If people want to buy a 1TB iPhone that’s their money. You wouldn’t be worried about someone and how they use their storage unless you’re purchasing the phone for them.
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iPhone 13 Pro I ordered the 1TB version without a good reason...
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If people want to buy a 1TB iPhone that’s their money. You wouldn’t be worried about someone and how they use their storage unless you’re purchasing the phone for them.
I think it comes down to whether if one decides to mostly stream content (videos/music) or have it stored locally. The camera capability of large 4K videos is also a consideration. I personally split my media/documents between devices (Macbook, iPad and iPhone) and have some on iCloud (including photos) for seamless access of those between devices.
Of course, it is one’s decision but for finding reasons, while 1TB might sound overkill, it is a great purchase for the long run. Also, as a youtuber stated, this year’s camera and storage upgrade seems to be eye candy for those in the area of ‘iPhone-only’ content creation. There are some great YouTube channels with iPhone-only created content.
Of course, it is one’s decision but for finding reasons, while 1TB might sound overkill, it is a great purchase for the long run. Also, as a youtuber stated, this year’s camera and storage upgrade seems to be eye candy for those in the area of ‘iPhone-only’ content creation. There are some great YouTube channels with iPhone-only created content.
I currently have a iPhone X with 256G. It has about 60G left. That can not be my excuse.
Why the max and not the pro? Don't they have everything in common except the screen and battery capacity?
I did the same! lolI guess I just like to give my money to Apple. I don't have a good reason for ordering the 1TB version (Pro in Sierra Blue) but I ordered it anyway. Now I am trying to find a good use for the extra storage space. Did anyone else do the same?
The OP literally made a thread on a public forum saying he bought a 1TB phone and has no idea what to do with all the storage but apparently there was never an invitation to say he made a stupid decision?
By the time it arrives, you can try to take it to a store nearby, if possible, to see if you can downgrade it for a model with lesser capacity like a 128Gb or 256Gb version, if available.
At least you can afford it so enjoy!
I've managed to watch the storage over the years since Apple was too cheap to upgrade the storage on the lower end models.
The 13 Pro 128 Gb model is sufficient for my needs, mainly for music, lots of audiobooks and a handful of movies on trips and it still has more than enough remaining storage.
Wouldn't know what to do with 1 Tb of storage in an iPhone much less afford it.
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Have you kept yours? I’m staying with the 1TB version. I’m sure I’ll find a use for the space eventually. I can afford it and I am quite happy having the premium model.
256 for me. TBH I could get by with a quarter of that. Have a 256 xs max , currently I’m at 17.1GB.
Yes, once it arrives I will take lots of pics and videos, download a ton of apps that will be deleted shortly after. Then I will probably revert to type and take a handful of pics and video per year. Plus I delete way more than I keep.
Yes, once it arrives I will take lots of pics and videos, download a ton of apps that will be deleted shortly after. Then I will probably revert to type and take a handful of pics and video per year. Plus I delete way more than I keep.
It was in reply to someone who said nobody should be buying a 1TB phone. People what they want and that’s their business.