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Xiaomi 14T Pro: F1 SG GadgetSnaps, Vibe Check

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Xiaomi 14T Pro

Another year with another Xiaomi T series. The Xiaomi 14T series is building on the Leica-powered beginnings of its predecessor. That while still maintaining its low-key ‘flagship-killing’ heritage. 

In this quick initial look at the Xiaomi 14T Pro, we’ll share with you some snaps taken during an F1 Weekend in Singapore, a few other photos, and a quick first impression of the device.

But first, specs: 

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Processor – MediaTek Dimensity 9300+

RAM – LPDDR5x 8533Mbps, up to 12GB

Storage – UFS 4.0, up to 1TB

Cooling – Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system

Display – 6.67” AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 446 ppi, Up to 144Hz, 4,000 nits peak brightness

Touch Sampling Rate – Up to 480Hz

HDR – Support: Dolby Vision®, HDR10+, HDR10

Camera: 

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Leica optics –  LEICA VARIO-SUMMILUX 1:1.6-2.2/15-60 ASPH

Leica main camera: 

  • 50MP
  • 23mm f/1.6
  • Light Fusion 900 image sensor with OIS
  • Supports up to 8K 30FPS video recording

Telephoto:

  • 60mm f/1.9
  • 50MP

Ultra-wide:

  • 15mm f/2.2
  • 12MP

Front camera: 

  • 32MP
  • f/2.0
  • Supports up to 4K 30FPS video recording

Battery & Charging: 

Battery

  • Xiaomi Surge G1 battery management chipset
  • 5000mAh (typ) battery

Charging

  • Xiaomi Surge P2 charging chipset
  • 120W HyperCharge
  • 50W wireless HyperCharge
  • Support PD 3.0, PD 2.0, Mi-FC 2.0

OS – Xiaomi HyperOS 

AI Features 

  • Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, Magic Compose, Gemini in Google Messages
  • AI Interpreter, AI Notes, AI Recorder, AI Subtitles, AI Film, AI image editing, AI Portrait

And here’s a quick unboxing. 

F1 SG Weekend GadgetSnaps 

As a slave-driving Managing Editor, I asked fellow Editor Luigi to take the Xiaomi 14T Pro with him for his birthday getaway in Singapore. Yes, I’m horrible. But the photos aren’t. Take a look at these.

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Vibe Check

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That Mirai Gohan wallpaper is clean.

I have been using the Xiaomi 14T the past few days and it’s giving me flashbacks to my time with the Galaxy S22+. It grips perfectly, browsing through Xiaomi HyperOS is buttery smooth, and the cameras take pretty darn good photos.

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Some details I took a liking to include the grooves on the power button. It makes feeling it out so much easier. Unfortunately, that feeling goes away once you start using the included silicone case.

The extra protection is nice, but I wish it didn’t compromise on one of the few standout details on the phone.

Xiaomi HyperOS continues to be easy to use. It helps that most Android smartphones now apply a similar approach to the notifications and control panel; that is swiping from top left or top right to access them respectively. 

Gestures like the three-finger swipe down and three-finger hold to take screenshots are here. But some aren’t automatically turned on like raise-to-wake and double-tap-to-wake. I feel like these should just be turned on right away but that wasn’t the case here.  

Stellar socials

So far, I’ve mostly used it for socials, chat apps, and some light email work. In all of the tasks mentioned, the experience is generally smooth and frictionless. 

Xiaomi 14T Pro

I was ecstatic to learn that the Toronto Raptors are finally retiring the jersey number of my All-Time favorite NBA player, Vince Carter. Fitting since the guy has just been inducted into the basketball Hall of Fame. I immediately hopped on YouTube and watched his highlights on the Xiaomi 14T Pro upon learning the news.

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Where the heck is Saki?

Outside of that, I’ve mostly just been doom scrolling on socials which include my jaw dropping over the vacation photos posted by LE SSERAFIM Sakura.

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Then, I relived my emo days listening to quick covers by Social Repose. 

These are run-of-the-mill phone tasks that the Xiaomi 14T Pro handled without breaking a sweat. 

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Not exactly related, but you do get the many LEICA style filters

I did notice that it’s not able to maintain certain tasks in the background. For instance, I was trying to post something on Instagram Story. When I switched to a different app to check on something, the draft I was working on all but vanished. It wasn’t even saved on drafts. This isn’t my usual experience with borderline flagship smartphones. Hopefully, that was just a one-time thing.

AI Features coming 

As of writing, the Google Cloud-specific AI Features aren’t available yet on our unit. Once those become available, we’ll start to fully test the smartphone and give you our full and final review. 

Pricing and availability 

Xiaomi 14T Series

The Xiaomi 14T Pro pricing are as follows: 

  • 12+256GB – PhP 37,999 (Online Exclusive)
  • 12+512GB – PhP 39,999 
  • 12GB+1TB – PhP 41,999 (Retail Store Exclusive) 

Its partner in the series, the Xiaomi 14T is priced as follows: 

  • 12+512GB – PhP 27,999 
  • 12+256GB – PhP 25,999 

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Series Hands-on

And everything announced during Apple’s September 2026 Event

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The latest Apple event isn’t just about the shiny new Apple Duo. There’s a lot to talk about!

