Starting October 2, subscribers can pre-order the iPhone 18 Pro with Smart Postpaid Plans+ 1499. It starts at PhP 3,713 per month. Meanwhile, the iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at PhP4,050 per month.

Customers can also pay for their devices through zero-interest credit card installments of up to 24 months with select banks. Smart Postpaid subscribers renewing their plans can choose payment terms of up to 36 months, charged directly to their Postpaid bill.

Both iPhone models come with an open-line device, a preferred Unli App bundle, UNLI 5G for 12 months, Open Access Data, and high priority on the Smart network.

Customers who successfully pre-order an iPhone 18 Series device will also receive 18GB of free Open Access Data valid for three months, a PhP5,000 discount voucher for select Smart Accessories, and 18% off select third-party Digimap accessories.

Those who pre-order through the Smart Online Store will also receive a free AirTag.

Smart Postpaid customers can pre-order at Smart Stores nationwide or through the Smart Online Store.

Smart Infinity gets additional perks

Members of Smart Infinity can get the iPhone 18 Series starting with the Infinity Plan 5000, which now includes Infinity Roam+ Plans for connectivity while traveling abroad.

Members can also opt for the Infinity Plus Plan 9500, which includes one Primary Line and two Supplementary Lines.

Infinity members who pre-order the iPhone 18 Series will receive a PhP5,000 discount voucher for select Smart Accessories and a complimentary PowerMac e-voucher.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 arrive October 9

Smart will begin offering the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 on October 9.

The Apple Watch Series 12 starts at PhP1,521 per month with zero-interest installment as a Device Add-On, or PhP28,900with a Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999 plan.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 starts at PhP2,467 per month with zero-interest installment as a Device Add-On, or PhP49,200 with Smart Postpaid Plans+ 999.

Smart Postpaid subscribers can also connect multiple Apple devices to one account through Smart Device Link, which costs PhP199 per month and is charged to the subscriber’s Postpaid bill.

Smart says subscribers can use the latest iPhones and Apple Watches on its 5G network. The company was recently recognized by Ookla for the Best Mobile Video Experience in the Philippines for the first half of 2026, recording a Video Score of 72.82.

TECNO has officially launched the CAMON Slim 5G in the Philippines, bringing its latest CAMON smartphone with a focus on slim design, photography, and everyday durability.

The phone measures just 6.39mm thin while packing a 6,000mAh battery. It also features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e 5G chipset.

Slim design, big battery

The CAMON Slim 5G comes in five colorways: Burgundy Red, Neo Mondrian, Matisse Black, Van Gogh Blue, and Rebel Pink.

TECNO gives each variant a distinct rear design. Neo Mondrian, for example, uses a photochromic panel that reveals a colored grid pattern under ultraviolet light, while Van Gogh Blue uses a patterned gradient inspired by The Starry Night.

Despite its slim profile, the phone carries a 6,000mAh battery. It also has IP69K/IP69/IP68/IP66 protection ratings and has passed MIL-STD-810 certification.

50MP Sony LYTIA camera

For photography, the CAMON Slim 5G features a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C main camera with a 1/1.56-inch sensor.

TECNO also highlights its Super-Zoom FlashSnap feature, which can capture fast-moving subjects without requiring users to manually press the shutter at the exact moment. The camera supports up to 2x telephoto snap shooting.

The phone also supports Multi-Focal-Length Portrait with 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm focal lengths.

TECNO Mag Badge

The TECNO Mag Badge is a magnetic accessory designed to work with the CAMON Slim 5G. It has a 1.73-inch AMOLED display and can function as a photo gallery, remote shutter, and selfie preview.

Price and availability

The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G starts at PhP 24,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant, which is exclusive to TikTok Shop.

The 8GB+256GB model is priced at PhP 27,999 and is available through online channels and TECNO stores nationwide.

Pre-orders run from October 2 to 15, 2026.

Customers who pre-order will receive a TECNO MagBadge, along with a 60-day free replacement warranty, three years of 256GB cloud storage, and a three-month Google One AI Plus 2TB trial. Eligible pre-order buyers can also get up to PhP 3,000 in special cash discounts.

For those who want the accessory separately, the TECNO MagBadge is priced at PhP 5,999 in the Philippines. It features a 1.73-inch OLED display and can serve as a rear-camera preview screen and remote shutter, with the latter working from up to 10 meters away.

The HONOR 600S 5G is now available in the Philippines, bringing an 8,100mAh battery, 5G connectivity, and AI-powered features to the HONOR 600 Series.

The smartphone starts at PHP 18,999 for the 6GB + 128GB configuration. The variant is an online exclusive during its first month of sales.

Meanwhile, the 8GB + 256GB model has an SRP of PHP 22,999 and is available at a promo price of PHP 19,999.

Pre-orders run from October 1 to 9, 2026, with the First Day Sale taking place on October 10.

HONOR 600S specs and features

The HONOR 600S features a 6.872-inch TFT LCD with a 1592 x 720 resolution. It reaches up to 1,020 nits in HBM and supports Eye Comfort and Dynamic Dimming technologies.

Under the hood, the phone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 processor with an Adreno 613 GPU. It runs MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 and comes in 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB configurations.

For photography, the HONOR 600S has a 50-megapixel f/1.8 main camera with an auxiliary lens. The rear camera supports up to 8x digital zoom and 1080p video recording. A 5-megapixel f/2.2 camera handles selfies.

HONOR also highlights its AI-powered imaging tools, including AI Image-to-Video 2.0, Moving Photo Editing, AI Photos Agent, Magic Color, and Magic Pose. AI Image-to-Video can generate videos from multiple images or from first- and last-frame inputs.

The biggest hardware highlight is the 8,100mAh battery, rated at 7,900mAh. It supports 45W HONOR SuperChargeand does not support wireless charging.

The phone also carries IP68, IP69, and IP69K water and dust resistance ratings. Other connectivity features include 5G, dual Nano SIM support, Wi-Fi on both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and a USB-C port.

The HONOR 600S comes in Velvet Black, Desert Gold, and Misty Purple. It measures 168.3 x 78.54 x 8.30mm and weighs 216.5 grams.

HONOR 600S price and availability in the Philippines

The HONOR 600S is available for pre-order from October 1 to 9, 2026, with the First Day Sale beginning October 10.

• 6GB + 128GB: PHP 18,999 promo price — online exclusive during the first month
• 8GB + 256GB: PHP 22,999 SRP / PHP 19,999 promo price

HONOR’s Philippine launch promotion also covers authorized HONOR physical stores nationwide, Globe Telecom stores, and the brand’s official stores on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. (businessmirror.com.ph)

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