
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

Tech, travel, and a toddler: Here's what we're taking on the road
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Boarding time We started traveling in earnest with our toddler, and it is highly enjoyable. This is the tech we pack when we're going on the road.

Best Samsung phones 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Nicholas Sutrich last updated
A Galaxy of great phones Whether you're looking for a cutting-edge foldable or a budget device, these are the best Samsung phones of the year.

ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro review: Ultimate bragging rights
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Game on The ROG Phone 9 Pro is the fastest phone you can buy today, and that isn't likely to change anytime soon.

Chargeasap's Zeus is the ultimate 280W GaN charger
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Lightning With a total power budget of 280W and the ability to charge two 140W devices at once, the Zeus is a GaN charger like no other.

I used the OnePlus 13s for a month — it is the compact iPhone clone you've never wanted
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
What identity? OnePlus is onto a good idea with the 13s, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired.

Nothing continues its budget dominance with the CMF Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Thanks to a distinctive design and standout sound, Nothing's CMF Buds 2 and Buds 2 Plus are the best budget earbuds you can buy today.

I tested the Vivo X200 Ultra, and it has the best cameras of any phone I used yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The one to beat With the X200 Ultra, Vivo once again shows that it knows how to deliver the best cameras in the industry. This isn't just about the cameras either — the phone as a whole is the best I used in 2025.

Xiaomi's Pad 7 Pro retains iPad Air design, brings more power
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Similar difference With the Pad 7 Pro, Xiaomi is basically delivering the same design and battery as the regular model, but as it gets a powerful Qualcomm platform, it is better-suited at gaming.

These are the most secure Android phones 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Jerry Hildenbrand last updated
Safe & sound With one of these secure Android phones, you don't have to worry about the safety of your data. These phones have great hardware, cameras, and more.

Native Union's Voyage is the only Qi 2 charger you should buy
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Bon Voyage With the Voyage, Native Union is delivering the best Qi 2 travel charger around.

OnePlus 13: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The best OnePlus launched the OnePlus 13 globally, and we've reviewed the phone. This is everything you need to know about OnePlus's 2025 flagship.

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.

Exclusive: Infinix on making the best budget gaming phone with the GT 30 Pro
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired With a bold design and powerful internals, the GT 30 Pro is turning out to be a beast of a gaming phone.

Acefast made the RGB-enabled earbuds I've always wanted
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Shine on With the AceFit Pro, Acefast is delivering one of the best open earbuds you can buy today. The striking design combined with excellent sound quality makes these a great choice.

Review: The iQOO Neo 10 is a mid-range gaming and battery powerhouse
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is the way With the Neo 10, iQOO has shown once again that it knows how to make a fabulous mid-range gaming phone.

This 10GbE Plex NAS is down to an all-time low ahead of Memorial Day
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultimate storage The F6-424 Max has everything you need in a high-end Plex NAS system. And right now, it's down to an all-time low.

Xiaomi made an in-house flagship chipset to rival Qualcomm and MediaTek
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Xiaomi just unveiled the Xring O1, a custom platform designed to take on the best that Qualcomm and MediaTek have to offer.

Honor 400 review: Beating the Galaxy A56 where it counts
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Winning The Honor 400 has better cameras, much better battery life, and long-term software updates — why would you buy the Galaxy A56?

Find Hub: What it is and how to use it to find your Android phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Find it Find Hub lets you remotely track, lock, and erase the data on a lost or stolen phone. Here's what you need to know about the service, and how to set it up on your phone.

Android 16 Beta 4: 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.

8BitDo's mechanical keyboard is a wonderful homage to retro gaming consoles
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The Retro Mechanical Keyboard is an absolute joy to use.

Indian brand Stuffcool's latest power bank has integrated USB-C and Lightning cables
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
No cable clutter The Maverick Mini is a no-nonsense power bank with a 20,000mAh battery and built-in cables.

Synology's 8TB BeeStation Plus is now available, and it comes with a huge upgrade
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Plex it up The BeeStation Plus is now available in the U.S., and along with 8TB of storage — double that of the regular model — you get native Plex integration, making it a no-hassle media server.
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