Andrew Martonik
Andrew was an Executive Editor, U.S. at Android Central between 2012 and 2020.
Latest articles by Andrew Martonik

Top 10 things to do first with your new Galaxy S20
By Andrew Martonik last updated
When you buy a Galaxy S20, there's a whole lot to get into, to the point where it can be overwhelming and you can forget some of the basics. So, where do you start? Right here.

From the Editor's Desk: Samsung severely under-delivered on the Galaxy S20 Ultra's 100X Space Zoom
By Andrew Martonik last updated

It looks like Samsung is giving the Galaxy S20 the camera upgrades it needs
By Andrew Martonik last updated
Samsung's cameras have been consistent, but not exactly leading the market for a couple generations now. The Galaxy S20 looks to be making the changes necessary to flip that narrative.

Galaxy Z Flip hands-on preview: Samsung just killed the RAZR
By Andrew Martonik last updated
I've had a solid hour with the Galaxy Z Flip, going over its every curve and getting acquainted with this new form factor. Here are my initial takeaways.

Galaxy Note 10+ vs. Galaxy S10+: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Martonik last updated
With so much shared between the Galaxy S10+ and Note 10+, it can be a little confusing to decide which one is right for you. The decision actually comes down to just a couple questions.

Samsung's phones are so consistently good, it's almost boring at this point
By Andrew Martonik last updated
Samsung's slow progress is hitting the point of making its phones boring — even though they're great.

Galaxy S20 Cameras: What are the differences between the models?
By Andrew Martonik last updated

Samsung Galaxy S10+ review, a year later: Now cheaper and better with One UI 2
By Andrew Martonik last updated

Samsung One UI 2.0 review: The best (and worst) Android 10 features
By Andrew Martonik, Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Here's everything you need to know about One UI 2.0 for your Samsung phone.

Hands-on: Qualcomm's new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is huge and impressively fast
By Andrew Martonik last updated
I had the opportunity to test the new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor at Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, and I'm incredibly impressed by its speed and capabilities.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 first look: Surprises, both good and bad
By Andrew Martonik last updated

Samsung says another Galaxy S20 camera update with various fixes is already in the works
By Andrew Martonik last updated

LG V60 hands-on preview: Don't overlook this Galaxy S20+ competitor
By Andrew Martonik last updated
If you've been looking at the Galaxy S20+ or S20 Ultra and balking at their prices, you need to do yourself a favor and see what the V60 has to offer.

Galaxy S20 Ultra camera samples: A collection of Samsung's best-ever photos
By Andrew Martonik last updated
I've been using the Galaxy S20 Ultra for a couple days now, and that means it's time to share the first photos I've taken with it — and some of my initial thoughts on how it's performing as well.

From the Editor's Desk: The Galaxy S20 will be expensive, but so will every other flagship 5G phone
By Andrew Martonik last updated

Samsung Unpacked 2020 is official: Galaxy S11/S20 launching February 11
By Andrew Martonik last updated
Just as we expected given the rumors, Samsung is going to hold its next major Unpacked event on February 11.

Qualcomm's new ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is 17x larger, offers two-finger authentication
By Andrew Martonik last updated
Qualcomm has announced the next generation of its in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, dubbed 3D Sonic Max.

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs. Galaxy S20 Plus: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Martonik last updated
The Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra may be part of the same phone lineup, but there are really big differences between the two. We'll help you decide which is right for you.

OnePlus 8 review: Better value than ever before
By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman last updated
The OnePlus 8 isn't the newest phone around anymore, but it's still a great option at a reasonable price. Here's what last year's mid-tier model offers in 2021.

Chromecast vs. Chromecast Ultra: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Martonik, Keegan Prosser published

OnePlus 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 8: Which should you buy?
By Andrew Martonik, Hayato Huseman published

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, 5 months on: Large and still in charge
By Andrew Martonik last updated
The Galaxy S20 Ultra is still a phenomenal overall phone, even several months after launch. But it's still expensive and large, making it a tough sell compared to the Galaxy S20+.

Samsung Galaxy S10 & S10+ review: Look no further
By Andrew Martonik last updated
The Galaxy S10 and S10+ were the peaks of Samsung's design and manufacturing prowess in 2019, and they're still fantastic phones in 2020.
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