How can phone storages be so small, while computer SSDs are comparatively much larger?

Question

If phone storage devices can be made so small, why are we still using 2280 sized SSDs for computers?

In: Technology

Answer 1

Eli5: phones are like your jacket pocket, and your pc is your cupboard

Your cupboard can store a large amount of stuff because it’s big, but it can’t easily be moved.

Your jacket pocket isn’t really designed to carry stuff. Your jacket functions as a jacket, but for convenience we can have a little pocket, just for small stuff.