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

The best-selling 10GbE NAS on Amazon is down to its lowest price for Prime Day
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Store everything UGREEN's DXP4800 Plus is one of the best 4-bay NAS servers you can get today. And right now, it's down to its lowest price, making it a standout value.

Synology comes to its senses, removes all HDD limitations from 2025 DiskStation models
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Doing the right thing You can use IronWolf, WD Red, and just about any HDD with 2025 DiskStation models with the DSM 7.3 update.

The best OnePlus phone of 2025 is down to an unbelievable $499 — act now!
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Don't wait The OnePlus 13R is my choice for the best OnePlus phone of 2025, and right now, it's at a $100 discount, making it an even better choice.

This Prime Day deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 should be illegal
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Go go go The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is down to just $1,599 for Prime Day, netting savings of $400. You don't want to miss this deal.

I used Bose's SoundLink Plus for two months — it is now my favorite Bluetooth speaker
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Bose has a new speaker in the SoundLink portfolio, and it sounds incredible.

Samsung vs. Honor: The ultimate AI showdown
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Samsung has Galaxy AI, and Honor has Magic AI. Which is best? Let's take a look.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Now this is fast The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 uses the same 3nm node as the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but it still somehow manages to deliver huge upgrades across the board.

How to deactivate AI on your Android phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
No thanks Don't need AI on your phone? It takes a bit of work, but you can disable or uninstall most AI-assisted utilities, and I'll show you how to do just that.

I used the iPhone 17 Pro for a week — it is a bigger upgrade than I realized
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Now this is an upgrade With a bigger battery, new cameras, and bold design, this is the biggest iPhone Pro upgrade in four years.

Xiaomi Pad Mini is the iPad mini alternative I've always wanted
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Pocket rocket With an 8.8-inch panel and great battery, the Pad Mini is the small Android tablet I've been waiting for.

Samsung Good Lock: The ultimate guide to customizing your Galaxy phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Samsung's Good Lock offers a powerful set of features that extend the customizability of your Galaxy phone. Here's what you need to know about Good Lock, and how to get started with the service.

Best cheap NAS 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
NAS for less These affordable NAS servers let you easily store your precious photos and videos.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 benchmarks reveal Qualcomm's dominance yet again
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Qualcomm just unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and it may just be the most powerful mobile chipset yet.

Xiaomi's 15T Pro is a fabulous phone — there's just one problem
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Almost there Xiaomi just introduced the 15T Pro. It has a new design, much better internals, and fantastic cameras. The only issue is that the software isn't quite as good as other phones in this category.

Sharge's Disk Pro external SSD is unlike anything I've used yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Not just storage Sharge's Disk Pro is an external SSD that brings 1TB of storage along with active cooling. That's not all, however, as you also get HDMI and USB ports.

I used Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 for a month — these buds are in a league of their own
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 retain the same design as their predecessor, but tweaks to the sound makes these an even better choice.

Best gaming phones 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Namerah Saud Fatmi 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.

Android 16 review: Same difference
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Spot the difference Android 16 may not have exciting features, but it builds the foundation for Google's major design overhaul.

Forget the Galaxy Watch Ultra — Huawei's Watch Ultimate 2 is the smartwatch upgrade you need
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultimate flex Huawei's Watch Ultimate 2 is now available, and it does enough to solidify its position as one of the best smartwatches of 2025.

I used Marshall's Emberton III for two months — this small speaker has a mighty wallop
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Rock on The Emberton III is one of the smaller speakers that Marshall makes, but it still somehow manages to deliver a wall of sound.

This Indian brand made the most versatile USB-C cable I've used yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
All in one UltraProlink is an Indian brand I didn't hear of before, but it just rolled out a USB-C cable that has Lightning, USB-C, and Apple Watch charging built into it.

Best cheap Samsung phones 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Judy Sanhz last updated
Pay less As cool as the latest flagship Samsung phones are, not everyone can afford them. So, why not check out these Samsung phones which are top quality and cheap too?

I'm done with Nest — here's why I'm switching to Reolink
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I used Nest cameras, but with Google once again increasing the price of Nest Aware, I needed a better alternative. That's why I'm going with Reolink.

Android 16: All the latest features, eligible devices, release date, and more
By Harish Jonnalagadda 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.

Zoned UFS 4.0 on the Pixel 10 Pro isn't a huge storage upgrade — but it's what we needed
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Faster and better Google finally switched to UFS 4.0 on the Pixel 10, and the 10 Pro along with 10 Pro XL get ZUFS 4.0 in select regions. Let's take a look at what the difference is, and how these devices hold up.
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