Best Android smartphones with expandable storage to buy in 2024

Expandable memory on smartphones was once an important feature, because of the low storage capacity of the devices themselves. When devices had in-built storage in megabytes, it made a big difference to be able to put a memory card in and get more space for pictures and music. You also relied on this removable storage to be able to transfer images and videos to your computer to be able to post on social media and share over email with family and friends.

While things have changed now and smartphones come with plenty of internal storage, many buyers might still want expandable storage on their smartphones. This can be simply to be able to upgrade a part of their requirements without replacing the phone in entirety, as well as to be able to move data around between phones with ease. Here are our top picks among smartphones with expandable storage which you can buy right now.

Best phone with expandable storage in India

1. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

2. Realme 12+ 5G

3. Nothing CMF Phone 1

4. OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G

1. Samsung Galaxy A35 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is an upper mid-range smartphone with a decent set of specifications, including a triple-camera system and a 6.63-inch, 2340×1080-pixel, Super AMOLED 120Hz display.

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With a slim and minimalist form factor, the device also features 5G connectivity and a 5000mAh battery. While you do get up to 256GB of internal storage, you can also insert a microSD card for additional storage up to 1TB, which uses the second hybrid SIM slot.

2. Realme 12+ 5G

Priced in the budget to mid-range segment, the Realme 12+ 5G gets a decent set of specifications for the price. The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset, and gets a 6.67-inch 2400×1080-pixel AMOLED display, along with a triple-camera setup at the rear. Usefully, you get expandable storage with support for up to a 2TB microSD card, which again uses the second hybrid SIM slot.

3. Nothing CMF Phone 1

The Nothing CMF Phone 1 is the first smartphone from Nothing’s new sub-brand, which focuses on affordable products and bold styling. The smartphone features interchangeable back panels, an interesting user interface based on Android 14, and a very good chipset in the form of a MediaTek Dimensity 7300, all for a competitive price. There is also expandable storage using the second hybrid SIM slot, with support for up to 2TB microSD card.

4. OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G

The most affordable device in the OnePlus smartphone range right now, the Nord CE4 Lite 5G comes with decent specifications and features for the price.

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The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, and comes with up to 256GB of internal storage. If you do want to expand beyond that, the device has a hybrid second SIM slot, which you can use for a microSD card with up to 2TB storage capacity.

Do note however, you cannot put a memory card in the above smartphones if you plan to use two SIM cards with either of them.