Articles by Basil Kronfli | Digital Camera World

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.

Articles by: Basil Kronfli

A photo of the iPhone 15 Pro being held in reviewer's hands

The best camera phone in 2024: what's the best smartphone for photography?

By Gareth Bevan last updated 20 November 24

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 18 November 24

REVIEW Playing it safe, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 boosts a handful of specs without rocking the boat

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review: big on size, low on reflection

By Basil Kronfli published 29 October 24

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?

The best travel camera: see the world and capture amazing images

The best travel camera in 2024: compact and portable cameras to take anywhere

By Gareth Bevan last updated 25 October 24

BUYING GUIDE The best travel cameras are small, lightweight, easy to use and offer a range of features – here are the ones to look at

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: super-sized and underbaked

By Basil Kronfli published 22 October 24

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 21 October 24

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 20 October 24

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 9 October 24

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

A photo captured at the Xiaomi 14T and 14T launch event

Xiaomi 14T Pro arrives with Leica Summilux lens and flagship-grade fast charging

By Basil Kronfli published 26 September 24

news Xiaomi delivers Leica-tuning for less with the 14T and 14T Pro, plus the Mix Flip foldable flagship gets a Western launch

Four Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max handsets in each of the available colors

The best iPhone for photography in 2024: from the iPhone SE to iPhone 16 Pro Max

By Gareth Bevan last updated 23 September 24

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 23 September 24

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 14 September 24

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 9 September 24

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 6 September 24

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 29 August 24

news The Infinix Zero 40 series gets GoPro integration and a MagSafe-style case in the box

A photo of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL review: size doesn't matter

By Basil Kronfli published 23 August 24

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 18 August 24

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 13 August 24

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 13 August 24

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 8 August 24

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 6 August 24

Review OnePlus's Nord 4 doesn't have the Hasselblad camera-tuning of its flagship counterparts, but can this metal phone hold its own?

Nothing Phone 2a Plus gets upgraded power, style and selfies. We try it out!

By Basil Kronfli published 31 July 24

NEWS The Nothing Phone 2a Plus has three 50MP cameras and minor spec bumps over the Phone 2a at a OnePlus Nord 4-beating price

Vivo X Fold 3 Pro gets largest sensor of any foldable ever and Zeiss telephoto camera. We try it out

By Basil Kronfli published 26 July 24

news The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro's camera is impressively uncompromising with Zeiss optics, a periscope camera and class-leading sensors

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra review: a flip in the right direction

By Basil Kronfli published 22 July 24

review The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra is a charming flip phone with a powerful cover screen, but do its camera compromises hold it back?

Leica co-engineered Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip hands-on impressions

By Basil Kronfli published 21 July 24

NEWS Are Xiaomi’s new Leica-tuned Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip the future of foldable smartphone photography?

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