Four iPhone Models Ranging From 4 GB to 32 GB Coming?

[MacRumors]

Engadget reports that Apple has just received approval from a certification board for four new iPhones with capacities ranging from 4 GB to 32 GB.

4GB to 32GB -- that's one hell of a range, but we're hearing from a trusted source that new iPhones in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities just garnered approval by the PCS Type Review Certification Board, the standards body responsible for certificating handsets for use with some carriers (AT&T, for instance).

Engadget believes that Apple is unlikely to deploy high-end hardware and software features on iPhone models with capacities as low as 4 GB, suggesting that Apple may begin offering models differentiated by more than just storage capacity. Numerous rumors regarding an "iPhone nano" with scaled down hardware and/or software, as well as speculation regarding software-driven differentiation, have long pointed to the possibility of such variation in Apple's iPhone offerings.

Article Link: Four iPhone Models Ranging From 4 GB to 32 GB Coming?

[NinjaHERO]

Makes sense. The Iphone is a little computer. It's time there are different models for different needs. Like the macbook line.

[talkingfuture]

Looks interesting, can't wait until next week to see what happens.

[Compile 'em all]

4GB, WTF?

[txhockey9404]

I'll take a 32gb with a 3.2mp camera, a faster processor, more memory, and a better cell radio please!

[funnyent]

I so can't wait for WWDC! And this rumors just keep coming in! This year will be great. 3.0

[JDee]

Originally Posted by funnyent

I so can't wait for WWDC! And this rumors just keep coming in! This year will be great. 3.0

Exactly!! This should be the time were rumours will keep coming in, hopefully :P

[Mintin8]

Smart move here if it's true. Marketshare will rise.

[Revelation78]

Maybe that means:

4GB = 2 - 3.2 MP camera
8GB = 3.2 MP camera
16GB = 5MP camera (video recording)
32GB = 5MP camrea (video recording)

[JDee]

Originally Posted by Revelation78

Maybe that means:

4GB = 2 - 3.2 MP camera
8GB = 3.2 MP camera
16GB = 5MP camera (video recording)
32GB = 5MP camrea (video recording)

Very good point actually.

[aerowave]

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Originally Posted by Revelation78

Maybe that means:

4GB = 2 - 3.2 MP camera
8GB = 3.2 MP camera
16GB = 5MP camera (video recording)
32GB = 5MP camrea (video recording)

that would be cool

[profets]

maybe 4 and 8 GB could be iPhone Nanos or iPhones with differing features from newer 16/32GB models?

anyway if i had to guess i'd say its just 16/32gig coming.

[RTiii320]

yeah i see it odd to intro a 4GB unless they are trying to intro some "low-end" model

[sockdoggy]

Originally Posted by Compile 'em all

4GB, WTF?

I'd be all over the 4GB (assuming a good price).

I've always enjoyed the 1GB shuffle. Since I sync with my computer every 1 or 2 days I don't need a lot of capacity for music...

And apps hardly take up any room and I never use more than 5 at a time anyways.

Still leaves 1-2GB for videos (which I don't use the iPhone for at all- besides spaceless Youtube videos)

[jmann]

Wow this a surprise.

[H$R]

Originally Posted by Compile 'em all

4GB, WTF?

Maybe the rumored low-end version for China only?

Originally Posted by txhockey9404

I'll take a 32gb with a 3.2mp camera, a faster processor, more memory, and a better cell radio please!

Same for me! And a matte back case

[Compile 'em all]

Originally Posted by Revelation78

Maybe that means:

4GB = 2 MP camera
8GB = 3.2 MP camera
16GB = 5MP camera (video recording)
32GB = 5MP camrea (video recording)

There is no 5MP. would be more like

4GB = 2 MP camera
8GB = 2 MP camera
16GB = 3.2 MP camera (video recording/focus)
32GB = 3.2 MP camrea (video recording/focus)

[JRomero]

With this nice array of models comes a nice array of price points. There'll be an iPhone for everyone.

[iKatianarie]

Scaled down hardware or software? I'm not sure how smart that'd be on Apple's behalf. I mean, the iphone's supposed to be an all-in-one device, which by "watering down" the features to create a more compact version kinda defeats that purpose. Also, didn't they already try a 4 gig when the iPhone was first launched?

[H$R]

Originally Posted by Compile 'em all

There is no 5MP. would be more like

4GB = 2 MP camera
8GB = 2 MP camera
16GB = 3.2 MP camera (video recording/focus)
32GB = 3.2 MP camrea (video recording/focus)

You never know. There were once rumors of 3.2 AND 5 MP cameras.

So it still could come true.

[rugox]

4gb is the iphone nano people. Why would a compact version defeat the purpose. You don't make sense. The compacted hardware version is, well the compacted hardware version itself. True there may be some cuts in the performance or features, but I know so many people who thinks iphone is not worth it because it is gigantic compared to some phones.

[andrew050703]

Originally Posted by RTiii320

yeah i see it odd to intro a 4GB unless they are trying to intro some "low-end" model

could be something to match the Nokia 5800 form factor - no idea why it'd be that small tho

[tekcor]

I don't believe it for a second. It didn't take long for Apple to ditch the 4GB model. Why bring it back now?

[Le Big Mac]

Originally Posted by RTiii320

yeah i see it odd to intro a 4GB unless they are trying to intro some "low-end" model

Why not? If you don't need a ton of music or take a lot of photos, what do you need lots of memory for? Not email or web surfing, and most apps don't take up huge chunks of space.

So if you could offer a 4GB for $99+contract, or even free with contract (8GB: $99; 16GB: $199; 32GB: $299) you could get lots of people into the fold. AT&T just wants the data revenue, so for them they'd love a cheapy model to "give away"

[Bob Fraggle]

I'm really afraid I'm going to give into my gadget habit and upgrade if the new hardware really delivers. I've only had my 3G since last September and it's still going strong but damn, I'm going to be living on a student's budget in a couple of months' time. Gonna be hard waiting for the upgrade eligibility in March if it's too good.

BF