Udaipur, May 3, 2025: When you buy a premium, flagship, or high-end smartphone, you usually get enough RAM and storage. But in budget and mid-range phones, the performance often starts to drop after some time due to limited storage.

In 2025, with growing needs like AI features, many apps, and gaming, having enough RAM and storage has become very important. Although most Android phones now come with 128 GB storage, a large part of it is used by the operating system and pre-installed apps. Only the remaining space is available for third-party apps and user downloads.

There are still many users in the country using smartphones with 16 GB or 32 GB storage. But can these users get the new Android version? The answer is – no. According to a report by 'Android Authority', Google has increased the minimum storage requirement for Android 15 to 32 GB.

Pay Attention to Storage in New Phones

With Android 15, phones now need at least 32 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. Around 75% of the 32 GB storage is used in the data partition—this includes system files, pre-installed apps, and app data.

Back in 2022, with Android 13, the minimum storage requirement was just 16 GB. But as smartphones became more advanced, the need for more storage also increased. Although Google can’t officially force phone brands to provide 32 GB minimum storage, this requirement applies to phones that support Google Mobile Services (GMS)—which includes apps like Gmail, YouTube, Google Play, and Google Search.

Phones Are Getting Smarter with More RAM

About 10 years ago, Android phones had just 512 MB or 1 GB RAM. By 2014, 3 GB RAM became common in premium devices. Now, 4 GB RAM is the minimum, even in budget phones. Mid-range phones offer 6–8 GB RAM, while premium models go up to 12 GB or more.

How to Manage Storage Better

1. Delete unused items: Remove unnecessary apps, photos, and videos to free up space.

2. Use memory cards: Choose phones that allow storage expansion with microSD cards or external drives.

3. Use cloud storage: Save files in the cloud using services like Google Drive or iCloud to reduce local storage use.

Why RAM and Storage Management Matters

It’s not just about how much RAM your phone has, but how you manage it. RAM is a limited resource. Each app you open uses memory. Simple apps may use a few hundred MB, but big games can use over 1 GB.

If your device has 4 GB RAM, it can run the OS and basic apps well—but with time, memory fills up. You may need to keep deleting old apps to make space. Phones with more RAM will perform better and faster for longer without needing frequent cleanups.