Google is raising the bar for Android 15 device compatibility by demanding more internal storage. Smartphones and tablets will need at least 32GB of storage to run the new operating system update. The company aims to improve user experience, especially for lower-end devices sold worldwide.
Manufacturers must allocate 75 percent of the 32GB storage to the data partition, which stores system apps, files, and other critical information. Despite the new requirements, companies can still use the open-source Android version without meeting these specifications.
The storage mandate could impact device performance, as more affordable phones often use slower eMMC flash memory compared to faster UFS 4.0 chips. Google has not specified the exact type of internal memory required for Android 15. Additional update requirements include new emergency contact sharing features for system location services.
Manufacturers must allocate 75 percent of the 32GB storage to the data partition, which stores system apps, files, and other critical information. Despite the new requirements, companies can still use the open-source Android version without meeting these specifications.
The storage mandate could impact device performance, as more affordable phones often use slower eMMC flash memory compared to faster UFS 4.0 chips. Google has not specified the exact type of internal memory required for Android 15. Additional update requirements include new emergency contact sharing features for system location services.
