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Nexus S 345MB Ram ?

Hello,
Can anyone please explain the situation.
There are only 345 MB of total ram available.
Is this same for you all Nexus S owners too? Shouldn't it be 512 MB?
I'm using CM7 Nightly #18.
I noticed this before, but I didn't care about it. However an explanation could be better.
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I think the additional ram is fornthe OS. The 345 is what is available for apps.

the others 177 mb are for the gpu

reserved for gpu

The other RAM is used for the system, graphics, the drivers to run, the launcher, etc.

Hm ok. Thank you all.

Hmm. So why i have 400+ ram on galaxy tab?
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panpreza said:
Hmm. So why i have 400+ ram on galaxy tab?
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Nexus S != Galaxy Tab

I know it ofc that my question why galaxy tab has more free ram compare 2 ns and galaxy s
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panpreza said:
I know it ofc that my question why galaxy tab has more free ram compare 2 ns and galaxy s
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...because the Galaxy Tab has different specs and its not a phone?

Hmm. Tab is also phone. Same specs as Galaxy s
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panpreza said:
Hmm. Tab is also phone. Same specs as Galaxy s
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Pardon? The Galaxy Tab is indeed not a phone and is running a different Android version, OS skin, hell everything from the Nexus S.
Nexus S Specs
1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, PowerVR SGX540 GPU, Hummingbird chipset
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Galaxy Tab Specs
ARM Cortex A8 processor, 1 GHz processor; PowerVR SGX540 graphics
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Now, I'm not up and up enough on the technical names for processors etc. to say that those aren't the same but to my eyes there is clearly a difference. Not to mention the lack of a cell radio in the Galaxy Tab rendering it not a phone.
Different hardware has different requirements for memory.

I mean i can use Tab as phone also not that Tab is only big phone
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panpreza said:
I mean i can use Tab as phone also not that Tab is only big phone
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People who don't root in the U.S. can't use it as a "phone."
A tablet is a tablet, even if it can make and receive calls, its not a phone.
In this case, I might as well call my computer a "phone" because I can make calls via Google Mail Voice.

zephiK said:
In this case, I might as well call my computer a "phone" because I can make calls via Google Mail Voice.
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Have you looked into a case with belt clip for it?
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panpreza said:
Hmm. So why i have 400+ ram on galaxy tab?
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There could be a range of different factors that can make that happen.
1. The amount of gpu reserved memory is set as a boot kernel parameter. So the galaxy could have less memory reserved for the gpu.
2. The galaxy could have dedicated gpu ram, instead of shared from the main memory. That's the best guess, since it's a bigger device with more room for hardware components.
3. Could also have less reserved memory at boot and the drivers/libs could use some of the user space memory.
The list go on.

zephiK said:
People who don't root in the U.S. can't use it as a "phone."
A tablet is a tablet, even if it can make and receive calls, its not a phone.
In this case, I might as well call my computer a "phone" because I can make calls via Google Mail Voice.
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It has a GSM capability where you can receive "real" calls and texts... a computer makes calls with an app via internet, not GSM.

mbolinao said:
It has a GSM capability where you can receive "real" calls and texts... a computer makes calls with an app via internet, not GSM.
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I don't get your point on how this is relevant as well as bumping sold thread going out of topic.
a tablet isn't a phone. That's the end of the story, it can make calls using voip or whatever tricks but a tablet isnt a phone.
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zephiK said:
I don't get your point on how this is RELEVANT as well as bumping sold thread going out of topic.
a tablet isn't a phone. That's the end of the STORY
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WE don't get your point too mister-wanna-be-techwiz: posting 'tablet vs phone' in a thread asking about 'RAM'?? you started this so-called "irrelevant story" LOL.

mbolinao said:
WE don't get your point too mister-wanna-be-techwiz: posting 'tablet vs phone' in a thread asking about 'RAM'?? you started this so-called "irrelevant story" LOL.
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Actually, no, he didn't. He is in fact not the OP of this thread. A tablet is a tablet, not a phone. If it were a phone, they'd have called it a phone. 'A rose by any other name..' Call it a phone, it's still a tablet. This thread is about RAM and there not being 512mb as per usual. I've learned my lesson about throwing out unnecessary insults, perhaps you would do well to learn the same?
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840 Mo only on My Note N8000 why ?

