Buying a new phone? Here's how to avoid paying for pricey storage upgrades
When buying a new phone, avoiding expensive storage upgrades can save you money. Alternatives like cloud storage and external options can provide sufficient space without the hefty price tag. However, it's important to consider the long-term costs and commitments associated with these alternatives.
- ▪Storage upgrades for phones can significantly increase the overall cost of a new device.
- ▪Cloud storage options, while cheaper upfront, require ongoing subscriptions that can add up over time.
- ▪Investing in a cloud subscription may be more economical than paying for storage upgrades when purchasing a new phone.
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Phones Buying a new phone? Here's how to avoid paying for pricey storage upgrades Features By Tom Pritchard published 29 May 2026 Save on the cost of your next phone by not buying the overpriced storage upgrades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Jump To: Cloud storage microSD expansion External storage Storage management Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter We do a lot of stuff on our phones, and having an abundance of storage space can really come in handy — especially if you're finding your old 128GB of free space doesn't cut it anymore.
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