Opinion: Buying a new phone? Why you shouldn't pay more for extra storage

126GB, 256GB, 512GB? Most smartphones these days are being sold with different storage options. Often the cost of more memory doesn't beat the price of a few years of cloud storage. — Photo: Robert Günther/dpa

BERLIN: When buying a new smartphone, we're often faced with the same question: How much storage space do I need?

The smartest option might seem to be to go for the model with the most onboard memory. However, the most cost-effective solution may be to upgrade your cloud subscription instead.