Hello guys,
i have a serious problem on my note N8000, i m on ICS 4.0.4 and i have juste 840 Mo of RAM declared when i open task manager !!!!!!!
Is there a 1 gig version of the note N8000 ??? i m really confused !!!
Help please,

nanojaz said:
Hello guys,
i have a serious problem on my note N8000, i m on ICS 4.0.4 and i have juste 840 Mo of RAM declared when i open task manager !!!!!!!
Is there a 1 gig version of the note N8000 ??? i m really confused !!!
Help please,
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HOLY BAD TABLET BATMAN!
Yeah, I know. My post is of no help...

Did you try hitting the clear memory button? Or does your memory only say 840?
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Try limiting your background processes to 3 in the Developer section and run LauncherPro launcher.
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quit looking at your ram and worrying about it so often (clearing it obsessively does more harm than good) -- unless youre sure something is wonggggg
you paid $500 for a machine to manage the ram for you so you dont have to.

ngocdao said:
quit looking at your ram and worrying about it so often (clearing it obsessively does more harm than good) -- unless youre sure something is wonggggg
you paid $500 for a machine to manage the ram for you so you dont have to.
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i think its a beta hardware or a korean version its a 1.4 DUAL core cpu .......and 1Go RAM its not due to processes launched, i payed 450 $ for that crap, the problem is this device is a real samsung N8000 !!!!

nanojaz said:
i think its a beta hardware or a korean version its a 1.4 DUAL core cpu .......and 1Go RAM its not due to processes launched, i payed 450 $ for that crap, the problem is this device is a real samsung N8000 !!!!
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If that is the case, you have been ripped off! is there no way you can change it, should be Quad core with 2G's of Ram?

HasC said:
If that is the case, you have been ripped off! is there no way you can change it, should be Quad core with 2G's of Ram?
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Um don't buy expensive tech from some guy on eBay. Anyway, if you really own it (I doubt you do) you will be covered under Samsungs warranty. Just contact them.
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nanojaz said:
i think its a beta hardware or a korean version its a 1.4 DUAL core cpu .......and 1Go RAM its not due to processes launched, i payed 450 $ for that crap, the problem is this device is a real samsung N8000 !!!!
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I think u bought galaxy tab 2!
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[Q] 16 Gb Nexus???

Hi,
Does anyone know how much storage is actually left
on a 16 GB Nexus 5 phone???? Or do you need the 32GB??
Just Wondering,
Ken

I'd always never get a 16gb of anything cause after a few games or music your device is full
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Maybe ask in the Nexus 5 section instead of the Galaxy S4 section? Most people here have the s4...
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mg2195 said:
Maybe ask in the Nexus 5 section instead of the Galaxy S4 section? Most people here have the s4...
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LOL WTF? This is the nexus 5 section bud

The 16gb Nexus 5 has 12.55gb of available storage.
This screenshot is stock, no ROM loaded up yet.
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anthonyly said:
LOL WTF? This is the nexus 5 section bud
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It just got moved...it was in the att galaxy s4 q&a section when i posted
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I guess it depends on how you use the device. I have my old android device that I use at home for music (sort of a designated mp3 player) and a tablet for watching full length movies and reading for long periods.. both of them have expandable microSD. I was also tempted to get a 32gb for the sake of having more than enough... But, I realized the 16gb is perfect for people with my habits... using cloud storage for many work files.. and using google play to stream my music library.. or even using Songza. I found that I have 7gb or more left. Unless I stuff it with mp3s or full length movies.. I really do not need more storage. Also, I do want to add that I do not play much video games that require 1 gb+ of storage. I get bored of games way too easily and do not have time for them.
Of course, if I did not have the tablet's microSD to use for media consumption at home, I may think differently about the storage limit. So it boils down to how you plan to use the device.... is it your main source of entertainment (locally stored movies, music and gaming)? Or, is it designated largely for work and outside use... while you rely on other devices while at home?
Also, if $50 is not a big factor... Go for the big one so you do not have to worry if your habits change in the future. For me, it would have been overkill. In fact, I had an HTC One that had 20gb free at all times.. so it helped in my decision.

