newer microSD cards boasting increased read/write speeds and larger capacity.
5 Gadgets That Continue to Utilize Vintage MicroSD Cards
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A number of Android smartphones still incorporate microSD cards, despite boasting ample internal storage. Take for example the Motorola G Stylus, a mid-tier device designed for stylus use that was launched in 2025. This model is priced between $300 and $400 and offers two variants with 128GB and 256GB of internal storage respectively. Even with that capacity, it allows expansion via a microSD card up to 1TB. Samsung also continues to embrace microSD slots in its smartphone lineup, especially within its economical A-Series. Among these is the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, a $200 mid-range option featuring 128GB or 256GB of storage that can be enhanced with an extra 2TB through a microSD card.
Interestingly, not all premium smartphone models from Samsung lack a microSD slot. Every current Galaxy Tab variant, including the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, supports expansion of up to 2TB of additional storage. It’s reassuring to see these premium tablets geared for productivity and content creation, and