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Georgi Zarkov - Former News Writer and Tech Reviewer

Georgi Zarkov - Former News Writer and Tech Reviewer
georgi.z@phonearena.com
Georgi dropped a career as a civil engineer to pursue his passion in technology. He’s been interested in phones even before he got his first handset in 2002 but started looking more into the hardware side of smartphones around 2012. Fascinated by how capable the devices are becoming, he often delves into the inner workings of chips and their manufacturing. “How it’s made” is one of his favorite shows for a reason. Where will technology take us and how close is humanity to the reality of the Matrix, are questions he often thinks about. Georgi joined the team in July 2018. When he's not busy exploring the world of smartphones, he can be heard cursing RNGesus for ruining his game of Hearthstone. In the rare occasions when he decides to spend time in the real world, he prefers to shoot his recurve bow or have a beer with friends.
Recent articles by Georgi
Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs Galaxy S20 Plus
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus vs Galaxy S20 Plus

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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S20 FE
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Samsung Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S20 FE

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Samsung announces Galaxy SmartTag, the tracker for all your valuable items

Samsung announces Galaxy SmartTag, the tracker for all your valuable items

Georgi Zarkov
Metro by T-Mobile recruits famous rapper to launch OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100

Metro by T-Mobile recruits famous rapper to launch OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100

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10 best real-time strategy games for Android and iOS

10 best real-time strategy games for Android and iOS

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Apple services break revenue records, enter 2021 stronger than ever

Apple services break revenue records, enter 2021 stronger than ever

Georgi Zarkov
Is the Pixel 5 worth buying in 2021?

Is the Pixel 5 worth buying in 2021?

Georgi Zarkov
Is the Galaxy S21 the beginning of the end for curved-edge displays?

Is the Galaxy S21 the beginning of the end for curved-edge displays?

Georgi Zarkov
Celebrate the 7th OnePlus anniversary with these awesome BOGO deals for the OnePlus 8T and Buds Z
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Celebrate the 7th OnePlus anniversary with these awesome BOGO deals for the OnePlus 8T and Buds Z

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OnePlus Nord N10 5G review
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OnePlus Nord N10 5G review

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T-Mobile removes the Galaxy S20 trio from store, leaves you with only one choice

T-Mobile removes the Galaxy S20 trio from store, leaves you with only one choice

Georgi Zarkov
Samsung patents a ring that is a self-powered wireless charger

Samsung patents a ring that is a self-powered wireless charger

Georgi Zarkov
Best Black Friday gaming deals

Best Black Friday gaming deals

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15 best open world games with great graphics for Android and iOS

15 best open world games with great graphics for Android and iOS

Georgi Zarkov
Verizon offers companies to swap all their phones with iPhone 12 5G models

Verizon offers companies to swap all their phones with iPhone 12 5G models

Georgi Zarkov
Apple announces its 2020 Apple Music Awards, check out which artist was streamed the most

Apple announces its 2020 Apple Music Awards, check out which artist was streamed the most

Georgi Zarkov
Apple A14 vs A13 vs Snapdragon 865 performance comparison

Apple A14 vs A13 vs Snapdragon 865 performance comparison

Georgi Zarkov
We got 5G, so what’s next for smartphones?

We got 5G, so what’s next for smartphones?

Georgi Zarkov
Apple announces its first-ever Mac Arm-based SoC, the M1

Apple announces its first-ever Mac Arm-based SoC, the M1

Georgi Zarkov
Nokia 8 V 5G UW is official: Nokia brings an affordable flagship to Verizon

Nokia 8 V 5G UW is official: Nokia brings an affordable flagship to Verizon

Georgi Zarkov
Google's Pixel 5 goes on sale at AT&T today alongside Pixel 4a 5G preorders

Google's Pixel 5 goes on sale at AT&T today alongside Pixel 4a 5G preorders

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Apple iPhone 12 Pro/Max vs iPhone XS/Max
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Apple iPhone 12 Pro/Max vs iPhone XS/Max

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Apple Talk: the art of propping up your products

Apple Talk: the art of propping up your products

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Google now lets you search for songs by humming

Google now lets you search for songs by humming

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OnePlus 8T vs Pixel 5
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OnePlus 8T vs Pixel 5

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OnePlus 8T vs OnePlus 8 Pro
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OnePlus 8T vs OnePlus 8 Pro

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iPhone 12 size comparison: the new lineup against the competition and older iPhones

iPhone 12 size comparison: the new lineup against the competition and older iPhones

Georgi Zarkov
Honor Watch GS Pro review
7.5

Honor Watch GS Pro review

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Google Pixel 5 is official: the Android phone for the masses

Google Pixel 5 is official: the Android phone for the masses

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Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 4
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Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 4

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Google Pixel 5 launch event live stream: where to watch and what to expect

Google Pixel 5 launch event live stream: where to watch and what to expect

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Apple Watch SE 40 vs 44mm: which size should you get?

