ⓘ Notebookcheck (Marcus Herbrich)Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro+ in our review Xiaomi positions the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ as a budget-friendly mid-range smartphone. This review verdict explains why we weren’t entirely impressed by the device during our testing, despite its beautiful OLED screen, long battery life, and highly durable design backed by IP68 rating and SGS certification. Whilst the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ offers premium features such as IP68 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, a large silicon-car...

Motorola has equipped its affordable Edge 60 Neo with plenty of premium features, making this mid-range phone particularly attractive for its price category. Unlike the Edge 60, Neo model supports wireless charging, and Motorola’s more affordable model also boasts more durable housing. The Edge 60 Neo has IP69/IP68 and MIL-STD-810H certification, making it robust and waterproof. Also particularly noteworthy is the 6.36-inch pOLED display with LTPO technology, which ensures an adaptive refr...

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a compact, powerful and premium-feeling, top-of-the-line smartphone. Despite having a slightly smaller battery than the Xiaomi 17, it still has excellent staying power. The Pro model’s real highlight and unique selling point is the secondary display. However, it is currently more of a nice-to-have than a must-have for potential buyers. Its future hinges on integrating third-party apps that would turn its current limited functionality into genuine added value in everyda...

OnePlus Pad 2 Pro in review. (Image source: Marcus Herbrich) OnePlus not only delivers a strong tablet overall in the OnePlus Pad 2 Pro for a relatively low price, but the outstanding battery life of the 13.2-inch tablet is also a strong purchase argument. However, the relatively inexpensive flagship tablet is currently limited in its availability. Marcus Herbrich (translated by Jacob Fisher), Published 07/27/2025 🇩🇪 The OnePlus Pad 2 Pro proves itself to be a true all-rounder in our detai...

The Xiaomi 15S Pro offers a similarly strong overall package as the Pro model. This is hardly surprising, as everything apart from the chipset remains the same. In its effort to become more independent and to offer all components in-house, Xiaomi is on a very promising path with its XRing O1. Considering Google’s work with its Tensor series, Xiaomi’s SoC debut is genuinely remarkable. While the 15S Pro with the XRing O1 is slightly less powerful than the 15 Pro with the Snapdragon 8...