Smartphones

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Z Flip6, Buds3 series preorders now available

Preorder price, offers in the Philippines

Published

July 19, 2024

Manila Connoisseur

Planning on getting the Samsung’s latest foldables or earbuds? Customers in the Philippines may now place their preorders for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6, Galaxy Z Flip6, and Galaxy Buds3 series until July 30, 2024.

Unveiled last week at Galaxy Unpacked 2024 in Paris, Samsung’s latest foldables are the slimmest and lightest Z series smartphones yet from the brand. Beyond the aesthetic changes, these foldables have been boosted by Galaxy AI to keep up with today’s AI phone standards.

Both the Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 come with seven generations of OS upgrades and security updates. They will likewise come with a year of free Samsung Care+ during preorder periods.

Here’s a quick price guide for both:

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6

Available colors: Crafted Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink, Navy

12GB+256GB: PhP 105,990 or PhP 2,944.17/month
12GB+512GB: PhP 113,990 or PhP 3,166.39/month
12GB+1TB: PhP 130,990 or PhP 3,638.61/month

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Available colors: Crafted Black, White, Peach, Blue, Yellow, Mint, Silver Shadow

12GB+256GB: PhP 70,990 or PhP 1,971.94/month
12GB+512GB: PhP 78,990 or PhP 2,194.17/month

As of July 29, 2024, customers may maximize savings by availing of trade-in offers when they trade-in their old devices. This applies to both foldables.

Most durable foldables yet

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6 are the most durable yet from the brand’s line of foldables. They both feature a better hinge, Armor Aluminum, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

More than its exteriors, the devices are equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processors, the most advanced for its class, along with an upgraded cooling system. For the first time, a vapor chamber is integrated on the Z Flip6.

Furthermore, the Z Flip6 now has a 50MP wide camera and 12MP ultra-wide camera, giving an upgraded camera experience for users. The flip-style phone also supports video HDR, on top of Nightography for great captures even under dim lighting.

When folded, the Z Flip6’s 3.4-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow supports AI-assisted functions so users can access a variety of widgets.

On the other hand, the Z Fold6 offers enhanced productivity, thanks to its AI-powered features like Note Assist and Composer. For photo editing, users may leverage Sketch to Image, Circle to Search, and more. For everyday tasks made easier or when the need arises, there’s Interpreter.

Galaxy Buds3 series preorder price

Meanwhile, those getting the Galaxy Buds3 series may get a free Disney Strap Case or Clip Case during the preorder period which is also until July 30. During the same period, the Buds3 series also comes with an extra 10% off when bundled with either of the two Z series devices.

The Galaxy Buds3 is priced at PhP 8,990 while the Galaxy Buds3 Pro retails for PhP 14,990. Both come in either Silver or White colorways. Those wanting to personalize the wearables may avail of 50% off on any Buds case until July 30 as well.

The Buds3 series also boasts of a suite of AI-powered features. These include Adaptive EQ and Adaptive ANC, which intelligently optimizes the sound based on the surrounding using microphones.

With Interpreter in Listening mode, users may hear translations directly from the earbuds. Voice Command, meanwhile, allows them to control functions without touching the wearables at all.

First Look

First Look: Apple iPhone Duo

The foldable we’ve been waiting for!

Published

September 11, 2026

GadgetMatch and Michael Josh Villanueva

Apple’s first ever foldable is finally here! Say hello to the iPhone Duo.

In this video, THE Michael Josh shares his first impressions.

Those include the design, display, cameras, performance, and what it’s actually like to use Apple’s latest iPhone.

Is the iPhone Duo the future of the iPhone or just an interesting experiment?

We take a closer look and share everything that stood out during our hands-on experience.

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iPhone Duo: Price, availability in the Philippines

As listed on the Apple website

Published

September 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

Apple has officially entered the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. It uses a passport-style design that opens into a larger display while retaining a more conventional smartphone experience when folded.

Price and availability

The iPhone Duo starts at PhP 159,990 in the Philippines for the 256GB model as listed on the Apple website.

