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

I used GameSir's latest budget mobile controller, and it has a lightweight design with hall effect joysticks, all at just $27
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Game anywhere GameSir's X5 Lite is a budget mobile gaming controller that lets you game anywhere. And right now, it's an even better value.

I used Plaud's AI note-taker, and it's much better than I imagined: It even gets a highly-anticipated discount, but you'll need to act now
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Useful AI Plaud Note is a dedicated AI-enabled recorder that transcribes audio notes. It has a great design and works incredibly well, but you have to pay a monthly fee to make the most out of it.

Need a headset upgrade? Sony's WH-1000XM6 gets a much-needed discount, bringing it down to a new all-time low
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Still the best The WH-1000XM6 doesn't deliver huge upgrades, and that's okay — particularly now that it's on sale.

Redmagic 11 Pro review: This gaming phone gets a liquid cooling upgrade
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Staying cool Redmagic just rolled out the 11 Pro, delivering what is possibly the best gaming phone around.

Best OnePlus phones
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Never settle. Thinking about making the switch to a OnePlus phone, but not sure which model to get? We're here to help you.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8: Everything we want to see
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Coming soon The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is proving to be a huge upgrade; what does Samsung need to do to make the Z Fold 8 even better in 2026?

Don't buy the OnePlus 15 in India — you should get the Find X9 instead
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Thinking of buying the OnePlus 15 in India? You should get this phone instead.

OnePlus 15 vs. OnePlus 13: Is it even an upgrade at this point?
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Sidegrade? I don't get what OnePlus is doing with the OnePlus 15. While it has a bigger battery, it isn't anywhere as good as the OnePlus 13 in key areas.

OnePlus 15: Everything you need to know about the 2026 OnePlus flagship
By Harish Jonnalagadda last updated
Powerhouse The OnePlus 15 just debuted globally, and it's time to see what it has to deliver, and whether it makes sense to get the device if you're looking to buy a new phone.

OnePlus 15 camera review: Consistently inconsistent
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Same but different The OnePlus 15 does a good job with photos, and while it holds its own against other phones sold in North America, it doesn't measure up to its Chinese rivals.

OnePlus 16: Everything we know so far (and want to see)
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Next With the OnePlus 15 now available, let's take a look at what OnePlus might deliver in 2026 with the OnePlus 16.

Facial authentication on Android is about to get much better
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Let's do this Metalenz's Polar ID is a secure face unlock system that's much better than the 2D-based solutions available today, and it just went into mass production.

Spotify lossless lands in India, and there's the inevitable price hike: it's 40% costlier than Apple Music, and I'm now paying 3x as much as my previous plan
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Pay up Spotify rolls out its lossless plan in India, but there's an issue — it costs 40% higher than its previous family plan, and doesn't have as many features.

I used the Fiio M21 for four months, and there's no doubt that this digital audio player is uniquely brilliant — it even has a desktop mode
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Groove on With the M21, Fiio is showing that it can deliver a fantastic digital audio player on a budget. It still has all the best features of the M23, but it doesn't cost anywhere as much.

I used a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered gaming phone, and I'm convinced Qualcomm has the fastest mobile chipset — there's just one glaring issue
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired I tested the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, and it is the fastest mobile platform available today. There's just one issue — it tends to overheat quite a bit.

I want this ColorOS 16 feature on every Android phone
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Launch control ColorOS 16 has a cool new way to launch apps, and I want this to come to all Android phones.

I'm convinced — Fiio FT7 is the flagship killer of planar headsets due to its incredible sound and class-leading comfort
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Ultimate upgrade Fiio's FT7 is the brand's best over-ear headset yet, and one of the best options under $1,000 right now.

I took the Find X9 Pro to Mexico — its cameras are on another level entirely
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Travelogue I used the Find X9 Pro as my travel camera while visiting Mexico, and I'm convinced that this is one of the best all-round cameras you can get today.

Creative made a modular sound card that's absolutely wild — it's designed to be the ideal audio hub to connect all your gear
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Imagine Creative's Sound Blaster is making a resurgence, with the brand switching to a modular sound card that doesn't look like anything else available today.

RayNeo's latest XR glasses come with a single upgrade, but it's a game-changer — meet the brightest XR glasses available today
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Shining bright With the Air 3s Pro, RayNeo is delivering what is possibly the best AR glasses around. They get much brighter at 1,200 nits, and it makes a huge difference while gaming.

Baseus' Bose-powered Inspire XP1 earbuds get spatial audio and standout sound quality, and they somehow cost only half as much as their rivals
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Boost that bass The $109 Inspire XP1 earbuds may just be the best deal in this category.

The Pixel 10 Pro Fold may not be the best foldable, but it's the one I like the most
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Hardwired It's still a chunky foldable, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold has better cameras, and the best software in this category.

Stuffcool's Giga Max is the best 25,000mAh power bank in India yet — it combines an integrated panel with 100W charging and a sleek design
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Small yet mighty The Giga Max is smaller than other 25,000mAh power banks available in India, and it does a great job with 100W charging.

This may just be the only USB-C cable you'll ever need — it has 240W power delivery and comes with a lifetime guarantee
By Harish Jonnalagadda published
Built tough Rolling Square just introduced what may be the best USB-C cables yet. The inCharge Life cables have rugged designs, and come with a lifetime guarantee.
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