SirRahikkala
macrumors regular
Based on what?
iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus to Feature 3GB RAM, iPhone 8 to Have 2GB
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Technarchy
macrumors 604
I don’t think Apple is planning for obsolescence. They are planning for short term profits which has long term ramifications. Meaning Apple skimps on RAM to save a few bucks per unit.
They don’t have to worry about forcing upgrades when there’s lines around the block every launch day.
I had memory issues on my iPhone 6 as well, no need to have a plus to experience that.
6s with 2GB of RAM was a relief, and I don't feel the need to have more memory at the moment but of course I wouldn't say no to an increase. I find it more necessary on the iPad since you can make a better use of multitasking, but even on the iPhone is great to go back to an app and don't see it reloading due to memory constraints.
bchreng
macrumors 65816
The new OLED display should offer a nice distraction from the RAM issues. The difference between playing a 1080p HDR YouTube video on my S8+ and its 1080p equivalent on my 7+ is like night and day.
The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
jamesrick80
macrumors 68030
The iphone's HDR capability for video watching has not leaked yet. Shhhhhhh....it may not be there.
If they do go into HDR and they follow the mobile HDR Premium codec or HDR10 codec, that will decide which HDR format gets the most support surely.
Mike MA
macrumors 68020
Just for my understanding, do you anywhere run out of memory in your daily's iPhone work? It's not about the overall amount of memory, but how handled by the OS. And here iOS clearly is superior.
EugW
macrumors P6
2 GB on the iPhone 8 is lame. The iPhone 8 is the iPhone 6 of this generation. I am so glad we passed on the 6 and got double the RAM with the 6s. I find it hilarious (but not unexpected) that two years later it’s still stuck at 2 GB RAM. The 3 GB on the likely very high dollar iPhone X is also disappointing (but again not unexpected)
We will stick with our 2 GB 6s and 3 GB 7 Plus. It now seems almost guaranteed that September 2018 will bring a RAM boost. It will be interesting to see if they get 4 GB all around, if they go 3 GB for the smaller model and 4 GB for the bigger.
We will stick with our 2 GB 6s and 3 GB 7 Plus. It now seems almost guaranteed that September 2018 will bring a RAM boost. It will be interesting to see if they get 4 GB all around, if they go 3 GB for the smaller model and 4 GB for the bigger.
bchreng
macrumors 65816
Between switching from the many apps I use and the Safari tabs I have open on my SE, having to wait for them to reload less often would be pretty nice.
Azzin
macrumors 603
By referring to anything by the rag that is the Mirror, you have publicly lost any credibility you thought you had.
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Yes, because ad hominem attacks completely help your point.
There are no credible reasons as to why someone should need to unlock an iPhone X w/ FaceID while driving a car.
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antonis
macrumors 68020
Hehe, indeed. Most people saying that more than 2gb is not needed in iOS, must have some of these few magic iPhones that miraculously work fine when you open more than 2 tabs in safari. I have a normal one
spacehippo
macrumors member
I wonder if the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus will have any distinguishable physical changes to iPhone 7. Like the most notable difference between 6s and 7 was the different position of the antenna band so it looked different visually. I wonder whether or not 8 will have anything that will make it different looking than 7. Has there been any leaks about that?
Doesnt you Apple device hav Grammar, spelling or Capitaulisation checking
jeremiah256
macrumors 65816
Again, you didn't have to update your iPhone 5S. That was your choice. Apple does not force you to update, they just offer it. You have MacRumors as a resource. When there's an update, wait, listen to the reviews, ask your peers here on this site, and update if given a clean bill of health. Otherwise, stay on the version best for your phone and you will still receive security updates such that you can keep using a damn good phone safely for five years.
Now, is Apple calculating what they can get away with not adding and still be competitive with high-end Android handset makers? Yes. They know the inefficiencies inherent in Android and know what they do or do not have to add. And I'd agree 100% that they messed up in their calculations with the iPhone 6 (which I owned) and that it needed more RAM. But, all handset makers are doing the same, and Apple is not even close to being in the top five of the worst ones.
StevieD100
macrumors 6502a
We already know that it is going to be far too expensive for most people. Just how much is the unknown factor. I suspect at least $1000 and up.
jamesrick80
macrumors 68030
Right on, the iPhone X must mean the X stands for "Experiment" because the much better one will be out Fall 2018 with acceptable Ram.
hybroid
macrumors regular
Surprise doesn't bring in the cash. Hype does. It's pure viral marketing 101. We're all buzzing about it trying to find out each and every rumour/leak detail. That's exactly what they want.
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Right, they should do what you think. Not what the research and development team and testing teams come up with data. Nope, just provide 4GB RAM because some Samsung-fan on a forum board said so.
lordofthereef
macrumors G5
Really don’t get all the complaining on this one. 3gb should be plenty. 2gb should be absokutely sufficient too. Not sure how long folks expect their phone to last but unless you’re keeping this for 3+ years your 2gb should be nothing to worry about.
iapplelove
Suspended
And Touch ID