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Silver and blue flip USB drive with Lightning connector

SanDisk

SanDisk iXpand Flip 128GB USB 3.1 Lightning Silver/Blue

SKU CH-DGDE-98YPA

A flip-design USB 3.1 flash drive with Lightning connector and 128 GB capacity for iPhone backups and file transfers

  • Total capacity128 GB
  • 128 GB capacity stores thousands of photos and documents
  • USB 3.1 interface enables fast transfers between iPhone and computer
  • Flip design protects Lightning and USB connectors when not in use
  • Direct iPhone backup frees device storage without cloud fees
  • SanDisk reliability backs everyday portable storage needs

128 GB Lightning flash drive

The SanDisk iXpand Flip provides 128 GB of portable storage with a Lightning connector for iPhone and iPad and a USB 3.1 connector for computers. It is aimed at mobile users who need to offload photos, videos and files without using cloud services. The flip design protects both connectors when the drive is not in use.

Thermals noise and power

The drive draws power directly from the host device and has no moving parts, so it runs silently and generates negligible heat during transfers. Normal use consists of brief read or write bursts that do not raise the casing temperature noticeably. No fan or active cooling is required.

Lightning and USB 3.1 dual interface

The single specification that decides compatibility is the dual connector: a Lightning plug for iOS devices and a USB 3.1 Type-A plug for PCs and Macs. If your mobile device uses USB-C instead of Lightning, this drive will not connect to it directly.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in USB Thumb Drives, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $37.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,099 comparable items (median $31.99).
Total capacity 128 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 746 comparable items (median 64 GB).
Price per TB $296.80 per TB
Pricier than about 62% of the 600 comparable items (median $226.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Model nameSDIX90N-128G-GN6NE
Total capacity128 GB

Questions about this item

How do I install the SanDisk iXpand Flip 128GB on my iPhone and which step do people often miss?

Flip out the Lightning connector, plug it into the iPhone, then tap Allow when iOS asks for accessory permission — skipping that prompt is the step most people miss.

What maintenance or replacement will the 128GB drive need later?

Flash memory wears after many write cycles; if the drive becomes slow or files fail to verify, replace the unit — no user-serviceable parts exist.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the USB 3.1 interface?

The Lightning connector caps transfer speed well below the USB 3.1 ceiling, so the interface bottleneck shows up first during long copies.

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