Don't agree that the 16gb is not big enough on storage I've got all my music and apps and still have over 6gb left so its just a myth these days with all the cloud storage and Google's own built in storage I have a 32gb ip5 and its got all my music plus films and its still got 12gb so I think 16 GB is plenty IMO the 8gb n4 was a little to small but that's gone. Love my N5
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If the N5 is my own mobile device, then maybe 16GB isn't enough going forward for the next 2 or 3 years when offline & cloud storage aren't available. I managed 2 HTC's with external mSD cards, a 8MB and a 16MB - both are fine for what it's used for - unless you store lots of mp4's and ripped dvd's on it to watch. Easy solution - rooted N5, Stickmount and 32MB USB (external) drive for DVD playbacks.
At the moment, my 16GB is doing just fine - 12.55 GB total space with 1.25 GB used for about 70+ apps installed, 2.5GB for most recent TWRP & TB backups stored on the device (rest is archived securely offline) and about 1GB worth of MP3's (that's about 30+ hours of playing time, enough for flying nonstop to Asia & back in the unlikely event that IFE on those 777's aren't working) and some photos - leaving about 7GB free and that's plentiful.
When we travel, the Nexus 7 (32GB model) is nearly almost alongside and it has about 13GB free - as companion to the N5 or vice versa - I would be worried more about running out of power than anything else, IMO - same capacity as Mrs. L's iPad2 whereas SIL's tablet only has 16GB & is running just fine. I have gotten into the habit of moving & storing zip files & roms, etc. for development purposes offline on the desktop - and, not to leave everything on any mobile device, in the unlikely event it is damaged, lost or stolen, etc. etc.
End of my generalization, YMMV - of course.

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Letitride said:
If the N5 is my own mobile device, then maybe 16GB isn't enough going forward for the next 2 or 3 years when offline & cloud storage aren't available. I managed 2 HTC's with external mSD cards, a 8MB and a 16MB - both are fine for what it's used for - unless you store lots of mp4's and ripped dvd's on it to watch. Easy solution - rooted N5, Stickmount and 32MB USB (external) drive for DVD playbacks.
At the moment, my 16GB is doing just fine - 12.55 GB total space with 1.25 GB used for about 70+ apps installed, 2.5GB for most recent TWRP & TB backups stored on the device (rest is archived securely offline) and about 1GB worth of MP3's (that's about 30+ hours of playing time, enough for flying nonstop to Asia & back in the unlikely event that IFE on those 777's aren't working) and some photos - leaving about 7GB free and that's plentiful.
When we travel, the Nexus 7 (32GB model) is nearly almost alongside and it has about 13GB free - as companion to the N5 or vice versa - I would be worried more about running out of power than anything else, IMO - same capacity as Mrs. L's iPad2 whereas SIL's tablet only has 16GB & is running just fine. I have gotten into the habit of moving & storing zip files & roms, etc. for development purposes offline on the desktop - and, not to leave everything on any mobile device, in the unlikely event it is damaged, lost or stolen, etc. etc.
End of my generalization, YMMV - of course.
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Thanks,
Everyone for the replies. I have an S4 but debating getting the Nexus for a backup.
Ken

Is there other model of Huawei Mate 9 rather than (64gb of internal memory ) !

Hello there , as you know yesterday huawei company finally announced its latest phone , and what is important to us is the normal flat screen model
( here i did not asked about the Porsche design ) SO i will asked about the normal Flat screen model
as i noticed huawei announced only one model of it 4 gb Ram + 64gb of ROM ( internal memory ) !
What about other models ! is there any chance to see Chinese model comes with 128 gb of internal memory ! sam as ( huawei mate 8 ) ???
The single sim model called as (MHA-L09) for European country
the dual sim model called (MHA-L29) as international version
So can we say the Chinese version is called (MHA-AL00) with possibility of presence 128 gb of internal memory !
please inform us for any news about Chinese version !

Doesn't look like there will be more than the two mentioned models. The basic one with 64gb flash memory, 4gb RAM, and the HD screen, and Porsche version with extra RAM, memory and hi rez screen.

