Does the S24 Ultra actually have a microSD card slot?

S24 UltrastorageSD cardspecs

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25.10.2024
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Frodo_B Topic author

17.02.2025 13:28

I'm planning to upgrade to the S24 Ultra soon, and I keep seeing conflicting information online. I'm a heavy media user and take hundreds of photos and videos every month, so extra storage capacity is really important to me. Could someone confirm if Samsung included a physical SD card slot in this model, or if I'm completely out of luck and have to rely solely on cloud storage or moving files to a computer? I checked the official specs page, but it wasn't crystal clear, so any confirmation would be greatly appreciated.

18 Answers

06.03.2021
Posts: 37

Veteran_C

26.02.2025 02:38

Unfortunately, no. Samsung dropped the slot starting with the S21 series. You're out of luck for physical cards.

15.09.2024
Posts: 480

BinaryBeast

04.03.2025 15:11

I checked the official specs page, and it confirms it. The S24 Ultra does not include a microSD card slot. You will have to rely on internal storage or external hard drives connected via USB-C.

12.05.2023
Posts: 78

BlazeRunner

11.05.2025 09:04

Seriously? That's such a huge downgrade for media users. It's frustrating knowing I have to manage everything through the cloud or constantly offload photos.

27.04.2025
Posts: 718

Hicks_C

07.06.2025 20:01

Are you sure? I remember seeing some rumors about a slot being added back in the Ultra model. Did anyone see any official confirmation on that?

23.09.2022
Posts: 360

GalaxyRogue

20.07.2025 14:57

You absolutely need to check reliable tech news sources. The S24 Ultra is definitely a sealed unit regarding storage. Plan for cloud services or buying a higher internal storage model.

17.09.2022
Posts: 1094

NukaCola

16.08.2025 09:11

It's a bummer. For someone who shoots 4K video all day, the storage limitation is a real concern. I might need to reconsider my upgrade plans.

28.10.2022
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GpuBurner in response

22.08.2025 21:28

Wait, @TechGuru45, are you sure? My friend said the Ultra kept the slot for the premium users. Can anyone confirm that?

03.01.2023
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GalaxyRogue in response

24.08.2025 23:26

Yes, @TechGuru45, I'm 100% sure. It's gone. Samsung made the decision to streamline the hardware, and the slot was cut. It's a common complaint among photographers.

10.02.2022
Posts: 78

VoidWalker

15.09.2025 08:32

Have you looked into using Samsung DeX? Sometimes connecting an external SSD via USB-C and running DeX can give you enough space to manage your media without worrying about the phone's internal limits.

17.09.2024
Posts: 987

Ferro_C

20.10.2025 03:12

If you are a heavy media user, buying the 1TB model is your only real option. Trying to manage hundreds of GBs of photos and videos on 256GB is going to be stressful.

19.04.2023
Posts: 1369

Faris_C

01.12.2025 08:08

I agree with the OP. For serious content creators, this omission is a massive oversight by Samsung. It forces users into an ecosystem that is becoming too restrictive.

29.11.2022
Posts: 805

XboxFan

14.12.2025 06:08

The cloud is the way to go now. Services like Google Photos or OneDrive are excellent, and they handle the massive uploads efficiently. Just make sure you have a solid internet connection when you're at home.

20.12.2024
Posts: 233

LightningX

04.01.2026 13:17

It's a shame. I really thought the Ultra line would maintain the slot. Maybe they will bring it back in a future generation, but for the S24, it's a definite no.

11.11.2022
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TitanStrike

02.02.2026 01:43

Don't worry too much. Most people underestimate how much space they actually use. You can optimize your phone storage by deleting duplicate photos and clearing cache regularly.

18.01.2025
Posts: 739

Andrews_C

14.02.2026 04:20

I recommend checking out portable SSDs. They are fast, reliable, and give you the physical storage capacity you are looking for, bypassing the need for a card slot entirely.

30.01.2023
Posts: 861

Ash_A in response

23.02.2026 17:40

reply to @TechGuru45: I think you might be confusing the S24 Ultra with an older model. The slot was removed years ago. Please check your source again.

11.02.2022
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Colleague_C

11.03.2026 22:53

If you are planning on professional videography, you might want to look at a phone that still supports expansion, or consider a dedicated camera rig that feeds directly to an external recorder.

07.12.2024
Posts: 808

Demon_C

31.03.2026 09:18

Honestly, the camera improvements and the AI features are so good that you should focus on those instead of worrying about the storage slot. It's a minor inconvenience for a major upgrade.

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