TOP-8. The best smartphones with large memory (128, 256, 512 GB). August 2021. Rating!

Phones with a large amount of memory always mean faster work and the ability to save multimedia data without worrying about the gadget freezing.

The device needs RAM for speed, while flash memory is needed to store downloaded applications, music, videos, and captured photos. A review of smartphones with large RAM and permanent memory will tell you about the features of these devices.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro (128GB)

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Built-in memory 128 GB (UFS 2.1).
RAM 6 GB (LPDDR4x).
Triple slot, 2 nanoSIM + 1 microSD up to 512 GB.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G processor, 8 cores, 8 nm.
Adreno 618 graphics accelerator.
Operating system Android 10.
MIUI 11 user interface.
O-display 6.67″, IPS, 2400×1080, 395 ppi, 20:9.
Main quad AI camera 64 MP (f/1.89, 79.8°).
Add. sensors 8 MP (f/2.2, 119°) + 5 MP (f/2.4) + 2 MP (f/2.4).
Front AI camera 16 MP (f/2.48).
Built-in 5020 mAh battery.
Wired charging – fast 30 watts (adapter included).
USB Type-C connectors and 3.5 mm minijack.
USB On-The-Go (OTG) support.
Conversational + 1 music speakers, 2 microphones.
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
LED notification indicator, IR port.
NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, FM radio, 4G LTE network support.
Fingerprint scanner in the power button on the side.
Unlock using face recognition.
Protection of the housing from splashes.
3 color options (white, silver, green).
The body is made of glass (Gorilla Glass 5 on both sides), the frame is plastic.
Dimensions (H×W×T) – 165.75×76.68×8.8 mm; weight – 209 g.

The rating opens with the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro smartphone, which belongs to the middle price segment. The gadget received 128 GB of internal memory. The installed flash drive is of high quality and represents the UFS 2.1 standard. The storage capacity of the smartphone can be expanded via a microSD memory card with a capacity of up to 512 GB. Moreover, a dedicated slot is provided for its installation - you won’t have to sacrifice a second SIM card.

Other advantages of this smartphone include a bright 6.67-inch frameless Dot display with Full HD Plus resolution and a high-quality IPS matrix, a powerful Snapdragon 720G processor that provides the gadget with high performance and speed, as well as a capacious 5020 mAh battery with support for fast 30 -watt charging, which replenishes about 3 quarters of the battery capacity in half an hour. A 16-megapixel front camera and an excellent AI-quad camera with a 64 MP main sensor are responsible for photo and video shooting. The set of auxiliary modules consists of an ultra-wide lens, a depth sensor and a macro lens. Also among the advantages of this model it is worth noting the NFC chip with support for Google Pay and the notification indicator built into the speaker.

Samsung Galaxy S10+ - great file storage and the best camera

A Samsung with great memory is the dream of fans of this brand. The model is equipped with a huge storage capacity of 1 TB. But this advantage comes with a high price for the phone - about 126,000 rubles, with 12 GB of RAM on board.

There is another specification – 512 GB of permanent internal memory and 8 GB of RAM. This option costs 100,000 rubles.

Another specification is 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory for storing files: 47,000 rubles. We can conclude: the larger the memory capacity, the higher the cost of the device.

Everything about this model is great: water and dust protection is well implemented, a large 6.4-inch screen, and the ability to choose the type of case - ceramic or metal. Samsung has taken care of its users by giving them space to think before purchasing. Main bonuses of the Samsung Galaxy S10+ model:

magnificent screen;
loud sound from speakers without distortion;
long battery life – 4100 mAh battery;
good camera with wide-angle lens;
3.5mm minijack jack;
The phone is optimized for one-handed operation.

The model is ideal for those who want to get maximum speed from performance, but it is not suitable for users who do not want to spend money on advanced phone functionality.

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Huawei P40 Pro (256GB)

Built-in memory 256 GB (UFS 3.0).
RAM 8 GB (LPDDR4x).
Dual hybrid slot for 2 nanoSIM.
Supports one eSIM card (instead of nanoSIM).
Supports Nano Memory cards up to 256 GB (instead of 2nd SIM).
5G processor Huawei Kirin 990, 8 cores, 7 nm+.
Graphics accelerator Mali-G76 MC16.
Android 10 OS + EMUI 10.1 user interface.
Display 6.58″, OLED, 90 Hz, 2640×1200, 441 ppi, 19.5:9.
Main quad AI camera 50 MP (f/1.9).
Add. sensors 40 MP (f/1.8) + 12 MP (f/3.4) + TOF 3D.
Dual dual-tone LED flash.
Dual front camera 32 MP (f/2.2) + IR TOF 3D.
Built-in 4200 mAh battery.
Wired charging – fast 40 watts (adapter included).
Wireless charging – 27 W (fast / reverse / car).
USB Type-C connector, USB On-The-Go (OTG) support.
Piezo element (instead of conversational speaker), 1 music. speaker, 3 microphones.
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, infrared, support for 5G and 4G LTE networks.
In-screen fingerprint scanner + face unlock.
Dust and waterproof according to IP68 standard.
3 color options (blue, silver, dark gray).
Glass body, aluminum side frame.
Dimensions (H×W×T) – 158.2×72.6×8.95 mm; weight – 209 g.