Lagu said:
Doesn't look like there will be more than the two mentioned models. The basic one with 64gb flash memory, 4gb RAM, and the HD screen, and Porsche version with extra RAM, memory and hi rez screen.
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It sucks they made the high end version the one with the little screen.
Idiots working at Huawei apparently.
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this is all possible version of the device ! ( Chinese source ) !
Standard Edition with 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM will sell for 3399 Yuan ($503). Available in Sky Gray and Silver Moonlight.
Standard Edition with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM will sell for 3699 Yuan ($547). Available in Champagne Gold, Mocha Gold, Ceramic White, and Black Enamel.
Standard Edition with 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM will sell for 4399 Yuan ($651). Available in Champagne Gold, Mocha Gold, Ceramic White, and Black Enamel.
Dual-Curved Edition (Non-Porsche Design) with 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM will sell for 4599 Yuan ($680). Available in Sky Gray, Rose Gold, and Silver Moonlight.
Dual-Curved Edition (Non-Porsche Design) with 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM will sell for 5299 Yuan ($784). Available in Champagne Gold, Ceramic White, and Black Enamel.
Dual-Curved Edition (Non-Porsche Design) with 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM will sell for 5699 Yuan ($843). Available in Champagne Gold, Ceramic White, and Black Enamel.
Dual-Curved Edition (Porsche Design) with 6GB RAM + 256GB ROM will sell for 9899 Yuan ($1463).

confirmed : there is flat screen edition of
6gb ram + 128gb rom :laugh: ( huawei mate 9 ) till now Chinese version only
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6gb+128gb...
http://m.liaow.com/huawei-mate-9-mocha-gold-128gb.html
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AliExpress has the 128gb for $790
32gb is 600
64 is 670ish

It seems that Huawei will held and event on November 14th to unveil officially these devices.

That's expensive fora Kiren chip, with that price I would expected to have snapdragon 821 or 830.
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I've been using the 4GB + 64GB combo for one week already, and I haven't had the need for more ram, usually the lowest available memory it shows is around 1.6GB
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@Odinforce
How about the phone? do you like it? I'm really want to get one.

epsix said:
That's expensive fora Kiren chip, with that price I would expected to have snapdragon 821 or 830.
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Latest kirin is better than SD 821 and similar to SD 830..
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This kirin processor is more powerful than sd 821, apparently.

Not just more powerfull but consumes much less power compared to SD821.

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Latest kirin is better than SD 821 and similar to SD 830..
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This kirin processor is more powerful than sd 821, apparently.
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I wouldn't say more powerful, but I think that now they are pair to pair with Snapdragon, and that's really good.
I remember when Exynos was crap, but from 2 years to now, it has become a really nice processor as well.
It is said that the GPU on the Mate 9 (G71) is the same that will incorporate the new Galaxy S8, according to rumors.
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Galaxo60 said:
I wouldn't say more powerful, but I think that now they are pair to pair with Snapdragon, and that's really good.
I remember when Exynos was crap, but from 2 years to now, it has become a really nice processor as well.
It is said that the GPU on the Mate 9 (G71) is the same that will incorporate the new Galaxy S8, according to rumors.
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CPU wise it is indeed more powerful and efficient. Kryo cores are not better than ARM Cortex A57 cores, source from Anandtech.
And in the GPU department we have to wait for the updated drivers that should increase the performance over the Adreno 530 as Huawei show in the Kirin 960 presentation ( they have been really honest about their SOCs info until now in the good and the bad things ). But we will have to see, at the moment it is quite good.

medicalman said:
Hello there , as you know yesterday huawei company finally announced its latest phone , and what is important to us is the normal flat screen model
( here i did not asked about the Porsche design ) SO i will asked about the normal Flat screen model
as i noticed huawei announced only one model of it 4 gb Ram + 64gb of ROM ( internal memory ) !
What about other models ! is there any chance to see Chinese model comes with 128 gb of internal memory ! sam as ( huawei mate 8 ) ???
The single sim model called as (MHA-L09) for European country
the dual sim model called (MHA-L29) as international version
So can we say the Chinese version is called (MHA-AL00) with possibility of presence 128 gb of internal memory !
please inform us for any news about Chinese version !
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Is this accurate? Single SIM is Euro version, dual SIM is INT, and Chinese version is 128/6 GB?
I ordered White 128/6 GB version from Oppomart and elsewhere in this forum Oppomart has been quoted as saying thiers are INT versions. Just wondering as I don't want to get one of these Chines variants that cannot run Google Play. My understanding is INT, and maybe Euro, versions are fine with Google Play but the Chinese versions are a hassle to rollback firmware to version that will allow Google Play.
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Yes there is a Chinese version of 6gb ram and 128gb storage
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How much expandable storage is there?

