Thinking of getting this for backing up photos: iXpand Flash Drive Flip 256GB for iOS and Windows https://amzn.eu/d/8EZcEww If anyone used it, how was the experience?

It is useful than iCloud so I would recommend it

Yeah, think so too

There are some chargers that auto backup your data when you put your phone to charge. I didn't find many options in the Indian market though, apart from the Sandisk one mentioned. https://m.republicworld.com/technology-news/gadgets/sandisk-launches-wireless-charger-that-can-auto-backup-and-store-phone-data-check-specs.html

I use this Crucial X6 500GB Portable SSD – Up to 540MB/s – USB 3.2 – External Solid State Drive, USB-C - CT500X6SSD9, Black, 39 Grams https://amzn.eu/d/a5eF6Ib and costs similar to yours

@damp-family-69714 hey what do you mean useful than i cloud? do you mean to say it's expensive