The premiere of Samsung’s new flagship models is right around the corner, and the company is set to follow in Apple’s steps in a critical aspect. The vanilla Galaxy S26 model is rumored to launch with higher base storage than its predecessor.
In a long-overdue move, Samsung will start offering all its flagship devices with at least 256 GB of storage. Even though that sounds like great news, you all seem to need even more.
You really want as much storage as possible
As good as doubling the base storage may sound, many of our readers would go for something different. According to a poll about the base storage that you find appropriate for your needs, more storage makes people happier, though there’s a group that has a different opinion.
What base storage is appropriate for you?
The most popular opinion, with over 42% of the responses, is that 512 GB is the bare minimum, which is double the already improved Galaxy S26 and iPhone 17 base storage. It’s not all bad news for Samsung and Apple, as 34% of you find that 256 GB is the proper base.
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What’s more intriguing is that 22% of you wouldn’t be bothered with the internal storage as long as there’s an option to extend it with a microSD card. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that just 2% of you would be content with 128 GB storage.
Getting back to the card slot
The Galaxy S25 may turn out to be the last top-tier Samsung device with 128GB storage. | Image Credit — PhoneArena
There’s nothing surprising about the majority of you being pulled towards the largest available storage option. With photos, videos, and apps growing ever larger, the extra storage turns from a luxury to a necessity. Seeing the popularity of the microSD card, on the other hand, was a bit of a shocker.
Even years after most smartphones stopped offering the option to expand their storage, people still want that feature. The obvious reason is that microSD cards are much cheaper than the storage upgrade options offered by Samsung and every other manufacturer. That’s probably also the explanation why that feature won’t come back anytime soon.
The pricey alternative
I was never a big fan of expandable storage because of my long history of data loss due to defective microSD cards. That’s why I am happy with the option to use cloud storage as an alternative that rarely betrays me. Of course, that’s good for the profit margins of the smartphone companies, and I fully support everyone who would rather risk it with a card.
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Ilia, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been covering the mobile industry since 2011, with experience at outlets like Forbes Bulgaria. Passionate about smartphones, tablets, and consumer tech, he blends deep industry knowledge with a personal fascination that began with his first Nokia and Sony Ericsson devices. Originally from Bulgaria and now based in Lima, Peru, Ilia balances his tech obsessions with walking his dog, training at the gym, and slowly mastering Spanish.
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