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

Android Central's MWC 2026 Best in Show
By Derrek Lee, Harish Jonnalagadda, Sanuj Bhatia, Brady Snyder published
Best in Show Android Central presents the MWC 2026 Best in Show awards, celebrating the products that stood out the most on the show floor.

I went hands-on with the Vivo X300 Ultra — this is a camera phone like no other
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The right time Vivo mastered still imagery, and with the X300 Ultra, it's looking to do the same with video.

Motorola just shared Razr Fold specs, and it may just be the best camera and battery foldable of 2026
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Next-level Motorola just showcased the Razr Fold in its entirety, and it demolishes the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra review: Soaring above the rest
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra just made its global debut, and having used the phone for just over two weeks, I can say with some guarantee that it is a camera and battery powerhouse.

Four reasons why the Xiaomi Watch 5 is now my favorite Wear OS smartwatch
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is the way Xiaomi launched the Watch 5 globally, and it gets an infusion of Wear OS. Thanks to a big battery and bold design, this is now my favorite smartwatch.

Samsung Galaxy S26 launch live: The Galaxy S26 series is here, plus Galaxy Buds 4 and tons of exciting new One UI features
By Sanuj Bhatia, Nickolas Diaz, Brady Snyder, Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Live Blog Everything we know about the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event happening on February 25!

Samsung Galaxy S27: Everything we know so far
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Onwards The Galaxy S26 series doesn't do much to move the needle, but Samsung may have bigger upgrades planned next year with the Galaxy S27.

Samsung Galaxy S26: Price, specs, and everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Cannot come soon enough The Samsung Galaxy S26 series looks like an iterative upgrade on the surface, but what's actually new? Here's everything you need to know.

Best gaming phones
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.

These four features make the Redmagic 11 Air a beast of a gaming phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Game on The Redmagic 11 Air has all the extras you'd want in a gaming phone in 2026, but at $499, it doesn't cost anywhere as much.

How to install the Android 17 beta on your phone right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Early access The latest version of Android is here in beta, and here's how you can get started before everyone else — installing Android 17 is about as easy as it gets.

I used this SSD flash drive to solve my Pixel 10 Pro XL storage problems
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Store everything TeamGroup's X2 Max looks like any other flash drive. But what you don't realize is that it has a custom 1TB external SSD.

Soundpeats just set the bar for next-gen solid-state earbuds
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The next wave SoundPEATS knows how to make great earbuds, and with the Air5 Pro+, they're taking things to a whole new level.

I used over 50 iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro cases, and these are my favorites
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Cover it up I got dozens of cases to use with my iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone Air. After nearly six months, I'm highlighting the cases I actually used.

I used the Vivo V70 Elite for a week — these four upgrades are a game-changer
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Seeing red With the V70 Elite, Vivo just delivered its best mid-ranger yet. With a brand-new design, much better internals, and great cameras, the V70 Elite is one of the best mid-range phones of 2026.

This is the only 25W Qi 2.2 power bank I use now — and it's because of this one feature
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Charge in style The Icemag 3 is Sharge's Qi 2.2 power bank, and it has active cooling, giving it a distinct edge over other 10,000mAh power banks I used.

Need to buy an iPhone in 2026? Here's why you should get the iPhone 17
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Just as good Want to buy a new iPhone in 2026? I used the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and the iPhone Air, and I suggest getting the iPhone 17 if you don't need the best cameras.

Xiaomi is making the same mistakes with the Redmi Note 15 Pro+
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Sigh The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ is a decent phone, but Xiaomi's continued fumbles with the software make it a dealbreaker.

Best home NAS 2026
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Home storage There are lots of great choices if you're looking for the best NAS for home use. I've used dozens of NAS models over the years, and I rounded up the best home NAS servers you can buy today.

This is Nothing's flagship store in India
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Nothing like it Nothing just inaugurated its store in Bengaluru, India, and I went down to the city to see what it's all about, and talk to Carl Pei and Akis Evangelidis about the brand's retail strategy.

Huawei's FreeClip 2 are the most comfortable (and best-sounding) open earbuds I used yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Just the best There's no shortage of open earbuds available today, but if you want the best, you'll need to buy Huawei's FreeClip 2.

GameSir just delivered the best-looking controller yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Just look at it GameSir's G7 Pro is a great controller in its own right, and with the WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Edition, the brand is taking things to new heights.

My favorite Pixel 10 Pro XL feature proves how good on-device AI really is
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Identify everything Google's Now Playing feature is exclusive to Pixels, and it does a great job identifying music around you. The best part? It does all of it locally on your Pixel.
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