Apple Watch SE 40 vs 44mm: which size should you get?

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iPad Air 4 64GB vs 256GB storage: which one should you get?

iPad Air 4 64GB vs 256GB storage: which one should you get?

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Apple iPad Air 4: all the new colors

Apple iPad Air 4: all the new colors

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The Galaxy Z Fold 2 goes on sale in major markets around the world starting today

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 goes on sale in major markets around the world starting today

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Apple Watch Series 6 vs Apple Watch Series 3

Apple Watch Series 6 vs Apple Watch Series 3

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Apple Watch Series 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: clash of the flagship smartwatches

Apple Watch Series 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Watch 3: clash of the flagship smartwatches

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US Customs brag about seizing fake AirPods that are actually OnePlus Buds

US Customs brag about seizing fake AirPods that are actually OnePlus Buds

Georgi Zarkov
Google is making changes to Search, removing potentially dangerous autocompletes

Google is making changes to Search, removing potentially dangerous autocompletes

Georgi Zarkov
I downloaded all the data Google has about me and here’s what I found...

I downloaded all the data Google has about me and here’s what I found...

Georgi Zarkov
Motorola razr 5G 2020 vs razr 2019: all the major differences

Motorola razr 5G 2020 vs razr 2019: all the major differences

Georgi Zarkov
When will Android 11 arrive on your phone

When will Android 11 arrive on your phone

Georgi Zarkov
The Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G specs, price, and release date are official: 120Hz display, $1999

The Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G specs, price, and release date are official: 120Hz display, $1999

Georgi Zarkov
Xiaomi's under-display camera tech ready for prime time, first phones coming next year

Xiaomi's under-display camera tech ready for prime time, first phones coming next year

Georgi Zarkov
How to take a screenshot on Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra

How to take a screenshot on Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra

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How to turn off and restart Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra

How to turn off and restart Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra

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Early review of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 leaves nothing hidden, gives most detailed look of the phone yet

Early review of the Galaxy Z Fold 2 leaves nothing hidden, gives most detailed look of the phone yet

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Apple’s 120Hz display saga continues, the feature slips away from 2020 iPhones, as crucial part is missing

Apple’s 120Hz display saga continues, the feature slips away from 2020 iPhones, as crucial part is missing

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Galaxy Note 20 vs Note 20 Ultra vs S20 Plus vs iPhone 11 Pro: Camera comparison

Galaxy Note 20 vs Note 20 Ultra vs S20 Plus vs iPhone 11 Pro: Camera comparison

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Google Maps now provides location and information about California’s wildfires

Google Maps now provides location and information about California’s wildfires

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128 vs 512GB: which Galaxy Note 20 Ultra storage option should you get?

128 vs 512GB: which Galaxy Note 20 Ultra storage option should you get?

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Note 10+ vs S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: camera comparison

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Note 10+ vs S20 Ultra vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: camera comparison

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Verizon starts selling the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW, bringing mmWave speeds to the masses

Verizon starts selling the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW, bringing mmWave speeds to the masses

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The Pixel 4a trade-in program in Canada comes with an unwanted bonus: digital detox

The Pixel 4a trade-in program in Canada comes with an unwanted bonus: digital detox

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Google's Pixel 5 chip and memory seemingly confirmed by an AI benchmark

Google's Pixel 5 chip and memory seemingly confirmed by an AI benchmark

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Apple Watch Series 5: design, specs and features comparison

Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 vs Galaxy Watch Active 2 vs Apple Watch Series 5: design, specs and features comparison

Georgi Zarkov
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is now official: the wait was worth it

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 is now official: the wait was worth it

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Why the Pixel 4a is not a real competitor to the iPhone SE

Why the Pixel 4a is not a real competitor to the iPhone SE

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Google Pixel 4a vs Pixel 3a vs Pixel 4: design and specs comparison

Google Pixel 4a vs Pixel 3a vs Pixel 4: design and specs comparison

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Samsung Galaxy S20+ shows up on Geekbench running Android 11

Samsung Galaxy S20+ shows up on Geekbench running Android 11

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Which iPhone 11 color should you get?

Which iPhone 11 color should you get?

