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

OnePlus 13 vs. OnePlus 13R: What's the best OnePlus phone in 2025?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Choices choices The OnePlus 13 is one of the best phones of 2025 — as is the OnePlus 13R. Need to decide between the two? Read on.

I'll admit it — the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is better than I imagined
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I finally used the Galaxy Z Fold 6, and it's actually decent.

Best OnePlus phones 2025
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.

OnePlus 13R review: The definitive value flagship of 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
We have a winner With the OnePlus 13R, OnePlus has a simple goal: deliver the best value flagship money can buy in 2025.

This is the POCO X7 Pro Iron Man Edition
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Now this is cool POCO teamed up with Marvel to launch the X7 Pro Iron Man Edition, and it is just plain cool.

Nubia made a budget phone with 2.1-channel audio, and I want one
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Light it up Nubia's Music 2 comes with a 2.1-inch audio system, and the phone looks like a fun device.

OnePlus 13 gets the inevitable price hike — should you still buy it?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The OnePlus 13 costs $100 more than last year, but the upgrades easily justify the increase.

Google's latest update makes the Fitbit app unusable for me
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Why even bother? Google continues to hobble Fitbit, and the most recent update ditches the ability to cast to your TV.

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.

How to factory reset your Android phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Flash it like it's hot Whether you're trying to sell your phone or something has gone wrong and you need to start afresh, you'll need to know how to do a factory reset.

Predicting the biggest smartphone trends in Asia for 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Leading edge The Asian handset market is one of the most diverse around — here's what's in store in 2025.

Exclusive: OnePlus's head of industrial design on delivering the 'best in-hand feel' with the OnePlus 13
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
A new beginning I talked to the head of OnePlus's industrial design to know more about the exciting new design and battery tech coming to the OnePlus 13.

When will my phone get Android 15?
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Coming soon Google just rolled out the stable version of Android 15. This is when it will be available on your Android device.

Android 15: All the new features, eligible devices, and release date
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Come on Google The stable version of Android 15 is now available, and it is packed with new features. This is what you need to know.

How to declutter your tech — from someone who has too much of it
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Stay organized Decluttering tech is hard if you've amassed a lot of it over the years. Here's what I did to organize and declutter my tech collection.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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