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[Q]what is the best memory card for my S4?

Hi All,
I Just bout my new Samsung galaxy s4 I9500.
I want to buy a 32GB memory card but I don't really understand all the classes(class 10,2,8, etc...) and types( micro sdhc, micro sd,HC1, etc,,).
Please If someone can help me and guid me I will really appreciate it
Thank you all,
Opalbel

opalbel said:
Hi All,
I Just bout my new Samsung galaxy s4 I9500.
I want to buy a 32GB memory card but I don't really understand all the classes(class 10,2,8, etc...) and types( micro sdhc, micro sd,HC1, etc,,).
Please If someone can help me and guid me I will really appreciate it
Thank you all,
Opalbel
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Class number indicates how fast the read and write is. The larger the number the better.
SDHC is your standard micro sd card up to 32gb. While the SDXC can go up to 2 TB i think? Its format will also be exFat meaning it can read/store single file greater then 4gb. Not sure if SDXC exFat format is supported for S4? since S4 can read up to 64gb i assume it can read the 64gb class 10 SDXC cards. if not then you can convert it to FAT32 but it wont read a file which is greater than 4gb

Zymesh said:
Class number indicates how fast the read and write is. The larger the number the better.
SDHC is your standard micro sd card up to 32gb. While the SDXC can go up to 2 TB i think? Its format will also be exFat meaning it can read/store single file greater then 4gb. Not sure if SDXC exFat format is supported for S4? since S4 can read up to 64gb i assume it can read the 64gb class 10 SDXC cards. if not then you can convert it to FAT32 but it wont read a file which is greater than 4gb
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So if understood you right the fastest and the best for s4 is sdxc class 10 with 64gb ?

opalbel said:
So if understood you right the fastest and the best for s4 is sdxc class 10 with 64gb ?
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Yes... unless that type is not supported by S4, i havent researched the S4 side yet. Currently im using a SDXC Class 10 64gb exFat format on my Nokia 808.
I think the packaging has the Green android robot guy with a label of Supports Android or something. I threw away my packaging but im using a Sandisk Ultra if that helps.
I cant vouch for S4 personally since i havent tried inserting it yet. Hope someone here has tried.

Thanks
Is there anyone that know for sure what is the best memory card for the s4 I9500?

I got a samsung 64gb pro class 10 sdxc. Works perfectly in my s4. Formatted the card within the phone and am able to transfer files larger than 4gb in it, so am assuming the phone formatted it to exfat.

Yea it's an option but I think I will take the 32gb, but for the 32gb I didn't find the xc model.
How is sdhc hc-1? Will it work or is there a better one that will work?

twisted_mind said:
I got a samsung 64gb pro class 10 sdxc. Works perfectly in my s4. Formatted the card within the phone and am able to transfer files larger than 4gb in it, so am assuming the phone formatted it to exfat.
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S4 supports 64gb? Thought it was only 32? Or was that the s3....
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I prefer Samsung own microSD personally. :good:
More info @ The best micro SD card for Samsung Galaxy S4

Guys, I just bought this... please tell me if this is good enough or not
http://www.ebay.in/itm/221118583945...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1119wt_1157
and whats the use when s4 itself is not using it, except for the camera pictures. my asphalt 1gb data is still in device memory.

coolraghav said:
Guys, I just bought this... please tell me if this is good enough or not
http://www.ebay.in/itm/221118583945...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1119wt_1157
and whats the use when s4 itself is not using it, except for the camera pictures. my asphalt 1gb data is still in device memory.
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As of now i dont think you can move apps to the sd card. Only music, videos, images and other nonapp essential files can be stored in the sd card. Maybe after rooting?
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Zymesh said:
As of now i dont think you can move apps to the sd card. Only music, videos, images and other nonapp essential files can be stored in the sd card. Maybe after rooting?
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actually, you can move the apps into the sd. Samsung made the change after the numerous complains about lack of space

opalbel said:
So if understood you right the fastest and the best for s4 is sdxc class 10 with 64gb ?
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From my understanding, the Galaxy S4 will only read up to 64gb. anything higher, phone won't read it. Also, some say to be careful with the Sandisk cards as they could be difficult to work with on the S4. I have a Samsung 32gb card and it works flawessly.

