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

Here's why the POCO F8 Ultra isn't coming to India
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Unique pricing sensibilities means POCO isn't ready to launch its best phone in India — and that's a damn shame.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: Design, specs, pricing, and launch date
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Look at it fold Samsung is making a tri-folding foldable dubbed the Galaxy Z TriFold. The device just made its debut, and will go on sale at the end of the year in South Korea, with a global launch in early 2026.

Vivo's V60 is a terrific mid-range phone, but one thing bothers me: Why doesn't my X300 Pro look as good?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Just look at it! There's no doubt: Vivo's V60 is one of the best-looking phones of the year, and I want other brands to do similarly-bold designs.

India's Sonodyne made a soundbar, and it is spectacular: It has Dolby Atmos, sublime audio, a standalone sub, and is astonishingly affordable
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Stand out Sonodyne is an Indian audio manufacturer that's outstanding, and it now has a soundbar: meet the Sama 5000.

India mandates pre-installation of a state-owned 'security' app on all phones
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Sigh The Indian government is mandating the pre-installation of Sanchar Saathi, a state-owned cybersecurity app, on all phones sold in the country.

This security camera has local storage AND a solar panel — you'll never have to plug it in, and it gets a huge discount during Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Stay aware Baseus has a security camera that's actually good, and you can now get it at just $89.

UGREEN's latest 25W Qi 2.2 accessories let you easily charge three devices at once, and they're somehow already on sale
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Next-gen tech The MagFlow series deliver 25W charging over the Qi 2.2 standard, and are ideally suited for travel.

TerraMaster made the ultimate M.2 SSD enclosure, and it gets a Cyber Monday discount you don't want to miss
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Store anything The D4 SSD is TerraMaster's all-SSD enclosure that lets you store four M.2 drives. It connects over every USB protocol as well as Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3, and it's on sale now.

We have centuries of collective experience testing Android phones, and our #1 favorite just scored a record-smashing discount for Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Another dimension There is no phone better than a $699 OnePlus 13, and I should know — I test nearly a hundred phones a year.

This Cyber Monday deal on my favorite Bose headsets is so good that I'm writing it from 38,000 feet in the air
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Quite comfort indeed Bose's QuietComfort Ultra and QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2 headsets are down to their lowest prices, and if you have been eyeing these headsets, you should really act now.

This best-selling 10GbE Plex NAS deal is an unmissable Cyber Monday discount
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Upgrade The DXP4800 Plus is no doubt one of the best 4-bay NAS models available today. And now, it is down to $559 as part of Cyber Monday savings, making it a standout choice.

Looking for a phone deal ahead of Cyber Monday? I used over 75 phones this year, and these are my recommendations
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Make the right choice I tested all major Android phones that released this year, and I'm rounding up my favorite Cyber Monday deals.

Need a great leather case? I used Nomad's best iPhone 17 Pro cases, and they're on sale ahead of Cyber Monday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Stylish protection Nomad makes the best leather cases, and I used all of its iphone 17 Pro cases — these are my favorites, and they're now on sale.

Baseus' latest 20,000mAh power bank is also a 4G hotspot, and you even get 1GB free data monthly — it just got a huge discount!
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Truly versatile The EnerGeek GX11 is the smallest 20,000mAh power bank I used yet, and it also doubles as a mobile hotspot — with free global data!

This digital photo frame is the perfect holiday gift, and Black Friday is the best time to get it
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Just great The Pexar digital photo frame is just delightful, and I like it so much I use it daily. If you're planning holiday gifts, this is the one to get, and it's even discounted right now.

The best mechanical keyboard I've ever used finally gets a 30% Black Friday discount
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Just get this Keychron's Q1 Pro is still one of the best mechanical keyboards around, and having used it for well over a year, I'm confident in recommending it. The best part is that it's now 30% off.

My favorite phone just got a huge 25% discount ahead of Black Friday: With phone prices going up in 2026, now is the best time to upgrade
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Pixel power Google's latest Pixel 10 Pro XL is now just $899, and the $300 discount makes it one of the best phone deals around.

I tested over 75 phones in 2025, and these are my Black Friday picks
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Make the right choice I tested all major Android phones that released this year, and I'm rounding up my favorite Black Friday deals.

The best starter NAS is somehow just $167 for Black Friday, and you need to get this NOW
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Store everything The DH2300 is a 2-bay starter NAS that is better than just about everything else available. And for Black Friday, it's selling for just $167.

Your patience has paid off: Sony's WH-1000XM5 hits an even lower price for Black Friday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Go go go The WH-1000XM5 continues to be a standout headset in 2025, and Sony is somehow selling it for just $248 as part of its Black Friday savings.

I bet you didn't know OnePlus made a power bank: It has a modular design, doubles as a wall charger, and it's discounted right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Sharge it up OnePlus partnered with accessory maker Sharge over a 10,000mAh power bank, and it looks just plain cool.

Ditch your GoPro — I used DJI's best action camera for the last six months, and it's much more versatile than I imagined; it's also down to an all-time low price for Black Friday
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Never miss a moment I used DJI's Osmo Action 5 Pro for just over six months, and I'm blown away by how good it is. The best part is that it's down to just $259 right now.

The 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.

This is the only Qi 2 power bank you'll ever need, and it is somehow 46% off right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Goes on and on With the Picogo, Baseus made what is possibly the best 10,000mAh magnetic power bank around. The best part is that it gets Qi 2 integration, and you can buy it at just $36.

I don't know how Govee's best outdoor lights are just $199 right now, but you should act on it
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Light up in style Govee makes the best outdoor lights, and its best outdoor lights are down to just $199. This is a holiday lighting deal you don't want to miss.
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