--- title: "Best phones with a microSD card slot in India (2026)" url: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/ updated: 2026-10-24 source: "FindBestPhones" --- # Best phones with a microSD card slot in India (2026) The best phone with a microSD card slot in India right now is the Redmi Note 15 5G (₹27,943), with an overall score of 52/100: display score 83, software support score 77 and charging score 61. It is effectively tied with the Poco M8 Power 5G (51): the gap is under 2 points. Next is the Motorola Moto G77 Power (39, ₹18,999). We ranked 7 2026 models (first sold in India in 2026) with a published formula, so this list has 7 entries; updated 2026-10-24. The Redmi Note 15 5G's 3,200-nit peak brightness is brighter than 100% of the 6 other phones with a microSD card slot we track. The Redmi Note 15 5G's Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~2,828) is faster than 100% of the 6 other phones with a microSD card slot we track. ## Ranking | # | Phone | Price | Score | Key specs | |---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/) | ₹27,943 | 52 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 · 108 MP main camera · 5,520 mAh battery | | 2 | [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/) | ₹22,999 | 51 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 · 50 MP main camera · 8,000 mAh battery | | 3 | [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/) | ₹18,999 | 39 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 · 50 MP main camera · 7,000 mAh battery | | 4 | [Realme P4R 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4r/) | ₹20,999 | 36 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 50 MP main camera · 8,000 mAh battery | | 5 | [Vivo T5 Lite 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-lite-5g/) | ₹19,999 | 32 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 50 MP main camera · 6,500 mAh battery | | 6 | [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/) | ₹20,999 | 32 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 · 50 MP main camera · 6,000 mAh battery | | 7 | [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/) | ₹13,499 | 17 | MediaTek Helio G81 · 8 MP main camera · 5,200 mAh battery | ## Best within this list for… ### Best camera phone 1. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 94/100 2. [Google Pixel 11 Pro XL](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/): ₹1,34,999, 85/100 3. [Google Pixel 11 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro/): ₹1,19,999, 85/100 (87 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/camera-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-camera) ### Best phone for video recording 1. [Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-ultra/): ₹1,94,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 95/100 3. [Google Pixel 11 Pro XL](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/): ₹1,34,999, 93/100 (47 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/video-recording-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-video) ### Best selfie phone 1. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro+](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro-plus/): ₹47,999, 100/100 3. [Motorola Edge 70 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-pro/): ₹39,999, 100/100 (9 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/selfie-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-selfie) ### Best battery phone 1. [Vivo S2 FE](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-s2-fe/): ₹38,999, 100/100 2. [Oppo F35 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-f35/): ₹38,999, 100/100 3. [Redmi Note 17 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-17-pro-max/): ₹49,999, 100/100 (141 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/battery-life-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-battery) ### Best fast charging phone 1. [Xiaomi 17](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17/): ₹89,999, 93/100 2. [Xiaomi 17 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/xiaomi-17-ultra/): ₹1,27,997, 92/100 3. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 90/100 (132 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/fast-charging-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-charging) ### Best performance phone 1. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 100/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro/): ₹1,64,900, 100/100 3. [Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-ultra/): ₹1,27,999, 98/100 (121 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/performance-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-performance) ### Best gaming phone 1. [Vivo X300 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x300-ultra/): ₹1,59,999, 91/100 2. [Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/apple-iphone-18-pro-max/): ₹1,79,900, 91/100 3. [Oppo Find X9 Ultra](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-find-x9-ultra/): ₹1,69,999, 90/100 (101 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/gaming-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-gaming) ### Best display phone 1. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Edge 70 Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-edge-70-max/): ₹54,999, 97/100 3. [Realme 16 Pro+ 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-16-pro-plus/): ₹55,999, 97/100 (127 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/display-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-display) ### Best phone for long software support 1. [Motorola Razr Fold](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-razr-fold/): ₹1,49,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 100/100 3. [Google Pixel 11 Pro XL](https://findbestphones.com/phones/google-pixel-11-pro-xl/): ₹1,34,999, 100/100 (97 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/software-support-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-software) ### Best durable phone 1. [Vivo S2 FE](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-s2-fe/): ₹38,999, 100/100 2. [Oppo F35 Pro 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/oppo-f35-pro/): ₹45,999, 100/100 3. [Poco X8 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-x8-power/): ₹30,999, 100/100 (141 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/durable-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-durability) ### Best phone for music 1. [Poco M8x 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8x-5g/): ₹18,999, 100/100 2. [Motorola Moto G Max](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g-max/): ₹19,499, 100/100 3. