
Harish Jonnalagadda
Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing the mobile category. He started his tech journey at a very young age by tweaking Windows XP installations, and that hobby ignited an enthusiasm that led him into the world of PC modding. After picking up a Bachelor's degree in computer science, he decided to pursue his passion by covering PC hardware at VR-Zone, where he reviewed motherboards, video cards, and DRAM modules.
While he used iPhones initially, switching to the Nexus 4 served as the catalyst to explore Android's burgeoning ecosystem, and he pivoted to writing about mobile tech, joining Android Central's newsroom back in 2014. As a Senior Editor, he oversees the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, enthusiast audio products, networking hardware, and storage servers, leveraging his engineering background and extensive experience testing mobile hardware to evaluate the latest phones and accessories.
In over a decade of covering Android, he has used pretty much every single major phone released globally, giving him an unrivaled view into Google's mobile platform. His specialty is Chinese brands; he's charted the growth of all the major Chinese manufacturers from their inception, and he uses that knowledge to share unique insights. When not testing the latest gadgets, he can be found reading sci-fi novels on his e-reader, and occasionally yelling at the TV in frustration as Arsenal squander yet another title run.
Latest articles by Harish Jonnalagadda

I pitted the AirPods Max against my $3,000 audio setup
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The AirPods Max USB-C continue to be a good overall choice, and with the lossless audio update, they're even better.

Samsung's One UI 7 launch continues to be messy
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The wait goes on Samsung finally started rolling out One UI 7 to global Galaxy S24 units, but a new bug effectively put the brakes on the rollout.

Samsung Galaxy A series phones: Your complete buyer's guide
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Straight A's Samsung's Galaxy A series counts several best-sellers, and with the latest additions, there are plenty of great choices if you need a mid-range phone.

OPPO Find X8 Ultra review: Better than the best
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The next level With outstanding internals and the best camera package available today, OPPO's Find X8 Ultra sets a new standard for Android flagships.

When will my phone get Android 16?
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The wait begins The public builds of Android 16 are now available, so here's when your phone will make the switch to the next version of Android.

These clip-on earbuds are unlike anything I've used before
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Okay then SoundPEATS has unique earbuds in the PearlClip Pro. They have a good design and comfortable fit, but they clip onto the outside of your ear — unlike anything I used until now.

Best cheap NAS 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
NAS for less These affordable NAS servers let you easily store your precious photos and videos.

OnePlus 13: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The best OnePlus launched the OnePlus 13 globally, and we've reviewed the phone. This is everything you need to know about OnePlus's 2025 flagship.

One UI 7 review: Samsung's best software update yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Fresh Thanks to a new visual design and exciting features, Samsung's One UI 7 is its best software update yet.

I used Seagate's limited-edition Genshin Impact external SSD, and it is stunning
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Balancing the scales I used Seagate's limited-edition SSD based on Genshin Impact, and it is absolutely amazing.

Honor Watch 5 Ultra has the best battery life of any smartwatch I used
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
About time Honor's Watch 5 Ultra has all the hallmarks of a great smartwatch, but what I like the most about it is that it lasts two weeks between charges.

Samsung Good Lock: The ultimate guide to customizing your Galaxy phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Samsung's Good Lock offers a powerful set of features that extend the customizability of your Galaxy phone. Here's what you need to know about Good Lock, and how to get started with the service.

Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 8: Which should you buy?
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Make the right call The Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 8 comparison will give you the details you need to see if the new Pixel is worth the upgrade.

XGIMI Aura 2 is the ultimate UST upgrade — and it finally gets a great discount
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Light it up XGIMI Aura 2 is the best 4K ultra short throw laser projector I used — and it gets a decent discount.

Best Amazon Kindle e-reader 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
It's only words Whether you're looking to pick up your first e-reader or to upgrade, Amazon makes the best e-readers money can buy. These are the best Kindle e-readers to have on your shopping list.

I used the Apple Watch Series 10 for six months — here's why it's still the best smartwatch
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The Apple Watch Series 10 continues to be a terrific choice six months after its debut.

POCO F7 Ultra review: The best bargain of 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultra value With the F7 Ultra, POCO is showing that it can also deliver a phone that has a fantastic all-round package.

How to install the Android 16 beta on your phone right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Early access The latest version of Android is here in beta form, and here's how you can get started before everyone else.

The best all-flash Plex NAS finally gets a great discount — act now!
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Blazing ahead TerraMaster's F8 SSD Plus is the best NAS if you're ready to switch to all-flash storage, and it's now on sale.

These are the best-sounding budget earbuds I've ever used, and they're just $25 right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Budget bliss Tagry's X08 are the best-sounding budget earbuds around, and right now, they're down to just $25.

Best NAS for Plex in 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The best for Plex I test NAS systems extensively, and these are the best Plex NAS servers around.

This is Vivo's mixed reality headset
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
It's real Vivo just showcased the design of its mixed reality headset, the Vision.

Android 16 Beta 3: All the latest features, eligible devices, release date, and more
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Brady Snyder last updated
Let's go Google is now delivering public builds of Android 16, giving power users the ability to see what's coming to the platform in 2025.
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