Articles by Basil Kronfli

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 TechEdit.

Articles by: Basil Kronfli

A photo of the Huawei Watch 5 in Titanium Silver

The Huawei Watch 5 looks so good, I almost don't care that it struggles to run any third-party apps

By Basil Kronfli last updated 29 May 25

Held back by software, the Huawei Watch 5 overcomes obstacles by looking so darn good.

The Huawei Watch Fit 4 Pro looks like an Apple Watch Ultra, but it's way cheaper and packs a week-long battery life

By Basil Kronfli published 15 May 25

Whether you go for the Huawei Watch Fit 4 or the Pro, you’ll get excellent battery life and health tracking in a very Apple-inspired package.

GoPro Hero 12 Black review: edging closer to perfection

By Basil Kronfli last updated 28 November 24

Recommended

With DJI upping the bar for action camera video quality in 2023, can GoPro hold onto its top spot with the Hero 12 Black?

A photo of the Sony Xperia 5 V smartphone

Sony Xperia 5 V review: Saved by the camera

By Basil Kronfli published 7 September 23

Recommended

The Sony Xperia 5 V is a powerful phone with excellent battery life and a brilliant camera, but its storage, price, and styling hold it back

Motorola Edge 30 review

By Basil Kronfli published 7 August 23

Updated At just 6.8mm thin, the Motorola Edge 30's battery was always going to take a hit – but does it hold it back from being a great phone?

A photo of the Insta360 Go 3 action camera

Insta360 Go 3 review: a mini modular magnetic multi-function action camera

By Basil Kronfli published 27 June 23

A tiny action camera that docks into a GoPro-style housing plus a flip-out selfie screen – the Insta360 Go 3's multi-function could best GoPro's classic approach.

Insta360 Go 3 camera in modular case with selfie screen in action

The tiny Insta360 Go 3 magnetic action camera has a very cool party trick

By Basil Kronfli published 27 June 23

Insta360 Go 3 is a tiny 2.7K magnetic action camera with GoPro-style housing and a selfie screen

Insta360 Flow review: the four in one smartphone accessory

By Basil Kronfli published 9 June 23

Selfie stick, mobile gimbal, power bank, and tripod – the Insta360 Flow is the ultimate Jack of all trades – but is it a master of none?

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

Not yet rated

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

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.

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 review

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.

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 22 August 22

Best in Class

Blackmagic's second generation movie camera shoots 4K at 60fps...and it won't break the bank.

Sony A7S III review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 22 August 22

Editor's Choice

The Sony A7S III is a full-frame mirrorless camera that’s the best of its kind for 4K filmmakers. But it doesn’t come cheap...

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

Not yet rated

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

DJI Pocket 2 review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 17 August 22

Updated The DJI Pocket 2 is a significant improvement on its predecessor and the best pocket camera around for solo videographers.

The Sony ZV-E10 mounted on a desktop tripod

Sony ZV-E10 review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 17 August 22

The Sony ZV-E10 jumbles elements from Sony's existing cameras to create an affordable vlogging and streaming workhorse.

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

DJI Mini 2 review

By Basil Kronfli last updated 27 July 22

Best in Class

The DJI Mini 2 brings refinements galore, including 4K video, boosted controls, and staggering range. It's a brilliant little drone.

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

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