Harish Jonnalagadda
Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing Asian markets. 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 Senior Editor of Asia, he manages 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 Kindle Oasis, and occasionally yelling at the TV in frustration as Arsenal squander yet another title run.
Latest articles by Harish Jonnalagadda
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Here's why Nothing isn't launching the Phone 2a in the US
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Skipping the US Nothing isn't launching the Phone 2a in the U.S., and we talked to the brand's co-founder Akis Evangelidis to find out why.
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Exclusive — Nothing co-founder Akis Evangelidis on building the Phone 2a: 'We wanted to create a product that we would use ourselves'
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Budget dreams Here's why Nothing decided to make a budget phone.
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OnePlus 12: Everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
The next OnePlus The OnePlus 12 is now globally, and it is joined by the OnePlus 12R. With exciting upgrades across the board and amazing new cameras, this is the best OnePlus phone yet.
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UGREEN Magnetic Battery review: This 10000mAh wireless power bank has a built-in kickstand
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Charge it up UGREEN makes a magnetic power bank now, and it is quite good. The best part is that the 10000mAh Magnetic Power Bank has an integrated kickstand, and that unlocks a suite of new use cases.
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Samsung made a MicroSD card that doesn't suck, but there's a problem
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Most phones don't have MicroSD card slots these days, and while Samsung just introduced an SD card that's noticeably faster than anything we've seen, that isn't likely to alter the situation.
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Vivo V30 Pro review: Svelte design, stunning cameras
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Stunning With a trio of 50MP cameras at the back and Zeiss integration, the V30 Pro is a terrific mid-range device.
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ASUSTOR Nimbustor 2 Gen2 AS5402T review: This 2.5GbE NAS is a terrific Plex server
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Upgrade With four M.2 slots in addition to the two HDD bays, the AS5402T is a stellar option if you want to combine mechanical drives with SSDs.
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Synology DiskStation DS223j review: Delivering the upgrades that matter
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Budget storage Want to set up an affordable home server that lets you back up all your data in one place? You'll want to take a look at the DiskStation DS223j.
![Synology DiskStation DS423+ review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z5cyogzc8Hxy6hVnTsP4aV-320-80.jpg)
Synology DiskStation DS423+ review: A great 4-bay NAS media server — with a caveat
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Same difference The DiskStation DS423+ uses Intel hardware, enabling Plex hardware transcodes again. This 4-bay NAS is a great choice if you need a home media server.
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Xiaomi 15: News, rumors, specs, and everything we want to see
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The next one The Xiaomi 14 series is now available globally, but we're now turning our attention to what's coming next year with the Xiaomi 15.
![Thieaudio Prestige LTD IEM review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BdQjWgRDRf7NxjJyP8cZwQ-320-80.jpg)
Thieaudio Prestige LTD review: Definite endgame territory
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Prestigious sound Thieaudio's Prestige LTD have slightly modified tuning that makes them vibrant in daily use. Here's why you need to pay attention to these $1,299 IEMs.
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Best cheap Samsung phones 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda, Judy Sanhz published
Samsung for less As cool as the latest phones are, not everyone can afford them and there is no shame in that. So, why not check out these Samsung phones which are top quality and cheap too?
![Xiaomi 14 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5q84BA4XNMJvWYvopCR3vj-320-80.jpg)
This is when your Xiaomi phone will get the Android 14-based HyperOS update
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Just wait Xiaomi has shared an official schedule for when it will deliver the Android 14-based HyperOS update to its phones and tablets.
![Honor Magic 6 Pro back with Honor logo highlighted against green background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UhiZ3hfSUCHYWfCwHanL33-320-80.jpg)
Micron is taking UFS 4.0 storage to the next level
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Micron just rolled out a UFS 4.0 storage module that's just 9x13 millimeters, making it the smallest yet. It is already being used in the Galaxy S24 series and Honor Magic 6 Pro.
![Nubia Z60 Ultra review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FY6CLFUhJfRco4cg3NjUHW-320-80.jpg)
Nubia Z60 Ultra review: The spiritual successor to the OnePlus 7 Pro
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
All screen all day The Z60 Ultra has an under-display selfie camera, and the software is surprisingly good.
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OnePlus Watch 2 review: Best battery life on Wear OS yet — at a cost
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Watch out OnePlus just introduced the Watch 2, and it uses a custom dual-chip design to deliver three-day battery life even on Wear OS. But is it any good in daily use? Let's take a look.
![Xiaomi 14 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JdcLXoQDkGrdz6XTrMFwyg-320-80.jpg)
Xiaomi 14 review: Altering the flagship status quo
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Time to upgrade The Xiaomi 14 has the same great design as its predecessor that makes it ideal to hold one-handed. And this time, you're getting one of the best camera packages around.
![Honor Magic 6 Pro review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QxMxtAgmaGqGU6jP9P2Ffe-320-80.jpg)
Honor Magic 6 Pro initial review: There's magic in the AIr
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
It's magic The Magic 6 Pro is now available globally, and it combines a gorgeous design with terrific hardware and an incredible camera package.
![Honor Magic 6 Pro back with Honor logo highlighted against green background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UhiZ3hfSUCHYWfCwHanL33-320-80.jpg)
Honor shows off Magic 6 Pro's eye-tracking tech by remotely moving a car
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Remote control Honor used the Magic 6 Pro's eye-tracking tech to remotely control a car in which no one was sitting.
![OnePlus 12 against colorful background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xBpUtpvNVNqH7hBKURQXbE-320-80.jpg)
First 12 things to do with the OnePlus 12
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Tweak it The OnePlus 12 is one of the most powerful phones available today. If you bought the device, here's how you can set up the phone to make the most out of the hardware.
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Apple Watch Series 9 long-term review: Persistent iteration
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Apple didn't do anything drastically different with the Apple Watch Series 9, but it is still a fabulous choice if you want a premium smartwatch that nails the basics.
![Synology DiskStation DS224+ review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cu7kVKG93epdCLGScK99jh-320-80.jpg)
What is a NAS, and why do you need one?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired A network attached storage server is a great way to store your data locally, and you don't need to worry about any privacy issues.
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Nothing ditches Qualcomm, goes with MediaTek for the Phone (2a)
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Nothing says it isn't using the Dimensity 7200 in the Phone (2a). So what does the phone have instead? The Dimensity 7200 Pro.