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, 100/100 (29 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/audio-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-audio) ### Best value for money phone 1. [Motorola Signature](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-signature/): ₹59,999, 90/100 2. [Vivo X200T](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-x200t/): ₹59,999, 86/100 3. [iQOO 15R](https://findbestphones.com/phones/iqoo-15r/): ₹56,975, 84/100 (76 qualify; full list: https://findbestphones.com/best/value-for-money-phones/; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#pick-value) ## By brand ### Best Redmi phone with a microSD card slot 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, 52/100 2. [Redmi 17C 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-17c-5g/): ₹20,999, 32/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#brand-redmi) ### Best Poco phone with a microSD card slot 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, 51/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#brand-poco) ### Best Vivo phone with a microSD card slot 1. [Vivo T5 Lite 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-lite-5g/): ₹19,999, 32/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#brand-vivo) ### Best Realme phone with a microSD card slot 1. [Realme P4R 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4r/): ₹20,999, 36/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#brand-realme) ### Best Motorola phone with a microSD card slot 1. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, 39/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#brand-motorola) ### Best Infinix phone with a microSD card slot 1. [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/): ₹13,499, 17/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#brand-infinix) ## By budget ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹15,000 1. [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/): ₹13,499, 17/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-15000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹18,000 1. [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/): ₹13,499, 17/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-18000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹20,000 1. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 39/100 2. [Vivo T5 Lite 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-lite-5g/): ₹19,999, budget score 50/100, national 32/100 3. [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/): ₹13,499, budget score 0/100, national 17/100 (3 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-20000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹25,000 1. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 100/100, national 51/100 2. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 80/100, national 39/100 3. [Realme P4R 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/realme-p4r/): ₹20,999, budget score 60/100, national 36/100 (6 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-25000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹30,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-30000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹35,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-35000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹40,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-40000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹50,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-50000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹60,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-60000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹70,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-70000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹80,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-80000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot under ₹1 lakh 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-under-100000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000 1. [Infinix Smart 20](https://findbestphones.com/phones/infinix-smart-20/): ₹13,499, 17/100 (1 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-10000-15000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot between ₹15,000 and ₹20,000 1. [Motorola Moto G77 Power](https://findbestphones.com/phones/motorola-moto-g77-power/): ₹18,999, budget score 100/100, national 39/100 2. [Vivo T5 Lite 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/vivo-t5-lite-5g/): ₹19,999, budget score 0/100, national 32/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-15000-20000) ### Best phone with a microSD card slot between ₹20,000 and ₹30,000 1. [Redmi Note 15 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/redmi-note-15-5g/): ₹27,943, budget score 100/100, national 52/100 2. [Poco M8 Power 5G](https://findbestphones.com/phones/poco-m8-power-5g/): ₹22,999, budget score 0/100, national 51/100 (2 qualify; section: https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/#band-20000-30000) ## How this list is ranked A weighted blend of the category scores: performance 20%, camera 20%, battery 18%, display 14%, software support 10%, charging 8%, durability 6%, video 2% and audio 2%. The weights follow what Indian buyers say matters most when choosing a phone (Counterpoint, CMR and Counterpoint–Flipkart surveys, 2025–26). A phone needs performance, camera and battery scores, plus at least 75% of the total weight, before it gets an overall score Methodology: https://findbestphones.com/methodology/overall/ ## FAQ **Which is the best phone with a microSD card slot in India?** The best phone with a microSD card slot in India right now is the Redmi Note 15 5G (₹27,943), with an overall score of 52/100: display score 83, software support score 77 and charging score 61. **What are the top 3 phones with a microSD card slot?** 1. Redmi Note 15 5G (₹27,943), 2. Poco M8 Power 5G (₹22,999) and 3. Motorola Moto G77 Power (₹18,999). **Which is the cheapest phone in this top 7?** The Infinix Smart 20 at ₹13,499, ranked #7. **How is this list ranked?** A weighted blend of the category scores: performance 20%, camera 20%, battery 18%, display 14%, software support 10%, charging 8%, durability 6%, video 2% and audio 2%. The weights follow what Indian buyers say matters most when choosing a phone (Counterpoint, CMR and Counterpoint–Flipkart surveys, 2025–26). A phone needs performance, camera and battery scores, plus at least 75% of the total weight, before it gets an overall score Scores are relative to the phones in our India catalog. **How often is this list updated?** The live list is rebuilt whenever prices or specifications change and is frozen weekly and monthly; this version is from 2026-10-24. Cite: FindBestPhones, "Best phones with a microSD card slot in India (2026)", updated 24 October 2026, https://findbestphones.com/best/expandable-storage-phones/