SanDisk's 256GB Flash Storage is Possible Option for iPhone 7 Plus

[iamPro]

Let me guess, the 7 plus with 256gb will be $100 more than the current 6s plus with 128gb, all the while keeping the 16gb version at its current price. So, you got 4 tiers to choose from.

Gosh, I hope I'm wrong.

 

[Andres Cantu]

There is no way Apple can announce 16, 128, and 256 storage options without getting booed and tomatoes thrown at them in their announcement stage.

 

[KdParker]

I am liking the leaks (need to be verified) and all the chatter about the new iPhone 7.

 

[jezbd1997]

This might finally make me get the plus. Especially with the image stabilization and the dual camera hopefully

if the dual camera is in the plus, it better not protrude like in the supposed leak, embarrassing to look at as an Apple fan...

 

[PFKMan23]

Let me guess, the 7 plus with 256gb will be $100 more than the current 6s plus with 128gb, all the while keeping the 16gb version at its current price. So, you got 4 tiers to choose from.

Gosh, I hope I'm wrong.

If this does happen, I bet this is how it goes as well.

 

[jezbd1997]

I am liking the leaks (need to be verified) and all the chatter about the new iPhone 7.

are you for real liking that disgusting protruding dual lens camera setup? lets hope that is fake/or prototype

 

[dewski]

are you for real liking that disgusting protruding dual lens camera setup? lets hope that is fake/or prototype

We already have a protruding lens. Everyone is used to it Why the hate on this one?

 

[Tech198]

We already have a protruding lens. Everyone is used to it Why the hate on this one?

Because it's the 'new the thing'

At which point do u retire the 16Gig ?

 

[MacDarcy]

Just as long as they get rid of the 16GB for good. It is beyond ridiculous at this point even for a low cost option, it is barely usable.

 

[AVEGA]

Maybe I'm crazy but I don't think Apple will loose much if anything by killing 16 gig size and going for 32 for starters.
Honestly more space equals more room for apps, music, movies, etc and gives the consumer a better value and more avenues for Apple to generate micro sales. Considering that the competition has storage options via micro sd , the idea of limiting phone to small storage is just frustrating to the consumer, makes negative buzz and guarantees less potential app or music sales so it's a loose loose and Apple needs to get off it's high horse and see the bigger picture. People don't see iphone as a value anymore because you can buy android phones with similar features for a dramatically lower price.

 

[Dave245]

I hope this is true, it may just be limited to the iPhone 7 Plus/Pro but along with the dual camera and I'll be happy, looking forward to September

 

[Number-Six]

Maybe I'm crazy but I don't think Apple will loose much if anything by killing 16 gig size and going for 32 for starters.
Honestly more space equals more room for apps, music, movies, etc and gives the consumer a better value and more avenues for Apple to generate micro sales. Considering that the competition has storage options via micro sd , the idea of limiting phone to small storage is just frustrating to the consumer, makes negative buzz and guarantees less potential app or music sales so it's a loose loose and Apple needs to get off it's high horse and see the bigger picture. People don't see iphone as a value anymore because you can buy android phones with similar features for a dramatically lower price.

If they (finally) upgrade to 32 for base option, they definitely lose a lot of upgraders, by that I mean people who previously would have upgraded to 64gb but who may now get the base model if it's 32gb

 

[Lemon Mac]

But can you imagine how ‘insanely’ thin they will be able to make the iPhones it if SanDisk make 16GB modules for Apple.

I got a 16GB 5s, and everyday I battle against the RAM limitation it just to use the cusred thing.

 

[Thunderhawks]

Is it just me or is it a bit ridiculous that you'll be able to buy a phone with more storage space than an entry level laptop?

It's just you.

We love it! Now if they would make it removable............

Oh, wait! SAMSUNG is doing that already.

 

[paulold]

Sadly, I think the bulk of Apple's customers don't need a lot of storage on their phones, which is why they have kept the storage amounts low. Surely they could have added the 128 GB option some time ago, but held off. There are plenty of iPhone owners that don't have a lot of apps, don't download music or media, etc. so 128 GB was probably seen as overkill for the majority. The decision to refrain from larger storage amounts also ties into their need to reserve new features for later models, to give the newer model enough new content worthy of advertising and upgrade.

