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64 or 256?
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Do you currently use close to or more than 64GB? If so, are you willing to manage your storage? If so, get 64GB. If not, get 256.
Videos 159
Photos 3397
Applications 238
Capacity 128 GB
Available 94.26 GB
Looks like I’m using 34GB if my math is right.
Just want to make sure I future proof. Thanks!
eoblaed
macrumors 68040
Well, you’re returning an X in favor of an 8, so not sure your judgement is sound enough to listen to advice if it were given anyway 😉
It’s not even about the price. And I didn’t return my X because of price. Just want to purchase the right amount wisely. If I don’t need 256 why pay for it.
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Ntombi
macrumors 68040
One thing to remember is that if you’re close to topping out your phone’s storage, you’ll also slow it down.
I’m someone who keeps a lot of photos and music in the phone itself, not only in the cloud, so I always go for the highest storage capacity available. It all works out in the resale value, IME.
I’m someone who keeps a lot of photos and music in the phone itself, not only in the cloud, so I always go for the highest storage capacity available. It all works out in the resale value, IME.
Your iPhone acts as temporary storage these days. It should be used to hold current photos, files, videos and music. Everything that's not "current" should be purged from the iPhone and left on iCloud. You can then pull it back if/when you need it.
This is all done automatically for you using the "optimise phone storage" options for Files, Photos and Music.
In short, if you have iCloud storage, then 64GB should be more than enough. If you don't, then go 256.
The exception to that is if you record a lot of video and are hoping to use 4K@60, I might also suggest 256GB since you need more 'temporary storage' before it's offloaded to iCloud. 4K footage comes at a storage cost.
Of course, if the money doesn't matter to you, then more is always nice. And some people like to have everything stored on their device at all times, not just held in the cloud - that's fine too.
This is all done automatically for you using the "optimise phone storage" options for Files, Photos and Music.
In short, if you have iCloud storage, then 64GB should be more than enough. If you don't, then go 256.
The exception to that is if you record a lot of video and are hoping to use 4K@60, I might also suggest 256GB since you need more 'temporary storage' before it's offloaded to iCloud. 4K footage comes at a storage cost.
Of course, if the money doesn't matter to you, then more is always nice. And some people like to have everything stored on their device at all times, not just held in the cloud - that's fine too.
Newtons Apple
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I was already using 50GB on my 7 so went with the 256GB X. If you're not anywhere close to 64gb, you may not need to go 256.
silverblack
macrumors 68030
It baffles me why you would want to “upgrade” to iPhone 8 when you have an iPhone 7 now. If the iPhone X is not good enough for you, just keep using your 128 GB iPhone 7, problem solved.
SactoGuy18
macrumors 603
I'm getting a 256 GB iPhone 8 for one reason: I want to move my "permanent" music collection (a selection of music I listen to all the time) to my iPhone.
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
I have the 64GB and I'm happy with it, but my usage case may not be typical. You can use iCloud to store your images there, but that may not solve all your problems.
If you're not sure and you currently have > 64GB of data, then you have your answer. Why cut yourself short
If you're not sure and you currently have > 64GB of data, then you have your answer. Why cut yourself short
Went from a 64GB iPhone 6 to a 256GB 8+. Currently using about 50GB, but I store all my pictures, videos, and music locally. And seldom delete apps, so my used storage will always continue to increase, even if slowly. I don’t plan on getting a new phone for at least 2 years, and I suspect that by then I would be brushing up against a 64GB limit for sure. I’d say there’s almost zero chance that I will be close to filling 256GB though. So 128 probably would have been the sweet spot, but getting more than 64 was a no brainer for me.
fischersd
macrumors 603
I only have 64GB because I use iCloud storage and an Apple Music subscription. I only keep a few playlists on my phone for poor coverage areas (which are becoming fewer and fewer all of the time) and I use iCloud photo library for all of my pictures.
Every so often (as I'm a little obsessive/paranoid) I'll copy everything locally on my Mac or NAS and create offline backups that get stored in a closet. I see photos as likely the most precious of our digital possessions...they're memories that can't be replaced if lost.
True, some people's music collections can certainly fall into that boat - especially if you've invested many hours in converting them to digital yourself. Then I get it. But, if it's just the same content as what Apple has, then I'm not sure there's great value in having it all on your phone.
Oh...the other wrinkle...having a data plan that you're no-where near crushing. As long as you have lots of headroom, you can live in the cloud.
Every so often (as I'm a little obsessive/paranoid) I'll copy everything locally on my Mac or NAS and create offline backups that get stored in a closet. I see photos as likely the most precious of our digital possessions...they're memories that can't be replaced if lost.
True, some people's music collections can certainly fall into that boat - especially if you've invested many hours in converting them to digital yourself. Then I get it. But, if it's just the same content as what Apple has, then I'm not sure there's great value in having it all on your phone.
Oh...the other wrinkle...having a data plan that you're no-where near crushing. As long as you have lots of headroom, you can live in the cloud.
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I was only using 12gb on my 16gb 5s, but I ended up with a 256gb X. In part because I wanted Silver and that is what they had left!
I do stream most music & video & podcasts, store most photos and docs in clouds (iCloud, Google, One Drive) as I like & need to have access across all my devices. I don’t tend to have too many apps, don’t have games, and so on. I have some of my more listened to Spotify playlists downloaded as data plans in Canada can kind of suck and I am often not on WiFi when listening to music. I am now up to using 18gb.
64gb would have been plenty, but I am also thinking of when I travel it is nice to be able to use the local storage and not rely on often intermittent WiFi or costly data roaming. I can download stuff, save photos, and so on until I return back to Canada then delete or move to cloud. If they had a 128gb option, that likely would have been ideal for me!
I do stream most music & video & podcasts, store most photos and docs in clouds (iCloud, Google, One Drive) as I like & need to have access across all my devices. I don’t tend to have too many apps, don’t have games, and so on. I have some of my more listened to Spotify playlists downloaded as data plans in Canada can kind of suck and I am often not on WiFi when listening to music. I am now up to using 18gb.
64gb would have been plenty, but I am also thinking of when I travel it is nice to be able to use the local storage and not rely on often intermittent WiFi or costly data roaming. I can download stuff, save photos, and so on until I return back to Canada then delete or move to cloud. If they had a 128gb option, that likely would have been ideal for me!
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My wife currently has a 6S Plus and wants a smaller iPhone. I figured upgrade the 8 on her line and I’ll take her 8 and she can have my 7. If she didn’t want a smaller iPhone I would keep my 7.
silverblack
macrumors 68030
I see. How about just give her the iPhone X to your wife. It has a footprint very close to an 8 and she would get the dual camera too!
Had the X for 2 weeks and I let her try it. She doesn’t like the gestures and no home button and all the swiping.