Victor Hristov - Mobile Tech Review Journalist

victor.h@phonearena.com
Victor has always enjoyed putting words to paper. As a teenager, he went to video game clubs at 6 in the morning, but instead of playing Starcraft, he would immerse himself in phone reviews back in the day when phones still had buttons instead of touchscreens.
Victor has a BA in Russian Language & Literature from Sofia University, and he continued his studies in automated translation systems (like Google Translate). He then had a gig at TransPerfect, one of the biggest translation companies in the world, and another one, writing business articles. He traveled the world for a while, but nothing quite fulfilled his passion for technology, until he stumbled upon a job opening at PhoneArena. He eagerly joined the company in 2010 to write about mobile tech, one of his passions and personal obsessions.
Here, Victor has taken joy to explore mobile photography in greater depths and has become one of the hosts of our YouTube channel. Throughout the years, he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones, and has extensive knowledge of both the Android and iOS ecosystems. His current focus is on smartphone cameras and battery life, and he has become increasingly curious about the way that smartphones have changed our lives and have grown into a world-wide obsession. He usually has a bunch of phones lying around his desk, changing his daily driver every week or so.
You can always email him at victor.h@phonearena.com with questions and thoughts you have about phones.
Victor also has a personal passion for sports and outdoor activities. He grew up playing basketball, but more recently he’s found a passion for social latin dance and is constantly trying various other sports and activities, and is always up for a good fitness challenge. He shares his personal fitness journey over at Instagram under the “the.making.of.vic” handle.
Victor has a BA in Russian Language & Literature from Sofia University, and he continued his studies in automated translation systems (like Google Translate). He then had a gig at TransPerfect, one of the biggest translation companies in the world, and another one, writing business articles. He traveled the world for a while, but nothing quite fulfilled his passion for technology, until he stumbled upon a job opening at PhoneArena. He eagerly joined the company in 2010 to write about mobile tech, one of his passions and personal obsessions.
Here, Victor has taken joy to explore mobile photography in greater depths and has become one of the hosts of our YouTube channel. Throughout the years, he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones, and has extensive knowledge of both the Android and iOS ecosystems. His current focus is on smartphone cameras and battery life, and he has become increasingly curious about the way that smartphones have changed our lives and have grown into a world-wide obsession. He usually has a bunch of phones lying around his desk, changing his daily driver every week or so.
You can always email him at victor.h@phonearena.com with questions and thoughts you have about phones.
Victor also has a personal passion for sports and outdoor activities. He grew up playing basketball, but more recently he’s found a passion for social latin dance and is constantly trying various other sports and activities, and is always up for a good fitness challenge. He shares his personal fitness journey over at Instagram under the “the.making.of.vic” handle.
Recent articles by Victor

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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 13: All the rumored upgrades
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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 14: All rumored upgrades explained
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Pixel 9 Pro Preview: Google built the dream compact phone
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Apple should make an iPhone Mini again
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What is the point of the Galaxy Ring?
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Sony Xperia 10 VI: Battery and Charging Test Results
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Sony Xperia 10 VI: PhoneArena Camera Score
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iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: All the expected differences
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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16: All expected differences
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IKEA just made all fast chargers look way overpriced
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How fast is wireless charging on smartphones in 2024?
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Best budget and affordable phones in 2024: a buyer's guide
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OnePlus is back!
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G Review: cool looks on a budget
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OnePlus 12 vs OnePlus 11: All the differences explained
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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S23: What's new?
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Review
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G Review
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G Review
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The Best Chinese Smartphones Coming in 2024: Ultimate Guide
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Apple Watch Series 9 vs Series 8
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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15: which one should you go for?
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How to turn off the annoying mute icon on iPhone 15 Pro
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Google Pixel Watch 2 vs Pixel Watch 1: What's changed?
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 vs Galaxy Watch 5: what's changed?
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Flip 4: what's new?
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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: what has changed?
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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro: What has changed?
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iPhone 15 Pro vs Google Pixel 7: blue pill or red pill?
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