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The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G features a lightweight 179-gram body and the Exynos 1680, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G counters with a larger AMOLED display and an 8,340 mAh battery. We examine our test data. Which smartphone ultimately offers the better overall package?

The new Redmi Note 17 Pro with its Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 is meant to succeed the Redmi Note 15 Pro, but takes a step backward in camera quality and performance, of all things. Our review of this affordable Xiaomi phone shows why the current Note 17 Pro is not the better smartphone in every respect and is not worth buying at the moment.

In our review, the affordable Redmi Note 17 Pro's AMOLED panel reaches a peak brightness of over 4,000 cd/m². This is particularly relevant in summer, when intense sunlight can push smartphone displays to their limits. The Xiaomi phone also comes with a durable chassis.

Vivo has launched the Y600s Pro, a midrange smartphone in China with a massive 10,200 mAh battery. The 5G-enabled smartphone features a 50 MP main camera, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e chipset, and dual stereo speakers.

The new Redmi Note 17 Pro shows surprising performance weaknesses with its Snapdragon chipset in our review, sometimes even falling behind its predecessor. Our gaming test with three games examines whether the weak Adreno 710 GPU holds this affordable Android phone back in current Android games.

With its large silicon-carbon battery, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro 5G promises tremendous endurance on paper. But how efficiently does Xiaomi’s Android phone perform in everyday use? Our Wi-Fi battery test provides the answer.

The Poco F9 Ultra aims to finally establish itself in the high-end segment. To that end, it features a massive battery, an extremely bright display, powerful speakers, and high-end performance. At the same time, the price has risen by about a third compared to its predecessor. Our review shows that, while Poco has made significant technical improvements, it has also taken some surprising steps backward.

Plenty of power, a huge battery, a great design in Pantone colors, good build quality, long-term updates – Surely there can't be much wrong with a mid-range smartphone like the Motorola Edge 70 Plus, right? Unfortunately, our review revealed a few things you should know before buying.

10,000 cd/m² sounds like a massive leap in the display brightness of the Poco F9 Ultra. Compared to its predecessor, Poco promises a significantly higher peak brightness. However, our measurements show that in everyday use, the new display is by no means brighter, and in some cases, the opposite is true.

Doesn't "Plus" mean more of everything? With the Motorola Edge 70 Plus, it refers more to specific areas in which the mid-range phone can shine. But whatever Motorola had in mind with the camera setup is unlikely to please customers.

When it comes to sound, the Poco F9 Ultra really delivers: Bose tuning, two speakers, and an additional subwoofer provide surprisingly powerful sound. The smartphone is also well-equipped for wireless audio, with numerous Bluetooth codecs, LE Audio, and Auracast. However, there are a few limitations.

Oppo has launched the F35 Pro 5G in India as part of its 10th-anniversary F-series lineup. The smartphone features a 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 7360 MAX chipset, 8,000mAh battery and 50MP front camera with a 100-degree field of view.

Motorola's Edge 70 series includes at least 5 models—so far. The manufacturer wants to cover the upper end of the mid-range market, but is there really enough room for so many devices? The series' latest model, the Edge 70 Plus, raises this question anew.

With 200 MPix instead of 50 MPix, the Poco F9 Ultra’s main camera promises a major leap forward. However, the new sensor is smaller, and the lens has been modified. Our head-to-head comparison with the F8 Ultra shows that while the new model excels at capturing finer details in daylight, its predecessor has the edge in low-light conditions.

Motorola is entering the fray with a new mid-range smartphone that is also set to take on the Samsung Galaxy A57: The Edge 70 Plus stands out for its battery life and display, but it also has its weaknesses.

With the F8 Ultra, Poco aimed to stay at the forefront with Qualcomm’s latest top-of-the-line SoC. With the F9 Ultra, the manufacturer is changing its strategy: The launch has been moved up, and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 remains, meaning it’s the same chip as in the previous model. At the same time, the price is rising sharply. Is this a step backward? It’s not quite that simple.

Xiaomi has just launched the Redmi 17C 5G smartphone in India. The company’s new budget smartphone boasts a 120 Hz display, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, a 50 MP main camera, and a large 6,000 mAh battery with 33 W wired charging. Plus, buyers can choose from purple dawn, coffee brew, and dark night color options.

The Vivo X Fold6 is now officially available in Europe as well. But how does the global version differ from the more affordable Chinese model? We compared both versions and conducted additional tests. The results reveal differences in software, Wi-Fi 7, eSIM, Bluetooth, and storage options, while the camera, performance, and battery life are surprisingly similar.

The Motorola Edge 70 Plus offers one of the best battery lives in the mid-range segment. On the other hand, you have to accept a few compromises, for example in the build quality or processing performance. We summarize our findings from the review.

HMD might soon add a new product category to its portfolio according to a new report. According to the source, the Finnish company is developing a 5G portable Wi-Fi hotspot with a Unsioc chipset.

The Sony Xperia 10 VIII remains a lightweight and compact mid-range smartphone with increasingly rare features such as a headphone jack and microSD support. The most important upgrade over its predecessor is the significantly brighter OLED display. However, given the higher price, mediocre performance, and numerous unchanged components, the overall progress is limited.

