Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launches in the Philippines with Galaxy AI and Up to 45% Trade-In Deals
MANILA - Galaxy S26 Series, Samsung’s latest flagship line-up that redefines how we connect, create, and live using a device we rely on every single day is now officially launched in the Philippines. With Galaxy AI built into every corner of the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26, your phone anticipates your next move and makes daily life easier—cementing its place as Samsung’s “Most Intuitive Devices Yet.” Welcome the Galaxy S26 Arrival with Exclusive DealsExperience the AI phone era and get 45% off on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 when you trade in your current phone. Get up to 12% off with 0% installment up to 36 months through Metrobank, Unionbank, BPI, BDO, EastWest, and HSBC at participating Samsung Authorized Stores nationwide. Pair the Galaxy S26 Series with Buds4 Series or Watch for extra savings up to 15% until March 31, 2026.For those with no credit card, Samsung Finance+ offers up to ₱15,000 off at zero processing fee with 0% installment up to 24 months, plus flexible 36-month terms via Home Credit at a low 1% add-on rate per month. For added peace of mind, Samsung Care+ is available at 25% off for 2-year unlimited repair coverage, including accidental and liquid damage, with worldwide support. Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces the mobile industry’s first built-in adaptive screen technology, Privacy Display, that shields sensitive information from prying eyes. By controlling how pixels disperse light, it’s a customizable feature that ensures that only the intended user sees the content clearly, while those nearby perceive a dimmed or obscured view.Powered by Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform, an Enhanced Vapor Chamber, and Super Fast Charging 3.0 which minimizes downtime by reaching up to 75% charge in just 30 minutes, the Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers uncompromising performance, security, and efficiency in one sleek device.Experience Intuitive with Galaxy AIIntroduced for the first time, Now Nudge analyzes what's on your screen and provides smart, contextual suggestions right from your keyboard toolbar so you never have to jump between apps. While the enhanced Now Brief can now proactively surface timely reminders for important events based on your personal context, helping you stay organized throughout the day. Powered by its built-in on-device learning it delivers smarter personalization without sharing data externally, meaning the more you use it, the smarter it gets for you specifically.Bixby, on the other hand, returns as a conversational device agent, a convenient upgrade that helps users easily navigate their devices and adjust settings using natural language, without digging in the settings and even the need for exact terminology or commands.To prevent the frustration of receiving spam or uncalled-for calls, Samsung introduces Call Screening. Galaxy AI intelligently identifies suspicious numbers in real time, by asking first who is the caller and their intention, giving you the option to decline or accept. This ensures that only the calls that truly matter reach you, adding an extra layer of convenience and peace of mind.Galaxy AI also helps redefine the way users express and create with the enhanced Photo Assist that now allows users to easily make a photo taken during daytime to a night shot, remove unwanted people in the background, and even complete a photo by adding other elements, all by simply typing it.Creative Studio, on the other hand, allows users to customize or create stickers, wallpapers, and invitations easily from a sketch or by using a prompt. The upgraded Audio Eraser has also been refined and is now accessible in third‑party applications such as Instagram and YouTube.While all these features use and analyze the user’s data daily, Samsung Knox provides multi-layered security, protecting Galaxy devices from the chip level up. On-device Galaxy AI runs on the Personal Data Engine (PDE) for context-aware personalization, secured by Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP) and Knox Vault, which isolates sensitive data in dedicated hardware. With user controls for AI features, the Galaxy S26 series combines hardware and software to deliver system-wide protection for personal data.Complete the seamless Galaxy experience with Samsung’s latest audio innovations — Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds4. The Buds4 Pro feature a wider woofer, upgraded Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and an adaptive equalizer for richer sound. Users can also launch AI agents like Bixby, Google Gemini, and Perplexity hands-free with voice controls.Price, Availability The Galaxy S26 series is now available with multiple storage options across all models. The Galaxy S26 starts at ₱58,990 for the 256GB variant, while the Galaxy S26+ starts at ₱74,990. The Galaxy S26 Ultra, which carries the highest configuration, starts at ₱86,990 for 256GB and goes up to ₱121,990 for the 1TB model. The lineup offers different colorway choices, such as Cobalt Violet, White, Black, and Sky Blue, with Samsung.com exclusives including Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.
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HONOR introduced the 600 Lite in early March, and new leaks suggest the company is preparing to launch the standard 600 and 600 Pro models. HONOR 600 Series leaked rendersBigger upgrades and familiar looksRenders appearing to show official designs have surfaced for both devices, alongside some reported specifications.The HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro appear to draw design inspiration from the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. According to the leaks, both models are expected to feature a 6.57-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and "1.5K" resolution. They are also said to be powered by a Snapdragon 8-series chipset, though the specific model has not been confirmed.HONOR 600 and 600 ProThe devices are reported to include a 200MP main camera with optical image stabilization. The standard 600 is said to add only an ultrawide lens, while the Pro version is expected to include a telephoto camera as well. Another highlight is that both phones are rumored to have a 9,000 mAh battery for longer usage, a metal frame, and a glass back.These details have emerged from recent leaks. The HONOR 600 and 600 Pro are reportedly set to be announced in Europe within the coming weeks. Further information is expected to follow.What do you guys think?Source: WinFuture
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