Sandisk Launches iPhone Phone Drive in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB Models Starting at $51.99

Q: As memory prices surge, does SanDisk's new iPhone drive offer real value or just an inflated cost?

SanDisk’s new iPhone drive looks like reasonable value for a specific buyer, but not a bargain. At $51.99 for 64GB, with 128GB and 256GB options above that, the pricing is not cheap on a cost-per-gigabyte basis compared with standard USB flash drives or larger portable SSDs. And its measured performance—about 160 MB/s read and roughly 38 MB/s write in real-world testing—is fast enough for photo and video offloads, but clearly below higher-end external SSDs that can exceed 1,000 MB/s. What you are paying for is convenience and compatibility. The dual USB-C and Lightning design, iPhone-focused app, automatic backup, Files app integration, and built-in encryption solve a real problem for users stuck with full iPhones, especially those who want to move media to a Mac without relying on AirDrop or paying monthly cloud fees. In that sense, it offers practical value that generic drives often do not. The broader market also matters. NAND memory prices have been rising because of supply pressure and AI-driven demand, so storage products across the industry are more expensive than they were. That makes SanDisk’s pricing less surprising, though not necessarily aggressive. For casual users who mainly want a simple, plug-in way to free up iPhone space, it is a sensible purchase. For buyers focused on maximum storage per dollar or much faster transfers, it is hard to call it a standout value.

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 11

$51.99 buys the new Sandisk Phone Drive for iPhone, now on sale in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities through Sandisk's website.
Dual USB-C and Lightning connectors let the drive work with both newer and older iPhones without adapters, while also connecting to Macs for file transfers.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 support is pitched as faster than AirDrop, and users can move photos, videos and other large files off the phone or save video directly to the drive.
The companion Sandisk app adds automatic backup, and built-in encryption is aimed at protecting files while avoiding recurring cloud-storage fees.

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