Sep 16, 2015 if none of that deters you from the 16gb iphone, dont worry. Only you can decide if a 16gb iphone is enough for you but were not. But for the last month, ive been fighting to keep enough free space on my 64gb iphone xs max so that i can download updates, or even take. Even if we give you 3 more gb of free usage and for miscellaneous usage that total would still come short of 16gb.
It can also work for mac users who are willing to sync their iphone. I have a 16gb iphone and the storage space is really. But at the same time, he may not complain, depending on his age. Six tips to fix not enough storage on iphone ios supported. I tend to not use a ton of apps it will mostly be fore playing a few games, web browsing, reading comics. Sep 10, 2015 the iphone has come with 16gb of storage since 2010s iphone 4. The beauty of the iphone is that it is a multifunctional device that requires internet bandwidth and device storage to maximally obtain its benefits.
But this last ios 8 update shows that 16gb is not enough, and apple really needs to address this by discontinuing that model of the ipad and iphone. Cost is dependent on the amount of cash in your wallet. Its easy to install the latest game or apps you hear about and just leave them installed. Having a couple of things on the phone wont hurt anyone. Sep, 2012 the iphone 5 can take 8 megapixel photos, 28 megapixel panoramas, and shoot 1080p video at 30fps, and those can be some big files. Taking advantage of the capabilities of your device also presupposes the neccessary storage space, e. Mostly, its the photos in the gallery that consumes the spaces aside from the os updates. Sep 21, 2012 i have a 16gb iphone and the storage space is really. But this can use quite a bit of storage modern smartphone games may use 1 gb or more of data.
A common worry for those considering buying a 16gb iphone is running out of storage space but with the trend of moving almost everything to the cloud, those 16gbs can go a lot further than it ever has. Is it worth saving money and buying the smaller storage capacity. The iphone has come with 16gb of storage since 2010s iphone 4. Jan 30, 2017 first of all, you really shouldnt get a phone with 16gb in 2017, unless you are really sure what youre getting yourself into. The a9 is the same advanced chip used in iphone 6s. The phone is great, but 16gb is not enough if you plan on having more than 10 apps or store much on your phone. Of course, maybe youve already got an older model with just 16gb of space. Unless you want to turn your life into a harry potter tapestry, you dont need apple.
Given the later ipads have larger apps etc with retina screens i would say a 16gb is a no no. Even if highimpact games and locally stored media dont appeal to you, the real killer will be your photo collection. After a year or 2, he will maybe get an upgrade to a different phone. Jun 20, 2017 having a couple of things on the phone wont hurt anyone. Why 16gb smartphones are the biggest rip off in tech toms. To make 16gb enough for iphone, you will have to free up your iphone space. The last time appleraised its standard level of storageon its flagship iphone was in 2009 when it introduced the iphone 3gs with 16gb of storage. I got the 32gb ipad 2 thinking it would be big enough but i am still managing space. The iphone 5 can take 8 megapixel photos, 28 megapixel panoramas, and shoot 1080p video at 30fps, and those can be some big files. Jul 29, 2014 the other day, i hit a huge wall with my iphone a wall so big i couldnt upgrade to the latest version of ios. Apple presumably wants to keep a lower price point to market its phones at, and to be able to upsell customers to the.
Most of you are probably using 16gb iphones, but these suggestions all. Ive never bought an iphone with more than 64gb of storage. The problem with apples 16gb iphones and ipads macworld uk. The other day, i hit a huge wall with my iphone a wall so big i couldnt upgrade to the latest version of ios. Ive always tended to buy the one with the lowest storage available, too. Now that apple has revealed the iphone 6, were still stuck with 16gb. I want to know what youre using and whether its sufficient. My experience with the 16gb size has been to leave enough space to permit ota updates. The sixth generation of the iphone is small enough in size to be comfortable in your hand or pocket, yet its big enough for you to enjoy videos and web browsing for work or leisure. Taking advantage of the capabilities of your device also presupposes the neccessary. Now that apple has officially dropped off 16gb of storage on iphone 7.