MicroSD Card for I9500...

Hello,
Just wanted to know that are these two cards compatible with the S4?
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Digit..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165402&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165417&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Micro..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165968&sr=1-1

hell_storm2004 said:
Hello,
Just wanted to know that are these two cards compatible with the S4?
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Digit..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165402&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165417&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Micro..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165968&sr=1-1
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Isn't the first one SDXC, and not MICRO sdxc?
I'm not sure about the Sandisk card. I read alot of forum and people complain about sandisk card being fried and all that. I'm using Samsung brand.

All of the one's i posted were SDXC.

hell_storm2004 said:
Hello,
Just wanted to know that are these two cards compatible with the S4?
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Digit..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165402&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165417&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Micro..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165968&sr=1-1
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Leaving the first link other 2 will be compatible I m using sandisk c10 works great
U can also get samsung class 10 even that is nice
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123hiten said:
Leaving the first link other 2 will be compatible I m using sandisk c10 works great
U can also get samsung class 10 even that is nice
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Just wanted to know that is SDXC any different from normal MicorSD Class 10 cards?

hell_storm2004 said:
Just wanted to know that is SDXC any different from normal MicorSD Class 10 cards?
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SD card is bigger than microSD card.

hell_storm2004 said:
Just wanted to know that is SDXC any different from normal MicorSD Class 10 cards?
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SDXC is SD Xtended Capacity). SDXC cards come in sizes of 32GB or higher higher,
While the class 2 , 4 , 6, 8, 10 gives diffnt speed while reading and writing on the card
other way higher the class faster the transfer speed and best for higher video resolution and data transfer
Hope this helps

Try the Toshiba exceria MicroSD Class 10. You will be blown away. The best card !
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leoaudio13 said:
Try the Toshiba exceria MicroSD Class 10. You will be blown away. The best card !
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Cant find 64GB version of it.

hell_storm2004 said:
Cant find 64GB version of it.
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It only comes with 32gb max. But believes me, it's the best sd card I've ever used! It passed every single test with great scores!
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[Q] Which Note 3 compatible 64GB Micro SD Card to get?

I've read mixed results with the overall Samsung Galaxy series of phones and Sandisk micro sd cards.
I was thinking of getting this 64GB Class 10 card:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-64GB-microSD-Class-10-Ultra-Card/23350707
But didn't know what/if any the current people already with Note 3s are using. Some people say to stick with the Samsung 64GB version as there are issues with some phones only being able to read exFat.
I just wanted to make sure that the card I buy actually works with the Note 3 when it arrives and not have to deal with returns and buying multiple makes/manufacturers of cards until I find a working one that lets me use all 64GB.
Thanks!

nimitch said:
I've read mixed results with the overall Samsung Galaxy series of phones and Sandisk micro sd cards.
I was thinking of getting this 64GB Class 10 card:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-64GB-microSD-Class-10-Ultra-Card/23350707
But didn't know what/if any the current people already with Note 3s are using. Some people say to stick with the Samsung 64GB version as there are issues with some phones only being able to read exFat.
I just wanted to make sure that the card I buy actually works with the Note 3 when it arrives and not have to deal with returns and buying multiple makes/manufacturers of cards until I find a working one that lets me use all 64GB.
Thanks!
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I keep eyeing the 128GB cards..... I hope they figure out a way to make them work as well..

grifter9931 said:
I keep eyeing the 128GB cards..... I hope they figure out a way to make them work as well..
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Holding out for the first 1TB cards... I'm guessing 2015.

grifter9931 said:
I keep eyeing the 128GB cards..... I hope they figure out a way to make them work as well..
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From what I read 64GB is the max that the Note 3 can handle at the moment, and having 96GB of data storage capability is pretty damn snazzy to me :victory:
...just want to make sure that the card I buy will actually work

