The Storage Devices I Tested
The [SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=SanDisk+iXpand+Flash+Drive+Luxe&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall pick. USB-C and Lightning in one drive, app integration, and solid speed for offloading.
Check price on Amazon →My iPhone fills up monthly with photos and 4K video so I compared five external storage devices designed for iPhone to find which ones work reliably.
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The Storage Devices I Tested
The [SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Luxe](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=SanDisk+iXpand+Flash+Drive+Luxe&tag=thetestedhub-20) is my overall pick. USB-C and Lightning in one drive, app integration, and solid speed for offloading.
Quick answers
Yes. iPhone 15 and newer use USB-C and accept standard USB-C drives. Older iPhones use Lightning and require a Lightning-to-USB adapter or a Lightning-native flash drive.
Some brands like SanDisk iXpand require their app for full features. Generic USB-C drives work with the built-in Files app on modern iPhones without any extra software.
Tom Reeves has reviewed consumer electronics for over a decade, with a focus on televisions, monitors, laptops, and smart home devices. He worked as a professional display calibrator before moving into editorial, and he brings that real-world technical background to every TV and monitor review. At TheTestedHub, Tom covers display calibration, computer monitors, laptops and 2-in-1s, smart home platforms, home theater setups, and HDR performance.
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