I guess it isn't too bad for the jump. However, basically any phone that isn't a "budget" phone offers more storage at the beginning levels. 128 seems to be the min.
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Leaker: 'iPhone 12 mini' and iPhone 12 Storage Capacities Start at 64GB, Pro Models at 128GB
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I guess it isn't too bad for the jump. However, basically any phone that isn't a "budget" phone offers more storage at the beginning levels. 128 seems to be the min.
Sometimes, I really feel Apple makes phone in these sizes to serve as phone for companies to hand out- like an on-call phone, or stock phone with not much on it, nor room for it. But hey, it’s an iPhone, right? 🙃
Uggg, early November on the Pro models?
My iPhone X just died after I got stuck in a thunderstorm this weekend for an hour, now I'm trying to figure out how to survive without buying a new phone I that is outdated until the iPhone 12 Pro comes out.... over a month is going to be really hard.... So much for Apple's water resistance.
My iPhone X just died after I got stuck in a thunderstorm this weekend for an hour, now I'm trying to figure out how to survive without buying a new phone I that is outdated until the iPhone 12 Pro comes out.... over a month is going to be really hard.... So much for Apple's water resistance.
I'm always amused by the people who come into these threads to use case shame those who need the minimum/maximum storage available. Some people like small, empty closets; some people like big, overstuffed closets. A good product is going to account for realistic edge cases and find the sweet spot for most users, which still seems to be in the 64-126GB range, despite 4K video and free-range photo streams.
I'm happy to have a 512GB phone/iPad, and I'll soon upgrade to 1TB models. My media collection is expansive, and when not in lockdown, like to go places that don't have cellular service, much less WiFi. But just because I enjoy being off the grid doesn't mean I enjoy being without my music or a large enough selection of movies to find something that matches my current mood. This is what works for me, and Apple gives me the space to use my devices as I see fit.
I'd much rather debate why Apple continues to charge such premium prices for storage upgrades.
I'm happy to have a 512GB phone/iPad, and I'll soon upgrade to 1TB models. My media collection is expansive, and when not in lockdown, like to go places that don't have cellular service, much less WiFi. But just because I enjoy being off the grid doesn't mean I enjoy being without my music or a large enough selection of movies to find something that matches my current mood. This is what works for me, and Apple gives me the space to use my devices as I see fit.
I'd much rather debate why Apple continues to charge such premium prices for storage upgrades.
Thanks for the info. I'm hopeful the iPhone mini will be available unlocked at launch.
"...a majority of people don't value higher storage enough to justify the higher price."
That's an interesting way of interpreting the data.
It's also entirely possible that the reason there are so many 64GB iPhone 11's for sale on Swappa is because people thought 64GB would be enough, but it wasn't and they're being sold because they were replaced with larger capacity iPhone 11's
The 64GB is the most popular because it’s the most affordable and people put up with the inconvenience I would say. It’s why every year they are more widely available on selling sites and for the same reason after launch the higher storage tiers are easier to obtain. The chances are people are selling their 11’s now because the 12 is yet to be unveiled therefore they will sell for slightly more now than in 3 weeks time.
don’t disagree as he is a bit hit and miss, but in this case other more reputable leakers have also suggested it starts with 64gb for non-pro models
That’s poor but is what it is I suppose. I do long for the year where I’m 100% impressed by a new iPhone, it feels like it’s been a very long time.
Eh
Phones have now gotten to where Computers got to 15 years ago
Its very hard to impress, because the technology is established and just small incremental tweaks.
I’m impressed by how powerful they are but Apple seems to hold back some of the little additions like this one, storage. They’ve always been a little behind when following the crowd but I think we are ready for a bigger memory card in 2020 lol.
The technology is mature I agree and the smartphone race of 2007 to 2015 is perhaps the like we’ll never see again. I just think as upgrade figures have been rapidly shrinking in the past 5 years, they could just offer a little to keep it interesting.
I remember when Kuo was the most polarizing person for leaks, now it’s Prosser. I’m not here everyday like I used to be, so has he redeemed himself or is he still inadvertently helping Apple leakers to get caught and fired?
I don’t see anything about the Pro Max version either.
I don’t see anything about the Pro Max version either.
He’s been chucking rumours out there and then justifying why it’s wrong when contradicted by another leaker lol. I appreciate these guys are desperate for Twitter and YouTube hits, but all they’ve been good for is hype and disappointment so far.
last year i got the Xs Max 256 GB to save a few $s... i still have over half my storage space, even with tons of apps/games installed 
hopefully though apple can get rid of 64GB option and make all base models 128GB.
hopefully though apple can get rid of 64GB option and make all base models 128GB.
Amazing how 64GB can still be allowed as we enter 2021
Just collating some good responses to the "why do you need more than 64GB?" rhetoric. I'm use a 64GB S9 and thank goodness that a 128GB SD card was one of freebies they threw in at the time of purchase. I keep my phone storage usage under 50GB to let Android run smoothly; even so, 128GB would be the minimum I'd want in an iPhone as I plan to hold on to it for a while. It's fine to question something, but to downright dismiss people wanting more storage is quite another.
Yeah, he was annoyingly entertaining initially, but now it seems like he's been throwing things out there to see what sticks lately.
I’m interested to know what you store. I use 3 storage points including my phone. The argument about Dropbox is neither here nor there? Dropbox suddenly dies and no one has access to their files? Really? And anyone relying on Dropbox for full storage probably knows more about logins/passwords/recovery than you’re insinuating.
My photos over the last 4 years take less than 10gb. Yes, I have kids. I’ve only used 64gb iPhones and my current usage is 38gb. Lots of folks are fine with 64gb - Apple knows this because they sell the most phones in that configuration.
As someone with a 1st Generation iPhone SE that's deal with a one-hour battery life, I know that feel.
I almost broke down and bought a 2nd Generation iPhone SE to hold me over, but we're less than two weeks away from an announcement, so I gotta stay strong.
Yea at if this is true for once it will double to each tier instead of 4x then 2x so you have to pay even more for crazy storage markups. That's what was nice about when my wife got the XR; they didn't have 64GB, so it was only $50 more instead of $150. Our device dollars covered the extra.
I'm still rocking my 16GB iPhone SE first gen. A 64 GB iPhone 12 mini will be a big upgrade for me.
Even in general, what could you invent anymore that would be groundbreaking. The only thing I can think of is getting colonies on The Moon/Mars, and getting mass transit spaceships. Or teleporting or time travel which are probably impossible
Oh yeah, let's keep the 64GB train rolling in 2020. The Bean Counters sure love this storage capacity and are pouring beer for their lost 32GB homie.