Still using the SanDisk 64gb card that I had in my note 2. Working just fine.
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Get the card that's made for your shiny, new phone. SanDisk quality has gone down since their popularity skyrocketed. Plus, the Samsung has faster transfer speeds: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Extreme-MB-SGCGB-AM/dp/B009SK57IS/

docnok63 said:
Get the card that's made for your shiny, new phone. SanDisk quality has gone down since their popularity skyrocketed. Plus, the Samsung has faster transfer speeds: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Extreme-MB-SGCGB-AM/dp/B009SK57IS/
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I agree, get the Samsung card. Though this is the correct link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SK57ZQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the other link was for the normal-sized sd card.

docnok63 said:
Get the card that's made for your shiny, new phone. SanDisk quality has gone down since their popularity skyrocketed. Plus, the Samsung has faster transfer speeds: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Extreme-MB-SGCGB-AM/dp/B009SK57IS/
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That one is SD not micro SD
This one is the one you probably meant to show:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009SK57ZQ/
I got this one couple of weeks ago and very satisfied. We'll see in the long run, hopefully it wont have issues as sandisk that corrupts files.

nimitch said:
I've read mixed results with the overall Samsung Galaxy series of phones and Sandisk micro sd cards.
I was thinking of getting this 64GB Class 10 card:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-64GB-microSD-Class-10-Ultra-Card/23350707
But didn't know what/if any the current people already with Note 3s are using. Some people say to stick with the Samsung 64GB version as there are issues with some phones only being able to read exFat.
I just wanted to make sure that the card I buy actually works with the Note 3 when it arrives and not have to deal with returns and buying multiple makes/manufacturers of cards until I find a working one that lets me use all 64GB.
Thanks!
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I use 64gb card on note 2. It should work too on sgn3.cmiiw will get my new card this night
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nimitch said:
I've read mixed results with the overall Samsung Galaxy series of phones and Sandisk micro sd cards.
I was thinking of getting this 64GB Class 10 card:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-64GB-microSD-Class-10-Ultra-Card/23350707
But didn't know what/if any the current people already with Note 3s are using. Some people say to stick with the Samsung 64GB version as there are issues with some phones only being able to read exFat.
I just wanted to make sure that the card I buy actually works with the Note 3 when it arrives and not have to deal with returns and buying multiple makes/manufacturers of cards until I find a working one that lets me use all 64GB.
Thanks!
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Go with Samsung pro 64 gb
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I'm using SanDisk 64gb and works fine.
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I've been using a class 10 sandisk 64gb on my note 2 and its been working fine.
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Best MicroSD for Note 3
BACARDILIMON said:
Go with Samsung pro 64 gb
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Maaan, you're getting the world's most fastest advanced phone that has not 1, 2, 3 but 4 world firsts on it (4K recording, 3GB ram, MicroUSB 3.0, 24bit audio), the bleeding edge of technology, and you put a ultra 64gb class 10 card in there? forget about it...step up to the big boys, you have to get this one...
(won't let me link, i removed it, but google "world's fastest microsd" and it's a sandisk card)
Its the Sandisk Extreme 64GB MicroSD card...it's the world's fastest sd card, it's stats are 80MB read, 50MB write, but actual tests have shown 96MB read,.and 61MB write, which destroys any other class 10 sd card...class 10 is 10MBps, this card is hitting 5 to 9 times that depending on read/write
Look at this review
(I cant believe they wont let me link, its by legit reviews, just google it)
It's perfect for 4K recording, USB 3.0 transfers, etc..
With those read speads you won't see the lag the ultra 64gb card have when you open gallery, and i know because i had one in my note 2 and it took a bit for it to load all my pics, bet it doesn't with this behemoth...Im selling my ultra and pony up the difference for the $99 extreme
The fastest microsd card in the world for the fastest phone in the world...perfect match...