Since the first iPhone I have wanted a large enough drive in my phone to store all of my media so that I could carry around just one device with all of my music on it. I have bought the largest iPhone each year but I still have to decide which songs to put on it. (Not a big deal to manage, but not having to manage it is easier.) When the 128 GB models came out, my media collection had already surpassed that amount, leaving me in the same situation I have been in since day one. A 256 GB option would be most welcome, but Apple has disappointed me time after time on this one issue over the years. I highly doubt it will happen with the 7.

 

[smacrumon]

Just have to say, it's amazing how big and small storage has become these days.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

I hope for audience booing if there's 16GB in Monday's iPhone.

Yeah, that'll happen.

 

[springsup]

I can totally understand the iPhone becoming thinner and lighter over time, but thinner at this juncture is bad design (given just how crucial good battery life is). We need a minimum of 50% more battery life (over 6s) before any further thinning. Ideally you want your lineup so anyone flying or travelling between countries in airports with weak signal or similar power-draining, crucial-device-uptime circumstances won't run out of battery. It's an obsession with thinness to the detriment of the product and an ignorance for how your customers use it. But why not add-on an expensive (and bulky) battery case you say? Why not design the product for how it is used. Battery cases should be reserved for niche use-cases such as weekend wilderness camping, not commuting between airports or a day-trip in the car with GPS used.

Battery packs aren't expensive or bulky these days. I've got a small external battery, enough for 2 complete charges, which is about as big as a box of mints. It has 2 USB ports and features fast charging. I think it cost me about €20/25. I also picked up a 50cm lightning cable for €10.

It's incredibly practical - I can recharge my iPhone, my wireless headphones or my gf's Android phone from it. I can also recharge it separately, so if I've used it recently I can carry my phone around and leave it dangling from the wall getting more juice for next time.

I agree that the basic battery life needs to improve, but you have to accept that there will always be a limit to how much charge these things can carry, and the answer isn't to just jam in bigger and bigger batteries. These USB packs don't seem very elegant, but designing a device like this is a question of balancing and maybe they are the best general solution.

 

[Thunderhawks]

But can you imagine how ‘insanely’ thin they will be able to make the iPhones it if SanDisk make 16GB modules for Apple.

I got a 16GB 5s, and everyday I battle against the RAM limitation it just to use the cusred thing.

Apple since 1984

#1 lesson: NEVER GET APPLES lowest configuration!

I know it's money related, but save up for the highest , which then usually in 2 to 3 years will be the lowest.

Although with the iPhone it seems to take a little longer.

 

[cableguy84]

I like how relocated antenna bands are listed as a feature

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Sadly, I think the bulk of Apple's customers don't need a lot of storage on their phones, which is why they have kept the storage amounts low.

You fell for the classic blunder. The reason is to up-sell for profit. A survey done a while back found the vast majority of those with 8 and 16 GB iPhones constantly had no space and were often prevented from updating their OS. Most of those with 16 GB iPhones are teens who use their phones more than the rest of us. Apple need to make the best devices and get rid of the (sh)itty ones.

 

[Infinitewisdom]

Why are they seem to be throwing the best stuff to the Plus model? The only difference between the 7 and 7s should be the screen size!

Wouldn't jump to conclusions. Nothing has been confirmed and it hasn't been denied at all that these features wouldn't be on the 7.

 

[Kobayagi]

There is no way Apple can announce 16, 128, and 256 storage options without getting booed and tomatoes thrown at them in their announcement stage.

Man I wish stuff like that would happen. Well, maybe just a 'boo' no need for throwing stuff. But those people there very well know that they sometimes get crap presented and they still applaud like hypocrites.

 

[Mac Fly (film)]

Totally on topic.

Device thinness, internal space and battery were mentioned.

 

[Popeye206]

I hope they keep the 16gb option... if anything just for the entertainment value here on MR's!

Really... I do think it's time to make 32gb's the minimum config... however, our 16gb iPhone with iCloud storage linked to it, works very well and I never run out of space for $.99 a month.