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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

Vincenz

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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.

Fashion-Forward FlagFlip

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.

Gaming

Bloodborne is getting an R-rated animated film adaptation

And it’s going to be produced by Sony and Jacksepticeye.

Published

April 14, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

FromSoftware fans are eating well these days. Though gamers are still anticipating the arrival of The Duskbloods on the Switch 2, the studio’s other franchises are getting well-deserved nods for adaptations: Sekiro, Elden Ring, and now, Bloodborne.

Sekiro has already been slated for an anime adaptation for a while now. Meanwhile, Alex Garland recently confirmed that he is adapting Elden Ring for A24. Today, Sony Pictures has confirmed that the studio is working on an R-rated animated film based on Bloodborne.

Via Variety, Sony Pictures president Sanford Panitch says that the upcoming adaptation will keep the game’s essence of horror and gore. With a name like “Bloodborne,” you can’t have an adaptation without a heaping of blood.

Besides Sony, the animated project has another big name attached to its production: YouTuber Jacksepticeye. Throughout his career, the creator has been vocal about considering Bloodborne as his favorite game of all time. He even has a tattoo of the Hunter’s Mark on his forearm. For this project, Jack will be a co-producer.

Though the creator’s skill in filmmaking is still a relative unknown, Jack’s love for the game should give the project a gamer’s voice. If anything, Markiplier’s recent Iron Lung adaptation offers optimism that YouTubers can also create decent films.

Gaming

Xbox CEO admits Game Pass is too expensive right now

Her statement was clear in a leaked memo.

Published

April 14, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Formerly a cheap and convenient way to enjoy content, today’s subscription services are anything but affordable. Signing up for so many services can quickly pile up and rob you of a significant chunk of your monthly salary. Today, recently instated Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has surprisingly agreed with the sentiment and called out the Game Pass for being “too expensive for players.”

While today’s subscriptions still conveniently collate a swath of content under one roof, their service providers continuously up their prices for no reason or, worse, for the promise of AI features no one asked for. The Game Pass is no different after a series of price hikes have placed the service beyond what budget-conscious players might call justifiable.

As of late, Sharma has been adamant about the resurgence of Xbox as a worthy competitor to the PlayStation and the Switch. She even teased the platform’s next generation as a device that can also play PC games.

Today, in a leaked memo (via The Verge), Sharma has reportedly admitted to the ongoing pitfalls of the Game Pass system.

“Short term, Game Pass has become too expensive for players, so we need a better value equation. Long term, we will evolve Game Pass into a more flexible system which will take time to test and learn around,” she said.

A simple price cut still seems like a lot to hope for. Xbox might also introduce a new tier that might reduce the price at the expense of some features. At the very least, Xbox’s new head recognizes the problem of an overly expensive subscription.

News

vivo V70 FE pre-orders now open, starts at PhP 25,999

Offers, perks available throughout pre-order period

Published

April 13, 2026

GadgetMatch

vivo has officially opened pre-orders for the vivo V70 FE, the more affordable follow-up to the vivo V70 launched last February.

The pre-order period is until April 24 and the midrange smartphone is available in two memory configurations:

8GB+256GB: PhP 25,999
12GB+256GB: PhP 29,999

Customers who place pre-orders at vivo stores nationwide will receive:

limited-time vivo VIP Card with a 6-month extended warranty and 6-month broken screen insurance
limited edition vivo Buds Air3
PhP 1,000 discount

Customers can also bring home the vivo V70 FE for as low as PhP 37/day with 0% interest installment plans up to 18 months via Home Credit.

In addition, Globe has been tapped as the official network partner for a free prepaid SIM with 1-year unli 5G.

The vivo V70 FE has a POP MART Zsiga Exclusive Photo Border, thanks to its partnership with the IP. You may recall that the vivo V70 also released an exclusive Golden Hour colorway earlier.

The device is built for creators with a 200MP main camera, which can deliver portraits at different focal lengths, including an 85mm zoom.

In front is a 32MP camera and a 6.81-inch 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo processor. It houses a 7,000mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging.

Customers can choose from three colorways: Muse Purple, Ocean Blue, and Urban Silver.