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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Synology DiskStation DS223 review: This budget 2-bay NAS is still an unbeatable value
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Budget storage The DiskStation DS223 is a value NAS server that gets a lot right. And if you're just getting started, this 2-bay NAS may just be ideal for you.
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Synology made a 4TB version of the terrific BeeDrive, and I'm thrilled
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Portable storage Synology's BeeDrive is the best way to store data and automatically back up photos and videos, and now there's a 4TB model.
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Indian government moves to ban ProtonMail after bomb threat
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Banhammer The Indian government is now banning ProtonMail after a bomb threat was sent to local schools via the service.
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Sonoff is the best smart home brand you've never heard of
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Sonoff isn't a brand that is known widely, but the smart home manufacturer is doing all the right things.
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Google One: Best tiers, Gemini Advanced, and everything you need to know
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
More than storage Google One is the home for paid Google Drive storage. And now, it's the only way to access the Gemini Advanced AI. From plan pricing, membership perks, and more, here's everything you need to know.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus vs. iPhone 15 Plus: Which should you buy?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Middle of the pack Galaxy S24 Plus gets a lot right, but the iPhone 15 Plus has plenty to offer as well. So if you're looking to buy a new phone this year, which should you get?
![Porsche Design Honor Magic V2 RSR review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vcsQRngRSbaWy2K7Qinpj-320-80.jpg)
Porsche Design Honor Magic V2 RSR review: The ultra-thin foldable gets turbocharged
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Designed by Porsche There's a new version of the Honor Magic V2 made by Porsche Design, and it is outstanding.
![Honor Magic V2 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mwVF9jMRoQ67NeBuphTZgm-320-80.jpg)
Honor Magic V2 review: This foldable is on an entirely different level
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Unfold magic The Magic V2 took its time to launch globally, but the foldable is now on sale outside China. Should you buy it? Let's take a look.
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I set up the ultimate home NAS with over 100TB of storage
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I used over two dozen NAS servers over the course of the last decade, and I just switched to a new media server that's ridiculous.
![Fiio KA11 DAC review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z2XRkREBtDjTTaNpDkRHcf-320-80.jpg)
Fiio KA11 review: This $29 USB DAC is the best way to upgrade your phone audio
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Budget brilliance Fiio's latest DAC is the KA11, an entry-level dongle that combines a fantastic value with great sound.
![Honor Magic 6 Pro back against green background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z7gT8ZWrEvw4ASUCGPZon-320-80.jpg)
Honor's Magic 6 Pro is a battery life champion
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Battery beast With a large 5600mAh battery along with the use of silicon-carbon, the Magic 6 Pro delivers the best battery longevity of any 2024 phone.
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OnePlus 12R review: The return of the flagship killer
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
This is it The OnePlus 12R retains the best features of the OnePlus 12 while costing a lot less. This is the new flagship killer.
![Stuffcool Major Max power bank review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7hazZjJz6GnnvGSChkhnfJ-320-80.jpg)
Stuffcool Major Max power bank review: A decent choice if you use a Samsung phone in India
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Power it up Stuffcool has a new budget power bank, and it is pretty good if you use a Samsung phone in India.
![The back of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in the Titanium Grey colorway](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FdXaRthr7zNSsPYddDWksM-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: Battle of the flagships
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Best of the best The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the best phone that Samsung has to offer in 2024, but can it beat the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
![ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rUdkEdtSendbHB7MjvmFgD-320-80.jpg)
What is UFS 4.0 storage, and why should you care?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired UFS 4.0 is the latest flash storage standard, and it comes with significant upgrades. But does it actually make a difference on your phone?
![Synology BeeStation 4TB review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/P6QLEwBL2Theme7uEzdVJV-320-80.jpg)
Synology BeeStation 4TB review: This simplified NAS is amazing
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Safe storage With the BeeStation, Synology is targeting users that don't want a full-fledged NAS. This is instead aimed at those that want an easy way to back up and store data.
![Seagate 24TB IronWolf Pro NAS HDD](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8ryEGAJgeKvciKK5WoHDqn-320-80.jpg)
Need a lot of NAS storage? Seagate just launched the 24TB IronWolf Pro HDD
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Store everything Seagate rolls out a 24TB variant of its best-selling IronWolf Pro NAS hard drive, and there is a lot to like.
![Thieaudio Oracle MKII IEMs review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QJ7BMhTmXPbuYEF6k8FKXR-320-80.jpg)
Thieaudio Oracle MKII review: Great design, terrific sound
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The Oracle awaits Thieaudio changed things up with the Oracle MKII, and these IEMs have a distinct bass-focused sound that is fantastic.
![The Galaxy S24 family including the smaller Galaxy S24, larger Galaxy S24 Plus, and premium Galaxy S24 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jWnUNxrwd5hZJd2cwLsfY5-320-80.jpg)
I'm just not excited about the Galaxy S24 series
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Samsung hasn't made enough changes to the Galaxy S24 series to convince me to switch.
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Things are finally looking up for OPPO in Europe
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Settled OPPO and Nokia have ended their two-year patent litigation, with both brands signing a global cross-licensing deal covering 5G patents.
![OnePlus 12 back against colorful background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KP77ktFmGJABimSRhbDnmE-320-80.jpg)
OnePlus 12 review: Beating the Galaxy S24 where it counts
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
No need to settle The OnePlus 12 combines a decade's worth of OnePlus innovation into a device that can hold its own against the best that Android has to offer.
![Fiio K11 DAC review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2vNMXnphddA7GsywzGf3dF-320-80.jpg)
Fiio K11 review: The only budget DAC you need to consider
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
All about value Fiio has a new DAC in the K11, and this budget offering has everything you need.
![Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus vs. Redmi Note 13 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WddVFzYg4mpGHBzETmE9nV-320-80.jpg)
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ vs. Redmi Note 13 Pro: Which should you buy?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Choices Xiaomi is now selling the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ and Redmi Note 13 Pro globally, and having used both devices, here's what I think you should get.