
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

Nothing Phone 3a isn't even out yet, but this brand has already cloned it
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Nothing to see Chinese rugged phone maker Doogee clearly likes what Nothing is doing on the design front, because it just rolled out devices at MWC 2025 that are nearly identical.

This ultra-thin 5.75mm phone destroys the Galaxy S25 Edge — and it has a huge battery
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Take that Samsung I went hands-on with the world's thinnest phone at MWC 2025, and it was amazing. Tecno's Spark Slim is just 5.75mm thick, but it somehow has a 5200mAh battery.

Honor Earbuds Open review: Unmatched comfort, unbelievable sound
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Rock out Honor is making a strong debut into the world of open earbuds with the Earbuds Open, combining a comfortable design with terrific sound.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra review: The ultimate camera package
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultra awesome Xiaomi 15 Ultra just made its global debut, and it has even better cameras this time around. I used it for a month, and I think the 15 Ultra is one of the best phones of 2025.

This 65W travel charger has Qi2 — and it doubles as a 10000mAh power bank
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired InfinaCore's P3 Pro is a 65W GaN travel charger with a difference — it has Qi2 and a built-in 10000mAh battery, and you can use it as a power bank in addition to AC charging.

Dockcase's latest 7-in-1 USB-C hub doubles as an external M.2 storage drive
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Double the utility Dockcase makes unique USB-C hubs, and its latest product integrates an M.2 slot, allowing you to add storage to the hub.

Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT is the most exciting phone I've used in a long time
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Leveling up Huawei's Mate XT is clearly the next evolution of the foldable design, and the unique device is the most exciting — and costliest — you can get today.

OPPO Find N5/OnePlus Open 2: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Thin is in With the Find N5, OPPO has managed to deliver the thinnest foldable around.

I used Tailscale to block ads on my phone while traveling, and it was amazing
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Tailscale is an amazing networking utility, and I used it to good effect while traveling to block ads on my phone.

OPPO Find N5 review: The best foldable I've ever used
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Next level With the Find N5, OPPO somehow managed to create an ultra-thin foldable that looks and feels just like a regular phone.

Huawei's tri-fold Mate XT puts all other foldables to shame, and it's now available globally
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is the future Huawei just launched its tri-fold Mate XT globally, and I'm excited to use it.

Apple iPad Pro M4 13-inch long-term review: In a league of its own
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The one to beat I used the 13-inch iPad Pro M4 for nearly six months, and it continues to be incredible.

OnePlus not launching the Open 2 is a massive win for Samsung
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Sigh OnePlus isn't launching the Open 2 at all, and that means Samsung has no real rivals to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the U.S.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs. MediaTek Dimensity 9400 vs. Google Tensor G4: What's the best mobile chipset of 2025?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Qualcomm and MediaTek made sizeable gains with their 2025 SoCs, but which is the best platform? Let's take a look.

Best gaming phones 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Namerah Saud Fatmi last updated
Maximum FPS Gaming phones have evolved from the loud and boisterous designs, to sophisticated and understated pieces of hardware. One thing which hasn't changed though is the raw performance.

POCO X7 Pro review: Redefining budget phones all over again
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Iron Man Iron Man With considerable upgrades and a massive battery, the X7 Pro stands out as one of the best budget phones of 2025.

Best Samsung phones 2025
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.

Fiio's FT1 is the new king of budget headphones
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is the one With the FT1, Fiio is showing that it knows how to make incredible headphones on a budget.

Fiio's BTR13 is a budget DAC that lets you easily upgrade your phone audio
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Groove on The BTR13 brings upgraded audio while still retaining the same focus on value.

LaCie's Thunderbolt 5-enabled Rugged Pro5 is the fastest SSD I've ever used
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
In a flash Thunderbolt 5 SSDs are now becoming available, and Seagate-owned LaCie is leading the category with the Rugged Pro5 SSD.

SK Hynix's 2TB Beetle X31 is my new favorite external SSD
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired With excellent sustained transfers and a sleek design, the 2TB Beetle X31 is one of the best external SSDs you can buy today.

ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra review: I really like this phone, but you shouldn't buy it
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Contradictions The Zenfone 12 Ultra is one of the best phones I used in 2025. There's just one problem — I don't think you should buy it.

This tiny dongle brings AptX Lossless to any phone, and it's fantastic
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Bluetooth all the way Fiio's BT11 is a Bluetooth transmitter with a difference — it comes with the AptX Lossless codec.
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