SanDisk Extreme microSD UHS-I Card

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ONLY A KEEN subsection of Android phones support microSD cards anymore, but if you happen to fall within this coveted camp, it’s an easy way to extend storage once you’ve filled up the built-in memory with photos and videos. MicroSD cards can be had for pittance, but finding one that’s reliable, fast and futureproofed will limit your options considerably. The SanDisk’s second-fastest microSD card isn’t the cheapest option by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s rated for speedy performance, with write speeds of up to 90MB/s that will comfortably accommodate 4K video recording without dropping any frames. The faster spec also means you can fire off photos in the larger RAW image format on smartphones that support it without having to wait for images to be written to the card.

The Extreme is an SXDC card, too, which means you aren’t limited to the 4GB max file size like you are with a slower SDHC card — a crucial difference when it comes to shooting longer video files. Just make sure you get the card from a reputable seller, as counterfeit cards abound on sites like eBay.