Basil Kronfli
Basil Kronfli is a freelance technology journalist, consultant, and content creator. He trained in graphic design and started his career at Canon Europe before moving into journalism. Basil is also experienced in video production, independently running the YouTube channel TechEdit, and during his time at Future, he worked alongside the Digital Camera World team as a senior video producer.
Latest articles by Basil Kronfli
Huawei's Mate X6 is the first variable aperture foldable smartphone – I got to try it out
By Basil Kronfli published
Google and Samsung's foldable cameras seem to be left in the dust by the tech inside the Huawei Mate X6
Honor Magic 7 Pro launches with 200MP AI zoom and giant battery – we go hands-on
By Basil Kronfli published
FEATURES We got an early hands-on with the 200MP AI zooming Honor Magic 7 Pro in China ahead of its 2025 global launch
The best travel camera in 2024: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere
By Gareth Bevan last updated
UPDATED The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at
The best camera phone in 2024: what's the best smartphone for photography?
By Gareth Bevan last updated
BUYING GUIDE The best camera phones take photos and video that can rival traditional cameras – these are the top smartphone shooters
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 review: baby steps in the right direction
By Basil Kronfli published
REVIEW Playing it safe, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 boosts a handful of specs without rocking the boat
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review: big on size, low on reflection
By Basil Kronfli published
review Samsung's excellent and oversized Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has a winning screen and water resistance – but are you still better off with an iPad?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: super-sized and underbaked
By Basil Kronfli published
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max upgrades screen and camera processing, plus a new Action Button, but iOS is losing its shine
Apple iPhone 16 Pro review: max cameras – finally
By Basil Kronfli published
REVIEW Underbaked software meets an upgraded zoom for the iPhone 16 Pro
Vivo X200 Pro review: I spent five days with the 200MP Zeiss telephoto camera phone
By Basil Kronfli published
Vivo's Zeiss co-engineered X200 Pro has the best telephoto camera of any smartphone we've tested – here's why
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold review: a quality foldable despite its camera
By Basil Kronfli published
Review Google's upgraded the Pixel 9 Pro Fold in virtually every way, we just wish its cameras were more Pixel 9 Pro and a little less so-so
Xiaomi 14T Pro arrives with Leica Summilux lens and flagship-grade fast charging
By Basil Kronfli published
news Xiaomi delivers Leica-tuning for less with the 14T and 14T Pro, plus the Mix Flip foldable flagship gets a Western launch
The best iPhone for photography in 2024: from the iPhone SE to iPhone 16 Pro Max
By Gareth Bevan last updated
UPDATED The best iPhone for photography can help you capture stunning images and professional videos
Honor Magic V3 review: a portrait-perfect foldable?
By Basil Kronfli published
Review With Samsung-beating specs and Studio Harcourt-tuned portraits, can Honor's Magic V3 clinch the foldable camera crown?
Tecno Phantom V Flip 2 and Fold 2 launch with mighty cameras and huge batteries
By Basil Kronfli published
News While foldables typically have pared-back hardware, Tecno's new Phantom V Fold 2 packs Z Fold 6-beating camera specs
Google Pixel 9 review: a smart all-rounder
By Basil Kronfli published
Review Point-and-shoot imaging meets fun styling and smart experiences in the Google Pixel 9
Honor Magic V3 is world's thinnest foldable with Studio Harcourt portrait mode and top tier specs
By Basil Kronfli published
news The Honor Magic V3 could be most impressively specced foldable in the West despite it's slender frame
Infinix Zero 40 is world's first 'Works with GoPro' smartphone – we go hands-on
By Basil Kronfli published
news The Infinix Zero 40 series gets GoPro integration and a MagSafe-style case in the box
Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL review: size doesn't matter
By Basil Kronfli published
Review Google's finally broken the trend of bigger phone means better camera with its Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL – and we couldn't be happier
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review: a creative AI studio but no camera champ
By Basil Kronfli published
Review Can the Galaxy Z Fold 6's creative clout and AI smarts justify its price despite it missing out on class-leading cameras?
Google Pixel 9 Magic Editor, Add Me and AI Camera explained
By Basil Kronfli published
News The Pixel 9 series introduces Add Me, Auto Frame, and Reimagine camera and photo editing tools to Google's smartphone lineup
Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, and 9 Pro Fold launch with punchy pricing and upgraded AI cameras
By Basil Kronfli published
NEWS Google announced four new AI-tastic pixels at its Made by Google 2024 event: the Google Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL and 9 Pro Fold
Vivo's V40 and V40 Pro launch with Zeiss-tuned cameras and smart fill light – we try them out!
By Basil Kronfli published
NEWS A first for the V Series, both the Vivo V40 and V40 Pro get Zeiss Portrait Mode and photo tuning plus a new Aura fill light
OnePlus Nord 4 review: no Hasselblad, no problem?
By Basil Kronfli published
Review OnePlus's Nord 4 doesn't have the Hasselblad camera-tuning of its flagship counterparts, but can this metal phone hold its own?
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