Vijay Yadav
Founder & Senior Mobile Editor
Vijay Yadav has been covering the Indian smartphone market since 2014. He started at a print technology magazine in Mumbai, then spent years in digital journalism before founding The Tech Bharat in 2025. He has personally tested over 300 devices — from budget phones to ultra-premium foldables — and is known for honest, India-specific analysis that cuts through marketing noise.
11
Years in Tech Journalism
300+
Smartphones Reviewed
500+
Articles Published
2014
Started Covering Mobiles
Biography
Vijay Yadav began his journalism career in 2014 at a Mumbai-based print technology magazine where he covered the early days of Indian 4G adoption and the Reliance Jio disruption. He was among the first journalists to consistently write about the value proposition of Chinese smartphone brands entering India — back when most publications dismissed them.
After six years in print, he moved to digital journalism and spent time covering the Indian mobile market during its most transformative period: the rise of ₹10,000 5G phones, the dominance of Xiaomi and Realme in the mid-range, Samsung's fight to retain premium market share, and Apple's aggressive India pricing strategy.
He founded The Tech Bharat in 2025 with a singular mission: honest smartphone coverage built for Indian buyers. He tests every device he writes about in real Delhi conditions — crowded metro rides, 40°C summer heat, the patchy 5G coverage of Indian cities, and with the apps most Indians actually use (not the US-centric app diet of most reviewers).
His test criteria are deliberately India-first: Does it support n78/n77 5G bands for Jio and Airtel? Does the battery last through a Delhi summer day of heavy use? Is it available on Flipkart or Amazon India at the stated price? How is Samsung/Xiaomi/Apple's service centre network in tier-2 cities?
Core Guides Written by Vijay
These are the main guides personally written and updated by Vijay Yadav, based on real-world testing in India:
Areas of Expertise
How Vijay Tests Phones
🌡️ Heat & Build Test
Used in 35–42°C Delhi summer conditions for throttling, back heat, and build quality.
📶 5G Band Verification
Verified on Jio (n78) and Airtel (n77/n78) for real 5G connectivity — not just 5G logo.
📸 Camera in Indian Light
Tested in harsh midday Indian sunlight, indoor artificial light, and low-light conditions.
🔋 Battery Real-World
PCMark battery test + actual 1-day heavy usage with Indian apps: WhatsApp, YouTube, Paytm.
Editorial Independence
All content on The Tech Bharat is written independently. No brand pays for placement or recommendations. Devices are evaluated based on real-world performance, long-term usability, and relevance for Indian users — not marketing claims.
Final Note from the Author
My goal with The Tech Bharat is simple — to help Indian users choose the right phone without confusion. Every recommendation on this site is based on actual usage, not specs sheets. If a phone is not worth your money, I will say it clearly.