
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

Rokid's Max 2 AR glasses bring a 215-inch screen anywhere — and they're magnificent
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is an upgrade A comfortable design and good adjustability gives these glasses an easy win.

Xiaomi's Buds 5 Pro have a terrific sound, but that's not why I like them so much
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Level up With the Buds 5 Pro, Xiaomi is delivering earbuds with one of the best-sounding drivers in this category, and it brings Qualcomm's XPAN tech to mainstream users.

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.

Why wait for Prime Day? My favorite headphones are already down to their lowest price
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Get it now Need an audio upgrade but don't like to wait? The AirPods Max are back down to $479.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2: Everything we know so far
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Coming soon Qualcomm is set to launch the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, and it will have massive gains over the Snapdragon 8 Elite.

How to back up and restore text messages on Android
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Easy transfers Google doesn't always seamlessly transfer messages between devices. Microsoft's SMS Organizer is a great alternative to move texts between phones.

First 13 things to do with the OnePlus 13
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Set it up The OnePlus 13 continues to be one of the best phones you can buy today. I used the phone when it launched, and here's how I set up my device.

Nothing's upcoming Phone 3 doesn't have the upgrade I actually want
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Uh oh Not using Qualcomm's best silicon immediately puts this 'flagship' at a disadvantage.

This 70W GaN charger is unbelievably thin — and it has two USB-C ports
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Thin is in EZQuest made a GaN charger that's just about the thinnest I've ever used, and it goes up to 70W via dual USB-C ports.

UGREEN's Nexode 500W charging station is the upgrade you've always wanted
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Unlimited power UGREEN just introduced a huge upgrade to its GaN charging stations. The Nexode 500W is able to deliver 240W via a single USB-C port, and it goes up to 500W when charging six devices at once.

Bose's QuietComfort Ultra are the best-sounding earbuds I've used yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired With the QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, Bose proves that it knows how to deliver standout sound.

When will my phone get Android 16?
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The wait begins The public builds of Android 16 are now available, so here's when your phone will make the switch to the next version of Android.

Android 16: All the latest features, eligible devices, release date, and more
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Brady Snyder last updated
Let's go Google is now delivering public builds of Android 16, giving power users the ability to see what's coming to the platform in 2025.

Android 17: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
What's next Here's a look at all the updates coming to Android in 2026.

I used Redmagic's 10S Pro for two weeks — this gaming phone has unbelievable battery life
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Stylish power Redmagic isn't making too many tweaks with the 10S Pro, but it combines a unique design with powerful internals and incredible battery life.

Android 16 review: Same difference
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Spot the difference Android 16 may not have exciting features, but it builds the foundation for Google's major design overhaul.

Tech, travel, and a toddler: Here's what we're taking on the road
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Boarding time We started traveling in earnest with our toddler, and it is highly enjoyable. This is the tech we pack when we're going on the road.

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.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro review: Ultimate bragging rights
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Game on The ROG Phone 9 Pro is the fastest phone you can buy today, and that isn't likely to change anytime soon.

Chargeasap's Zeus is the ultimate 280W GaN charger
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Lightning With a total power budget of 280W and the ability to charge two 140W devices at once, the Zeus is a GaN charger like no other.

OnePlus 13s review: The compact iPhone clone you never wanted
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
What identity? OnePlus is onto a good idea with the 13s, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.

Nothing continues its budget dominance with the CMF Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Thanks to a distinctive design and standout sound, Nothing's CMF Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus are the best budget earbuds you can buy today.

I tested the Vivo X200 Ultra, and it has the best cameras of any phone I used yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The one to beat With the X200 Ultra, Vivo once again shows that it knows how to deliver the best cameras in the industry. This isn't just about the cameras either — the phone as a whole is the best I used in 2025.

Xiaomi's Pad 7 Pro retains iPad Air design, brings more power
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Similar difference With the Pad 7 Pro, Xiaomi is basically delivering the same design and battery as the regular model, but as it gets a powerful Qualcomm platform, it is better-suited at gaming.
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