Google Tightens Rules: Android Phones Must Now Have 4GB RAM, 32GB Storage

Google is stepping up its game to ensure smoother, safer Android experiences for users worldwide. Starting with Android 15, all new smartphones featuring Google Mobile Services (GMS) like the Play Store must meet stricter hardware requirements. Devices will now need at least 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, with 75% of that storage reserved for user files—no more bloated system software eating up space. By Android 16, even these standards will rise: phones will require 6GB of RAM, pushing budget devices with less memory to adopt the lightweight Android Go edition.

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Google’s updates aren’t just about performance. New Android 15 phones must support emergency contact sharing during 911 calls and advanced graphics via Vulkan 1.3 for better gaming. The company also urges brands to include Bluetooth LE hearing aid support, a feature set to become mandatory for Android 16 devices with Bluetooth 5.0. While these rules target future models, they signal a push toward more reliable, accessible smartphones—even at the budget tier.