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

Pre-order details, free upgrades, exclusive perks

Published

January 24, 2025

GadgetMatch

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 subscribers with 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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PLDT Home, Samsung team up for exclusive entertainment deals

Enjoy discounts on Samsung TVs, more with your Home Fibr plan

Published

March 26, 2026

GadgetMatch

PLDT Home and Samsung have partnered to bring exclusive entertainment deals, making it easier for Filipinos to enjoy premium viewing experiences at home.

New customers who sign up for PLDT Home Fiber Plan 1299 and above can enjoy up to 15% off on select Samsung TVs. Special deals on sound devices are also available.

In addition, subscribers can receive stackable vouchers worth up to PhP 2,000, redeemable through PLDT MyHome.

Here’s a quick breakdown:

Plan 1299: 5% discount on all TVs, sound devices, monitors
Plans 1399, 1599, 1699, 1799, 2099: 10% discount on all TVs
Plans 2499, 2699, 3199, 7999: 15% discount on all TVs

Meanwhile, existing PLDT Home subscribers who upgrade their plans can also enjoy even more rewards. This includes stackable vouchers worth up to PhP 3,000, on top of Samsung entertainment discounts.

To redeem the Samsung vouchers, simply register or log in via PLDT MyHome. Vouchers can then be used to purchase Samsung Vision AI TVs through the dedicated Samsung online store link.

Whether it’s K-drama, movies, sports, or gaming, customers can upgrade their entertainment setups with Samsung electronics for less.

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GoTyme Bank, Visa partner for FIFA World Cup 2026 raffle giveaway

Win an all-expense-paid trip to the World Cup with your GoTyme Visa Debit Card

Published

March 19, 2026

Manila Connoisseur

GoTyme Bank and Visa have officially teamed up for a FIFA World Cup 2026 raffle giveaway.

This gives Filipino football fans the chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to attend either the World Cup Group Stage or Final in the United States.

The partnership marks GoTyme Bank’s growing presence not only in the market but also in the global stage. Recently, the digital bank has grown to over 9 million customers in the Philippines, and 20 million worldwide.

Under the partnership, GoTyme Bank and Visa have released new limited-edition FIFA World Cup 2026-themed Visa Debit Cards.

These are available in two designs: Pitch Black and Trophy Gold. Both are designed by Filipino artist Ross Du, who incorporated the iconic tournament’s iconic trophy.

The latter, in particular, has some rarity as there will only be 20,000 copies printed in GoTyme Bank kiosks nationwide. Customers can have them printed starting March 23.

Print, Spend, Score

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To join the raffle, cardholders simply have to spend at least PhP 1,000 for a raffle entry. That’s using the Classic or Pitch Black card.

Overseas spending also comes with a 3x multiplier, meaning three entries for every PhP 1,000 spent abroad.

Two winners — one Classic and one Pitch Black cardholder — will each win an all-expense-paid trip for two to attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage in Los Angeles.

But even better, those who get the exceptionally rare Trophy Gold card will automatically get a raffle entry for the grand prize raffle draw — with no minimum spend required.

One Trophy Gold cardholder will win an all-expense-paid trip for two to attend the World Cup Final in New York City. This includes roundtrip business class seats as well.

In addition to the major prizes, 10 customers will receive exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 Visa Premium merchandise.

The fly-off promo runs until May 7 for the Classic and Pitch Black cardholders and until June 10 for the Trophy Gold cardholders.

Accessories

New SIHOO Doro C300 ergonomic chair launches with deals on Amazon

Now available in the US, UK

Published

February 14, 2026

GadgetMatch

The SIHOO Doro C300 ergonomic office chair has been unveiled in the United States and United Kingdom with deals on Amazon and the SIHOO website available.

The chair is available in Black and Gray for an introductory price of US$ 279.99 / £ 259.99 on the SIHOO website.

That’s a significant reduction from the regular retail pricing of US$ 559.99 / £ 339.99. In addition, customers can get the product from Amazon US or Amazon UK for US$ 279.99 / £ 279.99.

The Doro C300 is developed around SIHOO’s self-adaptive dynamic lumbar support system. It automatically tracks body movement and continuously aligns with the natural curve of the spine without manual adjustment.

It uses the brand’s BM Tracking System to respond instantly to twisting, leaning, and reclining. This ensures consistent lower back support and stability, regardless of posture or position.

The real-time adaptive support moves in sync with the user. This dynamic approach helps reduce pressure on the lower back and promotes proper spinal alignment in the process.

The chair also features a flexible and fully breathable mesh backrest, built around a triangular elastic support frame. It naturally conforms to the body and moves side to side.

Moreover, a smart weight-sensing mechanism with integrated spring system automatically adapts reclining resistance based on the user’s weight.

The Doro C300 can support 110°, 120°, and 130° recline angles. On the top part is a neck and head support with extra-large 3D mechanical headrest. This, too, adjusts precisely in multiple directions and locks securely in place.

Furthermore, 4D armrests with soft PU padding adjust in multiple directions and synchronize with the backrest as it reclines for consistency.

Onto its seat cushion, the Doro C300’s seat is engineered to distribute pressure evenly across thighs and hips.