Memory card

[DiamondHeartVix]

Please can someone tell me what memory card the XZ1 uses? I've seen mention of a microSDXC but also seen microSDHC advertised as being usable. What's the difference and more importantly, which, if either, is the right one?

[bandreater]

AFAIK microSDXC are the most capacious cards (above 64GB)

[DiamondHeartVix]

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@bandreater wrote:

AFAIK microSDXC are the most capacious cards (above 64GB)

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So, in theory, I could use microSDHC and it be fully supported by the phone with no problems, or for a larger storage, I can use a microSDXC? 

[CameronT]

Hi @Diamond-HeartVix, elcome to the community.

@bandreater is absolutely correct. Here's some more information about the different memory types.

MicroSD™, MicroSDHC and MicroSDXC are three different micro SD card standards with different specifications. MicroSD™ devices can only use MicroSD™ cards, MicroSDHC devices can use both MicroSDHC and MicroSD cards and MicroSDXC devices support all three types.

• MicroSD™ is short for Micro Secure Digital. High speed microSD™ cards read and write data faster than other SD cards. MicroSD™ is classified into Class2 (2 MB/sec), Class4 (4MB/sec), and Class6 (6MB/sec) in transmitting speeds. Speed Class is not mandatory for SD cards.

• MicroSDHC is short for Micro Secure Digital High Capacity. It specializes in supporting high capacity between 2 GB-32 GB and is classified into Class2 (2 MB/sec), Class4 (4MB/sec), Class6 (6MB/sec), Class10 (10MB/sec), U1 (10MB/s) and U3 (30MB/s) in minimum transmitting speeds. Speed Class is mandatory for SDHC cards.

Note! MicroSDHC cards must have the SDHC logo and the speed variant symbol on the card. A card without these marks may cause compatibility problems. 

• MicroSDXC is short for Micro Secure Digital eXtended Capacity. It supports high capacity from 32 GB to 2 TB and is classified into Class2 (2 MB/sec), Class4 (4MB/sec), Class6 (6MB/sec), Class10 (10MB/sec), U1 (10MB/s) and U3 (30MB/s) in minimum transmitting speeds. Speed Class is mandatory for SDXC cards.

Note! MicroSDXC cards must have the SDXC logo and the speed variant symbol on the card. A card without these marks may cause compatibility problems. 

[DiamondHeartVix]

Thanks @CameronT 

Wow though, now I'm REALLY confused lol. As you're Sony Xperia Support, can you tell me which of those many options I need for a XZ1, please? My head is spinning through discombobulation and I have no idea which memory card I need to look for.

Also, am I right in thinking the XZ1 supports upto 256Gb?

[CameronT · Accepted solution]

@Diamond-HeartVix, they will all work on your XZ1, but the option that has the most storage is microSDXC It does have support for up to 256GB SD Cards.

[DiamondHeartVix]

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@CameronT wrote:

@Diamond-HeartVix, they will all work on your XZ1, but the option that has the most storage is microSDXC It does have support for up to 256GB SD Cards.

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You are a superstar. Thank you so much 😀

[bandreater]

I pointed my attention to Samsung EVO Plus U3 128GB or even Samsung EVO Plus U3 256GB

As far as I googled is the best solution for XZ1 external memory

[CameronT]

Happy to help :smileysmileythumbsup:

[DiamondHeartVix]

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@bandreater wrote:

I pointed my attention to Samsung EVO Plus U3 128GB or even Samsung EVO Plus U3 256GB

As far as I googled is the best solution for XZ1 external memory

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Thank you.

Omg I've really struggled to find anything about it, hence my confusion and posting here!