MobileWhat's it like using a microSD card on Android in 2024?Can you install apps and games on and SD card? What's the difference between internal and portable storage?By Rita El Khoury•October 7, 2024•0•Rita El Khoury / Android AuthorityIt’s not easy to find a high-end in 2024. As companies scramble to raise their bottom line, the simplicity and lucrativeness of the no-microSD-slot strategy made it a de-facto move: Why let users buy extra storage for next to nothing when they could force you to pay $100 more per meager increase in internal storage?Many midrange and , though, still offer a microSD slot. And if you look closely enough, you’ll notice some expensive models like Sony’s Xperia series with expandable storage. But what’s it like using that in 2024? Is Android still as open and as flexible about SD storage now as it was a decade ago? And what can you do once you buy a and insert it into your phone? I took a dive into the world of microSD cards on Android, and here’s what I found.Keep in mind, though, that this article is focused on the stock Android experience with microSD cards. Other phones with their own skins — Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Moto, Sony, and so on — might have a few different settings here and there. Where needed, we’ll mention some of these differences., The main drawback to consumers from removing MicroSD slots is less storage flexibility. With a MicroSD slot, users can add more storage as needed by simply inserting a new card. This allows them to store more photos, videos, music, apps, and files on their phone., While there have been no official confirmations from Samsung, market trends suggest a growing consumer demand for expandable storage options. The company may be considering this, especially given that many users have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of microSD support in recent models..