iPad mini Choosing iPad Mini 6 64GB vs 256GB

[Qu1ckset]

So I was ready to preorder right when they announced the IPad Mini 6 , I was actually surprised they announced it , I was expecting Oct like the rumours.

I held off ordering right away as I was so stumped on which size to choose as the price different is pretty hefty 64GB/Wifi $733CAD vs 256GB/Wifi $959CAD

I was thinking about just getting the 256GB and calling it a day with future proofing, but then started thinking why ? My iPhone 12 Mini is 256GB and my main culprits for only having 72GB free is my photos/msg/whatsapp/music.

I won’t be storing my photos on my iPad , and if I can I’d like to optimize my imsg/WhatsApp if possible on the iPad vs keeping it reg on my iPhone. And music I can stream.

my main usage will be media consumption via streaming , web browsing and maybe get into drawing if I decide to buy the Apple Pencil , and maybe saving some movies or so here and there not a whole library for travel.

think I should just stick with the 64GB ? Or ? Lol

can’t decide but slightly leaning towards the 64GB , wish they offering 128Gb as base option.

what are your guys usage for 256gb ?

 

[ericwn]

This has been discussed over and over in the last couple days tbh. Some have large apps, some love to store media locally, others both etc. There is no wrong or right here.

I recommend you try the 64 GB model and return it in the return period in case you need more storage.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I find it offensive that they increased the base price by 25% yet stuck with a 64gb base storage amount.

It's even more offensive considering the iPhones now start at 128GB.

Just feels cheap and money gouging by Apple

 

[ScanTheNavian]

think I should just stick with the 64GB ? Or ? Lol

can’t decide but slightly leaning towards the 64GB , wish they offering 128Gb as base option.

what are your guys usage for 256gb ?

I ordered the 256GB, but that's because I want to dabble with Luma Fusion and perhaps other creative apps. I'll also likely load it up with other offline things. For your usage 64GB seems very much fine. If I had your needs I wouldn't be able to motivate 256GB since it crazy more expensive. I've been waiting for this tablet for many years so I don't want to feel that I can't use it 100% with future apps that might interest me.

Yes, 128GB would have been the dream, but reality is what reality is. 😑

 

[ZBoater]

I chose the 256GB because that’s the largest size they offered. Had they offered a 1TB model, I would’ve gotten that one. I’d rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

 

[AVBeatMan]

I’d get the 256 if you can afford it. 64 seems too low.

My decision is should I get WiFi or cellular?

 

[Qu1ckset]

I’d get the 256 if you can afford it. 64 seems too low.

My decision is should I get WiFi or cellular?

I ended up ordering the 256Gb , I was looking at plans for the cellular and it wasn’t worth it to me

 

[Macalway]

This is now highly contentious. It's easy being swayed to spending more money than is needed.

Happens all the time. "You need this, and that. And you had better get this".

One can go broke. Just coming here is expensive, IMHO

 

[turbineseaplane]

One can go broke. Just coming here is expensive, IMHO

For the past five years or so, other than AirPods, I have absolutely thrived on purchasing amazing condition preowned Apple products for usually less than half of MSRP.

The products are all so good that they are still amazing even when many years old

 

[AVBeatMan]

I’ve changed my mind about this and ordered the 64Gb. It won’t be my main iPad (I have a 256Gb Pro) and will only be using for media consumption and web browsing.

I’ve never had less than 256Gb before. Is it just a case of turning off automatic uploads for photos etc to save space?

 

[ericwn]

I’ve changed my mind about this and ordered the 64Gb. It won’t be my main iPad (I have a 256Gb Pro) and will only be using for media consumption and web browsing.

I’ve never had less than 256Gb before. Is it just a case of turning off automatic uploads for photos etc to save space?

In your case I’d set the mini up from scratch and not from an existing backup and then turn on optimise storage in the photo settings to not retain full res photos locally.

 

[ElectronGuru]

I’d get the 256 if you can afford it. 64 seems too low.

My decision is should I get WiFi or cellular?

1) GPS: if you need it, cell is the only option

2) location: Europe has way better cell plans. If USA you will pay through the nose to worry about data consumption

3) do you commute by train to need it most days?

4) do you mind tethering from a phone?