In this video, we break down everything Apple has announced during their September 2026 keynote.

First, there’s the updated iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. That’s alongside their design and color changes, battery and performance improvements. Even that massive camera upgrade.

There’s even the ANC-infused AirPods 5 alongside the newer Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Plus, the latest software updates coming to both these wearables.

So, are these worth the upgrade?

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OBSBOT Meet Flip Hands-on

It’s tinier and folds this time

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Phones flip and fold. Now webcams do too.

Foldable screens have found their way into phones, tablets, and laptops in recent years. Now, OBSBOT is taking that idea in a considerably smaller direction: the webcam.

OBSBOT Meet Flip

The OBSBOT Meet Flip is the company’s first foldable 4K webcam packing:

  • 1/2-inch stacked CMOS sensor
  • intelligent audio
  • a collection of AI-powered meeting tools

All of these inside a body weighing just 37.7 grams.

A fold that does something, not just a gimmick

The OBSBOT Meet Flip isn’t foldable just to make it easier to throw into a bag.

Closing the webcam physically blocks the lens and puts the device into sleep mode. Open it when you want to be seen, flip it shut when you don’t.

A physical privacy cover isn’t novel in itself. What’s clever here is how it’s part of the folding design.

As someone with a love-hate relationship with data privacy, I almost always keep some physical barrier over my laptop webcam. And if I can avoid having a webcam there entirely, even better.

Serious camera hardware in a pocket-sized webcam

Despite its size, OBSBOT hasn’t treated the Meet Flip like a basic laptop-camera replacement.

Inside is a 1/2-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor with Quad Bayer technology, capable of recording 4K UHD at 30 fps or 1080p at 60 fps. It also packs an f/1.8 aperture, HDR, PDAF autofocus, ISO 100–6400, and up to 4x digital zoom.

At its core is a 1/2-inch Exmor RS stacked CMOS sensor with Quad Bayer technology.

It can record:

  • 4K UHD at 30fps
  • 1080p at 60fps

You also get:

  • f/1.8 aperture
  • HDR
  • PDAF autofocus
  • ISO 100–6400
  • up to 4x digital zoom

On paper, that gives the Meet Flip a better shot at handling the situations built-in laptop webcams often struggle with: dim rooms, harsh backlighting, changing lighting conditions, or simply moving around in front of the camera.

HDR helps keep faces visible against bright backgrounds, while PDAF autofocus continuously adjusts focus as you move closer to or farther from the lens.

The wider f/1.8 aperture should also help in less-than-ideal lighting.

The point is that once the Meet Flip is set up, you shouldn’t have to spend much time thinking about the camera itself.

It listens differently depending on the room setup

The Meet Flip also uses an intelligent dual-microphone system combining omnidirectional and directional microphones.

Instead of relying on one pickup pattern for every situation, it offers four audio modes for different setups:

Directional Mode focuses on sound coming from the front, making it the obvious choice for solo calls.

Dual-Directional Mode listens to both the front and rear of the webcam, which could be useful for interviews or conversations between two people sitting across from each other.

Conference Meeting

Smart Omni Mode is designed for group meetings, picking up voices from around the room.

And Pure Audio Mode provides unprocessed left and right stereo channels for users who would rather handle the audio themselves in post-production.

Auto Gain and AI Noise Reduction also work across the first three modes, helping clean up audio without requiring much manual adjustment.

It gives the Meet Flip more flexibility than a typical webcam microphone, especially if you regularly switch between solo calls, interviews, and group meetings.

AI that doesn’t intrude

AI has become an almost obligatory addition to new hardware in 2026, but several of the Meet Flip’s features put it to work on real-world meeting annoyances.

AI Auto Framing keeps you in frame, with options for:

  • Group
  • Single Close-up
  • Upper Body
  • Full Body

Gesture controls can also toggle Auto Framing or adjust the zoom without reaching for a keyboard or mouse.

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More interesting is AI Magic Notes.

Through OBSBOT Center, it provides real-time transcription and can automatically generate meeting summaries with key points, decisions, and action items. It works across Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

Although AI Magic Notes is offered as a subscription service, every Meet Flip includes 120 complimentary minutes to get started.

MORE with OBSBOT Center & OBSBOT Live

There are plenty of other software features as well. OBSBOT Center includes:

  • Background Blur and Background Replacement
  • Real-Time Beauty Mode
  • Picture-in-Picture overlays
  • Smart Eye Tracking
  • Teleprompter support
  • Detailed image adjustments

The Meet Flip isn’t limited to laptops or desktops either. Through OBSBOT Live, it can connect directly to smartphones and tablets over USB-C for mobile streaming and content creation.

Flip it open. Fold it away.

None of those features reinvent the webcam on their own.

