RAM is an important component of PCs and smartphones but there’s only so much you need. For most everyday use and basic tasks, 8GB of RAM is more than enough. Even for gaming or video editing, 16GB is generally sufficient. But recently smartphone manufacturers started to push 24GBs of RAM in their flagships, and it doesn’t seem like they’re going to stop there. Word on the grapevine suggests 32GB RAM phones might also be on the way.

Digital Chat Station said in a Weibo post 32GB of RAM is already being tested on smartphones. The Chinese tipster did not reveal which brand is dedicated to pushing the limits. Previous trends suggest it might be Realme, OnePlus, or maybe Nubia. These manufacturers have already launched phones with massive 24GB of RAM, with the Red Magic 8S Pro being the first in the line. OnePlus Ace 2 Pro (review) and Realme GT 5 also boast exessive RAM.

When the news broke about 24GB RAM on smartphones, we noted it could be useful in certain cases. For one, foldable smartphones may be able to make use of this much RAM since they are productivity machines and are designed to perform multiple tasks at the same time. Gaming smartphones could also benefit from them. But don’t expect to see any over-the-top performance improvements.

The news of 32GB of RAM on phones raises the question of its use case. For now, there is no real need for this much RAM on a phone, as most tasks can be performed with less. In fact, 32GB of RAM is considered overkill even on a PC (via Vibox), which is typically more powerful than a phone. Professionals such as video editors and those who do high-end VFX may be able to benefit from 32GB of RAM on a PC but it’s hard to think of a use case on a phone.

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