I would say NO to sandisk cards. Had a 64 gb class 10 ultra high speed in my note 2 and got all sorts of crashes.
Put it in my laptop and yepee..lost all files...
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agbbah said:
I would say NO to sandisk cards. Had a 64 gb class 10 ultra high speed in my note 2 and got all sorts of crashes.
Put it in my laptop and yepee..lost all files...
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That is the Ultra, which Sandisk as already acknowledged there was an issue and was working with customers for exchanges, they do have a lifetime warranty, this is a different microsd card, probably different parts altogether due to it's speed

I getting Note 3 soon...
thinking shoild get Samsung MicroSDHC Pro 64GB or Sandisk Extreme MicroSDHC 64GB.

Buy class 12 card high speed.
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deadlyheart4u said:
Buy class 12 card high speed.
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never heard of it?
from samsung or sandisk?

I had been a Sandisk loyal user until my S4 which caused hiccups, lags, mysterious file disappearance, random reboots, unable to transfer large files and many more.....
I then switched to Transcend MicroSD on my S4 and all the above problems disappeared. I've been using an old 8GB Sandisk on my Note 3 and so far haven't experienced any problems yet. I am awaiting for the 128GB Microdisk SDHC coming out soon and really make use of that 1080p screen.

[Q] (Q) Best micro sd card for note 3?

I just purchased the Samsung 64gb class 10 sdxc pro micro sd card but I'm having transfer issues. Files are disappearingnd becoming corupted. I tried formatting but I'm getting the same thing. Movies won't play, but everything works fine on my Samsung 32gb class 4 UH-1. Just can't get it to work on my 64gb.

Armyrj127 said:
I just purchased the Samsung 64gb class 10 sdxc pro micro sd card but I'm having transfer issues. Files are disappearingnd becoming corupted. I tried formatting but I'm getting the same thing. Movies won't play, but everything works fine on my Samsung 32gb class 4 UH-1. Just can't get it to work on my 64gb.
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Questions like these will just invoke peoples opinions and everybody has one. Nobody will be able to tell you what is "best". They all work good and the same. Samsung make cards just fine. So does PNY, Lexar, Kingston,Transcend,etc. Me personally, I stay with the major brands. You should be fine if you do so.Sounds like you just might have a bad card.Take it back and exchange it for something else.

christianpeso said:
Questions like these will just invoke peoples opinions and everybody has one. Nobody will be able to tell you what is "best". They all work good and the same. Samsung make cards just fine. So does PNY, Lexar, Kingston,Transcend,etc. Me personally, I stay with the major brands. You should be fine if you do so.Sounds like you just might have a bad card.Take it back and exchange it for something else.
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Same kind?

Armyrj127 said:
Same kind?
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I was thinking about the sandisk extreme but is it really worth that much money?

Armyrj127 said:
I was thinking about the sandisk extreme but is it really worth that much money?
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I am a fan of Sandisk cards. Used a 64GB micro in this phone and then moved onto a PNY card which is what currently is in my Note now. There is another thread somewhere in here, maybe Accessories, that has a great deal on MicroSD cards from Best Buy and Amazon. I would start to look this week at getting a card cause you probably can get one for a steal being that this is Black Thursday/Friday.
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=1299201&pid=1219047587494

Basically, I'm trying to decide between a Samsung 64gb Pro sdxc class 10 or a Sandisk Extreme sdxc class 10, which is like $25 more. Am I wasting my money going the more expensive route? Will my phone even show the difference?

I was having problems with my 16 and 32G samsung cards in my note 2, when i got my note 3 i went with a 64G sandisk (had an amazon gift card to use up) and have nothing but good things to say. I tried my 32G samsung in the note 3 as well and it was hit or miss kinda like your describing

It's hit or miss. My 32 gb sandisk class 10 just stopped working last night, lost everything on the card. Im probably going with a samsung card next. There are many reports of samsung devices ruining memory cards, especially sandisk brand.

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I went ahead and bought the SanDisk extreme. Just had it for a couple hours and my phone seems to be running hot. I'll keep you guys updated.

