It's a flagship product, the one device that rakes in the most cash for Apple.
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Do you still use the 16GB iPhone?
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It's a flagship product, the one device that rakes in the most cash for Apple.
Fine with my 16gb-I delete any apps I don't use on a weekly basis.
I don't play games and don't feel like I need to keep every single photo or video I've ever taken on my phone. I upload most of the photos to the cloud.
I just have a few songs on my iPhone as well.
I don't play games and don't feel like I need to keep every single photo or video I've ever taken on my phone. I upload most of the photos to the cloud.
I just have a few songs on my iPhone as well.
Yep! 16gb works fine for my usage. All of my videos and pictures are uploaded to an online storage account so I don't really take up much space on my phone. I have over 30 apps, with 8.7GB of space left. For music, I stream from Apple Music so no need to store music on my device. No idea what I'll do with 64GB or even 128GB. Lol.
I wouldn't need more than 16 GB if it wasn't for my lossless music files. I clear my music files very often and find I am always under 8 GB of used space. I used to have a 16 GB iPhone 4 (before switching to the 6S+) and it worked fine as long as I streamed music.
I agree that a 16 GB base-model in 2015 is unreasonable, but it is not unusable.
I agree that a 16 GB base-model in 2015 is unreasonable, but it is not unusable.
I also use 16GB iPhone, but my iPhone always inform me the storage is almost full. Most of my iPhone storage was eaten by photo, music, and junk file generated by Apps. In order to free up more space, I have to backup photos to computer and use giveumore iPhone cleaner to clean up my iPhone from time to time. Much better after these steps. Anyway, I will buy a phone with larger storage next time.
Your definition of flagship is different than the English definition that I am used to. Unless you are using the word to mean premium or profitable. According to Merriam Webster, the definition for flagship is 'the finest, largest, or most important one of a SERIES'. There is no series with Apple and iPhones, it's one phone.
Most people associate iPhone to be premium because of the price, there is no competition for iPhone with the same OS, so no real comparison on price. One point of view is that because it sells in vast quantities, it cannot be expensive to sell that many. So price reason cannot be used to mean 'flagship'.
Actually, I think the 6s Plus is now considered Apple's flagship. It is a different line of iPhone compared to the 6s. It also has additional features the 6s does not have (namely, the camera improvements: OIS for photo and video).
Considering that Apple mass produces and sells the 16GB model you're definitely not.
Usage can and does vary from person to person. It's up to each to find what works for the individual versus relying on generalizations such as "16GB is never enough". 16 is certainly plenty for many. It's just not for me.
Flagship has multiple meanings and you're being pedantic about one specific meaning. The iPhone qualifies as a flagship product (meaning of the phrase is a bit different from flagship on its own) whether or not you choose to acknowledge it based on your understanding.
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As I said earlier, people can get by with 16GB because it's been the base model for years, people realize that they can't store much on their phone if they get the base model. If Apple increases it to at least 32GB next year, after a year or so very few could go back to 16GB.
All flagship Android phones have been coming with 32GB for a while, and some are now coming standard with 64GB.
All flagship Android phones have been coming with 32GB for a while, and some are now coming standard with 64GB.
My sister and her kids are all using the 16gb 6s phones. They have figured out the best way to utilize the space....for now at least.
Which are? Pedantic is not explaining the meaning of what the multiple meanings are.
Again, not explaining how does iPhone qualify as a flagship product is useless. Where is the reference or explanation?
Making sweeping statements without any reference and then expecting people to understand the implied meaning is preposterous. Stick to the common language if we don't care to explain the deviation from the usual usage of the language.
I could agree to that, but the original point was that iPhone as a phone category was 'flagship' and not the particular model variation.
Who am I to say that they way you use your iPhone is incorrect? If 16GB is enough for you then that's really the end of it. However, there are plenty of valid reasons why people need the higher capacity models.
I just snickered a bit when you said you have a "travel lightly" mentality -- as if the larger capacity iPhones weighed more. Perhaps you meant "uncluttered".
I just snickered a bit when you said you have a "travel lightly" mentality -- as if the larger capacity iPhones weighed more. Perhaps you meant "uncluttered".
Whatever works for you! 
I'm using a 64GB iPhone and a 16GB iPad. Works great! The 64GB is an added convenience for me, as I take an awful lot of photos and video using the phone.
I'm using a 64GB iPhone and a 16GB iPad. Works great! The 64GB is an added convenience for me, as I take an awful lot of photos and video using the phone.
I had a 16gb iPhone 6 (1yr) but ordered a 64gb iPhone 6 this Tuesday(cheaper). I missed having a ton of storage from my phone (coming from a Galaxy S3 before the original 6).
Whatever works for you!
Same here!
How are you defining "series"?
Would you not consider the iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 6, 6S.... to be a series?
The 5S, 6 and 6S are all sold as new, so wouldn't the 6S be the finest (best iPhone yet, Apple) of the series?
Just curious, sometimes I'm guilty of using words out of context but so many tech reviewers refer to the 6S/Plus as Apples flagship phone I take it for granted.
16GB suits my needs. I text, call, and surf the net. Along with some mild app use. I don't store my entire music library or family photo album on my phone.