Why 2TB of phone storage makes more sense than you think

Here's who should spend the extra money on a 2TB phone and who should skip it.

By Gabriela Vătu Nov. 8, 2026 1:45 pm EST Farknot Architect/Shutterstock Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover

For most people, a 2TB smartphone is a bit of overkill since they won't actually need that much storage space. Unless you shoot professional-grade videos, edit long-form content or download a ton of games, a more modest storage option is better, especially given how expensive it is to buy the 2TB models.