Are microSD and microSDXC Different? Here’s What You Need to Know

Discover the key differences between microSD and microSDXC cards in terms of capacity and file systems.

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No, microSD and microSDXC are not the same. MicroSD cards are typically up to 2GB in size, while microSDXC (extended capacity) cards range from 32GB to 2TB. The main difference lies in their storage capacity and the file system they use, with microSDXC using exFAT compared to the FAT32 used by microSD.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the maximum storage size of microSD cards? MicroSD cards typically go up to 2GB in size.
  2. What is the maximum storage size of microSDXC cards? MicroSDXC cards can range from 32GB up to 2TB.
  3. What file system do microSDXC cards use? MicroSDXC cards use the exFAT file system.
  4. Can you use a microSDXC card in a microSD slot? No, you need a compatible device that supports microSDXC for it to work.

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