After using that size phone, the screens on the iphone 5 series now seem so small. I was told by someone that the iphone 32 gb is fairly large and they have too much room on their phone, so i was going to get the 16 gb. While you may not now envision the need for a 128 gb phone, you might be surprised how much more storage will be needed as you grow into a digital mobile lifestyle. The camera on the iphone is great but with great photos comes large file sizes. If youre buying 6s, 6s plus or 7 and 7 plus, please dont go for the 16gb. My last 3 nexus phones and now my 5s have all had 16gb storage. I have had an original ipad, but found that it was a bit unwieldy. This is all hypothetical, but if i had about 500 photos, 20 videos, 2 high quality games probably take up more room, spotify, all my emails, all my text messages, about 200 or 300 songs, and maybe 5 or 6 more apps, would 16gb be enough. And its sleek design makes it seems smaller than it is. If none of that deters you from the 16gb iphone, dont worry. There are many hidden and useless files in your iphone. Back when the iphone 3gs launched, 16gb seemed like a chasm of limitless and unusable memory.
Useless junk files such as app caches, corrupted files, and crash logs accumulates as time going by, which occupies precious storage space, makes the ios to lag and to be sluggish. Apple iphone 6s plus 16gb gold unlocked a1687 cdma. This is the first iphone ive owned thats battery life is something ive yet to worry about. When it dropped the 32gb space tier for the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus, giving users the option of 16gb, 64gb and 128gb, we werent pleased. If you have a 16gb iphone you wont have 16gb available for all your music, photos and apps. Apple is right, 16 gb is more than enough space on your phone. If youre a hard gamer and downloads lots of apps and games, then. Jun 28, 20 back when the iphone 3gs launched, 16gb seemed like a chasm of limitless and unusable memory. We recommend you go for at least 64 gb of storage, if possible, in order to fully enjoy all of the great new features in ios. If you answered all these questions with yes, 16gb is enough. Apple should have made a 32gb available and 64 is a big price step up. The last time apple raised its standard level of storage on its flagship iphone was in 2009 when it introduced the iphone 3gs with 16gb of storage.
Apple is right, 16 gb is more than enough space on your. Sep 08, 2015 when it dropped the 32gb space tier for the iphone 6 and iphone 6 plus, giving users the option of 16gb, 64gb and 128gb, we werent pleased. Why 16gb smartphones are the biggest ripoff in tech toms. Apple has finally laid to rest the last of its 16gb iphones and it. First of all, you really shouldnt get a phone with 16gb in 2017, unless you are really sure what youre getting yourself into. When purchasing a new iphone, you need to consider the three cs cost, color, and capacity. It has all the right features to do everything you want or need. The picture resolution will be too big and consume lots of memory. When apple first switched from 16gb to 32gb, then eventually to 64gb of base storage for iphones, it felt like that amount of space would always be enough. Apple presumably wants to keep a lower price point to market its phones at, and to be able to upsell customers to the 64gb version. Funny enough, im not consciously doing anything to conserve the battery. If you are buying phones for a large number of staff, it makes sense to save.
The problem is that as device memory increases, so too do the programs, apps, games and. But this last ios 8 update shows that 16gb is not enough, and apple really. About an hour of video can take up roughly 10gb of storage. On the other hand, my iphone 4s is too small for browsing or doing email. Considering ipad wifi 16gb and wondering if its large enough. Sep, 2019 when apple first switched from 16gb to 32gb, then eventually to 64gb of base storage for iphones, it felt like that amount of space would always be enough. Why apple shouldnt be selling a 16gb iphone 6s or 6s plus. The problem is that as device memory increases, so too do the programs, apps, games and files we store on them. Or you decided to hop on a blazingly good refurbishediphone deal. But if you are already using a 16gb iphone, or have no choice but to. Not to a massive extent to but enough to make comprimises. Its obvious enough that you should delete old apps you arent using.
Is the 16gb completely free available for apps or does the os require part of the 16gb. A approximately enough space to hold 3,200 mp3 audio files. Is a 16 gb ipad big enough, storage spacewise, for someone used to a 64 gb iphone 5. But i still need to know how much space slomo and timelapse takes up. If you take pictures, videos, or have lots of apps then gofer the 64 gb. The true storage capacity of an iphone, a 16gb iphone or ipad gives you around 12. This is all hypothetical, but if i had about 500 photos, 20 videos, 2 high quality games probably take up more room, spotify, all my emails, all my text messages, about. One of the biggest compromises between buying an android or an iphone is the battery life. You wont be able to store locally many videos or larger apps such as hardcore games.
I bought a 16gb iphone 6 without giving it much thought. How to live with the 16gb iphones pitiful storage wired. Is lte cellular connectivity worth buying, even though i cant see myself needingusing it in the near future. If youre a hard gamer and downloads lots of apps and games, then dont go for the 16gb. Given the later ipads have larger apps etc with retina. Unfortunately this isnt enough storage for most users, let alone fileheavy users.
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