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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G Wins Readers' Choice for Best Android Phone with MicroSD Slot
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In Short: In a poll by Android Authority, the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G emerged as the top choice among readers for the best Android phone with microSD storage.
The Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has been voted the best Android phone with a microSD card slot by readers of Android Authority, receiving 25.9% of the votes.
The poll, which garnered over 1,500 votes, included six smartphone options from Samsung, Motorola, Sony, and TCL.
Parth, a technology analyst and writer for Androidpolice, noted that Samsung’s One UI is one of his favorite Android skins, though he found the phone felt heavier after months of use.
The Motorola G Stylus (2026) came in second place with 23.7% of the votes.
The results suggest that many readers prioritize long-lasting reliability and value over top-tier specifications.
A recent survey by Android Authority revealed that readers are more interested in sustained experience and reliability than just high-end features.
The poll highlights the importance of microSD storage for users who need expandable storage options.
In related news, tech giant Apple is rumored to unveil a foldable iPhone that could rival Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Google’s Pixel 11 Pro Fold.
Boox, a popular e-reader maker, has announced the Boox Palma 3, which runs Android 16 and includes stylus support, an aluminum frame, and access to Google Play.
The Palma 3 is designed for books, articles, and lightweight app use, offering more flexibility than a conventional e-reader.
The device features a 6.13-inch ePaper glass screen with 300 ppi resolution, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 16MP rear camera with an LED flash.
While the Palma 3 is not entirely up to par with contemporary Android phones, it provides a more modern feel and is expected to be available soon.
What this adds
The poll results indicate a preference for mid-range phones with microSD slots over high-end models.
Google's new cross-device features for Googlebooks require an Android 17 phone, limiting availability for devices like the Palma 3.
Background
Google's new cross-device features for Googlebooks require an Android 17 phone, limiting availability.
Google has revealed that its new cross-device features for Googlebooks require an Android 17 phone, according to a Googlebook reviewer’s guide from Android Authority.
What's confirmed
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What's still developing
- The A55 topping this list is perhaps a surprise, given that the phone didn’t launch in the US and only received a 7/10 in our review.
- Coming in close behind is the far newer Motorola G Stylus (2026), with 23.7% of the vote.
- His analyses are crucial resources for readers seeking to master complex operating system features and streamline their digital workflows.
- A much smaller chunk of the respondents said they want top-tier specs, and that’s evident from Samsung’s low-end models dominating the list of top-selling Android phones.
- In a survey we recently conducted, we asked our readers about their priorities when buying a new phone.
- Also: Apple will announce the iPhone 18 this week – here’s how ZDNET readers think it’ll go down Apple’s anticipated iPhone 18 lineup also includes new Apple Watches, AirPods, and more.
- Google Home works well with Android, Gmail, and Nest cameras.
- It runs on a Qualcomm Q-6690 octa-core processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
- All three devices run Android 16 out of the box, giving the new products software that is only one generation behind the latest public Android release.
- Android 16 gives the Palma 3 access to a more current version of Google's mobile operating system and reinforces its position as more than a dedicated e-reader.
- Nearly two years after the last update to Boox’s smartphone-sized black-and-white e-reader, the company announced the Palma 3 with a sleek redesign, new functionality, and a handful of other small updates that may justify its significant price bump depending on how you plan to use it.
- The next version of Boox’s smartphone-sized e-reader ships with Android 16.
Sources
- Android Authoritylink
- Androidpolicelink
- Androidauthoritylink
- Zdnetlink
- Online-Tech-Tipslink
- Techspotlink
- The Vergelink
- Notebookchecklink
- Tbreaklink
- Gizmodolink
- WarpBeat — background on You’ll miss a lot of Googlebook features without an Android 17 phone link
- WarpBeat — background on Googlebook Features Require Android 17 Phone link