Articles by Nirave Gondhia, Freelance Contributor

Nirave is a veteran tech journalist and creator at House of Tech. He's reviewed over 1,000 phones and other consumer gadgets over the past 20 years. A heart attack at 33 inspired him to consider the impact of technology on our physical, mental, and emotional health.

Articles by: Nirave Gondhia

The Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G being held in the hand

‘The ultimate peace-of-mind purchase’: the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G is built like a tank — but it occasionally runs like one, too

By Nirave Gondhia Published 5 November 26

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With IP69K water resistance, drop-proof armor, and a massive 6,500mAh battery, the Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 5G is a mid-range tank.

The iPhone 18 Pro alongside the Verizon and AT&T logos

19 years ago, the iPhone broke the cell carrier business and built what we have today — and Apple's new Upgrade program could break it all over again

By Nirave Gondhia Published 12 October 26

The original iPhone transformed the way carriers like AT&T operate — and the Apple Upgrade program is Apple's next big power play.

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The Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold alongside the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8

I tested the 6 best Android foldables for battery life — here's which phone is best, and how the iPhone Duo can compete

By Nirave Gondhia Published 7 October 26

I've spent months testing the best Android foldables to find out which offers the best battery life — here are the results.

The Poco F8 Pro in Silver in the hand against a garden backdrop

The Poco F8 Pro is the best affordable flagship phone I’ve used in recent memory — for many reasons

By Nirave Gondhia Published 23 August 26

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The Poco F8 Pro is the poster child for affordable flagship phones, offering all the premium features you need with tasteful compromises at an affordable price.

The Xiaomi 15T is an impressive mid-ranger that feels way more premium than the Google Pixel 10a

By Nirave Gondhia Published 22 May 26

The Xiaomi 15T delivers an upper mid-range experience for an impressively affordable price.

Motorola Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition in Green eco-leather

The Motorola Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup edition is a limited edition flip phone that's actually worth buying

By Nirave Gondhia Published 14 May 26

A mid-range phone that consistently punches above its weight, the Razr 2025 is still arguably the best-value flip phone for most people, especially as the 2026 version is more expensive.

Exclusive: I put the foldable Honor Magic V6 in a washing machine to test its durability — here's what happened next

By Nirave Gondhia Published 2 April 26

The Honor Magic V6 is the first folding phone with IP69 water resistance, so I tested that claim by putting it in the washing machine.

Honor Magic 8 Pro Air hero image in Orange

‘I can't put it down’ — the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is everything I hoped the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge would be, but aren't

By Nirave Gondhia Published 29 March 26

After spending time with the Honor Magic 8 Pro Air, I'm hopeful for the future of thin phones.

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold on display at a Samsung store in Dubai Hills Mall, Dubai, UAE.

After some quality time with the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, I'm sure it's going to be a hit – here's why

By Nirave Gondhia Published 12 January 26

Software and hardware on the Galaxy Z TriFold blend perfectly to create a second-to-none experience.

Interchangeable camera housing on the Realme GT 8 Pro Dream Edition

The Realme GT8 Pro is bonkers – and I hope more brands copy its interchangeable camera design

By Nirave Gondhia Published 28 December 25

Tired of tiresome phone design? The Realme GT8 Pro makes it easy to create something unique, and I hope more phones copy its innovative design.

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I’ve tried the best phone cameras in 2025 – here's what the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra needs to bring to the table in 2026

By Nirave Gondhia Published 25 December 25

There's never been a better time to buy a smartphone camera, and there's never been a better time for Samsung to rethink the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

I tried Huawei's strange Pura X foldable, and it's made me rethink every other flip phone

By Nirave Gondhia Published 6 December 25

I've spent several months with Huawei's Pura X foldable, and it's convinced me that flip phones should be mini tablets.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE in hand with long green leaves behind

The Galaxy S25 FE has all the looks of the Galaxy S25 Plus, but none of the snap

By Nirave Gondhia Published 3 December 25

The Galaxy S25 FE is a solid phone that struggles to stand out as the Galaxy S25 Plus and other rivals offer a better experience.

The Galaxy S25 Edge, Apple iPhone Air, and Tecno Pova Slim side-by-side

iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Tecno Spark Slim: which ultra-thin phone is best?

By Nirave Gondhia Published 9 October 25

The iPhone Air, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, and Tecno Spark Slim are three ultra-thin phones that take three different approaches, but which is the best?