Another 6-camera camera in this rating, but with a 256 GB flash drive, is the Huawei P40 Pro smartphone.

It is possible to expand the internal storage of the smartphone, but, alas, there is no support for microSD memory cards. To increase the flash storage capacity of this gadget, you can only use branded Huawei NanoSD cards. There is no separate slot for its installation, so anyone who wants to get larger storage will have to sacrifice a second SIM card.

The built-in memory of this smartphone belongs to the UFS 3.0 standard, and therefore has high read and write speeds. The performance of the gadget is also excellent. The device is equipped with a powerful, fast-running Kirin 990 processor with a built-in 5G chip. The mentioned 6 cameras are a dual 32 MP front camera with a depth sensor and an IR sensor, plus a powerful 50 MP Leica main quad camera with ultra-wide, telephoto and TOF 3D depth sensor.

Among other things, the gadget is notable for its 4200 mAh battery with support for 4 types of charging, a 6.58-inch frameless Overflow display with streamlined edges, Full HD Plus resolution and a 90 Hz refresh rate, as well as an NFC chip and Wi-Fi 6 support +. There are no Google services in the gadget. Instead of Google Play Market, the user gets access to the pre-installed AppGallery branded application store.

HUAWEI Nova 4 – loud and autonomous

The phone with the largest amount of memory is not about the HUAWEI Nova 4, but there are a lot of other features implemented here. Along with 128 GB of built-in memory and 8 GB of RAM, this model boasts a loud speaker sound - an option for those who like to listen to audio recordings at maximum levels.

The non-removable battery allows for long calls, as well as surfing the Internet and using applications.

The cost of the device is 18,000 rubles: budget-friendly compared to other models equipped with RAM up to 10 GB.

Pros:

good camera;
all personal data is protected;
complete set with film and cover;
high performance;
bright display.

The phone has a drawback - the lack of NFC, so it is not suitable for paying for purchases from a smartphone by touch. Otherwise, it’s a decent device at a low price with optimal memory performance.

OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB, 256GB)

Built-in memory 128 or 256 GB (UFS 3.0).
RAM 8 or 12 GB (LPDDR5).
Double slot for 2 nanoSIM only.
5G processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 8 cores, 7 nm+.
Adreno 650 graphics accelerator.
Operating system Android 10.
Oxygen OS 10 user interface.
O-display 6.78″, Fluid AMOLED, 120 Hz, 3168×1440, 513 ppi, 19.8:9.
The main quad camera is 48 MP (f/1.78).
Add. sensors 48 MP (f/2.2, 120°) + 8 MP (f/2.44) + 5 MP (f/2.4).
Dual three-section LED flash.
Front camera 16 MP (f/2.45).
Built-in 4510 mAh battery.
Wired charging – fast 30 watts (adapter included).
Wireless charging – fast 30 W and reverse 3 W.
USB Type-C connector, USB On-The-Go (OTG) support.
Spoken/music + 1 music speakers, 3 microphones.
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz.
NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, support for 5G and 4G LTE networks.
In-screen fingerprint scanner + face unlock.
Dust and waterproof according to IP68 standard.
3 color options (black, green, blue-violet).
On both sides – 3D Gorilla Glass 5, aluminum side frame.
Dimensions (H×W×T) – 165.3×74.3×8.5 mm; weight – 199 g.

Second place in the ranking goes to the OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone. Like the device that occupies an honorable 3rd place in terms of the amount of internal memory related to the fast UFS 3.0 standard, this gadget is available in two versions - 128 or 256 GB. This smartphone also does not support memory cards.

What helped this gadget climb a line higher in the ranking was primarily its display. By far, this is one of the best smartphone screens in the entire world. The gadget’s frameless display, worthy of the “super” prefix, is represented by a 6.78-inch curved Fluid AMOLED panel with Quad HD Plus resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz.

In addition to memory and screen, this smartphone is notable for its powerful 5G Snapdragon 865 processor, NFC module, Wi-Fi 6, 4510 mAh battery with support for 3 types of charging, as well as an excellent 48 MP quad camera with ultra-wide, telephoto and combined in one lens with a depth sensor and a color filter.

