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Smart now accepts pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series

Pre-order details, free upgrades, exclusive perks

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Smart Communications, Inc. now accepts pre-orders for the latest Samsung flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series. The series consists of the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. These are available on Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity Plans as well as Smart Prepaid bundles.

Pre-order details, free upgrades, exclusive perks

Postpaid Plans+ 999

Galaxy S25 (512GB)

  • PhP 1,100 monthly fee
  • PhP 19,700 downpayment

Galaxy S25+ (512GB)

  • PhP 1,500 monthly fee
  • PhP 23,800 downpayment

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB)

  • PhP 1,900 monthly fee
  • PhP 29,500 downpayment

Postpaid Plans+ 999 comes with UNLI 5G for 12 months, 30 GB monthly data (20 GB + 10GB valid for 6 months), Unli All-Net Calls and Texts, a Netflix Mobile Plan, a 3-month Max Mobile Plan, and access to Postpaid Perks. Subscribers who avail of the latest Samsung Galaxy S25 Series via Postpaid Plans+ can also get a free silicon case.   

Free storage upgrade

As a special treat, Postpaid and Infinity subscriberswith approved pre-orders from 

Jan. 23 to Feb. 13 will enjoy a FREE storage upgrade. They will automatically get the 512GB variant of their chosen Samsung Galaxy S25 device.  

Subscribers who successfully pre-order via Smart Postpaid, Prepaid or Infinity can also enjoy a host of exciting freebies, including a 50% off on Samsung Care+ 1-year subscription, a 30% discount on Samsung Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds via Samsung.com. 

 Smart Infinity

Smart Infinity members may also get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series starting with Infinity Plan 3500. It comes with Unlimited Data, monthly international data roaming allocation, and a host of exclusive lifestyle privileges, including a Personal Relationship Manager, a dedicated hotline and worldwide concierge, and specially curated perks and events.  

Subscribers availing the Samsung Galaxy S25 with Infinity can get a complimentary standing grip case for their new smartphone. 

Subscribers may also pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series with a Smart Prepaid bundle on zero-interest credit card installment for 12 or 24 months with UnionBank, Security Bank, RCBC, BDO, BPI, and Metrobank at select Smart Stores nationwide.   

To pre-order, head to the nearest Smart Store or pre-order online via https://smart.com.ph/galaxyS25 for Smart Postpaid plans. 

If you are a Smart Infinity member, you may pre-order via https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/InfinityS25, call *800, or reach out to Infinity Relationship Managers for personalized assistance. 

Double down on AI 

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series doubles down on AI. It comes additions and refinements to Galaxy AI along with other improvements in hardware and performance

Circle to Search

Some of the more notable ones include an expanded Circle to Search function. It now anticipates what action you might take with your selection and opens an Edge Panel to help you decide. There’s even two additional two icons: one for finding out the music in your surroundings and another for AI Translate. 

Now Brief & Now Bar

However, perhaps the most pronounced addition is Now Brief and Now Bar. Now Brief is essentially a smart, “human-like” AI Assistant. Through the Now Bar on the lock screen, it can display your schedule, offer restaurant recommendations, suggest new music, and many, many more. 

The Now Bar is on the bottom part of the lockscreen to help minimize your overall interaction with the phone and get things done by simply issuing a voice command. 

This will work across Google apps, Galaxy native apps, and select third party apps. 

Content Creation things

The Samsung Galaxy S25 series adds a 50MP Ultra Wide camera that offers four times better detail than its predecessor. 

Meanwhile, you get key additions to your content creation suite with features like Nightography Video that denoises the videos you capture in night and low light shooting conditions. 

There’s also Audio Eraser that offers you granular control on the volume of your video. You can adjust the volume levels of Speaker, Music, Wind, Nature, and Crowd.

In addition, you also have Galaxy Log and Virtual Aperture for improved color correction and shot composition. 

More content-adjacent AI things are improved Generative Edits (Magic Erase, etc), and a more accurate Portrait Studio. 

Hardware and Performance

The entire Galaxy S25 line is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC that’s especially tuned for Galaxy. 

As for hardware changes, the Galaxy S25 series is slimmer and lighter compared to the Galaxy S24 series. The corners and edges have also been rounded for a better grip. For durability, there’s improved titanium and Corning Gorilla Armor 2. 

Colorways 

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Series come in various color options: 

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 

Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Black. With online exclusives being the following: Titanium Blackgold, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen. 

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 share the following color options: 

Navy, Icyblue, Mint, and Silver Shadow. Online exclusives are: Blueblack, Coralred, and Pinkgold.

