
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

CMF Phone 2 Pro review: Nothing but the best
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Everything you need With the CMF Phone 2 Pro, Nothing managed to deliver the best entry-level phone of 2025.

XGIMI Aura 2 is the ultimate UST upgrade — and we have an exclusive deal
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Light it up XGIMI Aura 2 is the best 4K ultra short throw laser projector I used — and it gets a decent discount.

Synology DiskStation DS925+ vs. DiskStation DS923+: Is it even an upgrade?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Old is gold The DiskStation DS925+ has made its debut, but is it even an upgrade, and should you buy it instead of the DS923+? Let's take a look.

This is your last chance to buy a lifetime Plex Pass before prices double
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Do it now Plex is going to raise prices starting April 29, so if you use the service and need Plex Pass, now is the time to get it.

OPPO Find X8 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: It's not even a contest
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
One-sided With the Find X8 Ultra, OPPO has one of the best overall packages of 2025. Thanks to outstanding cameras and excellent tuning, the phone destroys the Galaxy S25 Ultra in key areas.

Infinix manages to outclass the Galaxy A36 with the Note 50 Pro+
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Winning Infinix somehow managed to create one of the best budget packages of 2025 — meet the Note 50 Pro+.

Synology DiskStation DS925+ review: A terrific NAS ruined by baffling limitations
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Sigh Synology launched the DiskStation DS925+, and the NAS has considerable upgrades, notably 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet. But limitations with hard drive use makes the NAS a non-starter.

Google TV sucks — Indian brand Lumio is aiming to change that
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Listen up I don't like Google TV in general, but Indian brand Lumio rolled out a new TV that does a great job tweaking the UI — so much so that I enjoyed using it.

TeamGroup's X1 Max is the most versatile SSD I've ever used
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Take it anywhere TeamGroup's X1 Max is the ultimate stick SSD. It looks just like a regular flash drive, but it houses an internal SSD, and you get USB-A and USB-C connectors along with 1000MB/s transfers.

Vivo puts Samsung to shame with the X200 Ultra
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is the one Vivo just introduced the X200 Ultra in China, and the phone just may be the best camera of 2025.

The Galaxy A56 is the worst mid-range phone I used in 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
No Bueno I used a lot of great phones in 2025 — the Galaxy A56 isn't one of them.

Synology brings severe hard drive limitations to DiskStation models, and I'm pissed
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is just dumb Synology is launching its 2025 DiskStation portfolio shortly, but before that, the brand's controversial decision to enforce its own hard drives hasn't gone down well.

I pitted the AirPods Max against my $3,000 audio setup
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The AirPods Max USB-C continue to be a good overall choice, and with the lossless audio update, they're even better.

Samsung's One UI 7 launch continues to be messy
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The wait goes on Samsung finally started rolling out One UI 7 to global Galaxy S24 units, but a new bug effectively put the brakes on the rollout.

OPPO Find X8 Ultra review: Better than the best
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The next level With outstanding internals and the best camera package available today, OPPO's Find X8 Ultra sets a new standard for Android flagships.

These clip-on earbuds are unlike anything I've used before
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Okay then SoundPEATS has unique earbuds in the PearlClip Pro. They have a good design and comfortable fit, but they clip onto the outside of your ear — unlike anything I used until now.

One UI 7 review: Samsung's best software update yet
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Fresh Thanks to a new visual design and exciting features, Samsung's One UI 7 is its best software update yet.

I used Seagate's limited-edition Genshin Impact external SSD, and it is stunning
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Balancing the scales I used Seagate's limited-edition SSD based on Genshin Impact, and it is absolutely amazing.

Honor Watch 5 Ultra has the best battery life of any smartwatch I used
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
About time Honor's Watch 5 Ultra has all the hallmarks of a great smartwatch, but what I like the most about it is that it lasts two weeks between charges.

Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 8: Which should you buy?
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Make the right call The Google Pixel 9 vs. Pixel 8 comparison will give you the details you need to see if the new Pixel is worth the upgrade.

I used the Apple Watch Series 10 for six months — here's why it's still the best smartwatch
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired The Apple Watch Series 10 continues to be a terrific choice six months after its debut.

POCO F7 Ultra review: The best bargain of 2025
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultra value With the F7 Ultra, POCO is showing that it can also deliver a phone that has a fantastic all-round package.

How to install the Android 16 beta on your phone right now
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Early access The latest version of Android is here in beta form, and here's how you can get started before everyone else.
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