Harish Jonnalagadda
Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing Asian markets. 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 Senior Editor of Asia, he manages 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 Kindle Oasis, and occasionally yelling at the TV in frustration as Arsenal squander yet another title run.
Latest articles by Harish Jonnalagadda
An Android OS preview: Five key trends we expect in 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Looking ahead Google is changing how it handles Android releases in 2025, and the broader ecosystem has exciting updates.
Honor's silicon battery tech makes the Magic 7 Pro stand out even more
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Honor is using third-gen silicon tech in the battery of the Magic 7 Pro, and that's very exciting.
I'm convinced — Nothing's CMF Buds Pro 2 are the only budget earbuds worth buying
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I used Nothing's CMF Buds Pro 2 for the better part of two months, and I'm convinced these are the best budget earbuds you can buy today.
Vivo X200 Pro review: Zooming into greatness
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Portrait mastery Vivo's X200 Pro is now available globally, and it has the best camera package you'll find today.
Best Samsung phones 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
A Galaxy of great phones Whether you're looking for a cutting-edge foldable or a budget device, these are the best Samsung phones of the year.
When will your Pixel phone stop receiving updates?
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Smash that update button Pixel phones now get seven years of Android OS updates as standard, but that wasn't always the case. So let's take a look at how long your Pixel device will continue to get software updates.
Review: Xiaomi's Redmi Note 14 Pro+ is a terrific phone held back by poor software choices
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Almost there The Redmi Note 14 Pro+ has huge upgrades around the cameras and battery, but the same software issues rear their head again.
Best Amazon Kindle e-reader 2024
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.
OnePlus 12: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
News The OnePlus 12 continues to be one of the best phones available today. With a stellar design, great cameras, and standout battery life, it ticks all the right boxes.
When will my phone get Android 16?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The wait begins Android 16 is coming sooner than ever, with a stable build slated for Q2 2025.
Best OnePlus phones 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Best of unlocked Thinking about making the switch to a OnePlus phone, but not sure which model to get? We're here to help you.
Don't buy the UE Boom 4 — this portable speaker is just as good, and it costs half as much during Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Rock out anywhere Tribit's StormBox 2 is one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers around, and it's just $54 as part of Cyber Monday savings.
Take a 200-inch screen anywhere with these XR glasses, now just $279 during Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Immerse yourself XR glasses are a great way to immerse yourself in your favorite TV shows while on the go, and one of the best products in this category is on sale.
Still haven't settled on a Cyber Monday phone deal? This is the one I'd buy
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Still the best There's no shortage of Cyber Monday phone deals, and if you're unable to decide, I'm here to assist.
I review phones for a living — these are my Cyber Monday recommendations
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
This is it I've been testing phones for over a decade now, and I used 73 phones over the course of 2024. I'm here to assist you in picking up the best phone for your needs during Cyber Monday.
The ultimate Bluetooth party speaker is down to an all-time low this Cyber Monday — but you need to act now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Party anywhere Tribit's StormBox Blast is a Bluetooth speaker with a powerful 90W sound, and it's an at all-time low ahead of Cyber Monday.
This tiny dongle fixes the biggest problem with Kindles, and it's just $15 for Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Transformative DATAFY's dongle brings page turning buttons back to Kindles.
Ditch your boring cable — this retractable 100W USB-C cable is much better, and it's on sale for Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Retract Baseus makes a retractable USB-C cable, and it's so good I don't use anything else.
You don't need another charger, but this Cyber Monday deal will make you buy one anyway
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
UGREEN's Nexode Pro 160W is the best all-in-one GaN charger I used, and it will easily charge all of your tech.
Buying the Shield TV Pro? This Android TV streamer is better, and it costs $80 less for Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
HDR everything Need a new streaming box? NVIDIAs Shield TV Pro is still a great choice, but I found an alternative that's just as good, and it costs $80 less.
The only mobile gaming controller you'll ever need is $63 for Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Get your game on GameSir's G8 Plus is the bet mobile gaming controller I used, and it is down to an all-time low right now.
I finally found a power bank that charges OnePlus phones at 65W, and it just picked up a major discount
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Charge everything Anker's 27,650mAh power bank includes 65W SuperVOOC charging in addition to 140W USB PD tech, and it is fantastic.
I clocked nearly 40,000 hours on this NAS HDD, and it's back down to its lowest price
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Never delete again Running out of storage? Now is the best time to pick up hard drives.
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