Main points
- In 2026, five budget smartphone models, such as the Motorola Moto G Stylus and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, support microSD memory cards.
- Smartphones like the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro offer expandable storage of up to 2 terabytes, which is rare in the budget segment.
Which Android smartphones in 2026 still support microSD / Depositphotos
Manufacturers are increasing the amount of built-in memory in smartphones every year, so microSD support is gradually disappearing even in the budget segment. At the same time, in 2026 there will still be models that allow you to expand the storage without overpaying for a more expensive configuration.
Which Android smartphones still have a microSD slot in 2026?
A few years ago, flagships offered 16 or 32 gigabytes of memory. Today, 128–256 gigabytes have become the standard, and some models have 1–2 terabytes. However, upgrading storage from the manufacturer traditionally costs significantly more, so having a microSD slot still makes practical sense, writes 24 Kanal .
Motorola Moto G Stylus
This model, despite being released in 2025, remains relevant in 2026. The smartphone supports microSD cards up to 1 terabyte and is available in versions with 128 or 256 gigabytes of internal memory.
The device is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery with support for 68-watt fast charging via USB-C and 15-watt wireless charging. Inside is a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor and 8 gigabytes of RAM. The screen is a 6.7-inch AMOLED with a frequency of 120 hertz.
Additional features include IP68 protection, a headphone jack, and a built-in stylus. The starting price was $400, but the version with 8 gigabytes of RAM and 256 gigabytes of storage now sells for around $350.
Motorola Moto G Stylus / Photo by Motorola
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The budget model of the Galaxy A series received a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a frequency of 90 hertz and an Exynos 1330 processor. The smartphone is available with 4, 6 or 8 gigabytes of RAM and 128 or 256 gigabytes of internal storage.
The main advantage is the microSD slot with support for cards up to 2 terabytes. It is combined with the SIM tray. The camera includes a 50-megapixel main sensor, 5-megapixel ultra-wide and 2-megapixel macro. The price of the basic version is about $ 200.
The manufacturer promises six years of operating system and security updates, which is rare in the budget segment.
Motorola Moto G 5G 2026
The new version of the Moto G 5G also costs around $200 and has a separate microSD slot with support for up to 1 terabyte.
The smartphone has a 6.7-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720p and a frequency of 120 Hz. Inside is a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, 4 gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of storage.
The 5200 mAh battery supports 30W charging. The camera includes a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The performance is not record-breaking, but it is enough for everyday tasks.
Motorola Moto G 5G 2026 / Photo PCMag
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Another affordable Samsung model with microSD support up to 2 terabytes. Built-in storage is 128 or 256 gigabytes.
The smartphone is equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080p and a frequency of 120 Hz. The main camera is 50 megapixels, complemented by an 8 megapixel ultra-wide module and 2 megapixel macro.
The battery is 5000 mAh with support for 25W charging. Protection is Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ and IP67 standard. The basic version with 6 gigabytes of RAM costs about $300.
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro
The model with a recognizable design has a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a frequency of 120 hertz and a peak brightness of 3000 nits. It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor combined with 8 gigabytes of RAM.
The smartphone supports microSD up to 2 terabytes, has a 5000 mAh battery with 33 watt charging and 5 watt reverse charging. The camera is 50 megapixels main, 50 megapixels telephoto and 8 megapixels ultrawide. Front – 16 megapixels.
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro / GSMArena photo