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
Fiio M23 review: This mid-range digital audio player has all the right upgrades
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Timely upgrade Fiio's latest mid-range digital audio player is the M23, and it includes notable upgrades over the M11S.
30TB HAMR hard drives are now a reality, and I'm excited
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Seagate is now making 30TB hard drives, and it's using an innovative laser-based HAMR tech to achieve greater density.
OnePlus 12 Glacial White hands-on: Simply lovely
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
OnePlus has a new limited-edition variant of the OnePlus 12 in Glacial White, and it is rather nice.
GameSir G8 Galileo review: The ultimate mobile gaming controller
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Get your game on Thanks to a comfortable design and excellent buttons and triggers, GameSir's G8 Galileo is a phenomenal mobile controller.
Baseus Blade 2 review: Ultra-sleek 65W power bank with a big caveat
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Charge in style The 12000mAh battery is on the smaller side, but if you need a lightweight power bank to use with your phone, the Blade 2 is a decent choice.
Sennheiser IE200 review: Phenomenal sound on a budget
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hear everything The IE200 has the same great design and sound quality as the rest of Sennheiser's IEM portfolio, but it is available at just $149, making it a real bargain.
Redmi Note 13 Pro long-term review: Still not good enough
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This isn't it The Redmi Note 13 Pro has been around for just under six months, and while it has made the switch to Android 14, it still doesn't do enough to justify its price tag.
Fiio CP13 cassette player review: Nostalgia done right
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Turning back the clock Fiio made a cassette player, and if you've got a pile of cassettes lying around, it is just what you need to rekindle the nostalgia.
Five years later, the Kindle Oasis is still the best e-reader I've used — and that's a problem
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired After a half-decade of use, my Kindle Oasis is starting to show its age. But it is still the best e-reader around, and it's annoying that Amazon isn't going to make a new one.
POCO F6 review: The definitive flagship killer of 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Fantabulous Need a gaming phone that also delivers the best value? You'll want to take a look at the POCO F6.
Best Honor phones 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Buy with Honor Honor is once again a brand to contend with, and the Chinese manufacturer has an exciting portfolio of devices. These are the best Honor phones you can buy.
I switched back to the Pixel 8 Pro, and I couldn't be happier
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I used over 30 phones in 2024, but the Pixel 8 Pro continues to be the best choice for my own use — and that's down to the software.
Redmi Pad Pro review: Xiaomi's best budget tablet yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
With a sizeable 12.1-inch 120Hz panel and 10000mAh battery, the Redmi Pad Pro has everything you need in a budget tablet.
Audeze MM-100 review: Simply stunning
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is the one The MM-100 has a similar design and tonality as the MM-500 — for a quarter of the price.
Roon has transformed how I listen to music
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Roon is the best music player I have ever used, and if you have a large music library, you should consider giving it a try.
Android 15 beta is now available on third-party phones — here's the entire list
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Join in You can now install Android 15 on your Xiaomi, Nothing, Honor, or OnePlus device.
Moondrop MIAD01 review: A unique phone that's aimed at audiophiles
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Audio The MIAD01 is a $399 phone with 3.5mm and 4.4mm ports along with a terrific built-in DAC.
How to switch from iPhone to Android: The definitive guide
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Making the switch from iPhone to Android? It's never been easier to switch platforms, and with Google and Samsung offering enticing phones, now is the time to consider moving to Android.
Vivo unleashes the X100 Ultra to take on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultra Vivo's latest phone is the X100 Ultra, and it looks incredible.
Google needs to make a budget Pixel phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Google needs to make a sub-$350 Pixel phone to challenge Samsung and Xiaomi. There's only one problem — it doesn't want to do that.
Fiio FA19 review: Standout design, stellar sound
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
One of a kind With the FA19, Fiio is going all-in on its BA driver offerings, and the IEMs have 10 drivers in each earbud. The result is a magnificent sound that's among the best in this segment.
Teenage Engineering CM-15 review: The ultimate portable studio mic
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Record everything Teenage Engineering's CM-15 is a condenser studio mic like no other; it has a gorgeous design, built-in battery, and is built to last. Oh, and it costs $1,199.
Qualcomm wants to make generative AI accessible to everyone
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
AI AI AI AI Hub is Qualcomm's way to ensuring its hardware has plenty of generative AI use cases.
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