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The Xiaomi MIX Flip is the Chinese company’s first ever Flip

It took them three years to make it

Published

July 19, 2024

Vincenz

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2024’s Q3 (third quarter) has been bombarded with flippables — Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip6, motorola’s razr 50 and 50 Ultra (or razr/razr+ 2024), and another first-timer, the Magic V Flip by HONOR.

Now, it’s safe to say that Flips from the major phone league have finally assembled!

A new breed of MIX

Xiaomi’s “MIX” line used to be their experimental yet rad-looking series of smartphones based from the concept drawing board — bezel-less screen, all-screen/no sides, sliding mechanism, under-display cameras, you name ’em!

Eventually, it just became an added moniker to the brand’s line of folds.

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But this July 2024, Xiaomi marks a new milestone!

The Xiaomi MIX Flip is the Chinese company’s first ever “Flip” — or that modern-day clamshell phone from the early millennium.

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Lei Jun told everyone that the MIX Flip was already in the company’s plans and R&D three years ago. However, they thought the flip tech isn’t “mature” yet. Xiaomi firmly believes the all-new MIX Flip will solve all the pain points of flips from the yesteryears.

After several design iterations and form factor prototypes (including one with the rear camera on the other side while the other lookin’ much like TECNO’s Phantom V Flip), they’ve finally come up with a bold design.

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At 15.99mm, it’s not the slimmest flip out there, but Xiaomi is confident enough to say its strong and durable.

Just like its bigger MIX Fold 4 brother, the MIX Flip features a composite fiber material on its back, an aluminum alloy middle frame, as well as Xiaomi Shield Glass and the flexible UTG (Ultra Thin Glass) for utmost screen protection.

The lifespan promise of up to 500,000 folds remains in this flip as well.

The Best FlagFlip

The Chinese brand’s first-gen Flip device already has a maximized full-screen cover measuring at 4.01-inches. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1.5K resolution.

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While the dual camera island occupies the other side of the cover screen, it still has an excess 3.5-inch display area with a conventional 16:9 aspect ratio — very ideal for opening most apps without opening the compact foldable itself.

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Opening the flip shows its 6.86-inch internal folding screen with an adaptive 1~120Hz refresh rate

Both displays are AMOLED panels that reach up to 1600 nits of peak brightness and 3000 nits in HBM (High Brightness Mode).

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But what makes this one of the best FlagFlips (flagship x flip)? Aside from Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip6, it’s the only other flip phone that’s equipped with the high-end Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

UFS 4.0 storage options range between 256/512GB or 1TB while LPDDR5X memory either comes in 12 or 16GB.

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To combat heat, the MIX Flip has a large 3500mm² VC (Vapor-Cooling) Chamber with a unique “staircase” design. The addition of a double-layer graphite and aerogel thermal insulation effectively blocks the heat transfer between the battery and display and minimizes the accumulation of the heat all over the flip.

The MIX Flip possesses a large 4780mAh battery — making it the second Flip with the biggest battery right after the HONOR Magic V Flip (4800mAh). It supports 67W fast wired charging but no wireless charging.

Leica on a Flip?!

Just like the Xiaomi 14 series and the simultaneously-unveiled MIX Fold 4, the MIX Flip highlights its Leica camera system even in such a compact foldable chassis. These include their Summilux optics as well as color calibration modes and other software features.

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The MIX Flip boasts a dual 50MP camera system. Its main camera shares the same Light Fusion 800 sensor with an f/1.7 aperture

And much like the HONOR Magic V Flip and motorola razr 50 Ultra, the MIX Flip ditches the ultra-wide lens in favor of a 2x telephoto shooter — rocking the OmniVision OV60A sensor to be very precise.

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Unlike the HONOR Magic V Flip’s rear flash module, MIX Flip’s flash unit is on the front alongside its dual cameras.

There’s also a selfie camera inside: 30MP f/2.0 based on OmniVision’s OV32B sensor.

Pricing and Availability

The Xiaomi Mix Flip is available in white, black, and a special phantom purple colorway.

Pricing per configuration are as follows:

12+256GB = CNY 5999 (US$ 827 / EUR 774 / GBP 652 / SG$ 1119 / PhP 48,498 / INR 69,072)
16+512GB =CNY 6499 (US$ 900 / EUR 835 / GBP 718 / SG$ 1218 / PhP 51,687 / INR 75,122)
16+1TB = CNY 7299 (US$ 1010 / EUR 937 / GBP 807 / SG$ 1367 / PhP 58,049 / INR 84,370)

Optional accessories are also being sold. Other than these official extra covers, there’s also a portable ink-less printer sold for just CNY 499 (US$ 69 / EUR 63 / GBP 53 / SG$ 92 / PhP 4009 / INR 5750).

This works by connecting the phone onto the top module and the printer will print photos straight right after you capture one from the camera app.

Just like the MIX Fold 4, there’s no word on global availability of the Xiaomi MIX Flip just yet.