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Released emails show Apple made an exception for Amazon, agreed to smaller sales cut

Released emails show Apple made an exception for Amazon, agreed to smaller sales cut

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Best iPhone 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max cases

Best iPhone 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max cases

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Samsung explains the tech that makes electronic IDs possible

Samsung explains the tech that makes electronic IDs possible

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Google to raise the RAM requirements for Android, make Android GO mandatory if a phone doesn't meet them

Google to raise the RAM requirements for Android, make Android GO mandatory if a phone doesn't meet them

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OnePlus Nord 5G vs Galaxy A71 5G vs iPhone SE: specs comparison

OnePlus Nord 5G vs Galaxy A71 5G vs iPhone SE: specs comparison

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The OnePlus Nord 5G is official: redefining midrange smartphones

The OnePlus Nord 5G is official: redefining midrange smartphones

Georgi Zarkov
Smartphone chips could get significantly pricier as Arm ups licensing fees

Smartphone chips could get significantly pricier as Arm ups licensing fees

Georgi Zarkov
You can now apply to get $25 from Apple's #batterygate settlement

You can now apply to get $25 from Apple's #batterygate settlement

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Verizon vs Xfinity: mobile plans, prices and phones comparison

Verizon vs Xfinity: mobile plans, prices and phones comparison

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The Galaxy Fold 2 keeps getting hit by delays, might miss Samsung’s next Unpacked event

The Galaxy Fold 2 keeps getting hit by delays, might miss Samsung’s next Unpacked event

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Xiaomi patents phone design with two displays and one mega camera

Xiaomi patents phone design with two displays and one mega camera

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Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds are nearing release, show up at the FCC

Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds are nearing release, show up at the FCC

Georgi Zarkov
New codec will shrink video file sizes by 50%, drastically improve streaming

New codec will shrink video file sizes by 50%, drastically improve streaming

Georgi Zarkov
Google removed these apps from the Play Store, now you should delete them from your phone

Google removed these apps from the Play Store, now you should delete them from your phone

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OnePlus patches security vulnerability exposing the personal info of some US customers

OnePlus patches security vulnerability exposing the personal info of some US customers

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OnePlus releases promotional video of the OnePlus Nord with glimpses of its design

OnePlus releases promotional video of the OnePlus Nord with glimpses of its design

Georgi Zarkov
Marshall releases a brand new Bluetooth speaker, its cheapest yet

Marshall releases a brand new Bluetooth speaker, its cheapest yet

Georgi Zarkov
Latest Motorola Razr 5G leak reiterates old rumors, gives some new info as well

Latest Motorola Razr 5G leak reiterates old rumors, gives some new info as well

Georgi Zarkov
How to find your lost Samsung Galaxy Buds

How to find your lost Samsung Galaxy Buds

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Google could revolutionize texting by launching Smart Compose for Gboard

Google could revolutionize texting by launching Smart Compose for Gboard

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Best iPhone 11, 11 Pro battery cases

Best iPhone 11, 11 Pro battery cases

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How to find my phone

How to find my phone

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Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T plan to end their coronavirus benefits on June 30

Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T plan to end their coronavirus benefits on June 30

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How phoneArena readers use their smartphone cameras: poll recap

How phoneArena readers use their smartphone cameras: poll recap

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How to use Picture in Picture on your iPhone with iOS 14

How to use Picture in Picture on your iPhone with iOS 14

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The best Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus cases

The best Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus cases

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Popular shooter Apex Legends is coming soon to Android and iOS, EA boss reveals

Popular shooter Apex Legends is coming soon to Android and iOS, EA boss reveals

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Apple's WWDC 2020: what to expect and keynote livestream

Apple's WWDC 2020: what to expect and keynote livestream

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The best Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra cases

The best Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra cases

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Samsung patented camera technology that will take pictures like never before

Samsung patented camera technology that will take pictures like never before

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Verizon is employing AI so you can get better customer service

Verizon is employing AI so you can get better customer service

Georgi Zarkov
How often do you post pictures and videos on social media?

How often do you post pictures and videos on social media?

Georgi Zarkov
Some Motorola Edge+ owners are reporting nasty display defects

Some Motorola Edge+ owners are reporting nasty display defects

Georgi Zarkov
How to free up storage space on your Android phone?

How to free up storage space on your Android phone?

Georgi Zarkov
iPhone 11 Pro vs Pixel 4 XL vs Galaxy S20 Ultra: slow-motion video comparison

iPhone 11 Pro vs Pixel 4 XL vs Galaxy S20 Ultra: slow-motion video comparison

Georgi Zarkov
T-Mobile explains its Monday outage and why it won’t happen again

T-Mobile explains its Monday outage and why it won’t happen again

Georgi Zarkov
The European Commission is starting two new investigations into Apple’s practices

The European Commission is starting two new investigations into Apple’s practices

Georgi Zarkov
The HTC Desire 20 Pro and U20 5G are official: HTC is back in the game, or is it?

The HTC Desire 20 Pro and U20 5G are official: HTC is back in the game, or is it?

Georgi Zarkov
Payments can now be made through WhatsApp in one country, more to come

Payments can now be made through WhatsApp in one country, more to come

Georgi Zarkov
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless