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Preslav Kateliev

Preslav Kateliev

Senior Reviews Writer
Preslav has been with PhoneArena since 2014. His first foray into mobile technologies was with the Samsung Galaxy devices and he spent way too much time with an S Pen in his hand, jotting down his ideas on a Galaxy Note — his favorite being the Galaxy Note Edge, which is sadly now too old to be competent in this day and age.

Over the years, he became fascinated with anything and everything mobile that can be incorporated into his existing hobbies or work. He likes to tinker with “small technology” and make it work for him in fields where portability is a prime benefit.

You can often spot him writing articles, recording guitars, or editing videos on an iPad Pro. Or using an action camera to record training sessions with his dog (Anyone remember the Samsung Gear 360?). He will often pick up more than one phone from the office to record a band rehearsal or live gig and try to test those “pro microphone” claims that manufacturers keep throwing at us.

But, out of all of them, gaming is his biggest timesink. And, while mobile games themselves aren’t much to Preslav’s taste, he still holds hope that services like GeForce Now and Steam Link will be up to par for some true competitive gaming in the near future. Though, he fears that this would be the day that his article output drops significantly.

Having been through both an “Android is king” stage and an “iPhone is best” period, Preslav is now much more laid back on what type of phone he has in his hands. As long as the performance is there, the camera is good, and the user interface is pretty, thoughtful, and experience-oriented, he is happy with it.

You will often see him making arguments for both the pros and cons of a device, which does drive him a bit insane — he still can’t decide whether he likes or hates the Galaxy Fold experience.
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The voice recorder for the modern pros and students: Comu Action Pro

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Play your PC games on this gaming phone! Early bird offer live now

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The portable pro flash Godox A2 will take your iPhone photography to the next level and beyond

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Full year of 5G for $60. You pick the network!

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The Galaxy Buds4 Pro are in my holiday gift list; here’s why

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Why I pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 to be my foldable

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One deal, full coverage: Unlimited 5G with Straight Talk gets you Moto phone with free Moto Buds 2

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Tello gives you 30% off on its 10 GB plan right now!

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Your eSIM is your ultimate travel safety net, don’t forget it!

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Improve the mood in your home office: LitONES Dual-Zone Light, fully customizable, extremely flexible desk lamp

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The perfect power bank for iPhone Duo? Baseus AM72 - ultra-slim, ultra-discreet, magnetic

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INIU Outdoor Rugged Series power banks are here: extra durable, big batteries, emergency lights

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Have a young driver? HeyPolo app is here to help you teach and give you peace of mind

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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE: the sweet spot for high-quality audio on the move

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iPhone 18 Pro is here? These refurbished iPhones are the smarter upgrade!

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Limited-time deal: iPhone 18 Pro “On Us” at T-Mobile

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Get the iPhone 18 Pro from Visible, save $480!

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Limited time left to score an iPhone 18 Pro “On Us” from T-Mobile!

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The new iPhone 18 Pro may be the perfect occasion to switch to T-Mobile due to this exclusive deal

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New iPhones are coming up: trade-in your old phone to fund that fresh new iPhone!

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Need cash for some BTS deals? Sell your old tech super-easy with ecoATM!

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REDMI Note sets the battery life bar everyone will be chasing in 2027

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OPPO Reno16 Series asks: what makes the best mid-range phone for young creators?

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Honor’s Back to School deals are intense: laptops, foldable Magic V6, flagship Magic 8 Pro, and more!

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Want $0 down on a premium phone? Total Wireless Edge explained

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The super-powered REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet is now for sale: grab an early bird price!

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POCO Carnival 2026: amazing deals for the POCO community await!

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Doogee V50 series: fun, colorful rugged phones with AI Pet Companion and assistant

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Last chance to get the Galaxy Z Fold 8 pre-order deals!

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Two paths: Which new Galaxy Z Fold is actually right for you?

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Back to School with Back Market: iPad, MacBook, phone deals

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Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 deals are in! Get instant store credit and up to $1,200 off now!

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Want to actually try a Galaxy Fold? Back Market has one at $490!

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The super-thin power bank that matches your phone: Baseus PicoGo Air

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How the Samsung Galaxy S26 replaced my entire PC for a week

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Shopping smart? Galaxy S24 Ultra at half the price of an S26 Ultra should do it!

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Incredible deal: Honor Magic V6 launches in the UK today, claim £600 off and a gift here!

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Pitaka Prime Day discounts: premium iPhone, Galaxy, iPad cases!

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AirPods Max 2 is out? It’s the best time to get AirPods Max 1 at a massive discount!

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The smallest 10,000 mAh powerbank and the thinnest magnetic battery: now 10% off for Amazon Prime Day!

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Awesome Prime Day tech gadget deals: up to 44% off from Ugreen

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The only power bank you will need this summer: Iniu Pocket Rocket P50 is small, light, 10,000 mAh

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The easiest way to get an iPhone: $366 from Back Market!

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Sleek, very powerful: Iniu SnapGo Air magnetic power bank

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REDMAGIC 11S Pro: mobile gaming evolved, early bird offers here!

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A massive upgrade for iCloud backups: Wondershare Dr.Fone makes snapshot recovery possible

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Still the best? Galaxy S26 Ultra anti-reflection glass tested!

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Total Wireless just dropped a $25 Unlimited plan

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The easy way to trade-in that old phone: Gazelle gives you a quote, handles shipping

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Vivo X300 Ultra review: I did not expect it could get better!

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Sell your old phone quickly and easily: ecoATM kiosks take phones, give you cash

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Compact size, hyper power: the Iniu P63 can charge a laptop!

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra taught me how to use AI Select, and I am not going back

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Iniu Pocket Rocket P50: macaron size, dual battery capacity

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Galaxy S26 Ultra Privacy Display proves there’s still room for hardware innovation in phones

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Nothing Phone (4a) review: the only Glyph left

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Unlimited 5G and money in the bank: how Noble Mobile is changing the carrier game

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Nothing Headphone (a) review: the wireless audio market is cornered

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Tello’s flexible plans have been simplified, pay less for even more data!

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Spring Sale on amazing power banks and chargers: Iniu’s Pocket Rocket 23% off!

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Now with Noble Mobile: an extra $100 added to your cash bonuses

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Super-thin and light Qi2.2 power bank: Baseus PicoGo AM52

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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro review: finally, aluminum unibody again!

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Special deal alert: the compact phone that punches up. Galaxy S26 shines just as much as the Ultra

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