Choosing a new smartphone with the right amount of storage space (measured in gigabytes, or GB for short) can be tricky, especially when it comes to price. This article explains what to look for in a phone’s storage space so you can determine how much you need.
How much storage do you need on your phone?
There are a few key factors to consider when determining how much storage you need on your phone. Price is a major consideration, as the cost increases with higher storage models, but it doesn’t change how much you need.
With the cost of solid-state storage dropping in recent years, you can effectively double the cost of your phone’s storage for a minimal fee. For example, at the time this article was published, there was only a $60 difference between the Samsung Galaxy S23 with 128GB ($799) and the 256GB model ($859).
Cloud storage is another option to consider. Many smartphone brands now offer free cloud storage, and you can easily expand this amount for a small monthly fee. If you know you’re going to be storing a lot of files in the cloud, you may not need a phone with a large amount of internal storage.
