
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

Tribit's StormBox Lava lets you take the party anywhere
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Rock on This 80W portable Bluetooth speaker has thunderous bass.

I used Synology's 8TB BeeStation Plus — this is the perfect starter Plex media server
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Stream away The BeeStation Plus has the same design as the standard model, but it comes with a unique new addition: Plex media streaming. The addition of Plex makes this the ideal starter media server.

Govee made a portable table lamp with a built-in JBL speaker, and it's very cool
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Shine on Govee's latest table lamp has good lighting effects, and it also doubles as a party Bluetooth speaker.

These earbuds have Snapdragon Sound, and they somehow cost just $55 right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Unmatched value SoundPEATS just did the impossible: it delivered high-quality earbuds that have Snapdragon Sound at just $55. This is the Air 5 Pro.

I'm convinced — POCO's F7 is the only mid-range phone worth buying in 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Killer value I used all the mid-rangers that debuted in 2025, and there's a clear winner — the POCO F7.

There's finally a power bank with a retractable USB-C cable — and it's on sale ahead of Prime Day
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Charge it up Baseus is now integrating its retractable USB-C cables into its power banks. Obviously, you'll have to buy it.

We tested all of the best Kindle e-readers, and these are the top 5 picks to help you demolish your 2025 reading challenge
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
It's only words Whether you're looking to pick up your first e-reader or to upgrade, Amazon makes the best e-readers money can buy. These are the best Kindle e-readers to have on your shopping list.

Rokid's Max 2 AR glasses let you take 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.
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