“Creators and tech enthusiasts are increasingly using portable devices such as smartphones and handheld gaming devices to store data that demand high-performance and high-capacity,” says Samsung Electronics vice president of memory brand product biz teams Hangu Sohn.

With 1TB of storage, users can store more than 400K 4K UHD (2.3MB) images or more than 45 console games (20GB).

The Pro Plus and Evo Plus offer a range of storage options including 128-gigabyte (GB), 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. The Evo Plus also has a 64GB option.

The Pro Plus offers read speeds of up to 180 (MB/s) coupled with sequential write speeds of up to 130MB/s.

For fast loading and multitasking, the Pro Plus has UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) for 4K UHD Video with A2 App Performance.

For daily use, storing data on devices can be enhanced with the Evo Plus with transfer speeds of up to 160MB/s.

It also boasts a UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) for 4K UHD video with A24 App Performance.

The 64GB Evo Plus model has varying specifications with UHS Speed Class 1 (U1), Video Speed Class 10 (V10), and A1 App Performance.

Samsung’s Pro Plus and Evo Plus 1TB microSD cards show improved power efficiency with their controller based on 28-nanometer (nm) process technology, compared to Samsung’s 55nm.

With an Error Correction Code (ECC) Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) code 2-kilobyte (KB) engine, the Pro Plus and Evo Plus 1TB cards are packed with durability for a higher volume of write-and-erase cycles

Samsung claims the two microSD cards are “ultra-durable” and have undergone testing.

Tested extensively under harsh conditions, the Pro Plus and Evo Plus are designed to withstand challenging environments and can withstand water, high temperatures, X-rays, and magnetic field.

For creators venturing into challenging conditions, the Pro Plus and Evo Plus have demonstrated durability through extensive testing and are drop-proof and resistant to wear-out.

The cards are compatible with Android smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles. They are also compatible with action cameras and drones for creating, editing, and saving data.

The 1TB models of the Pro Plus and Evo Plus microSD Cards are now available. The Pro Plus has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) ranging from US$24.99 for the 128GB model to US$153.99 for the 1TB model. The MSRP for the Evo Plus ranges from US$12.99 for the 64GB model to US$131.99 for the 1TB model.

The Pro Plus and Evo Plus have a 10-year limited warranty.