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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

OnePlus Nord 4 and Pad 2 hands-on: an affordable Android ecosystem

By Basil Kronfli published 19 July 24

NEWS OnePlus summer launch is a show of strength with its Nord 4 and flagship Pad 2 undercutting and out-speccing the competition

Hands-on with Samsung's iterative AI-packed Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6

By Basil Kronfli published 10 July 24

news Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 are official, with upgraded imaging tools, more power and new AI smarts

Nothing's CMF Phone 1 is a low-tech modular budget champ

By Basil Kronfli published 8 July 24

news Nothing has announced the CMF Phone 1, a budget phone with removable elements and a 50MP camera

Honor 200 Pro review: a portrait-focused all-rounder

By Basil Kronfli published 27 June 24

Review Plenty of power, storage, and impressive cameras make the Honor 200 Pro one of the easiest phones to recommend at its price.

Motorola supersizes its flip phone cover screens with the Razr 50 Ultra and Razr Plus 2024

By Basil Kronfli published 25 June 24

News Motorola's latest flip phone, the Razr 50 Ultra (named the Razr Plus 2024 in the US) sports the biggest cover screen of any flip phone and upgraded cameras

Reno 12 and 12 Pro AI phones arrive in Europe giving renewed global momentum for Oppo

By Basil Kronfli published 19 June 24

News Smart AI features and striking, liquid metal styling help the Reno 12 Series stand out in a crowded midrange smartphone market

OnePlus 12 review: a Hasselblad-tuned camera and confusing pricing

By Basil Kronfli published 17 June 24

Review The OnePlus 12 is a great phone, but it costs much more in the UK than in the US. Is this Hasselblad flagship worth it where you are?

Honor 200 and 200 Pro launch with Studio Harcourt Portrait Mode and Rankin collaboration

By Basil Kronfli published 12 June 24

news It’s collaboration o’clock for the new Honor 200 and 200 Pro smartphones with Studio Harcourt-tuned portraits and a teased Rankin partnership

Google Pixel 8a review: good phone; great camera

By Basil Kronfli published 10 June 24

Review Combining a reliable camera with Google AI smarts and long-term software support, the Pixel 8a is good to great in most areas.

Zeiss and Vivo in 2024: genius smartphone partnership or empty marketing?

By Basil Kronfli published 1 June 24

news Vivo has produced some of the best camera phones we've tested, with the X100 Ultra being the new hot ticket, but how much of its success is down to partner and imaging icon Zeiss?

A photo of the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VI

The macro cameras on the Sony Xperia 1 VI and Huawei Pura 70 Ultra have blown me away

By Basil Kronfli published 28 May 24

opinion The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VI capture jaw-dropping macro photos in very different ways – but why are they better than the competition?

A photo of the Sony Xperia 1 VI in black

Sony Xperia 1 VI review: 85-170mm zoom meets class-leading macro

By Basil Kronfli published 16 May 24

REVIEW Sony combines showstopping continuous zoom tech with macro capture and 120fps video across all its cameras on the Xperia 1 VI

Xiaomi 14 Ultra phone being held by reviewer Basil Kronfli

Xiaomi 14 Ultra review: more camera than phone

By Basil Kronfli published 18 April 24

REVIEW As much a connected camera as it is a smartphone, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra's 1-inch sensor, variable aperture and Leica processing shine

A lifestyle image of the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

Motorola Edge 50 Pro and Ultra announced with Pantone-validated cameras and displays

By Basil Kronfli published 16 April 24

News Motorola takes its partnership with Pantone beyond design with display and camera calibration from the iconic color specialist

I hope the Nubia Z60 Ultra is the future of smartphone photography

By Basil Kronfli published 20 March 24

opinion An 18mm, 35mm and 85mm camera trio shifts focus to photographer-favorite focal lengths – but is the Nubia Z60 Ultra any good?

Asus ditches small phone niche with gimbal-stabilized Zenfone 11 Ultra

By Basil Kronfli published 14 March 24

news The Zenfone 11 Ultra brings back the 50MP gimbal camera system introduced on the ROG Phone 8 and adds a load of AI to the mix

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra review: when bigger isn't better

By Basil Kronfli published 14 March 24

Review Asus has ditched its small phone niche with the Zenfone 11 Ultra and pitted itself against mightier competition – a smart move or a swing and a miss?

Photos of the Nothing Phone (2a) Android smartphone

Nothing Phone (2a) review: greater than the sum of its parts

By Basil Kronfli published 5 March 24

Review Pared back plastic matched with plenty of style – can the Nothing Phone (2a) out-fun the Pixel 7a and take the midrange crown?

A photo of the Honor Magic6 Pro Android smartphone

Honor Magic 6 Pro review: the anti-iPhone

By Basil Kronfli published 4 March 24

Review Bucking the Apple-a-like trend, Honor's Magic 6 Pro thinks differently and gets a lot right in the process – especially with its camera.

Honor Magic 6 Pro launched globally with 180MP periscope camera and giant 5600mAh battery

By Basil Kronfli published 26 February 24

NEWS The Magic 6 Pro combines Honor's variable aperture Falcon Camera System with the largest sensor of any periscope camera

Xiaomi 14 Ultra launched globally with Leica quad-camera and stepless variable aperture

By Basil Kronfli published 25 February 24

news The Xiaomi 14 and 14 Ultra are coming to the UK and Europe, with the 14 Ultra combining Leica cameras, the first 1-inch sensor and stepless variable aperture combo, plus two telephoto cameras.

Vivo X100 Pro Zeiss superphone shakes up mobile photography with AI

By Basil Kronfli published 31 January 24

news Besting the Galaxy S24 Ultra camera in reviews, the Vivo X100 Pro is out AI-ing Samsung – but is its camera too good?

Honor Magic V2 foldable on sale in UK and Europe with triple camera and slim design

By Basil Kronfli published 26 January 24

news Honor reveals the global price of its skinny Magic V2 foldable and announces swanky Porsche Design version

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review: immersive and immersible

By Basil Kronfli published 23 January 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?

OnePlus Open review: Hasselblad foldable pulls focus

By Basil Kronfli published 17 January 24

review Finally – a great foldable camera phone – the Hasselblad co-branded OnePlus Open takes the fight to Samsung

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