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

Honor's Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered Magic 7 series comes with an on-device Autopilot AI
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Next-gen Honor is all set to debut its Magic 7 series in China on October 30. Ahead of the launch, the Chinese manufacturer is showcasing an innovative new Autopilot AI on-device AI agent.

Samsung launched the Galaxy Ring in India — but it shouldn't have bothered
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Samsung (once again) puts itself out of contention in India — this time with the Galaxy Ring. The smart ring costs more than its rivals, and doesn't quite measure up.

UnifyDrive UT2 review: This portable NAS is unlike anything I used before
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
UnifyDrive's UT2 is a portable NAS with a unique feature-set.

Android 15 review: Smooth operator
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Same difference Android 15 doesn't have huge UI changes or groundbreaking features, but it brings a host of smaller tweaks that make a genuine difference in daily use.

Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 is launching sooner than you think
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Faster and smoother OnePlus is introducing the Android 15-based OxygenOS 15 on October 24 — just a week from now.

OPPO SuperVOOC: Here's everything you need to know about the best fast charging tech on Android
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Now this is fast OPPO's 100W charging tech is incredible, and it is available on all OnePlus phones as well.

Fiio SR11 review: An affordable network streamer with Roon integration
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Budget Roon server Fiio is going after WiiM with the introduction of the SR11, a budget network streamer with a unique addition: Roon integration.

WD just rolled out a 32TB HDD, and I can't wait to get my hands on one
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired WD has introduced 30TB and 32TB HDDs, and while these are aimed at data centers, the brand is selling a 26TB model to consumers.

XGIMI Horizon S Max review: The ultimate home theater projector — with a caveat
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Take it to the max XGIMI's latest 4K home theater projector is the Horizon S Max, and it is absolutely fantastic.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: A towering success
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Time to upgrade Apple Intelligence isn't available at launch, but the features that are available make the iPhone 16 Pro Max a formidable phone.

Valerion's VisionMaster projectors aim to take on XGIMI and Dangbei
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Bring it home Valerion is a new sub-brand of AWOL Vision, and with the VisionMaster series, it is looking to challenge the status quo.

Vivo takes things to a whole new level with the X200 series
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The next big thing The X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro Mini aim to give Vivo an even greater edge in 2025.

Sonodyne Malhar review: The best Bluetooth speaker I have ever used
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Number one Sonodyne is an Indian audio manufacturer, and the Malhar is its crowning glory — this Bluetooth speaker is on an entirely different level.

Tribit StormBox 2 review: One of the best sub-$100 Bluetooth speakers around
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Tribit's StormBox 2 brings upgraded 34W sound, and it has standout connectivity and a weather-resistant design, making it a terrific portable Bluetooth speaker.

The OnePlus 12 demolishes the Galaxy S24 — and it's 25% off for Prime Day
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Make the right choice The OnePlus 12 is still a fabulous phone, and if you need to upgrade this Prime Day, you should get it instead of the Galaxy S24.

Reolink's Argus 4 Pro is the only local storage security camera I trust, and it's at an all-time low right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Buy with confidence Need a security camera with local storage and Google Home integration? This is the one to get.

I use GameSir's terrific G8+ mobile controller every day, and it's just $63 right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Game anywhere GameSir makes the best mobile gaming controllers, and the G8+ gets a heady discount for Prime Day.

I only use this 100W retractable USB-C cable now, and it costs just $11 for Prime Day
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
It's just versatile Most USB-C cables are boring, but this one by Baseus uses a retractable design, and charges at up to 100W. The best part? It costs just $11 now.

I used NAS servers for over a decade — these are my Prime Day picks
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Big storage, big savings Whether you're looking to buy budget NAS servers or enthusiast choices, we've rounded up the best products on sale during Amazon's October Prime Day sale.

Ditch your Sonos Amp — the WiiM Amp does a better job, and it costs just a third as much
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Do it right The WiiM Amp is one of the best network streaming amps you can get today, and it gets an enticing discount.

This NVIDIA Shield TV Pro killer is just $112 for Prime Day — don't miss out
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is the one Mecool's KM2 Plus Deluxe is a great alternative to the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro, and it is now down to just $112.

My favorite Synology NAS is finally discounted — but you'll need to act now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Get it while it lasts Synology's phenomenal DiskStation DS224+ is now on sale, and the 4-bay DiskStation DS923+ is also down to its lowest price.

I tested over 60 phones in 2024 — these are my Prime Day recommendations
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Must buy Looking to buy a phone during Prime Day? I used over 60 phones this year, and these are the ones I recommend.
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