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The all-new Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 is full of glitz and glamour
Going head-to-head against the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Right before Samsung announces their latest flip next July, Xiaomi is taking the spotlight for now as they just announced the MIX Flip 2 in China.
Itzy Bitzy Glitzy
If a luxurious timepiece is in the form of a flip-style foldable, it would definitely be the all-new Xiaomi MIX Flip 2.
Xiaomi’s latest flip iteration focuses more on glitz and glam — at least the Gold colorway.
If it’s not your cup of tea, there are the White and Purple color choices.
The Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 still keeps its 7.57mm thickness when unfolded (16mm when folded), though has weighed a bit more at 199 grams (versus 190 grams).
Xiaomi says the MIX Flip 2 has a new “Keel Hinge” which is an industry-first hinge mechanism with “three-stage connecting rod combined with four floating plates”.
This makes the flip last up to 200,000 folds. Albeit, last year’s flip was promised up to 500,000 folds.
Combined with an ultra-tough flexible glass, the screen is flatter and has lesser crease visibility around 50μm.
Beauty and Brains
The Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 may just look like a luxe-coated flip phone but, it’s more than that. It’s beauty and brains in compact form.
First and foremost, it runs the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version by Qualcomm.
This makes the only flip that has the said 3nm SoC — well, maybe until the arrival of Samsung’ next Z Flip (which only the company staff, insiders, and leaksters know by heart).
That’s backed by an upgraded dual VC (Vapor-Cooling) chamber that it’s absent in most folds and flips.
Second, Xiaomi truly listens to its community.
The dual 50MP Leica-Summilux camera system now features a main + UWA (Ultra-Wide Angle) combo.
This ditches the 2x telephoto module of the first MIX Flip. Still, it can take 2x lossless photos through the main sensor.
But, the biggest upgrade has got to be its 5165mAh battery.
The MIX Flip 2’s battery bump not only breaks the last record (HONOR Magic V Flip at 4800mAh), it also breaks barriers past the 5000mAh limit among modern-day flip phones.
It promises an improved endurance — lasting two hours longer than the iPhone 16 Pro.
MIX and Match
Xiaomi still kept all the good stuff from last year’s flip.
The 67W HyperCharge support is still there, but with added wirless charging of up to 50W.
Moreover, the already large 4.01-inch 120Hz triple micro-curved cover screen with Xiaomi Shield Glass protection still remain (which was already the limit to begin with).
That also means the MIX Flip 2 has the same 6.56-inch 1~120Hz foldable AMOLED display as its predecessor.
The inner display possesses a 1.5K display resolution, 460ppi pixel density, up to 3200 nits of peak brightness, and other eye care features.
The Xiaomi MIX Flip2 runs Xiaomi HyperOS 2 with better cover screen functionality including more widgets, wider app support of over 500, and even quirkier animal character animations for lock screen and charging.
There are new animals in the set such as a bird, sheep, and seal. Moreover, you can even make your own pets as your cute animated avatars through Xiaomi’s AI magic.
Pricing and Availability
The Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 is currently available for pre-orders in China.
Pricing are as follows:
- 12+256GB = CNY 5999 (US$ 840 / EUR 720 / GBP 615 / SG$ 1070 / PhP 47,760 / INR 71,940)
- 12+512GB = CNY 6499 (US$ 905 / EUR 780 / GBP 665 / SG$ 1160 / PhP 51,740 / INR 77,940)
- 16+1TB = CNY 7299 (US$ 1020 / EUR 880 / GBP 750 / SG$ 1305 / PhP 58,110 / INR 87,533)
Just like any China-first launch, global availability is relatively unknown.
Still, we have to wait and see as the first MIX Flip was launched in certain Asian markets last year — including Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.
vivo has announced the vivo X300 FE, a compact flagship built around pro-grade imaging, long battery life, and extended software support.
The device features a ZEISS co-engineered camera system, led by a 50MP Super Telephoto camera with up to 200mm equivalent focal length via the all-new Telephoto Extender Gen 2. It also includes a 50MP main camera alongside a 110° ultra-wide lens.
This camera system is designed for flexible shooting across travel, concerts, and street photography.
AI imaging powers much of the experience, with features like AI True Clarity Engine, Stage Mode for low-light concerts, and AI editing tools such as AI Erase and AI Image Expander. Video capabilities go up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps.
The X300 FE adopts a compact flat design with a 6.31-inch display, weighing 191g and measuring 7.99mm thin. It comes in Mist Purple, Glow White, Luxe Black, and Urban Olive colorways.
Powering the device is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. You should not confuse it though with the more superior Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Moreover, it has a 6500mAh battery paired with 90W wired charging plus 40W wireless charging that the newer V70 series lacks.. It also features a vapor chamber cooling system for sustained performance.
The phone runs OriginOS 6 with cross-device features and promises five years of OS updates, seven years of security patches, and long-term smooth performance.
The vivo X300 FE also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Pricing and availability will depend on the region.
News
Lenovo’s Legion is coming back to the gaming phone segment
The new Legion Y70 is launching in China next month.
Last year, the gaming phone segment received a huge blow when ASUS pulled the plug on the ROG Phone. Another brand is ready to take its place, though. Lenovo has been teasing the return of the Legion Phone. Lenovo’s gaming-centric brand is releasing the refreshed Legion Y70 in May.
Lenovo picks up where it last left off. Back in 2022, the brand launched the original Y70 in different circumstances. Most especially, it launched in a market with heavy competition from the ROG Phone. Now that the latter has called it quits, Lenovo is ready to step in.
And yes, according to a leaked photo, it does look like a Motorola phone, especially with the rear camera design. After all, Lenovo does own Motorola, so the similarities make sense.
In terms of hardware, it’s unknown which piece of hardware will come to the new phone. Since it’s a gaming phone, you can expect some beefy specs for all your gaming needs. Besides that, it’s confirmed that the device will also feature a heavy heaping of AI to help the performance along.
Now, in a Weibo post, Lenovo has confirmed that the new Legion Y70 is coming in May. That said, it will be a China-exclusive release for now. The brand ahs not confirmed whether the phone will arrive in international markets after the initial launch.
SEE ALSO: The quirky Legion Go Fold stole the show at MWC 2026
Entertainment
Godzilla Minus Zero trailer teases the kaiju’s arrival in New York
The movie premieres in November.
Godzilla Minus One was one of my favorite movies in 2023. Only the second live-action Godzilla in the ongoing Reiwa era, Minus One reintroduced the Japanese version of the legendary kaiju to contrast the blockbuster approach of the American Legendary Pictures franchise. Now, the award-winning movie is getting a sequel: Godzilla Minus Zero.
Set as a direct sequel to the 2023 film, Godzilla Minus Zero takes place in 1949, a few years after the events of the past movie. As the end of the last film portends, the eponymous monster survives the catastrophic attack against it. But as to how it survived and what it’s targeting next, we’ll just have to wait and see.
In a newly released teaser trailer, Minus Zero will once again feature the return of the previous film’s Koichi and Noriko. The latter of which is still sporting the scars of surviving Godzilla’s attack on Ginza. Koichi, however, finds himself back in the cockpit of a fighter plane to unknown purposes.
That’s not all. Godzilla is apparently ditching the Pacific Ocean for the Atlantic. In a brief scene that will surely become iconic as time goes by, the kaiju traipses gingerly but menacingly past the Statue of Liberty.
Thankfully, it’s not a long wait before we find out what the world’s favorite kaiju is up to this time. Godzilla Minus Zero will premiere in Japanese cinemas on November 3 and American cinemas on November 6.
SEE ALSO: Godzilla Minus One is now on Netflix
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