Galaxy S25 Series specs:

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Galaxy S25+ Galaxy S25
Display 6.9-inch QHD+ 
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
1~120Hz Refresh Rate
Vision Booster
Adaptive Color Tone 
6.7-inch QHD+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
1~120Hz Refresh Rate
Vision Booster
Adaptive Color Tone
6.2-inch FHD+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
1~120Hz Refresh Rate
Vision Booster
Adaptive Color Tone
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Camera 200MP f/1.7 Main (Wide)
50MP f/1.9 120º Ultra-Wide
10MP f/2.4 3x Telephoto
50MP f/3.4 5x Periscope
12MP f/2.2 Front
50MP f/1.8 Main (Wide)
50MP f/1.9 120º Ultra-Wide
10MP f/2.4 3x Telephoto

12MP f/2.2 Front
Memory &  Storage  12GB + 1TB
12 + 512GB
12 + 256GB

12 + 512GB
12 + 256GB


12 + 256GB
12 + 128GB  
Battery   5000mAh    4900mAh    4000mAh    
Charging    45W Super Fast Charging 2.0
(Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins)
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Wireless PowerShare
45W Super Fast Charging 2.0
(Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins)
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Wireless PowerShare
25W Super Fast Charging
(Up to 50% charge in around 30 mins)
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Wireless PowerShare
OS    Android 15
One UI 7
Network and  Connectivity    5G, LTE
Wi-Fi , Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4
IP Rating IP68

 

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Win a trip to Shanghai Disney Resort with this Disney+ raffle promo

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Disney+ is giving fans and families more reasons to subscribe to the streaming platform with an exciting raffle promo.

Consumers who subscribe to a Disney+ Annual Plan (Basic or Premium) from June 2 to July 21 will get a chance to win a fully paid trip to Shanghai Disney Resort, which happens to turn 10 years this year.

There will be a total of 15 winners, which can bring along up to three loved ones. Each winner will win these prizes:

  • three days/two nights stay at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel for four
  • Shanghai Disneyland General Admission park tickets for four (for three days)
  • Roundtrip economy class flight tickets between Manila and Shanghai for four

Do note that Visa fees and other incidental travel expenses are excluded. Terms and conditions apply.

Beyond the chance to win in the Shanghai Disney Resort promo, subscribers can also enjoy fan favorite titles such as High Potential and Perfect Crown.

An exciting slate of show are also coming to Disney+ in 2026: the NBA Finals, Lollapalooza, Avatar: Fire & Ash, Hoppers, The Bear (Season 5), and X-Men ’97 (Season 2).

K-drama fans can also look forward to a compelling lineup, including Doctor on the Edge, A Shop for Killers (Season 2), Made in Korea (Season 2), Portraits of Delusion, and The Remarried Empress.

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HONOR 6.6 sale: Back-to-school deals on essential phones, pads

Plus Student Productivity Bundle available

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HONOR is offering various deals on their wide range of devices during 6.6 sale, from the budget-friendly X series smartphones and tablets to the premium mid-ranger HONOR 600 series.

The sale is tailored for the back-to-school season, with up to PhP 3,000 off on tablets, as well as more discounts on select devices.

The promo is available from June 1 to 8 across all HONOR online channels (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop).

Leading the campaign is the Student Productivity Bundle which comes with up to a PhP 3,000 off discount. This bundle consists of:

  • an HONOR tablet
  • an HONOR Choice Pencil
  • all-new HONOR Choice Earbuds X7 Lite

The promo applies to participating HONOR tablets, excluding the MagicPad 3. This way, it will be easier for students to build their ideal productivity setup for academic requirements and creativity, on top of everyday use.

Meanwhile, the HONOR 600 Series gets a PhP 1,000 discount on 6.6, as well as a free HONOR Bluetooth Speaker II (worth PhP 1,999) and a Globe Prepaid 5G SIM.

Platform-exclusive offers are also available during the promo period:

  • Shopee: Up to 70% off on HONOR X7d (June 5, 12:00 noon)
  • Lazada: HONOR X5c Plus for PhP 6 (limited quantity, June 6, 12 midnight)
  • TikTok Shop: Live-exclusive vouchers up to PhP 2,850

Lastly, the newly-released HONOR Choice Earbuds X7 Lite can be purchased at just PhP 1,099 (SRP: PhP 1,999) throughout June.

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Xiaomi 6.6 sale: Up to 6,000 off on select phones, more

Time to upgrade

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Xiaomi is offering consumers up to PhP 6,000 off on select smartphones and devices during this 6.6 sale.

The promo also spans the brand’s wide range of products, including tablets, TVs, smart home devices, wearables, monitors, and even POCO models.

More deals are available from June 1 to 8 on Lazada and from June 1 to 6 on Shopee.

The standout offer is the Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro (12GB+512GB), which drops to just PhP 39,999 (from PhP 45,999).

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This flagship tablet gives users the edge for everyday browsing, productivity, and more scenarios, whether it’s for school, work, streaming, or more purposes.

Meanwhile, those looking to upgrade their smartphone may want to consider the POCO F7 Ultra 5G (16GB+512GB), which gets the same generous price reduction, down to just PhP 33,999 from PhP 39,999.

There’s also the Xiaomi REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB), available PhP 26,499, from PhP 27,999. Moreover, the POCO X8 Pro (12GB+256GB) retails for PhP 24,999 during the promo period.

Moreover, the Xiaomi TV A Pro 43-inch 2026 gets a significant discount, down to just PhP 16,999 from PhP 18,937.

More practical home devices from Xiaomi are available throughout the 6.6 sale. There’s the Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite (PhP 1,500 off) and Robot Vacuum S40 (PhP 1,000 off), to name a few.

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