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

Best cheap Samsung phones 2026
By Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated
Pay less As cool as the latest flagship Samsung phones are, not everyone can afford them. So, why not check out Samsung phones that are top quality and cheap too?

BMX's GaNsta 140W may just be the 4-port GaN travel charger you need
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
OG BMX is a new entrant in the charging space, and the GaNsta 140W has a lot to like.

OPPO just confirmed a major Find X10 Pro Max detail, and I'm excited
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Find the flow OPPO's Find X10 Pro Max is launching globally, and it will be powered by MediaTek's brand-new 2nm Dimensity 9600 Pro.

I used Huawei's Watch GT 7 Pro, and it beats Samsung and Google in this key area
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Watch this The Watch GT 7 Pro has all the features I want in a smartwatch, and I only have to charge it once a week.

This one feature convinced me to use the Pixel 11
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Once you use Magic Capture, you won't go back to a phone without it.

I changed one setting on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and got better battery life
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Light mode Samsung introduced performance profiles in One UI a while ago. You get Standard as default, but there's a Light mode that makes a difference.

Apple iPhone Duo vs. Xiaomi 18 Fold: Software matters
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Wide and proud The iPhone Duo and Xiaomi 18 Fold are two of the most exciting foldables around. Which should you buy, though? Let's take a look.

I found something better than the Bose QC Ultra Gen II: meet Noble's FoKus Amadeus
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Tune in The FoKus Amadeus have been nothing short of revelatory.

3 reasons the UGREEN Nexode Pro 160W is now my go-to GaN charger
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Charge anywhere With a built-in LCD panel, retractable cable, and 140W over USB PD 3.1, the Nexode Pro 160W is the GaN charger you need in 2026.

Apple iPhone Duo vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: It comes down to just one thing
By Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated
#loyal The iPhone Duo is now official, so let's take a look at how it holds up against the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

The iPhone Duo is here, and it will convince you to buy a foldable
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Finally The iPhone Duo is now official, and it is going on sale in October starting at $1,999. With an entirely new wider-style design and two panels, it is the foldable iPhone you've always wanted.

5 reasons the Pixel 11 Pro XL is my daily driver
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
It's just better The Pixel 11 Pro XL may not be the best all-rounder, but it has meaningful upgrades over its predecessor, and is just a delight to use.

Huawei just showed Samsung how a tri-fold should be done
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Just look at it With a new inward-folding hinge and upgrades across the board, the Mate XT 2 Ultimate Design is the ultimate foldable of 2026.

Google Pixel 11 vs. Motorola Edge 2026: There's an obvious winner
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Edgy Looking to buy a phone and unable to decide? The Pixel 11 is my go-to choice if you need something that will last the better part of a decade.

The best NAS for Plex
By Harish Jonnalagadda Last updated
The best for Plex I tested all NAS models available in 2026, and these are the best Plex NAS servers around.

I used Baseus' Dark Cherry iPhone 18 Pro accessories, and they're stunning
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Cherry on top Looking for accessories that go along with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro? I used the Baseus Dark Cherry collection, and it's exquisite.

The world's thinnest portable SSD is just as impractical as you think
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Sigh Lexar's Muse is so thin that it doesn't have a USB-C port — you'll need to use a custom cable with magnetic pogo pins.

Here's how Samsung is safeguarding silicon batteries in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Hardwired Samsung isn't just adding a silicon-carbon material to the anode — it redesigned the battery architecture.

I tested the POCO F9 Ultra, and it is the value flagship I'd buy in 2026
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Ultra everything POCO just launched the F9 Ultra, and after using it for a week, I'm convinced that it is one of the best value flagships of 2026.

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the best battery life of any phone — I still wouldn't use it
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Pass The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has a 9,210mAh battery, and it lasts two and a half days between charges. However, it has considerable downgrades in other areas.

Best gaming phones
By Harish Jonnalagadda 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.

Google Pixel 11 Pro vs. Pixel 9 Pro: No reason to upgrade just yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Pixelated The Pixel 11 Pro brings a new camera and other tweaks, and is a great small flagship. That said, the two-year-old Pixel 9 Pro is just as good, and I wouldn't bother switching just yet.

Should you buy the Google Pixel 11?
By Harish Jonnalagadda Published
Too vanilla The standard Pixel 11 doesn't have much in the way of new features, and if you have a relatively recent phone, it doesn't make any sense to buy it.
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