Best 256GB Storage Smartphones

Samsung has announced the Galaxy M55 5G as the latest mid-range offering from the brand. The price of the phone starts at Rs 26,999 for the 8GB/128GB model, Rs 29,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant, and the 12GB/256GB model costs Rs 32,999. The Galaxy M55 5G comes with a 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080×2400 pixels) Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1000 nits peak brightness. , The Galaxy M55 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor paired with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB native storage which also supports additional storage expansion of up to 1TB. On the software front, the phone runs on Android 14-based One UI 6.1 with Samsung promising to provide 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security updates with the new Galaxy M55. ,The handset also packs a 5,000 mAh battery with support for 45W fast charging, but it doesn’t include a charger in the box. For imaging, the Galaxy M55 5G offers a 50MP primary camera with OIS support, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. Upfront, the phone gets a 50MP front camera for selfies and videos. Other aspects of the Galaxy M55 include an in-display fingerprint sensor, Bluetooth 5.3, and GPS for connectivity. Lastly, the phone measures 163.9 x 76.5 x 7.8mm in size and weighs 180g.

The OnePlus 13R, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, offers up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It includes a 9925mm² VC cooling area, ensuring optimal performance. The device features a 6.78-inch 1.5K 8T OLED display with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, adaptive 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HDR Vivid support. It also boasts dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. ,The camera setup includes a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary sensor with OIS and an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultrawide lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and a new 50MP Samsung JN5 telephoto unit with an f/2.0 aperture and 2x optical zoom. The front houses a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The OnePlus 13R runs OxygenOS 15 based on Android 15, with promises of four years of OS updates and six years of security patches. ,The 6000 mAh carbon silicon battery supports 80W wired fast charging. Connectivity options include 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and an in-display fingerprint reader. It has an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance and features a "double-sided crystal shield glass." Prices in India start from Rs 42,999, available in Astral Trail and Nebula Noir. Sales begin January 13, 2025, via Amazon, OnePlus.in, and partner retailers.