5) how likely is it (or the person using it) to be lost/stolen such that you need location always

 

[schneeland]

My personal rule of thumb is: buy about twice the amount of storage you need, so you don't need to think about storage. Unfortunately, that puts me more or less in the same place as you - my current usage on the Mini 5 is about 50GB, so 128GB would be ideal. However, a large portion of that is downloaded podcasts (~15GB), so I feel you might be ok with the 64GB. If you can spare the money, though, I would go with 256GB (just to be on the safe side).

 

[Realityck]

I find it offensive that they increased the base price by 25% yet stuck with a 64gb base storage amount.

It's even more offensive considering the iPhones now start at 128GB.

Just feels cheap and money gouging by Apple

Do you think if Apple sold the mini 6 for $549 and offered only 128GB that everyone would be happy?

 

[rui no onna]

Do you think if Apple sold the mini 6 for $549 and offered only 128GB that everyone would be happy?

Everyone? Probably not. I would be, though.

 

[benobi]

Everyone? Probably not. I would be, though.

Do you think if Apple sold the mini 6 for $549 and offered only 128GB that everyone would be happy?

I would also be happy. I’m going for the 256 but not exactly thrilled to spend the extra $150. I’m planning to downsize from an 11 iPP with 60gb used.

 

[AVBeatMan]

1) GPS: if you need it, cell is the only option

2) location: Europe has way better cell plans. If USA you will pay through the nose to worry about data consumption

3) do you commute by train to need it most days?

4) do you mind tethering from a phone?

5) how likely is it (or the person using it) to be lost/stolen such that you need location always

1) Don't need it.

2) I'm in the UK and could buy a 20GB loaded sim for around £40.

3) No. Working from home.

4) No, I have unlimited data on my iPhone.

5) Not very likely as hardly travel nowadays.

So the answer for me is I don't need the cellular version. Now, although I've decided on the 64GB I still wonder?.....256?.....(3rd world problems huh?)

 

[rukind2]

I went with the 64 GB Wi-Fi version. My use will be streaming, entertainment, and reading. No need for more storage. I have the 11” Pro and iMac 27” for task intensive activities.

 

[Htsi]

From $500 it goes to $800 with 256& cellular. Surprisingly the same price I got my apple refurb 2018 12.9 for

 

[Htsi]

I would not but the 64GB. It is too small to live without worry.

 

[luxx80]

I am moving down to 64GB but getting cellular. I only used about 35GB on my other iPad I'm trading in. I will really love using this to read the NYTimes on the train.

I want to reclaim using an iPad for fun. Strictly reading for pleasure, the occasional game, streaming movies. No more work crap - no more emails or Slack on my iPad!

It gets here tomorrow and I can't wait.

 

[Neil.gtis]

Hi
I have the same problem mini 1 16gb cellular 1.7gb left
Mini 4 128gb WiFi 107gb left
Thinking will mini 6 64gb cellular be enough 256gb cellular too much money
I could get the 64 cellular and the pencil
For about the same in the UK
Neil

 

[happy orchard]

For the past five years or so, other than AirPods, I have absolutely thrived on purchasing amazing condition preowned Apple products for usually less than half of MSRP.

The products are all so good that they are still amazing even when many years old

Agreed. I’m besties with Apple’s Refurbished page.

For instance, I didn’t want more black bezels so I traded in my two-year-old silver mini 5 with 64gb for one with 256. So I got a new battery, more storage, and still my white bezels for less than $200.

 

[happy orchard]

1) Don't need it.

2) I'm in the UK and could buy a 20GB loaded sim for around £40.

3) No. Working from home.

4) No, I have unlimited data on my iPhone.

5) Not very likely as hardly travel nowadays.

So the answer for me is I don't need the cellular version. Now, although I've decided on the 64GB I still wonder?.....256?.....(3rd world problems huh?)

Maybe think about each minute you stress over this decision as costing a dollar (or your currency or choice), if you can, pay for the extra storage and peace of mind.

 

[AVBeatMan]

Maybe think about each minute you stress over this decision as costing a dollar (or your currency or choice), if you can, pay for the extra storage and peace of mind.

Ha, I did. Ended up with the 256GB Cellular. So much for logical reasoning!