One UI 7, based on Android 15, brings several new features and changes to provide a next-level experience. Now, Android 15 requires almost double the storage compared to One UI 6.
One UI 6 is based on Android 14, which only needed 16GB of storage, while One UI 7 now requires at least 32GB of storage. That’s double the storage compared to the previous version. This is because Google has increased the minimum storage needed to run Android 15.
The reason behind this increase is that Android’s system and apps are becoming larger. With newer features and updates, Android 15 needs more space to run smoothly. Google says (spotted via Mishaal Rahman) that 75% of the 32GB must be set aside for the Android system, apps, and user data.
On phones with only 16GB of storage, users often found themselves running out of space quickly, especially after installing updates and apps. With 32GB, Android 15 provides more room for the operating system and all the apps you use.
Notably, phones that don’t meet this new storage rule can still run Android 15 using the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), but they might not have Google Mobile Services (GMS). Android 15 also requires support for Vulkan 1.3 graphics and ANGLE libraries, unless the phone uses Go Edition.
Moreover, Google also made changes to memory (RAM) rules. Phones with 3GB of RAM or less now need to run on Android Go Edition. Previously, only phones with 2GB RAM or less had to use Go Edition.
This might be a concern for devices with low storage models. Samsung continues to offer higher storage options on newer devices, with many of its budget and mid-range models already shipping with 64GB /128GB of basic storage.
Android 15-based One UI 7 demands more space, but the 32GB standard storage rule means to make Android work better.
