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 Tab S9 Ultra review: immersive and immersible
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?
OnePlus Open review: Hasselblad foldable pulls focus
By Basil Kronfli published
review Finally – a great foldable camera phone – the Hasselblad co-branded OnePlus Open takes the fight to Samsung
GoPro Hero 10 Black vs 11 Black
By Basil Kronfli last updated
Buying Guide Should you buy the new feature-packed GoPro Hero 11 Black or spend less and pick up the excellent GoPro Hero 10 Black?
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: a punchy flex
By Basil Kronfli published
review If you like super-vibrant, punchy colors in your shots, then the foldable Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 could be the clamshell for you
The best Google Pixel phone in 2024: which Pixel is right for you?
By Gareth Bevan last updated
Buying Guide The best Google Pixel phones offer high-end features at a low price. We help you pick the right Pixel phone deal for you
Google Pixel 8 review: simpler times
By Basil Kronfli published
review The Google Pixel 8 is a reliable do-it-all-for-you camera phone despite missing out on the 8 Pro's advanced imaging features
MediaTek Dimensity 9300 chip could unlock lower-cost next-gen flagship smartphone cameras
By Basil Kronfli published
News The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 takes on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 to power a next-generation of cameras for 2024 Android flagships
Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro review: Leica for less
By Basil Kronfli published
reviews Leica imaging meets flagship MediaTek power and big Sony sensors in the Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro
Tecno promises accurate skin tones from your smartphone camera, whatever the color of your skin
By Basil Kronfli published
news Tecno promises accurate skin tones from your smartphone, whatever the color of your skin
iPhone 15 Pro review: unremarkably excellent
By Basil Kronfli published
Review The iPhone 15 Pro is a powerful, compact camera phone that nails the basics without rocking the boat
Google Pixel 8 Pro review: mostly excellent
By Basil Kronfli published
review The Pixel 8 Pro is an fantastic point-and-shoot camera for the most part but a couple of niggles hold it back from perfection
OnePlus Open foldable with Hasselblad triple-camera system launches – and it's coming to the US!
By Basil Kronfli published
news We get our hands on the OnePlus Open and share some very early sample photos from its mighty Hasselblad camera system
Opinion: Google Pixel 8 AI Magic Editor – what constitutes a photograph in 2023?
By Basil Kronfli published
opinion What even is a photo in 2023? According to the Google Pixel 8, it's whatever you want it to be, thanks to the AI-powered Magic Editor tool
GoPro Hero 12 Black review: one for the editors
By Basil Kronfli published
Hands on While the hardware updates are few, pro features make the GoPro Hero 12 Black a powerful tool for editors and an excellent action camera
iPhone 15 Pro Max review: almost perfect
By Basil Kronfli published
Review The iPhone 15 Pro Max is an exceptional phone with three powerful cameras – we just wish there were four of them
Leica and Xiaomi double down on partnership with 13T and 13T Pro launch
By Basil Kronfli published
news The relatively low-cost Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro combine flagship MediaTek performance with excellent value cameras
GoPro Hero 12 Black announced with external mic and dual-channel audio plus 1/4” tripod mounting
By Basil Kronfli published
News GoPro Hero 12 Black brings lower price, dual-channel audio, boosted battery life, HDR video and more to action camera line
GoPro adds 48-inch Extension Pole + Waterproof Remote for Hero 12 Black
By Basil Kronfli published
news GoPro's latest accessory – Extension Pole + Waterproof Shutter – expands from 10" collapsed to 48" extended and includes a wireless remote for Hero 12 Black
GoPro Max Lens Mod 2.0 announced for Hero12 Black: enables 177º 4K 60fps video
By Basil Kronfli published
news The new Max Lens Mod 2.0 for the Hero 12 Black is optimized to work with the camera's 8:7 sensor for a class-leading 177º field of view
World's thinnest foldable phone: Honor Magic V2 launches in UK and Europe
By Basil Kronfli published
news Honor is launching its slender, featherweight flagship in the West, and after some hands-on time, it can't arrive soon enough
Sony announces Xperia 5 V with stacked camera sensor… we try it out
By Basil Kronfli published
news Sony brings its flagship Exmor T for Mobile stacked camera sensor to its compact flagship Xperia 5 V
World's first flip phone with a telephoto camera: Oppo Find N3 Flip
By Basil Kronfli published
News Find N3 Flip announced for China with a Hasselblad triple-camera and the largest camera sensors of any flip phone
Lenovo Tab Extreme: the iPad's worst fears realized
By Basil Kronfli published
review An arsenal of features and nippy MediaTek power make Lenovo's Tab Extreme a creative powerhouse with a brilliant keyboard case
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