And before announcing the smartphone that ranks first in this rating and has a super storage of 512 GB, which is definitely enough for everything, I want to ask you, dear viewers, what amount of built-in memory in a smartphone is optimal for you, and what files do you use up the storage - photos , video, music or maybe something else? Write your answers in the comments! I'd love to hear your opinion!

OnePlus 6T – style and performance in one bottle

The information on the flash card is not password protected, which is not the case with the built-in memory, where you can store data under a security code.

The OnePlus 6T smartphone is a beautiful and fast phone with a trustworthy build quality. There is a large display measuring 6.41 inches, the Amoled color touch screen reproduces colors as accurately as possible.

The cost of the device is 29,000 rubles, which is acceptable for phones of this class and brand. The user receives benefits:

A good 16 and 20 megapixel camera, as well as a 16 megapixel front camera.
LED rear flash, autofocus, optical stabilization and zooming.
Fast Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with a frequency of 2800 MHz and 8 cores.
Ability to watch videos on a large screen.
Long battery life.
Surround sound on speakers.
Lithium polymer battery.

This is a smartphone with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of permanent internal storage.

The phone is not irrelevant for those who like to spend time hiking in extreme conditions. It does not fully implement moisture protection, but the glass body will appeal to design lovers.

Asus ROG Phone

Display: 6 inches, AMOLED, 2160 x 1080, 402 ppi
Processor: Snapdragon 845
RAM: 8 GB
Permanent memory: 128/512 GB non-expandable
Main camera: 12+8 MP
Front camera: 8 MP
Battery: 4000 mAh
OS: Android 8.1 Oreo
Dimensions and weight: 158.8 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm, 200 g

Price: from 60,000 rubles

The smartphone belongs to the gaming class. It will appeal not only to fans of hardcore games, but also to a wide range of users. Its powerful hardware is combined with an attractive design that includes a customizable color logo on the rear panel.

Many accessories have been developed for the smartphone. These include the TwinView portable docking station with a secondary display and 6,000 mAh battery, the GameVice controller with WiGig functionality for running games on a larger display, and more. For the best gaming experience, the Asus flagship offers X Mode, which increases the processor clock speed and uses the four fastest cores to complete tasks.

Two front speakers provide excellent sound. A 4000 mAh battery is responsible for autonomy. There are two versions to choose from - one cheaper with 128 GB of permanent memory, the other more expensive with 512 GB.

OPPO A9 (2020)

This year's OPPO A9 boasts not only a decent amount of memory, but also the ability to expand it without compromising the second SIM card. The smartphone also has a very capacious 5000 mAh battery, which is enough for two days of operation without recharging.

The display is quite large (6.5 inches), but at the same time with a low resolution of 1600x720 pixels. — perhaps this is the only drawback of the gadget. After all, it has a good camera (four sensors with a main one of 48 megapixels), a fast processor (Snapdragon 665), and NFC - and all this for 14,000 rubles.

Game Features

In addition to the special "gaming" design, Red Magic 6 in all configurations has a number of hardware features that, according to developers from Nubia, can be useful for mobile gamers. First of all, this is an active cooling system - literally a cooler with a fan. In the regular Red Magic 6 it rotates at a speed of 18 thousand revolutions per minute, and in the Pro version - at 20 thousand revolutions.

The presence of a cooler makes Red Magic 6 similar to gaming desktop PCs

Nubia prudently does not disclose the noise level emitted by the cooler.

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Integration

The smartphone also has touch triggers on the side with a response frequency of up to 400 Hz. These are additional controls in mobile video games, and are a kind of analogue of the hardware triggers on the joysticks of game consoles.

Unique gaming smartphone

Chinese tech giant ZTE has announced Red Magic 6 Pro, the world's first smartphone with 18 GB of RAM. The device belongs to the gaming segment, which is expressed in its characteristic design, a large number of gaming accessories and modified software, as well as the presence of an active cooling system, like in computers.

In total, Nubia presented three smartphones - the basic Red Magic 6, its improved version Red Magic 6 Pro and the limited Red Magic 6 Pro Special Edition, which differs from the regular Pro with a transparent back panel and increased memory. There are several modifications for each of them, but in terms of basic parameters these mobile phones do not differ from each other.

Red Magic 6 will offer 18 GB of RAM exclusively in the version with a transparent panel - the basic modification can count on a maximum of 12 GB, and Pro - on 16 GB. The release dates for new Nubia products in Russia have not yet been established. The start of sales in China is scheduled for March 11, 2021, and from today Nubia is accepting pre-orders for its new product.

Nubia Red Magic 6

Since its founding (2012), Nubia has been owned by ZTE, a large Chinese vendor and direct competitor of Xiaomi and Huawei. In 2021, ZTE reduced its stake in it from 100% to 50%. Red Magic is a sub-brand of Nubia, under which, like Xiaomi under Black Shark, the company produces smartphones exclusively for gaming.