The best Android phones with expandable memory

A few years ago, high-end phones with expandable memory became a dying breed. However, the feature is still around, even if it’s not as universal as it once was. There are still many great phones that include a microSD card slot, allowing you to expand your phone’s storage. Here are the best ones you should know about.

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The best phones with expandable memory

Editor’s note: We will regularly update this list of the best phones with expandable memory as new devices launch.

Sony Xperia 1 III and 5 III

Sony’s Xperia 1 III and 5 III come with specs worthy of a high-end title. Aside from being among the best camera phones for video shooters, these are capable phones. Of course, all that video footage will require ample space, which is why these are phones with expandable memory.

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Extra features include a fingerprint reader, an IP68 rating, and even a headphone jack (another rare sight these days!). You get plenty of processing power and RAM too, and size will depend on the model you pick. You can look right below the buy button for more details.

Just keep in mind that Xperia 1 IV has already been announced but is not available in the US yet. Sales kick off on September 1. And while we haven’t reviewed the device yet, it’s safe to say it’s a bit better than its predecessor. 

Sony Xperia 1 III specs

Sony Xperia 5 III specs

The Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and A52s 5G were great mid-rangers, but every phone needs to be cycled out. The successor has arrived, carrying the predictable Galaxy A53 moniker. This is one of the best phones with a microSD card slot, but it offers much more.

You’d be surprised how much a mid-tier, budget device can get you these days. The Samsung Galaxy A53 may have an Exynos 1280, but it also has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, up to 8GB of RAM, a quad-camera setup, and a massive 5,000mAh battery.

Samsung A53 specs

For starters, this phone comes with a large 6.8-inch 1080p display, but that’s not what makes it special. It’s a 90Hz refresh rate panel, which is rare at this super low price point. It also comes with 6GB of RAM, and if you need a phone that can last all day (and then some), you’ll love the 5,000mAh battery. Of course, it also comes with expandable memory.

Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 specs

The Poco X3 Pro is all about blistering performance, but it came with a few other sacrifices. The Poco X4 Pro turns things around by offering slightly less performance, but improving the overall experience significantly.

The X4 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 695 and as much as 8GB of RAM. That is still amazing for a phone that costs under $300. Poco makes up for the “lesser” specs with a gorgeous OLED screen, two-day battery life, a pretty good primary camera, IP53 splash resistance, and outstanding dual speakers.

Poco 4X Pro specs

The Oppo Reno 7 is a great budget handset explicitly made for the Indian market. As such, it’s tough to find in the USA, but it’s worth a look if you can get your hands on it.

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We love the design and build quality, which is impressive, and you get a very nifty notification ring surrounding the camera bump. The main 50MP camera is pretty good, and you also get very nice performance for what you pay. We wish the display, secondary cameras, and software were better, but you still get expandable memory, which is great to have.

Oppo Reno 7 5G specs

It’s hard to beat the Redmi Note 11 when it comes to budget devices, making it one of the best phones with expandable memory. It costs well under $200 but has plenty to offer casual users.

You’ll enjoy the solid build quality, great screen, long battery life, and surprisingly good performance for such an affordable handset. Specs include a Snapdragon 680 processor, up to 6GB of RAM, as much as 128GB of storage, and a 6.43-inch 1080p AMOLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate. It also sports a hefty 5,000mAh battery.

Redmi Note 11 specs

In recent years, people started focusing on what matters and realized an affordable handset can also be an excellent device for everyday use. OnePlus made a name for itself with the Nord brand, and the OnePlus Nord N200 is one of the best phones with expandable memory.

Its specs are modest, but its price is even more humble and will keep your bank account healthy. Not to mention you get a lot for what you pay, and we happen to be fans of its screen, excellent battery life, and capable audio.

OnePlus Nord N200 specs

If you can spare some extra cash for an upgrade over the Nord N200, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 is something else, and it’s also one of the best phones with expandable memory.

It sports a 6.43-inch AMOLED screen, Dimensity 900 processor, up to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The camera system has also been greatly improved. While the 4,500mAh battery is technically smaller, the device features 65W charging, which is very fast.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 specs

If you got one of the best phones with expandable storage, you now need to buy one of the best microSD cards.

Are you still not convinced by these options? The good news is that many phones come with lots of storage options. You should also learn how to make the most out of the memory you already have.