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The HONOR Magic V Flip2 has the biggest battery in any flip so far

Also the first flip phone to pack a 200MP main camera

Published

August 21, 2025

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After more than a year since HONOR’s first ever flippy smartphone, the Chinese brand finally reveals the Magic V Flip2.

Breaking some records

The headlining feature of the newest HONOR Magic V Flip2 has got to be its massive 5500mAh “Qinghai Lake” battery.

While that may not sound a lot among 2025 smartphones, it’s actually the biggest in any flip phone so far.

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For reference, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip7 only has 4300mAh — and HONOR offers more than double of that.

Even last year’s Magic V Flip has a 4800mAh capacity, which is still bigger than what Samsung has equipped.

Meanwhile, its latest Chinese rival, the Xiaomi MIX Flip 2, has 5165mAh of the same Si/C tech.

It doesn’t stop there, though. HONOR also breaks another record in terms of charging speeds.

The Magic V Flip2 is capable of topping up with its speedy 80W HONOR SuperCharge wired charging. This beats TECNO PHANTOM V Flip2’s 70W record from last year.

Its predecessor and closer counterparts only max out between 66W to 68W utmost.

Moreover, HONOR finally adds wireless charging support of up to 50W — like Xiaomi’s MIX Flip 2.

Another record-breaking feat is the inclusion of a 200MP f/1.9 main camera.

For reference, most cameras are capped at having 50MP shooters.

Speaking of, it has a 120-degree 50MP f/2.0 UWA (Ultra-Wide Angle) lens.

Unfortunately, its flash unit still stays at the other side of the device. Flash-filled photos will still be impossible if you prop it in flex mode.

Selfie camera inside is also a 50MP shooter with an f/2.0 lens opening.

Lastly, the Magic V Flip2 boasts dual IP58 and IP59 water and dust resistance ratings for utmost durability. Last year’s model doesn’t have any ingress protection.

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All the good stuff of the Magic V Flip still remains on the second iteration. Most probably, its 4.0-inch OLED 120Hz cover screen.

When unfolded, it has a 6.82-inch LTPO OLED display that reaches up to 5000 nits of peak brightness. It also supports 1.07 Billion Colors and has 100% DCI-P3 Wide Color Gamut.

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Both screens also have eye-care features with PWM Dimming up to 4320Hz (inner) and 3840Hz (outer).

While the Magic V Flip2 is barely indistinguishable beside its older brother, it rocks four new captivating colors.

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Headlining that is none other than the shiny and shimmering Dreamweaver Blue colorway in collaboration with the luxury brand Jimmy Choo.

That’s then joined by Dawn Purple alongside classier Moonlight White and Titanium Gray options.

While it’s thinner at 6.95mm when unfolded (V Flip is at 7.15mm), overall thickness measures 15.5mm — making it a tad thicker versus last year’s 14.89mm.

The second-gen Magic V Flip also uses a tougher UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) that can withstand up to 350,000 folds. HONOR boldly claims it will still look good as new after 5 years of use.

Other flagship-grade hardware are found in this Flip: 2023’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset with either 12 or 16GB of onboard memory and choices between 256GB, 512GB or 1TB storage.

Software-wise, it runs MagicOS 9.0.1 based on Android 15. As expected, it features all the new magical AI features such as Magic Portal, AI Image to Video, AI Eraser, Reflection Remover, Live Translation, Face-to-Face Translation, Writing Tools, Deepfake Detection, and many more in the list.

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Additionally, HONOR features cute pet palm covers — much like how Xiaomi introduced it in the first-gen MIX Flip.

Their names as Meme (cat), Tutu (marmot) Popy (dog), Nite (owl), Lolo (monkey), Jojo, (eggplant), and Luck (cloud).

Pricing and Availability

The HONOR Magic V Flip2 is currently available for pre-orders in China alongside these configurations:

12+256GB = CNY 5499 (US$ 770 / EUR 660 / GBP 570 / SG$ 985 / PhP 43,700 / INR 66,720)
12+512GB = CNY 5999 (US$ 835 / EUR 720 / GBP 620 / SG$ 1075 / PhP 47,670 / INR 72,780)
12+1TB = CNY 6499 (US$ 910 / EUR 780 / GBP 670 / SG$ 1165 / PhP 51,650 / INR 78,850)
16+1TB (Jimmy Choo Limited Edition Exclusive) = CNY 7499 (US$ 1100 / EUR 900 / GBP 780 / SG$ 1345 / PhP 59,590 / INR 90,980)

*These are only estimated price conversions

Global availability has yet to be announced. Hopefully, they will release their all-new flip outside Mainland China this time.