I have a Samsung EVO 256 GB Micro SD. Will it work? Different sources tell me different things, the huawei website says only up to 128 gb, but maybe someone has found that 256 gb works for a certain rom?
Also, not sure if it matters, but I am in the USA and would be purchasing from Bestbuy.

only 128gb
unholydoragon said:
I have a Samsung EVO 256 GB Micro SD. Will it work? Different sources tell me different things, the huawei website says only up to 128 gb, but maybe someone has found that 256 gb works for a certain rom?
Also, not sure if it matters, but I am in the USA and would be purchasing from Bestbuy.
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256gb won't work in that phone, it supports only 128gb

It should
Gsmareana says otherwise and so do some reviews. The honor 8 should support it considering it uses the same filing system.

I've seen reports of people using 256GB working, but was told going 256GB could hurt the card's longevity.

Is this from mine, but I have a US model.. Don't know if it makes a difference.
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Is this from mine, but I have a US model.. Don't know if it makes a difference.
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I dont't think if there is any difference in this case.

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Is this from mine, but I have a US model.. Don't know if it makes a difference.
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So 256 GB is working without any workaround ?

Why would someone want a 256gb card?
Movies - screen too small
Uncompressed music - dac not good enough
RAW shooting - 128gb is more than enough
4K shooting - not available
Also 256gb card isn't affected in its longevity.

I got it for free from Samsung. 32 gb isn't enough for me, and it'd be nice if I don't have to go out and buy another one.
Anyone have any thoughts on why Huawei lists it as 128gb limit for expandable storage?
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Why would someone want a 256gb card?
Movies - screen too small
Uncompressed music - dac not good enough
RAW shooting - 128gb is more than enough
4K shooting - not available
Also 256gb card isn't affected in its longevity.
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unholydoragon said:
I got it for free from Samsung. 32 gb isn't enough for me, and it'd be nice if I don't have to go out and buy another one.
Anyone have any thoughts on why Huawei lists it as 128gb limit for expandable storage?
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If I had had any 256Gb card around me I would try it for you but unfortunatelly I hadn't. I see there are different oppinions about this case but nothing certain.
If this is the only thing keeping back you from this phone than I can't help but since it is not such a big deal to buy a 64-128GB on ebay/aliexpress (and even you can sell yours) and I would buy the phone.
(I think it would work but I wasn't the guy giving the specifications at Honor).

zinko_pt said:
Why would someone want a 256gb card?
Movies - screen too small
Uncompressed music - dac not good enough
RAW shooting - 128gb is more than enough
4K shooting - not available
Also 256gb card isn't affected in its longevity.
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You don't know how many files other people keep. If I had that much space in SD, I would've used 200 of it.

adriansticoid said:
You don't know how many files other people keep. If I had that much space in SD, I would've used 200 of it.
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True. But it has to be an exception. Regular Joe doesn't need that much. Even an enthusiast user.
For the card just format extFAT in the PC and put it in the phone. It won't break anything. The worst it might happen is the sdcard not being recognized.

unholydoragon said:
I got it for free from Samsung. 32 gb isn't enough for me, and it'd be nice if I don't have to go out and buy another one.
Anyone have any thoughts on why Huawei lists it as 128gb limit for expandable storage?
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In an other thrad there is a user who has a 256Gb card in his phone. So it seem to be working but I would highly recommend asking him in PM which version of the phone he is using. Link

256GB should work, if it's anything like other phones with 128GB limit. As far as I'm aware, manufacturers only normally test and approve up until 128GB, but it will most likely work.
On another note, I wish the 64GB version was available in Europe!

dmooney7291 said:
256GB should work, if it's anything like other phones with 128GB limit. As far as I'm aware, manufacturers only normally test and approve up until 128GB, but it will most likely work.
On another note, I wish the 64GB version was available in Europe!
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So why did they put a 128GB limit if 256 will work just fine?
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How long have the 256GB cards been available in the micro form factor now? (It doesn't seem like it was that long ago that the biggest was 200GB...for some reason?) I'd guess either 256GB cards weren't available or Honor just didn't put some through the validation process. They still come at quite a price premium over 128GB cards, so that was almost certainly worse a year ago.

I'm using the 256 gb card and it is working fine

dmooney7291 said:
256GB should work, if it's anything like other phones with 128GB limit. As far as I'm aware, manufacturers only normally test and approve up until 128GB, but it will most likely work.
On another note, I wish the 64GB version was available in Europe!
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The 64gig is available in Europe. Its called honor 8 premium and comes only in gold. (FRD-L19). I paid about 25-30€ more for the premium version in Hungary.
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