You keep spec chasing. I will continue to enjoy both platforms, as each offers different things.
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By the way, you "code". But for iOS AND Android?
Otherwise, don't tell me my business.
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You keep spec chasing. I will continue to enjoy both platforms, as each offers different things.
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By the way, you "code". But for iOS AND Android?
Otherwise, don't tell me my business.
Why tho. Who actually needs 8GB or especially 12 GB of RAM in a mobile device in 2019? Either it’s for pure bragging rights, or Samsung, and Android as a whole, really is that inefficient.
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Trade in maybe, but you can easily fetch $50-$100 more private sale. Imagine what a $1000 android device is worth 2 years later...yikes.
Leaked Geekbench showed 4GB for Pro models. However, we can be certain next week.
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/09/12/iphone-11-pro-4gb-or-6gb-of-ram/
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/09/12/iphone-11-pro-4gb-or-6gb-of-ram/
Guys! This is really important information that I need to know. I've gotta know how fast I'll be able to download the updates to my Fortnite!
I agree for future proofing spend the extra for 256gb.
I was really surprised to hear about 6 GB on the Pro, so I can easily believe that not being accurate. It already was kind of unexpected to see the XS go 4 GB last year.
iPhone 6s, 7 and 8 all had 2 GB (except Plus models with dual camera) and before that iPhone 5, 5s and 6 all had 1 GB. Given that pattern, several RAM bumps in a row would've seemed a little odd. Although not entirely without precedent, as iPhone 4 jumped to 512 MB after the 3GS had jumped to 256 MB just the year before, but that's only 2 jumps in a row.
iPhone 6s, 7 and 8 all had 2 GB (except Plus models with dual camera) and before that iPhone 5, 5s and 6 all had 1 GB. Given that pattern, several RAM bumps in a row would've seemed a little odd. Although not entirely without precedent, as iPhone 4 jumped to 512 MB after the 3GS had jumped to 256 MB just the year before, but that's only 2 jumps in a row.
not even that much future proofing, with ios/apps/messages/email/ etc, realistically you got maybe 40-50gb of usable vid/pic storage.
Depends on the resolution you are shooting. If you are shooting 4K/60p, you are going to get about 2 hours of video on the 64GB model if you take into account the amount need by iOS and basic iOS Apps. If you bump the resolution down or to 1080p, you get quite a bit more. Not everyone cares or wants 4K/60p footage, but it's there if you do. And if you do, you might want a higher storage tier. Even for a filmmaker, they can get by with 64GB, because they aren't likely shooting more than an hour of footage a day. If you are a serious filmmaker, you aren't editing it on your iPhone. Honestly, at this point, the next step for Apple is to give filmmakers a way to save to an external drive or recorder directly. They also need to release a 1TB model at some point. If this triple lens system and the picture is as good as it looks, it obviates the use of a GH5 and a bunch of lenses for a lot of people.
With all that, I currently have over 200 GB of free space left on my 256 GB iPhone X.
if you have someone like that holding onto their phone for 2-3 years, 64gb is the least future proof tier to go with.
No issue, at least for me. You’d buy a device that shoots 4K video and has only 64GB RAM?
your X doesn't shoot 4k 60hz with super HDR. whatever media you have atm, double it.
Why recommend iPhone XR over iPhone 11? With my iPhone 8 Plus they cost the same for the baseline model ($399)? And iPhone 11 actually has a 256GB model available for sale new, while iPhone XR is no longer offered with 256GB.
Over the years and many iPhone I've had no idea how much RAM was inside. And they all have worked great. It's something I don't give two trucks about.
So we agree that we don’t need the same amount of storage.
You go to more weddings than I do. And take more video when you do.
If a better buying and usage experience makes the buyer happier and comes back for more because of it, then why not be charitable? Apple is one of few companies able to give its users a satisfying buying experience, but have not done so many times, like holding onto that skimpy 16GB storage on iPads and iPhones (yeah, people used to say it was enough too, but it wasn't a great experience having to constantly delete stuff), and also with that 128GB storage for entry level Macs (sure people could get by, but if you install all of Apple apps like GarageBand and such, space is tight). Amazon sometimes feels like a charity because of the deals they have.
Really depends on the kind of usage. My mom will be fine with her 64 GB iPhone 8 for years to come.
64 GB IMHO is the perfect size currently for the entry level storage tier, so I'm really glad they made it that across the line. Didn't expect the iPhone 8 to both stay at 64 GB base and still go as low as 449 $.
i was making a point to someone saying 64gb is enough for some who doesn't take photos/video, and if thats the case might as well save 100 bucks and get the XR
Nobody cares. IF you can get by with 64GB, purchase the base model. If you can't, simply PAY Apple for the extra memory you need. Insisting Apple give you free stuff is astonishing (and if it were me, I'd be embarrassed whining about wanting free stuff in public).
If you can't afford Apple's phone, vote with your wallet and purchase one from another company.
Easy.
Not really. On my heavily-used 8 I have 8000 photos (58GB library), 1000 songs (which I don’t really need since I have Apple Music), and almost 300 apps. The only thing I don’t store locally is vids. 16GB podcasts. Haven’t cleared out messages or their photos in forever and it’s only using 5.5GB. With all that, I still have over 100GB left of 256. I think getting a 64 is silly but even with 4K vid shooting, 256 is plenty unless you plan on storing all those huge video files locally for some reason.