Here’s the full local pricing:

256GB — PhP 159,990
512GB — PhP 175,990
1TB — PhP 207,990
2TB — PhP 254,990

The iPhone Duo comes in Star White and Night Sky.

Actual availability in the Philippines has yet to be officially announced.

A foldable design with two displays

The iPhone Duo has a 5.4-inch outer display when folded and expands to a 7.6-inch main display when opened. Both orientations use the same aspect ratio, allowing iOS to transition between them seamlessly.

The rear chassis uses Ceramic Shield, while the front display gets Ceramic Shield 2. The device is also IP68-rated for dust and water resistance.

Its hinge uses carbon fiber supports and magnets that produce an audible click when the phone is folded.

A20 Pro brings flagship performance

The iPhone Duo is powered by the A20 Pro, the same chip found in the iPhone 18 Pro series. Apple says the chip delivers 35 percent better sustained performance than the iPhone 17 Pro.

It also comes with the new C2 cellular modem, which provides up to 50 percent faster uploads. Like other foldables, the Duo can be used in different configurations, including tent mode and a partially folded book-like position.

48-megapixel camera system

The iPhone Duo gets a 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera alongside a 12-megapixel 2x telephoto camera.

For selfies and video calls, it has a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera. The inner display also uses an under-screen camera for a cleaner look.

Battery life goes beyond a day

The iPhone Duo offers up to 31 hours of video playback using the inner display and up to 44 hours using the outer display.

Charging is also quick. Apple says a 20-minute charge can replenish half the battery, while a five-minute charge can provide up to five hours of video playback.

For the complete specifications and first-look details, check out our main iPhone Duo launch coverage.

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iPhone 18 Pro series: Price, availability in the Philippines

As listed on the Apple website

Published

September 10, 2026

GadgetMatch

Apple’s latest Pro iPhones are now listed on the Philippine Apple website, with local pricing starting at PhP 94,990. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max bring a new A20 Pro chip, a variable-aperture main camera, longer battery life, and a redesigned Dynamic Island. (Apple)

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max price in the Philippines

The iPhone 18 Pro starts at PhP 94,990 for 256GB. The iPhone 18 Pro Max starts at PhP 99,990.

Storage	iPhone 18 Pro	iPhone 18 Pro Max
256GB	PhP 94,990	PhP 99,990
512GB	PhP 110,990	PhP 115,990
1TB	PhP 142,990	PhP 147,990
2TB	PhP 189,990	PhP 194,990

Both models come in black, silver, glacier, and burgundy. Apple offers both Pro models with up to 2TB of storage.

A variable-aperture 48-megapixel camera

The iPhone 18 Pro series gets a new 48-megapixel Fusion Main camera with variable aperture. It can open as wide as ƒ/1.48 for low-light photography, while narrowing to ƒ/4 can keep more of a group in focus.

Apple also adds Pro controls that let users manually adjust aperture, shutter speed, white balance, and exposure through a histogram.

A20 Pro brings more performance

Both models run on Apple’s A20 Pro, built on a 2nm process. It has a six-core CPU, seven-core GPU, and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine.

Apple says the GPU is up to 40 percent faster than A19 Pro, while memory bandwidth increases by 50 percent. A redesigned vapor chamber also has three times the surface area of the previous generation, enabling up to 40 percent higher sustained performance.

A smaller Dynamic Island

Apple redesigned the Dynamic Island to make more room for information. It can now display up to three Live Activities at once while retaining Face ID for authentication and unlocking.

Battery life gets a major boost

The iPhone 18 Pro delivers up to 36 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 18 Pro Max reaches up to 45 hours on eSIM-only models.

The Pro can reach 50 percent charge in around 15 minutes, while the Pro Max can get around seven hours of video playback from five minutes of wired charging.

Philippine availability

Apple has confirmed September 18 availability for more than 65 countries and regions, including Singapore. It also says the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will reach another 20 countries and regions starting September 25. However, Apple has not yet specified the Philippines in its published launch-day country list, so a Philippine release date has not been officially confirmed.

The Philippine Apple website does list the iPhone 18 Pro as a new model with local pricing, however.