Editor’s Note: I hope Xiaomi will sell the MIX Flip in international markets — all because I badly want that capybara theme cover 😭

Entertainment

Supergirl gets its first teaser trailer

Milly Alcock stars as the titular character.

Published

December 12, 2025

Luigi Leonardo

Before the new year starts, it’s already fair to assume that Supergirl might be one of the most anticipated movies of 2026. Premiering a year after the globally successful Superman, Supergirl will see the adventures of Clark Kent’s superpowered cousin, Kara Zor-El. Now, the next film in the sage finally has a teaser trailer.

As James Gunn mentioned previously, Supergirl will be based on Tom King’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Off traveling to other planets to party, Kara finds herself thrust back into the role of being a hero after a young girl named Ruthye Mary Knoll asks her for help.

Though the teaser trailer is mostly a montage of scenes, we already know what we can expect. According to Gunn, Supergirl will be tonally different from Superman, and we see this in the trailer.

However, we can still see influences from Gunn including the usage of “Call Me” by Blondie for the trailer. Also, the film’s space scenes look like they can fit right in with Guardians of the Galaxy.

Still, that’s what we have, and we’re excited. Supergirl will premiere on June 26, 2026.

The film will be directed by Craig Gillespie (Cruella). Milly Alcock plays the titular character. Meanwhile, she will star alongside Eve Ridley as Ruthye Mary Knoll.

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HONOR Magic8 Pro launches in Dubai

Price, preorder perks, availability

Published

December 11, 2025

GadgetMatch

The HONOR Magic8 Pro, HONOR’s latest flagship smartphone, has been officially launched Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Customers can place preorders starting December 11 across UAE via the HONOR Online Store, Sharaf DG, Emax, Ecity, Jumbo, Virgin Megastore, Amazon, Carrefour, e&, Eros, Noon, and Lulu.

The pricing are as follows:

12GB+512GB (Sunrise Gold, Sky Cyan, Black): AED 3,999
16GB+1TB (Sunrise Gold, Black): AED 4,699

Those who preorder will get the following as part of a preorder gift package worth AED 2,299:

HONOR VIP Care+ with 12-month damage protection
3-month Google AI Pro trial
HONOR Watch5 Ultra

HONOR Magic8 Pro: AI imaging, mobile intelligence, creator-focused tech

The introduction of the HONOR Magic8 Pro reinforces the company’s leadership in AI Imaging, mobile intelligence, and creator-focused technology.

The phone boasts of groundbreaking on-device AI innovations, including Low-bit Quantization Technology for AI Models and Next-Generation Hybrid Retrieval Technology.

Powering the Pro model is the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile platform. It is the first phone in UAE to have the processor.

HONOR’s agentic AI capabilities and Qualcomm’s mobile platforms make it possible for the device to be more efficient and packed with computing power.

The phone also comes with a 7100mAh Silicon-carbon battery. More advanced features include the AI Button, AI Search, and AI Documents, all designed to enhance productivity and support AI-driven workflows.

For its camera package, the HONOR Magic8 Pro has a 200MP AI Ultra Night Telephoto camera and an upgraded AI Ultra Night Portrait mode.

The device also introduces AI Magic Color and a new AI Editor, enabling refined color optimization and on-device creative adjustments.

For more of the innovations on the HONOR Magic8 Pro, read: HONOR reveals 1st images of Magic8 Pro, introduces new AI technologies

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TNT network recognized for having Best Mobile Latency

According to Ookla analysis

Published

December 10, 2025

GadgetMatch

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TNT has been recognized for having the Best Mobile Latency, according to network intelligence and connectivity insights company Ookla, which is known for its internet speed tests.

Based on Ookla analysis for Q1 to Q2 2025, TNT’s network, powered by Smart, led with a median latency of 45.89 milliseconds (ms) for all network technologies.

(NOTE: Mobile latency measures how quickly data travels over a network; the lower the latency, the faster the response)

This enables users to tap, click, and swipe on their favorite apps in real-time. For streaming and mobile gaming, it also means a smoother experience.

Be it MOBA titles like Mobile Legends: Bang Bang or FPS games like Call of Duty Mobile, which both need real-time responsiveness, TNT allows gamers to make their best moves without worrying about lag.

Binge-watchers, meanwhile, can enjoy their favorite series, vlogs, and micro-dramas without buffering. On the other hand, students and professionals can attend online meetings or quick calls using just mobile data.

Furthermore, online live sellers and shoppers can also enjoy real-time transactions, ensuring their favorite items make it to the cart without delay.

Such low latency is also crucial for those who love scoring flash deals or vouchers where those who are among the first to click win discounts.

Users who want to level up their experience can switch to TNT by getting a TNT SIM or eSIM at accredited retailers and convenience stores. They may also do so via the Smart Online Store.

Subscribers from other networks can also easily switch to TNT without changing their number through Mobile Number Portability (MNP).