I have a Sandisk 64gb card. It did crap out on me but they replaced it and so far so good. I've never had a problem with Micro Center cards but as of right now the biggest they have is 32gb. That's my backup in case my 64gb Sandisk craps out again.

christianpeso said:
I am a fan of Sandisk cards. Used a 64GB micro in this phone and then moved onto a PNY card which is what currently is in my Note now. There is another thread somewhere in here, maybe Accessories, that has a great deal on MicroSD cards from Best Buy and Amazon. I would start to look this week at getting a card cause you probably can get one for a steal being that this is Black Thursday/Friday.
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=1299201&pid=1219047587494
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Can you do a speed test on the pny card please. There's an app on the play store called a1 sd test I think that is pretty good. I saw that card on sale for $27 so I think I'm getting it
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Been running my Sandisk Extreme 64gb for a couple of days and it has not beengiving me any giving me any problems. Everything is running smooth. It doesn't seem lightning fast but it's pretty fast. Nothing impressive on my benchmark but I got it for free. If I had to pay money, I think I would go Samsung pro.

I got 22read, and 13.9 write on my PNY that I bought for $27.
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Here it is
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[Q] 128 GB micro SD

Does anyone know if the new SanDisk 128 GB micro SD will work on the Note 3?

Shofar1 said:
Does anyone know if the new SanDisk 128 GB micro SD will work on the Note 3?
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No it will not work, the note can take up to 64 gb
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zool84 said:
No it will not work, the note can take up to 64 gb
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Not true at all, it can and will read the 128gb microsd. But it can also read up to 2 TB hdd via otg cable. I also have a microsd to Sdcard tf cable that reads my 256gb sdcard.
Check out amazon for a huge discount on that 128gb microsd @119.99!!
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My answer was based on what samsung said on note's 3 launch, we will see when this card will be launched
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On my note 1, when the 64Gb sd cards were just launched, Samsung said too that only 32Gb ones works on this device.
My 64Gb sdcard always worked fine...

Le [email protected] said:
On my note 1, when the 64Gb sd cards were just launched, Samsung said too that only 32Gb ones works on this device.
My 64Gb sdcard always worked fine...
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Same for me!
therefore I guess the 128 will work flawlessly!
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Technically, due to xc specifications, we should be able to use an sd card up to 2 TB... If they made them that big...

zool84 said:
My answer was based on what samsung said on note's 3 launch, we will see when this card will be launched
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You were just misinformed companies want you to think there's a limit but when your on a site like xda there's no fooling us lol, even though at that time 64 gb microsd was the biggest external microsd option there were ways to get around the limit via regular sdcards. I have a 256gb sdcard I use on my note 3 from a tf cable that uses the microsd card slot on the note 3 so I can insert my sdcard and store massive amounts of data on it. I'm planning on buying the 128gb microsd also tho just to support sandisk and Thank them for finally making this happen, we're sure to see 128gb internal phones in the near future now.
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C'mon, this is very simple, until couple days ago the largest micro sd card was 64GB and that's how far they could test it and that's what they wrote in the specs. If the 128GB card follows the specs, it has to work, but I do remember in the past some cards didn't work with all devices and I have no idea why, something about particular controller being not compatible, so it would be foolish for Samsung to post specifications which can't be tested. I had same thing with my old camera, specs listed 32 GB max, largest size at the time of release but it worked with 64GB fine when those came out. So when do we get 256GB, 128GB seems so yesterday.

Shofar1 said:
Does anyone know if the new SanDisk 128 GB micro SD will work on the Note 3?
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Almost certainly it will work. However the manufacturer suggested price (200$) is just "marketing" similar to what is routinely done on overpriced jewelry, the initial launch price seems to be closer to 120$ and I would be quite surprised if the price will not get towards 70-80 US$ once the competition really heats-up.

Amazon has it for $119 but it is out of stock.
No idea when they will actually have it.

It's been over 1 year so it's probably time to confirm that the SanDisk 128GB Ultra Micro SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 card works flawlessly on a Samsung Note 3 SM-N900T (running either KItKat or Lollipop). For best performance it doesn't hurt to adjust the read-ahead cache higher than the default 128K (I use 1024K).
Beware of the many "fakes" found online. As of this writing, anything under $50 is probably not a genuine 128GB card, but you can find legitimate ones for as little as $65 if you search around.