Recently, AnTuTu released data on the distribution of RAM capacity among domestic Android users in China for Q3 2026. 12GB and 16GB RAM models account for the vast majority of the market share, while devices with 24GB of ultra-large memory make up only 0.6%, rarely seen among ordinary users.
Looking at this pie chart data,12GB RAM accounts for 43.1%, ranking first. 16GB RAM follows closely behind with 41.1%. Together, these two tiers account for over 84%, making them the most mainstream RAM choices for domestic Android users.
8GB RAM holds an 11.7% share, mostly found in entry-level budget phones costing hundreds or around a thousand yuan.The share of 24GB ultra-large memory is only 0.6%, which is very low. The remaining niche specifications collectively account for 3.5%.
In the past couple of years, many new phones launched with 24GB versions, leading many to believe that phone memory would continue to rise and 24GB would quickly become widespread. However, after storage chip prices increased, phone manufacturers adjusted their product strategies accordingly.
24GB RAM significantly increases the overall cost of the device, leading to a higher final price, which most ordinary users are unwilling to pay for this premium.
For the vast majority of people, 12GB or 16GB of RAM is already sufficient for daily use. Browsing short videos, using social media apps, and running multiple mobile games can be handled smoothly with 12GB.
For users who often have several apps open at once or play demanding games heavily, 16GB is sufficient. The 24GB option is more geared towards hardcore gamers; for daily use, it's hard to fully utilize the memory, representing overkill in terms of performance.
Therefore, manufacturers are now primarily promoting 12GB and 16GB versions, with many models directly dropping the 24GB option to reduce production of high-end configurations. 24GB models are basically retained only on a few top-tier flagships, catering to a small audience.
The data shows that users are becoming more rational when choosing phone memory, no longer blindly pursuing the largest capacity.
Friends planning to upgrade their phones can refer to this data. Choose 12GB for light usage, and 16GB for heavy usage or if you plan to keep the phone for a long time. Unless you frequently run a large number of apps simultaneously, there's no need to force an upgrade to the 24GB version, as the extra cost is unlikely to result in a noticeable improvement in experience.