Easy ways to free up phone storage

Jared Newman

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June 9, 2026

Whenever I’m buying a new phone, I usually opt for the least amount of storage.

Storage upgrades are expensive—and may only get worse thanks to AI-induced memory shortages—so it pays to get away with less. By looking more closely at what’s piling up on your phone, you can avoid unnecessary storage upgrades and possibly save hundreds on new hardware.