SanDisk Phone Drive for iPhone USB-C and Lightning 256GB
- 256 GB storage
- USB-C and Lightning connectors on one drive
- 150 MB/s read speed
- 10-50 MB/s write speed
- iPhone, iPad and Mac compatible, Memory Zone app for iOS
- Password-protected encryption through the app
- Metal enclosure, 5 g, Metallic Sky blue finish
- 2-year limited warranty
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A pocket flash drive for iPhone owners who want to offload photos and videos to a physical drive. Write speeds are far slower than read speeds, so copying large video files takes patience.
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ASIN: B0DDQK1F9BModel: SDIXD0N-256G-GN6NECategory: USB Flash Drives
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Overview
Not a cloud service or a cable, the SanDisk Phone Drive is a small metal flash drive with both USB-C and Lightning connectors for Apple devices. The SanDisk Memory Zone app on iOS copies photos and videos to it so they can be cleared from the phone.
Covering both connector generations is what makes it useful in a mixed Apple household, moving files between older Lightning iPhones and newer USB-C models and Macs. Writes run much slower than reads, so filling the drive with long videos takes time.
Who it's for
Suited to households with a mix of Lightning and USB-C iPhones, iPads and a Mac that trade photos often. People who move large files daily will find the write speed slow.
Pros and cons
- Both USB-C and Lightning connectors
- Metal enclosure in a small body
- App can encrypt files with password
- Frees phone space via app transfers
- Write speed far below read speed
- Phone transfers run through the SanDisk app
- Exact USB version not listed
Performance notes
Read speed governs how fast files come off the drive, while the slower write rate decides how long a backup of photos and videos takes. Encryption and phone transfers run through the iOS app, so the app experience shapes daily use on an iPhone.
Specifications
| Brand | Sandisk |
|---|---|
| Model | SDIXD0N-256G-GN6NE |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.01 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 0.3 × 0.6 × 2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Metallic Sky |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Hardware Interface | USB C And Lightning (dual Connector) |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Tablet, Personal Computer |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the SanDisk Phone Drive?
The listing names only the drive itself. No cable, adapter or case is listed.
How do I free up space on my iPhone with the SanDisk Phone Drive?
Copy files to the drive with the SanDisk Memory Zone app for iOS, then delete them from the phone using the app.
Is the SanDisk Phone Drive a wireless drive?
No. It plugs in through its USB-C or Lightning connector, and the listing names no wireless connection.
Why does copying to the SanDisk Phone Drive feel slower than copying from it?
The listed write speed is 10-50 MB/s while the read speed is 150 MB/s, so saving files to the drive takes longer than opening them.