Articles by: Basil Kronfli

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Basil Kronfli is the Head of content at Make Honey and freelance technology journalist. He is an experienced writer and producer and is skilled in video production, and runs the technology YouTube channel Tech[edit].

Articles by: Basil Kronfli

Huawei P60 Rococo White camera closeup with water press image

Huawei P60 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra could change smartphone photography forever

By Basil Kronfli published 9 May 23

Huawei and Xiaomi's latest phones bring smartphone photography one step closer to DSLR imaging

The Insta360 Flow sitting on a mountain in front of clouds

The Insta360 Flow is a DJI smartphone gimbal rival with a clever bonus trick

By Basil Kronfli published 29 March 23

Insta360’s do-it-all Flow is built for smartphone vloggers who want smoother footage and hands-free recording

A photo of the GoPro Hero 11 Black and DJi Osmo Action

GoPro Hero 11 Black vs DJI Osmo Action 3: which action cam should you buy?

By Basil Kronfli published 6 November 22

We cover eight key differences between the GoPro Hero 11 Black and the DJI Osmo Action 3 to help you decide which ones to buy.

Lower price, lower temperature? Sony Xperia 5 IV review

By Basil Kronfli published 3 November 22

The Xperia 1 IV got hot under the collar when shooting video, but can Sony's new smaller flagship handle the heat?

Hands on: Xiaomi 12T

By Basil Kronfli last updated 5 October 22

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With flagship power, a 108MP camera and lightning-fast 120W charging, could the Xiaomi 12T be the best phone for gamers on a budget?

Asus ROG Phone 6D Ultimate

By Basil Kronfli published 20 September 22

Recommended

MediaTek gaming grunt, an AeroActive fan, and a mechanical air vent join forces to take down heat buildup and dropped frames in Asus's new flagship gaming phone

DJI Osmo Action 3

By Basil Kronfli last updated 14 September 22

Masterful mounting and deeper diving make DJI's Osmo Action 3 a great value alternative to the GoPro Hero 11 Black

A photo of the black 40mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 5

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 3 October 22

Déjà vu as Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch combines brilliant features with mediocre battery life.

A photo of the Xiaomi 12s Ultra smartphone

The Xiaomi 12s Ultra is the best camera phone I've used, but it's missing one thing

By Basil Kronfli last updated 22 August 22

The Xiaomi 12s Ultra is the best camera phone I've ever tested, but it'd be even better if it had this Samsung Galaxy S9 feature.

Hands on: Xiaomi 12s Ultra

By Basil Kronfli published 21 August 22

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We test out Xiaomi's flagship 12s Ultra, the world's most cutting-edge camera phone

Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro

By Basil Kronfli published 15 August 22

Review Fitness meets finesse as the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro offers a great balance between style and substance

Photo of the Nubia Red Magic 7s Pro gaming phone

Nubia Red Magic 7s Pro review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 26 July 22

A spec bump and upgraded software help the Red Magic 7s Pro edge Nubia's gaming phone line further away from mediocrity

Photo of the Asus ROG Phone 6 – Pro edition in white

Asus ROG Phone 6 review

By Basil Kronfli published 6 July 22

Recommended

The ROG Phone 6 isn't a perfect smartphone, but it's best-in-class when it comes to gaming.

Images of Moment accessory range for iPhone and Pixel

Well done Apple: MagSafe is finally becoming useful

By Basil Kronfli published 11 June 22

Opinion You don't necessarily need an expensive vlogging setup when the iPhone 13 Pro has choice accessories like Moment's MagSafe kit.

Image of the Nubia Red Magic 7 smartphone

Nubia Red Magic 7 review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 5 June 22

A powerful gaming phone that has a great-looking screen and mighty speakers; but does a small battery hold it back from pole position?

Young woman vlogger recording video on camera

How to buy a vlogging camera

By Basil Kronfli published 21 May 22

Feeling vexed by the sheer number of vlogging cameras competing for your attention? Here's how to pick the right one for you.

Image of the Huawei Mate X2 foldable smartphone

Hands on: Huawei Mate Xs 2 review

By Basil Kronfli published 19 May 22

Not yet rated

Huawei's wraparound folding screen returns in a powered-up pricey foldable smartphone package.

Honor Magic 4 Pro review

By Basil Kronfli published 12 May 22

Recommended

Great specs, a smart camera and world-first 100W wireless charging help the Magic 4 Pro steer clear of mediocrity

The GoPro Volta tripod grip on a wooden table

GoPro Volta review

By Basil Kronfli published 31 March 22

The GoPro Volta is a battery grip tripod and wireless controller in one handy device, but it's not as rugged as GoPro's action cams.

A Xiaomi 12 Pro from the front in someone's hand

Xiaomi 12 Pro review

By Basil Kronfli published 15 March 22

Updated The Xiaomi 12 Pro is almost the complete package - and at a lower price than major rivals.

Hands on: Honor Magic V review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 8 March 22

Not yet rated

Honor takes on the Galaxy Z Fold series with its foldable Magic V, though it has some spec compromises.

Hands on: Huawei MatePad (2022) review

By Basil Kronfli published 4 March 22

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MWC 2022 Huawei’s Google-free tablet combines quad-speakers and impressive specs with useful additions.

Hands on: Huawei MatePad Paper hands-on review

By Basil Kronfli published 3 March 22

Not yet rated

MWC 2022 Scratchy scratchy – it feels just like pen and paper.

The Sony Xperia Pro-I phone resting on a white wooden floor

Sony Xperia Pro-I review

By Basil Kronfli published 20 December 21

Review The Sony Xperia Pro-I is like an RX100 series compact camera crossed with a phone. But does it have the photographic chops to match its heritage?

Periscope vs telephoto smartphone cameras: what's the difference?

By Basil Kronfli published 8 November 21

To zoom or to zoom further, that is the question.

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