Taken together, though, they make the Meet Flip a more thoughtful take on a piece of hardware whose basic design and features have barely changed.

The flip may grab your attention first, but it’s how OBSBOT uses that design alongside its camera, audio, and software features that makes the Meet Flip interesting.

The OBSBOT Meet Flip is now available at US$ 119 and is currently available through OBSBOT’s official store, Amazon US, and select retailers.

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@gadgetmatchPhones flip. Now webcams do too. 👀 Meet the OBSBOT Meet Flip, a tiny foldable 4K webcam with a lot packed inside. ✨

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If you buy one, here’s what you’ll get out of the box!

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DJI Osmo Mobile 8P: From a videographer’s perspective

Better tracking, fewer buttons

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DJI’s smartphone gimbals have always chased one goal: delivering cinema-smooth footage without forcing you to carry a heavy rig.

The Osmo Mobile 8P (OM 8P) makes its priorities clear right out of the box. This is not a simple refresh. DJI rebuilt how you control the gimbal, and that decision shapes the entire shooting experience.

Freedom behind the lens

The biggest change is the FrameTap remote, and it’s the kind of upgrade that fixes a problem you didn’t realize was slowing you down until it’s gone.

On the standard OM 8, adjusting your framing meant reaching for your phone every time, which broke the flow of shooting and pulled you out of the moment.

FrameTap puts that control back in your hand. You can reframe shots and manage the gimbal without touching your phone at all, and for anyone shooting solo, that alone changes how usable the whole setup feels. Tracking has taken a real step forward too.

ActiveTrack 8.0, paired with Module 2, held onto its subject even after they stepped out of frame for a moment, then picked them back up without much fuss.

It also lets you sit off-center in the shot instead of forcing you into the middle every time, which gives you more room to compose something that doesn’t look like every other gimbal video.

None of that would matter much if the gimbal itself wasn’t solid, and it still is. The OM 8P holds onto the same foldable design, magnetic phone clamp, and built-in tripod that made the OM 8 easy to live with.

And it remains one of the better compact options for stabilization, tracking, and portability in one package.

The tripod legs are a touch wider this time, and that extra width does make a noticeable difference on uneven ground.

The trade-offs in touch

The trade-off for all that new remote functionality is a control scheme that takes more getting used to. More of the gimbal’s functions now live on the FrameTap touchscreen, the joystick is smaller, and switching between shooting modes takes a few extra taps compared to the OM 8. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s a learning curve you’ll need to budget time for.

DJI also removed the zoom and focus wheel, so if you leaned on that dial for quick adjustments, you’ll feel its absence here. Module 2 no longer lets you plug a DJI wireless mic in directly either.

You’ll need to connect it to your phone instead, which adds a step to a setup that used to be simpler. Phone compatibility is still a limiting factor as well. DJI lists support for phones up to around 300g and 11mm thick, so bigger phones or ones in chunky cases may not clamp in properly.

Finding your ideal workflow

The OM 8P makes the most sense for solo creators who want dependable tracking and the freedom of remote framing without stepping up to a dedicated camera like the DJI Osmo Pocket.

If you’re already shooting on a phone with a solid camera, this fills the gap nicely. It’s a tougher sell if you prefer physical buttons over touchscreen menus, or if your phone runs on the larger and heavier side, since fitting it onto the clamp might be a problem before you even get to shooting.

Price, availability

DJI is offering the OM 8P in three combos, so how much you pay depends on how much of the ecosystem you actually need.

  • Standard Combo (PhP 7,499): the gimbal itself, with 8th-gen stabilization and the detachable FrameTap remote included.
  • Advanced Tracking Combo (PhP 9,199): adds the Multifunctional Module 2 for the improved subject tracking we tested.
  • Creator Combo (PhP 11,099): the full kit, built for creators who want everything DJI bundles in from the start.

Is the DJI Osmo Mobile 8P your GadgetMatch?

The DJI Osmo Mobile 8P asks you to relearn a few habits in exchange for a gimbal that finally lets go of your phone. If hands-free framing and steadier tracking matter more to you than a dedicated zoom dial, this is worth the adjustment.

If you’d rather keep things exactly as they were on the OM 8, that learning curve might be the deciding factor.

Swipe right if you shoot alone often and have been waiting for a gimbal remote that actually works. The FrameTap remote alone justifies the upgrade if reaching for your phone mid-shot has been slowing you down.

Consider this if reliable tracking matters to you, especially if you’ve had a subject wander out of frame and stay lost on older gimbals.

And of course, get this if you already own a capable phone under the weight and thickness limits, and you’d rather invest in a smartphone rig than jump to a dedicated camera like the Osmo Pocket.

Swipe left if you lean on physical dials for zoom and focus, and moving those functions to a touchscreen sounds like a downgrade rather than an upgrade.

This is not for you if you use a DJI wireless mic and want it plugged directly into the module without routing through your phone first. Or, your phone runs heavier or bulkier than DJI’s limits allow, since no amount of enthusiasm fixes a clamp that won’t close.

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