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

Xiaomi 13 Ultra hands-on review: Sony RX100 Lite?

By Basil Kronfli published 19 April 23

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A variable-aperture and 1-inch sensor help Xiaomi’s 13 Ultra close the gap between phones and dedicated cameras

Honor Magic 5 Pro review: undercutting and outperforming Samsung's S23 Plus

By Basil Kronfli published 14 April 23

Review Excellent value and balanced photo processing make the Honor Magic 5 Pro stand out for all the right reasons

A photo of the Motorola Edge 40 Pro flagship smartphone

Motorola Edge 40 Pro mixes it up with OmniVision camera sensor and 165Hz display

By Basil Kronfli published 4 April 23

News Motorola mixes and matches camera sensors from OmniVision, Samsung and Sony in its 2023 flagship Edge 40 Pro

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G hands-on review: A phone that's better than its name

By Basil Kronfli published 4 April 23

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review A modest price and 108MP resolution marry in OnePlus's latest budget banger that looks striking in green

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Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus is the lowest priced 200MP camera phone yet!

By Basil Kronfli published 23 March 23

news Redmi announces four new phones including the 200MP Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus alongside the 50MP Note 12 Pro

Samsung announces Galaxy A34 5G and A54 5G with triple cameras and S23 features

By Basil Kronfli published 15 March 23

News Stacks of storage, souped-up power, and upgraded imaging combine in Samsung’s Galaxy A34 5G and A54 5G

Xiaomi 13 Pro review: Leica lens and tuning plus a 1-inch Sony sensor

By Basil Kronfli published 11 March 23

review Xiaomi combines a 1-inch Sony camera sensor with Leica highlights in its flagship 13 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review

By Basil Kronfli published 2 March 23

review Four prime lenses, infinite possibilities – Samsung’s 200MP S23 Ultra is the Android superphone to beat

OnePlus 11 5G review: a return to form

By Basil Kronfli published 7 February 23

review With excellent photo processing and loads of power for the price, the OnePlus 11 5G is a winning package

Xiaomi 12T Pro review: capture poster-sharp shots with this 200MP smartphone

By Basil Kronfli published 5 February 23

review Not counting its 200MP camera, the Xiaomi 12T Pro is an unremarkable but adequate option at a fair price

Vivo X90 Pro hands-on review: 1-inch sensor meets Zeiss T* optics

By Basil Kronfli published 3 February 23

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Review Vivo's X90 Pro combines a huge 1-inch sensor with Zeiss T* optics and MediaTek's newest powerhouse chipset

Motorola RAZR (2022) review – finally, a RAZR worth recommending

By Basil Kronfli published 16 January 23

review The RAZR (2022) delivers a much-needed price drop and a quality bump to Motorola's folding flagship line

A photo of the 200MP Motorola Edge 30 Pro

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra review: a great 200MP smartphone

By Basil Kronfli published 4 January 23

review The Edge 30 Ultra is the jewel in Motorola's smartphone crown combining excellent features at a best-in-class price

OnePlus 11 5G announced with Hasselblad imaging and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 power

By Basil Kronfli published 4 January 23

Qualcomm power, Oppo 100W fast charging, Sony IMX890 camera tech, and Hasselblad Ambient Imaging combine in the mighty OnePlus 11 5G

Honor Magic Vs hands-on: 54MP foldable with a 7.9-inch screen

By Basil Kronfli published 19 December 22

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Hands on Big battery, big screen, big specs – light weight; Honor's Magic Vs takes the fight to Samsung in 2023

Oppo announces Find N2 and Find N2 Flip to take on Samsung's Z Fold and Z Flip 4

By Basil Kronfli published 15 December 22

News Oppo announces two foldables, including the Find N2 Flip expected to launch globally in 2023

Oppo Find N2 hands-on review: A lightweight Hasselblad foldable

By Basil Kronfli published 15 December 22

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Hands on Featherweight folding phone with Hasselblad branding launches with new Sony IMX890 camera sensor

Apple iPhone 14 Pro review: pocketable and powerful

By Basil Kronfli last updated 9 December 22

review The iPhone 14 Pro combines Apple’s finest camera system with a pocketable design and advanced safety features

Google Pixel 7 Pro review: an excellent value camera champ

By Basil Kronfli published 31 October 22

review Google undercuts and out performs the competition with the Pixel 7 Pro and its powerful camera system

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What Annie Leibovitz taught me about photography

By Basil Kronfli last updated 24 October 22

opinion How three hours with Annie Leibovitz helped me hit the reset button on my relationship with photography

GoPro Hero 11 Black review: the TikTok-ready action cam

By Basil Kronfli last updated 21 October 22

review A new 8:7 sensor and more powerful software plus added simplicity make GoPro's Hero 11 Black a champion action cam

GoPro Volta review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 21 October 22

review Turn your GoPro into to a content creator kit with the GoPro Volta - that provides more power, a tripod and a hand grip

GoPro Hero 10 Black review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 21 October 22

review Boosts across the board make the GoPro Hero 10 Black an excellent action cam that's better at everything

Oppo Reno 8 Pro launches in Europe with NPU-powered 4K Ultra Night Video

By Basil Kronfli last updated 13 October 22

news Oppo brings its flagship camera MariSilicon X NPU to the midrange Reno 8 Pro for boosted nighttime 4K HDR video

Google Pixel 7 review: a capable and cost-effective camera phone

By Basil Kronfli last updated 13 October 22

review The Google Pixel 7 is a safe bet smartphone that's well-priced with its strong camera and fresh Android 13 UI

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