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Smartphones May Bring Back microSD Amid Memory Crisis

12/8/2025

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Smartphone manufacturers may reintroduce microSD storage to curb rising memory costs as prices increase by 50% to 100% due to a global memory chip shortage.
The move would address consumer demand for affordable storage options while keeping device cost in check.
A proposed solution includes a SIM/SD combo slot to maintain device design and water resistance.
Although still a rumor, the change could reshape smartphone storage options by 2026.

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Story summary

Smartphone manufacturers may reintroduce microSD storage to curb rising memory costs as prices increase by 50% to 100% due to a global memory chip shortage.
The move would address consumer demand for affordable storage options while keeping device cost in check.
A proposed solution includes a SIM/SD combo slot to maintain device design and water resistance.
Although still a rumor, the change could reshape smartphone storage options by 2026.