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
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review: modest update but a mighty phone
By Basil Kronfli published
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is expensive, but it's also good at everything, even if its cameras and battery life can't quite beat some of the best alternatives
The best OnePlus phones: great cameras for less
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide Find a great phone at a price you can afford: these are the best OnePlus phones on the market today
Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra hands-on – it's an AI bonanza
By Basil Kronfli published
Samsung has launched the 2025 Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra, but what’s new with the cameras? We go hands-on.
The best Android phone for photography: smartphones that give Apple a run for its money
By Gareth Bevan published
Buying Guide With a lot of options on the market, here are some of the best Android phones for photography to consider for your next upgrade
The best camera phone in 2025: 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
The best iPhone for photography: 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
Best Oppo phones: great-value alternatives to Apple and Samsung
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide We reveal the best Oppo phones for all budgets
Best Sony phones: choose the best Xperia for you
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide With great cameras and high-end specs, these are the best Sony phones you can buy today
The best Xiaomi phone: get a great camera for less
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide If you've looking for impressive specs and photography smarts for less, check out the best Xiaomi phones
The best phone for video recording and vlogging
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide Featuring clever cameras and slick software, these are the best phones for video recording and streaming
Best Samsung phone: from the Galaxy S24 Ultra to the Z Fold 6
By Tom May last updated
Buying Guide These are the best Samsung phones for your money today, from high specs to budget buys
Xiaomi Mix Flip review: Leica's first flip phone
By Basil Kronfli published
REVIEW The Xiaomi Mix Flip promises Leica tuning and some class-leading specs even if it isn't a clean sweep flip phone champ
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
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
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
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