News

Apple might focus on AI for WWDC 2026

There will be integrations with Google.

Published

May 29, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Throughout the entire AI “era,” Apple kept its nose clean by not shoving Apple Intelligence to its users during every event. After the significant time of keeping clean, the brand might finally sink more chips into the AI space next month.

As history tells, the annual WWDC event is a time for the brand to showcase its developments for software. You won’t see a lot of iPhones, but you will see a lot of iOS. And with that, AI is par for the course.

According to The Information, the upcoming WWDC 2026 will showcase a lot of on-device AI. Interestingly, the report does not specifically name Apple Intelligence as the spotlight. Rather, Apple might focus on integrating its chips with AI and its partnership with Google’s Gemini.

Rather than a continuous push towards creating their own AI, the company might do more to integrate existing technologies to keep pace with the industry. Despite being announced almost two years ago, Apple Intelligence has not delivered much of what its contemporaries are providing for its users.

Ironically, the brand has carved a nice niche for itself in the space precisely by staying away from heavy doses of AI. Both Microsoft and Google, on the other hand, have crafted infamy by shoving unnecessary AI-based features towards their users, regardless of whether they want them or not. Hopefully, Apple keeps its reputation after WWDC 2026.

Gaming

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has been officially announced

And it’s coming out on the Switch 2.

Published

May 29, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Compared to the crazier news we’ve gotten so far, a new Call of Duty doesn’t seem like it should make a ripple, but it does. Activision has officially announced Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and it’s coming out on the Nintendo Switch 2.

This year’s mainline entry has a couple of firsts for the ubiquitous franchise. For one, Modern Warfare 4 will not launch on the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. It’s the first time that the series is dropping the last generation of consoles. Secondly, it’s launching for the Switch 2, marking the first time that the franchise is coming out on a Nintendo system since 2013. Finally, it won’t launch as a day-one release on the Game Pass.

Besides the reshuffling of launch outlets, Modern Warfare 4 will offer much of the same from the franchise: bombastic campaigns with global stakes and a thriving palette of multiplayer modes.

This time around, players will start the campaign as Private Park, a South Korean soldier thrust into a war as North Korea suddenly invades its southern neighbor. Players will also face assignments in Mumbai and New York. Captain Price is, of course, coming back but as an outlaw in pursuit of a powerful weapon.

For multiplayer, Activision promises more improvements yet again for movement and gunplay. Modern Warfare 4 will also introduce new modes such as Kill Block, which features maps that change after every round. DMZ is coming back, of course.

Activision promises more updates coming throughout the year. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will launch for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 on October 23, 2026.

Apps

Meta adds subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp

Published

May 28, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Is your wallet buckling from the weight of so many subscription services? Well, Meta has a trio of new subscriptions for you to sink your hard-earned cash towards. If you have a few dollars, here’s Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus, and WhatsApp Plus.

All three subscriptions are designed to add new features which can enhance the experience for those who practically live on these apps. Among the three, Instagram Plus is the meatiest. It offers users the ability to view other people’s Stories without showing up as a viewer, create more tailored audiences outside of Close Friends, and extend the duration of a Story beyond 24 hours, among others.

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Since it shares similarities with Instagram, Facebook Plus offers much of the same features. WhatsApp Plus, however, offers more customization options including new themes, ringtones, and stickers.

If that’s not enough, Meta has also released a new subscription system for Meta AI. Though the basic use of the AI is still free, the new Meta One Plus and Meta One Premium plans offer more capacity and performance for power users. The company is also testing new creator-focused plans, Meta One Essential and Meta One Advanced.

Of course, the new AI-based plans are more focused on those who actually use the AI software. Meanwhile, the three app plans are more for regular users. Facebook Plus and Instagram Plus will cost US$ 3.99 per month. Meanwhile, WhatsApp Plus will cost US$ 2.99 per month.