Best microSD Cards for Galaxy S8 Android Central 2020

The Galaxy S8 offers 64GB of internal storage, which might be more than enough for some. But if your phone is close to capacity with all your music, video, or pictures, you should take advantage of Galaxy S8's expandable storage and grab a quality microSD card. Samsung doesn't let you use your mciroSD for adoptable storage which means you won't be able to use it as you do the phone's internal storage, but it's a great place to store your treasured photos and videos, or side-load your favorite music, media, and games.

The biggest and best from Samsung: Samsung EVO Select 256GB

Staff pick

With read speeds of up to 100MB/s and write speeds of up to 90MB/s, this is the fastest card from Samsung that's also U3 classified which makes it perfect for 4K video. If the 256GB card is too much or too expensive there are smaller and cheaper options available, too.

$41 at Amazon

Extreme value: SanDisk Extreme 128GB

SanDisk's high-performance microSDHC UHS-I Card offers transfer speeds of up to 80MB/s and with its U3 rating, it is more than capable of handling 4K video. We'll highlight the 128GB card for just $46, but smaller storage sizes are available!

$31 at Amazon

An Elite choice: PNY U3 Pro Elite 128GB

PNY's U3 Pro Elite 128GB card offers plenty of storage and the speeds you need. Classified at U3, it is great for video, and it is capable of up to 95MB/s read and 90MB/s write. Given the pricing of the other PNY cards, this is your best value for sure.

$40 at Amazon

Samsung for less: Samsung EVO 32GB microSD

Samsung offers cards that are much bigger than 32GB, but you might not actually need much more extra storage storage than that. These are still fully capable microSD card that can easily play or record 1080p video with no issues. If you want a Samsung-branded storage upgrade for under $10, this will do the trick.

$9 at Amazon

Great value to double your storage: SanDisk Extreme 64GB microSD

SanDisk Extreme cards are the top-end offerings that support capturing 4K video with up to 160MB/s read speeds, which means it'll work perfectly as a storage vessel for all your favorite movies and media. It's available in 128GB and 256GB sizes, too, but we'll recommend the 64GB option that gives you double the storage capacity for under $20.

$13 at Amazon

Last but not least: SanDisk Ultra 200GB microSD

SanDisk is a respected brand when it comes to memory cards and storage products, and cards like this show you why. The SanDisk Ultra 200GB is a Class 10 card that comes with a 10-year warranty and has quick transfer speeds (up to 100MB/s). If you want a bit more memory, you can get a 256GB card for just $38.

$30 at Amazon

Give your phone some extra breathing room with a microSD

Chances are you've owned your Galaxy S8 for a while now, and you're nearing storage capacity. Whether you're constantly deleting photos or apps to clear up space on your phone or want to load up your phone with your favorite media, there's really no better time to buy a microSD card for your Galaxy S8 — although we must warn you that the popularity and small size of microSD have made them a prime target for counterfeiters.

Our best advice is to try and stick with trusted brands from trusted sellers, always check the cards when they first arrive, and immediately file a claim to return or exchange the card if you suspect you might have purchased a fake.

The absolute best card you should get is the Samsung EVO Select 256GB which is available for the best price we've seen. Samsung is a natural choice for a Samsung phone, but SanDisk also offers a pretty compelling option for both 200GB and 256GB cards.

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