for example, can access calls, messages, and mobile data even when their iPhone is not nearby. The service costs PHP 199 per month and is charged to the customer’s Smart Postpaid bill.

Smart said its 5G network recently received recognition from Ookla for delivering the Best Mobile Video Experience in the Philippines for the first half of 2026. The network earned a Video Score of 72.82, the highest among mobile operators in the country.

Is it safe to say that the foldable wars are finally on? After Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, more eyes are looking towards foldables, and Apple’s foldable isn’t even out yet. Despite still being in the iPhone Duo’s preorder phase, Samsung has already laid a bold claim over the market. According to the South Korean brand, demand for the Galaxy Z Fold8 family has increased since the debut of the Duo.

As reported by Forbes, Richard Chang, Corporate Vice President for the Mobile Division, said, “Customer demand for the Galaxy Z Fold8 family has increased 16 percent since launch, and with a 300 percent increase in active Google searches for Samsung foldables in the last month alone.”

To be fair, Chang did not attribute the recent spike to Apple. However, the timing is more than just a coincidence. A few weeks ago, Apple unveiled the iPhone Duo, the company’s first foray into the foldable market. Almost immediately, the Duo turned heads for its novel approach to its foldable interface. Unlike its competitors, it transitions seamlessly when folding between the two modes.

However, Apple’s efforts might not be enough, at least not before the Duo actually launches. Samsung is still on an upward trend, thanks to the more convenient passport-style form factor of the Galaxy Z Fold8. Still, regardless of which side of the fence you’re on, it’s a win for consumers that the two biggest names in the smartphone space are finally feuding over foldable supremacy. We might be in for a golden age of foldables in the next few years.

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