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
![ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gigS9vp3rXjYDrv7vvixZ9-320-80.jpg)
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro review: The gaming phone is all grown up
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultimate gaming With the ROG Phone 8 Pro, ASUS is rolling out a brand-new design, upgraded internals, and much better cameras. This isn't just a gaming phone, but a terrific all-rounder.
![POCO X6 Pro review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C6LPgU6zsbb75SuXWZ4XcJ-320-80.jpg)
POCO X6 Pro review: A terrific bargain
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
All about value POCO just launched the X6 Pro, and it may just be the best bargain in the budget segment.
![Shargeek 170 Power Bank review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sPU3qsajqj8uEvAhetRhZB-320-80.jpg)
SHARGE Shargeek 170 Power Bank review: The ultimate see-through power bank
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Charge everything SHARGE just rolled out the Shargeek 170, a see-through power bank with a prism design that delivers up to 170W of power over USB PD 3.1. Read on to see why this is the ultimate power bank.
![Honor MagicOS 8.0 launch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FAChf9E9UTmuLAwaMQzgYE-320-80.jpg)
Honor unveils MagicOS 8.0 with Android 14 and a generous serving of AI
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
It's Magic Honor's MagicOS 8.0 is here, and it includes all the on-device AI you need.
![Back view of Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus on white background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jsex2xardkmW2SK6E4wKmT-320-80.jpg)
I'm cautiously optimistic about an Exynos-powered Galaxy S24
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired Samsung is said to be reintroducing Exynos-based variants of its Galaxy S models, starting with the Galaxy S24. Here's why things may be different this time around.
![Dockcase Pocket SSD Enclosure review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/22tSqVmidiGH55jSPKpKvZ-320-80.jpg)
Dockcase's latest SSD enclosure is perfect if you take a lot of photos
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Store on the go Dockcase has a new version of its SSD enclosure that has 1/4-inch screw holes, making it easy to mount. If you take a lot of photos with your phone, this is the ideal accessory.
![Fiio FX15 IEM review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hq8c7yjLCtDFor5xmFhGaP-320-80.jpg)
Fiio FX15 review: Setting a new standard for flagship IEMs
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Tribrid bliss With the FX15, Fiio is delivering a unique combination of drivers that include a dynamic driver, BA driver, and electrostatic driver. The result is a vibrant sound that's in a league of its own.
![ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro hands-on review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6p2gn39RuYG6DfKnfoZiJL-320-80.jpg)
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro hands-on: Close to perfection
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Not yet ratedAmazing With the ROG Phone 8, ASUS is gunning straight for the best Android phones. And you know what? It has a decent shot.
![TCL 50 Series](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MdTjgFjPKdD6evYZfmJ3rW-320-80.jpg)
TCL is bringing its innovative NXTPAPER tech to more phones and tablets
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
TCL is all set to launch the 50 Series of phones, and what's interesting is that two models will get NXTPAPER 3.0 screens.
![Netgear Orbi 970 mesh system review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kd3TZqE7gEAtRQEHHa5KP9-320-80.jpg)
Wi-Fi 7 is ready to go mainstream
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Better Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi Alliance has kicked off certification of Wi-Fi 7 devices, and that means the standard itself is now official.
![OPPO Find X7 Ultra](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Yk3n4HHj3523TzHm8LmEi6-320-80.jpg)
OPPO unleashes the Find X7 Ultra to take on Xiaomi and Samsung
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultra amazing OPPO just unveiled the Find X7 Ultra, and it has four 50MP cameras at the back. This is what you need to know about what may arguably be the best camera package of 2024.
![XGIMI Horizon Max](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/z89228FKehdXiXEiXY2KmL-320-80.jpg)
XGIMI takes its home projectors to the next level with Horizon Max
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Maximum fun XGIMI just showed off its brightest 4K home projector — meet the Horizon Max.
![Home screen of Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus with 3D curved screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q2vuTwZJYKUnwHjh7E6yJK-320-80.jpg)
Redmi Note 13 Pro+ review: Bold new design, same old problems
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
The Redmi Note 13 Pro+ has plenty of new features, but Xiaomi's software practices are still infuriating.
![The Porcelain Google Pixel 8 Pro on the basement stairs](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mHgAJ5vvUQhfVEZ3gfK3Sg-320-80.jpg)
Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. iPhone 15 Pro: Which flagship should you buy?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Best of the best The Pixel 8 Pro is one of the best Android phones you can get at the moment. The iPhone 15 Pro is the best iPhone available today. Undecided between the two? We're here to assist.
![WhatsApp logo on a phone screen](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3MLW4pP4msh72zT9ah2AGi-320-80.jpg)
Google just made a huge change to how WhatsApp backups work on Android
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Sigh The best part about using WhatsApp on Android is that all the data you backed up doesn't count toward your Google account quota. Well, Google decided to change that just now.
![Netgear Orbi 970 mesh system review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7xgQAQCwYUkrsmS7zuQwe7-320-80.jpg)
Netgear Orbi 970 (RBE973S) review: A towering Wi-Fi 7 success — at a hefty price
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultimate mesh Netgear's latest mesh system is the Orbi 970. Coming in at an incredible $2,299, it is also its costliest. So what do you get with this insane Wi-Fi 7 mesh system? Let's take a look.
![Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2022](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CvURjKhzp6ZrLhsH2FqLL6-320-80.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs. Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch: Which flagship tablet should you buy?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Best of the lot Looking to get a high-end tablet? The iPad Pro 12.9-inch is still the obvious choice, but the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra isn't far behind.
![Vivo X100 Pro against colorful background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UkRrAMmKcakBXGXtEDQtq4-320-80.jpg)
Vivo X100 Pro review: This 2024 flagship is a camera powerhouse
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultimate cameras With the X100 Pro, Vivo has delivered one of the best camera packages of any Android phone available today. Read on to see why the device has the potential to be one of the best of 2024.
![Hero shot of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with other Android devices in the background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4kpHkseCRdu3kjpfDADU7Q-320-80.jpg)
What I want to see from Android OEMs in 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Looking ahead Android manufacturers released a lot of standout devices in 2023, and with 2024 just around the corner, here's what I want to see from phone manufacturers next year.
![OnePlus 12R design revealed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ycj2wa8gJBVuGFCb3M8CeB-320-80.jpg)
OnePlus shows off the design of the OnePlus 12R, and I'm excited
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Global value OnePlus just revealed the design of the OnePlus 12R, and it looks just like the standard model.
![OnePlus 10 year milestone best phones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Lp9DLHz6YjB58YBqbTHwfX-320-80.jpg)
A decade of OnePlus: Ranking my favorite OnePlus phones over the last 10 years
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Never settle I had the privilege of using all the devices OnePlus released over the course of the last 10 years. These are the ones that stood out the most.
![Google Pixel 8 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gbSyuEUmeECcJXnPmduf3L-320-80.jpg)
What I want to see from Android in 2024
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Android 15 It's going to be a busy year for Android in 2024, here's what I want to see.
![Best of 2023 tech](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v47D5C5EU6zWVqVbJthLKD-320-80.jpg)
Harish Jonnalagadda's Top 10 of 2023
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Rounding out the year I used over 200 products in 2023, and I'm sharing the devices — and moments — that stood out the most this year.