Top four tips for buying memory cards

No smartphone is complete without a memory card, and with prices falling all the time it is now possible to equip your phone with an extra 8GB of storage for little more than a tenner. But with so many cards to choose from, how do you know which is the best? And does it even matter?

Here are our top tips for buying memory cards.

1: Ensure you buy a card from a named brand, even if it means paying a little more than an equivalent no-name card. You should find it faster and more reliable and will also come with a lengthy no-nonsense warranty that will outlast your use for the card.

2: Beware of branded cards available at knock down prices on ebay. The brand might stretch no further than the sticker on the front.

3: Unless you plan on using the card for nothing more than storing files, make sure you choose a Class C card. This gives the fastest performance, and will be noticeable if you are using the camera of playing games.

4: Buy a second card for backups. You should be prepared to lose your card, so don’t store your phone backups on the one you use  on a daily basis. Yes, it’s more convenient, but it will end in tears.

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