Smartphone brands phased out microSD card slots between 2015 and 2021

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Smartphone brands gradually phased out microSD card slots, with most flagships removing them between 2015 and 2021. This trend accelerated as internal storage became larger and faster, with companies like Samsung and Motorola removing the feature from their flagship lines. Reasons cited include design improvements, faster internal storage, and increased profit margins from selling higher internal storage options.


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