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
Oppo Reno 8 Pro launches in Europe with NPU-powered 4K Ultra Night Video
By Basil Kronfli last updated
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
review The Google Pixel 7 is a safe bet smartphone that's well-priced with its strong camera and fresh Android 13 UI
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max review: big screen, big sensor, big price – big win?
By Basil Kronfli last updated
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
Review The Galaxy Z Flip 4 gets a much-needed camera boost with a new sensor and smart Flex Mode shooting software
I think GoPro Hero 11 Black’s 8:7 sensor is the future of smartphone photography
By Basil Kronfli last updated
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
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
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
news Nokia announces new phones including the 50MP X30 5G and a recycling plan – Circular – to combat e-waste at IFA 2022
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review – an undercover photography champion
By Basil Kronfli last updated
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
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
Audio-Technica launches AT2020USB-X USB-C microphone for creators
By Basil Kronfli published
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
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
Review The Pixel 6a combines Google's camera smarts and styling with loads of power
Why I Fold while others Flip: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is THE best phone for photographers
By Basil Kronfli last updated
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
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
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
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
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
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
news Most smartphones lack zoom lenses – but not Sony’s latest flagship
Sony Xperia 1 IV review
By Basil Kronfli published
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
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
Review The Xiaomi 12 Lite selfie smartphone packs a front-fill light and flashy styling – but can it get the basics right?
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