Why Still Only 1GB of RAM on the iPhone 6?

[Altis]

And yet my 6 Plus is the most responsive and fluid device I've ever owned and I've had about all high end phones released on AT&T in the last 3 years. I'm not an iPhone guy and I'll gladly take this 1gb iPhone over my 3gb LG G3.

The problem is that it might not run so nicely in the future, all for the want of another GB of RAM. For the cost of the device, it should return at least 3 years of service, although I don't think that A8 would struggle on a phone in 5 years either. RAM, however, will limit it for sure at some point.

And being responsive and fluid really depends on what you're doing. Having endless refreshing going on, both apps and tabs, isn't a good experience.

 

[mateo124]

I know that increasing the RAM also slows down the processor BUT why did they choose the anemic 16GB as the low end and not 32GB? Who knows.

That is not in the least bit true. More RAM, when utilized can technically slow the phone down, but the presence of more than a GB of RAM has little to no effect on battery life or performance.

 

[QuarterSwede]

That is not in the least bit true. More RAM, when utilized can technically slow the phone down, but the presence of more than a GB of RAM has little to no effect on battery life or performance.

Way to miss my point.

 

[mateo124]

Way to miss my point.

Miss what point? That's the only part of your post relevant to this topic and it's not true. Storage is completely different and has been discussed in many other threads.

 

[QuarterSwede]

Miss what point? That's the only part of your post relevant to this topic and it's not true. Storage is completely different and has been discussed in many other threads.

The point was no one but Apple knows why regardless of all the preconceived notions we have.

 

[Americasteam]

The problem is that it might not run so nicely in the future, all for the want of another GB of RAM. For the cost of the device, it should return at least 3 years of service, although I don't think that A8 would struggle on a phone in 5 years either. RAM, however, will limit it for sure at some point.



And being responsive and fluid really depends on what you're doing. Having endless refreshing going on, both apps and tabs, isn't a good experience.

They key words are "might not". Nobody knows. It runs better than any Android device on the market right now. Yes, I've had them all. Are the 6s perfect? No.

When I first read the specs I told everyone I work with that the 6 and 6 Plus were failures by Apple. I wish it had more ram also, but these devices are awesome. Doesn't matter what the specs are.

 

[vgamedude]

They key words are "might not". Nobody knows. It runs better than any Android device on the market right now. Yes, I've had them all. Are the 6s perfect? No.

When I first read the specs I told everyone I work with that the 6 and 6 Plus were failures by Apple. I wish it had more ram also, but these devices are awesome. Doesn't matter what the specs are.

You have owned every android phone on the market?

Yeah sure

 

[Americasteam]

Why Still Only 1GB of RAM on the iPhone 6?

You have owned every android phone on the market?



Yeah sure

Listen here chump, I don't have to prove anything to you or anyone else. It's really something to brag about right?

I've had the Note, Note 2, Note 3, HTC M7, HTC M8, Galaxy S 3, Galaxy S 4, LG G2, LG G3, and a few windows devices. That's just off the top of my head. There's more I'm sure I'm not even thinking about.

That OK with you? Go find someone else to play with. Also, I'm sure there are some spec sheets you've missed. Cause we all know that's all that matters.

 

[vgamedude]

Listen here chump, I don't have to prove anything to you or anyone else. It's really something to brag about right?

I've had the Note, Note 2, Note 3, HTC M7, HTC M8, Galaxy S 3, Galaxy S 4, LG G2, LG G3, and a few windows devices. That's just off the top of my head. There's more I'm sure I'm not even thinking about.

That OK with you? Go find someone else to play with. Also, I'm sure there are some spec sheets you've missed. Cause we all know that's all that matters.

You don't have to prove anything to me or anyone but don't expect anyone to believe that bs then.

 

[Americasteam]

Why Still Only 1GB of RAM on the iPhone 6?

You don't have to prove anything to you but don't expect anyone to believe that bs.

Really not sure what's unbelievable. There are a lot of us out there that swap devices quit often. Here's a pic just for you though with the Androids I still currently have.

 

[vgamedude]

Really not sure what's unbelievable. There are a lot of us out there that swap devices quit often. Here's a pic just for you though with the Androids I still currently have.

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Oh wow 2 phones man, you sure showed me.

 

[bambooshots]

Short answer?

Because that's what Apple believes the phone needs.

I'm not sure when they'll be proven wrong, but for the time being it's fine where it is.

 

[Americasteam]

Oh wow 2 phones man, you sure showed me.

Can't believe I let you suck me into your little troll trap. Last comment from me. Have a great day!

 

[vgamedude]

Can't believe I let you suck me into your little troll trap. Last comment from me. Have a great day!

I love when people pass everything off as a troll when they're wrong. You too! But those 2 flagships, that definitely proves you have every single one for sure.

 

[macUser2007]

They key words are "might not". Nobody knows. It runs better than any Android device on the market right now. Yes, I've had them all....

I don't know about running "better." I just saw a little stutter while scrolling through the Settings.

Overall, it's a good phone, with a great camera (the 6+ has better camera than any Android I've seen).

But iOS 8 is still a little behind Android 4.4 and Android L is coming out in a couple of months.

I am certainly not comforted about the 1gb of RAM, but will have to live with it for now.

 

[Savor]

I don't understand why people care about the ram. Unlike the Android skins (Samsung TouchWiz and HTC Sense) which not using 3 GB they lag. My iPhone 5 runs smooth on iOS 8. Apple doesnt have the ram demand.

I take it you never want it to increase? Better to have more than enough than just enough. What's the point of 64-bit with only 1 GB RAM? Its fans wearing Apple rose-colored glasses with short-sighted views whom Apple enjoys milking cash from and keep some aspects stagnant. The same ones who never wanted copy & paste before, bigger screen, and now enjoying having them.

It's objective threads and many complaints like this is when Apple can finally listen and improve future iPhones.

 

[accountforit]

Really not sure what's unbelievable. There are a lot of us out there that swap devices quit often. Here's a pic just for you though with the Androids I still currently have.

That seems like a waste of money more than anything else. What can you do on one phone that you can't do on the other? If there is something, then why not choose that phone and use it 100% of the time?

 

[CyanLite]

Really not sure what's unbelievable. There are a lot of us out there that swap devices quit often. Here's a pic just for you though with the Androids I still currently have.

Oh yeah, nothing to prove to anyone at all..

 

[sanke1]

Apple is stuck on 1 GB RAM since 3 years while iOS is becoming more of a memory hog at the same time. The move to 64 bit processor with 64 bit iOS has complicated things further as it consumes 30% more RAM.

It does not help developers to come up with ambitious games and apps with huge textures and drive the innovation wheel forward.

That's my take on the RAM issue.

 

[muy picante]

1 Gb ram for iphone is more than enough. Even 512mb were enough - I don't understand why apple increased it to 1 gb. What a waste of profit.

1 Gb ram for ipad - it is shame, you can't open more than 3 tabs in safari without having to reload them when switching from one to another. Well, I am sure it is deliberate move form apple - agreement with telecommunication companies to generate more traffic - nothing personal, just bu$ine$$.