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

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review: big screen, big sensor, big price – big win?

By Basil Kronfli last updated 6 October 22

review A world-class camera even without a stellar zoom – the iPhone 14 Pro Max is Apple's powerhouse of 2022

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review – style and substance

By Basil Kronfli published 22 September 22

Review The Galaxy Z Flip 4 gets a much-needed camera boost with a new sensor and smart Flex Mode shooting software

A photo illustrating the need for square smartphone sensors

I think GoPro Hero 11 Black’s 8:7 sensor is the future of smartphone photography

By Basil Kronfli last updated 19 September 22

opinion In a TikTok world GoPro’s ahead of the curve with its almost-square Hero 11 Black camera sensor

GoPro launches Hero 11 Black and Black Mini: 27MP sensor + 360º Horizon Lock

By Basil Kronfli last updated 14 September 22

GoPro Hero 11 Black and 11 Black Mini ready for one-take TikTok, Instagram and YouTube clips with new 27MP sensor

Honor 70 review: the first phone to use the Sony IMX 800 super sensor

By Basil Kronfli published 5 September 22

review The slimline and sleek Honor 70 is the first smartphone to feature Sony's new IMX 800 sensor

Nokia announces X30 5G smartphone with Sony IMX 766 and OIS at IFA 2022

By Basil Kronfli published 1 September 22

news Nokia announces new phones including the 50MP X30 5G and a recycling plan – Circular – to combat e-waste at IFA 2022

A photo of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 foldable Android phone

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review – an undercover photography champion

By Basil Kronfli last updated 29 August 22

Review The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is Samsung's finest foldable and a photographer's dream with its S22 cameras and big-screen features

Xiaomi 12s Ultra review - the best camera phone I've ever used

By Basil Kronfli last updated 20 August 22

Review A 1-inch Sony sensor and Leica color science make the Xiaomi 12s Ultra a world-class camera phone despite its China-only availability

Official images of the Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X model

Audio-Technica launches AT2020USB-X USB-C microphone for creators

By Basil Kronfli published 17 August 22

news Audio-Technica adds USB-C support to its popular AT2020 microphone line for plug and play convenience in the AT2020USB-X

Vivo launches V25 and V25 Pro with 64MP OIS cameras and color-changing design

By Basil Kronfli last updated 17 August 22

news Vivo brings OIS to its midrange phones with the V25 and V25 Pro

Google Pixel 6a review - a great camera phone for the cash conscious

By Basil Kronfli published 14 August 22

Review The Pixel 6a combines Google's camera smarts and styling with loads of power

Photos of the Samsung Galaxy foldable phones from Unpacked August 2022

Why I Fold while others Flip: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is THE best phone for photographers

By Basil Kronfli last updated 11 August 22

opinion Camera phones is great, but cameras are better, and the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is the very best for on-the-go photo importing and editing

Samsung unpacks Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 with upgraded cameras and styling

By Basil Kronfli last updated 10 August 22

news Incremental upgrades across the board for the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 – but that's no bad thing

OnePlus 10T review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 4 August 22

Review No Hasselblad tuning for the OnePlus 10T – but does that hold its 50MP camera back from greatness?

Nothing Phone (1) review

By Basil Kronfli published 30 July 22

Review Fill lights, OIS, and a 50MP camera make the Nothing Phone (1) a mighty midrange option for photography enthusiasts

Asus Zenfone 9 review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 28 July 22

Review Gimbal camera stabilization and gaming phone power combine in the compact Zenfone 9

Sony Xperia 1 IV is here with continuous optical zoom and 120fps 4K

By Basil Kronfli last updated 17 July 22

news Flagship Sony Xperia 1 IV brings world-first continuous optical zoom technology to smartphones

A smartphone with a true optical zoom at last! Why Sony Xperia 1 IV is the real deal

By Basil Kronfli last updated 17 July 22

news Most smartphones lack zoom lenses – but not Sony’s latest flagship

Sony Xperia 1 IV review

By Basil Kronfli published 16 July 22

Review World-first camera phone zoom helps the Xperia 1 IV make history, but is its high price still too punchy?

Nothing Phone (1) camera – why I love what it stands for

By Basil Kronfli published 12 July 22

Less is more when it comes to Nothing’s much-hyped first flagship smartphone – the Nothing Phone (1)

Xiaomi 12 Lite - the phone that prioritizes selfie quality

By Basil Kronfli last updated 11 July 22

Review The Xiaomi 12 Lite selfie smartphone packs a front-fill light and flashy styling – but can it get the basics right?

A Photo of the Vivo X80 Pro 5G smartphone

Vivo X80 Pro 5G: a quad-camera flagship phone with Zeiss lenses

By Basil Kronfli published 8 July 22

Review Vivo's X80 Pro is a Zeiss-branded quad-camera flagship with a gimbal stabilized 50mm lens

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 8 July 22

Review OIS, a great screen and striking looks save Samsung's A53 5G from mediocrity

Realme GT Neo 3 - we test out the world's first 150W superfast charging phone

By Basil Kronfli published 8 June 22

Review World-first 150W fast charging and 50MP OIS camera combine in the Realme GT Neo 3

Poco X4 Pro 5G review

By Basil Kronfli published 3 June 22

Review Low-cost and pixel-packing – can the Poco X4 Pro 5G impress with its 108MP main camera?

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