HMD has launched the Vibe2 Pro smartphone in India. The company’s new affordable 5G smartphone features a 64 MP Sony IMX682 primary camera, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, and a 120 Hz FHD+ display. Plus, the device comes in silver mist, aqua green, and cosmic purple color options.

The Sony Xperia 10 VIII is compact, long-lasting, and offers two increasingly rare features: a headphone jack and microSD support. However, at $699, competitors are often faster, better equipped, or supported with updates for longer. We take a look at the most compelling alternatives.

Samsung has unveiled its flagship Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ tablets. Both are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 and run Android 17 with One UI 9.

Panasonic has announced two new Toughbooks, which receive an upgrade to Intel's Panther Lake platform. The new rugged tablet-laptop hybrids Panasonic Toughbook G3 and Panasonic Toughbook FZ-34 will even be available with powerful Core Ultra X7 CPUs and ARC graphics.

Sony provides unusually detailed information about the Xperia 10 VIII's protection against water and dust. The smartphone has been tested not only for immersion in water but also against water jets. Other manufacturers could take a cue from Sony's transparent approach.

Oppo has released the new Reno 16t smartphone in China. The company’s new midrange smartphone features a compact design, a 120 Hz AMOLED display, a 200 MP main camera, and a 6,700 mAh battery with 80 W wired charging support. Buyers can choose from purple, black, and heartbeat color options.

If one is looking for a big office laptop for work, the names EliteBook and ThinkPad should quickly appear on the radar. We tested both the Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 5 and the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 16, and can compare both.

In some areas, such as the camera, the Oppo Reno 16 FS performs very well for its price range. In other areas, however, it truly disappoints us in our testing. Read on to find out what our final rating is.

A smartphone that comes with a great camera, good battery life, a bright screen, and a 6-year update guarantee should certainly attract attention, right? The Oppo Reno 16 FS, on the other hand, flies under the radar for many people. Here's why that’s a shame—but also where its weaknesses lie.

Microsoft has unveiled the Surface Pro 12-inch (2nd edition) 2-in-1 laptop powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus CPU for significantly faster local AI and GPU performance. The fanless tablet PC can be ordered with an optional 5G cellular module for Internet access while on the road. Sep 25, 09:31 PM GMT update: Added Notebookcheck's hands-on video.

With its tele-zoom camera, high-resolution selfie camera, and sharp images in daylight, the Oppo Reno 16 FS holds its own against even some significantly more expensive phones. However, in camera tests, there are also situations it doesn’t handle quite as well.

Qualcomm’s first-party benchmark data points to substantial gains for the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 over the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, particularly in graphics and browser performance. Geekbench 7 results also suggest a sizeable CPU uplift across generations.

Ai+ has teased its upcoming NovaTab tablet with an 11.97-inch 90Hz display and a Unisoc T760 chipset in India. The tablet also features 5G and Wi-Fi connectivity, 13MP and 8MP cameras, and nxtq branding.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8's 4.1-inch cover display is designed to make the foldable more practical in everyday use. However, users who do not want to set up a Samsung account are at a clear disadvantage. During our review, only a handful of apps could be used on the external display without relying on MultiStar.

The Nothing Phone (4b) costs less than the Phone (4a), but it falls short in several key areas. The display, processor, and camera, in particular, make the more expensive sister model the better choice.

Our review of Samsung's latest flip smartphone demonstrates that this premium foldable stands out for more than just its attractive price-to-performance ratio. Powered by the Exynos 2600, it delivers up to twice the performance of Motorola's competing model in some workloads and offers a stronger overall feature package.

Nothing promises a peak brightness of 2,000 nits for the Phone (4b). However, our review shows a significantly lower value. What’s behind the manufacturer’s claim, and how does the display perform in everyday use?

With the Galaxy Z Fold8, Samsung finally addressed one of the biggest criticisms of the Fold series by adopting a wider form factor. The result is a cover display that feels much more practical in everyday use and an inner screen that is easier to use. After reviewing the Galaxy Z Flip8, we believe Samsung's smaller foldable would benefit from a similar redesign.

The Honor X80 Max Pro is very versatile: On the one hand, it’s well-protected against the elements; on the other hand, it still looks modern and sleek. On the one hand, it has a large battery; on the other hand, it’s a fairly slim smartphone. But in some areas, compromises have to be made.

It’s nothing new that phones can withstand drops and even survive in water. But rugged phones used to be clunky and covered in rubber. The Honor X80 Pro Max, however, now shows that this isn’t necessary at all to survive in harsh environments.

In our review, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip8 clearly outclasses Motorola's Razr series in terms of audio. The stereo speakers of the Galaxy phone deliver the best sound quality for a compact flip phone. For buyers who place a high value on audio performance, the Galaxy Z Flip8 is the clear choice among today's compact foldables.

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max smartphone in India. The device boasts a large 10,000 mAh battery with support for 100 W wired and 27 W reverse wired charging. It features a 120 Hz AMOLED panel, a 50 MP main camera, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chipset.