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Like BTS' Suga, be the first to own and experience the power of the flip side

Smart opens pre-orders for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5

Published Aug 12, 2023 12:00 pm

At A Glance

  • The popular rapper and songwriter is known to take selfies with fans who only uses a Samsung Galaxy phone. This was seen during his first world tour as a solo artist in New Jersey last April.

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Suga

During the recent Samsung Unpacked event held for the first time in Seoul, Suga a member of 21st century pop icon BTS, became the first owner of Samsung’s latest foldable phone called the Galaxy Z Fold 5.

The tech giant also posted a photo of Suga and mobile chief Roh Tae-moon, posing with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 smartphone at the event.

The popular rapper and songwriter is known to take selfies with fans who only uses a Samsung Galaxy phone. This was seen during his first world tour as a solo artist in New Jersey last April.

Now, Filipino fans can join Suga as local carrier Smart opens pre-orders for Samsung’s newest flagship smartphones—the Galaxy Z Flip5 and the Galaxy Z Fold5.

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These cutting-edge devices are best paired with the powerful mobile plans of Smart Postpaid: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is best availed with Signature Device Plan 1999, which comes with 15 GB of open-access data, unlimited all-net calls and texts, and 150 minutes of calls to PLDT per month.

Subscribers who are looking for more data inclusions may also opt to avail the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 as an add-on to Signature Plan 1499, which includes Unlimited 5G for 12 months, 40 GB  open access data, and Unlimited Calls and Text to all networks, including landline calls.
 
On the other hand, the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 is best paired with Infinity Plan 5000, which includes Unlimited Data, Unlimited Calls and Texts to All Networks, and Unlimited landline calls.

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Subscribers are in for a treat when they avail of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Series with Smart until Aug. 17, 2023 as all pre-orders come with exclusive discounts and perks.

Those who pre-order from Smart can enjoy a free storage upgrade at 512GB memory variant for the launch price of 256GB memory variant; free 1 year Samsung Care+ subscription worth Php 10,554; and discount vouchers on Samsung wearables of up to 50 percent off for the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and 30 percent off for the Galaxy Watch6 from the Samsung Online Store.

To pre-order, head to your nearest Smart Store or
visit https://smart.com.ph/Postpaid/GalaxyZSeries5 to know more about the Smart
Postpaid plan that suits your lifestyle.

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