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iPhone 7/7 Plus SSD storage speed test 32/128/256GB
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Helps to know things. Higher capacity SSDs have better read/write speeds. Universally.
True, here's the proof:
I have a 32gb i7+.
I've closed all the background and run it again, twice.
Speed:
16 < 32 < 64 < 128 < 256
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True, but this year the write speed diference between the 32Gb and the 128/256Gb is huge, almost 10x. This difference doesn't correlate with the normal differences found between different capacities of the same storage technology. This probably means that the 32Gb and the 128/256Gb really do use different Nand technology. I'm sure there are tasks where this difference should be very noticeable.
If it's not clear to anyone the differences between the speed in a SSD when going from a smaller storage capacity (32gb for example) to a larger storage capacity (256gb) has been a consistent factor for a long time now - and not just a thing Apple does. I've unfortunately read a couple of times now where people assume they are being punished by Apple given slower hardware just because they didn't spring for the larger SSD phone.
I would say that anything more than a 3-5x performance difference (just to throw a number out there) is more realistic of a normal deviation in speed from smaller to larger SSDs. Something like 10x or more is a chipset/memory/technology difference playing a part there. It's also worth collecting some information as to how much free space is available on those using smaller SSDs and seeing very low numbers. For it to perform optimally there should always be a set amount, maybe 7-10%, to have sustained/consistent performance. This has been long looked at and a known thing for almost 10 years now.
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This 100% (up to a point which I tried to elaborate on in my post above)
I would say that anything more than a 3-5x performance difference (just to throw a number out there) is more realistic of a normal deviation in speed from smaller to larger SSDs. Something like 10x or more is a chipset/memory/technology difference playing a part there. It's also worth collecting some information as to how much free space is available on those using smaller SSDs and seeing very low numbers. For it to perform optimally there should always be a set amount, maybe 7-10%, to have sustained/consistent performance. This has been long looked at and a known thing for almost 10 years now.
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This 100% (up to a point which I tried to elaborate on in my post above)
The 32GB is the "base" model. On another note, with 32GB you can argue that the super high speeds aren't needed because people who own the 32GB model aren't storing and moving a lot of data.
Really though? Would we be saying that if the sizes were just 8, 16, and 32gb being the largest? What about if it was just 64gb being the largest and 32 was a step down?
I don't think there's assumption on what that space is being used for. It's inherently slower, but I'd be surprised if it's indeed as slow as seen here. Hmm...
Yes, but how much of a difference is it? I don't know, but would be surprised if app launching wasn't dramatically faster across the storage models.
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Well memory needs evolve. In the early 90's our first pc had 16MB of disk space. That was a ton. When the options were 8,16, and 32GB, that was a decent amount of space. Nowadays 32GB is the entry. I am wondering how long Apple will milk the 32GB as the base model. It should really be 64,128,256 for this generation.
They're half of the speed on the 128 and 256. If we tested app launch times, the 32 will significantly lag behind.
I find it strange that the size of the ssd affects the speed. If Apple really made the 32gb hardware slower then the higher models that's a shame.
For me 32gb is more then enough I own an ipad pro 9.7 with 32Gb and I still have 24GB free I only use it for netflix , youtube and web browsing. So according to this logic since I have a small HDD I should get crappier hardware since I don't use my phone to it's full potential.
So if i buy a Ferrari tomorrow and never go past 100 km-h Ferrari will put a civic engine in it lol
If that's the case I want a refund it's simply unethical.
Im still not convinced on this test results.
For me 32gb is more then enough I own an ipad pro 9.7 with 32Gb and I still have 24GB free I only use it for netflix , youtube and web browsing. So according to this logic since I have a small HDD I should get crappier hardware since I don't use my phone to it's full potential.
So if i buy a Ferrari tomorrow and never go past 100 km-h Ferrari will put a civic engine in it lol
If that's the case I want a refund it's simply unethical.
Im still not convinced on this test results.
App launch time is determined by read speed and latency. All three storage tiers showcase read speeds that are much higher than you need for everyday computing.
Write speed, however, is much slower and could effect app installation times, among other things. My dad's 128GB 7 was able to install eight apps at the same time. I'd be curious to see the same thing done on a 32GB model.
Still, I doubt anyone would be able to notice a difference between the three storage tiers when used blindly, side by side.
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Someone please run this test on the iPhone 6s, I definitely do not want to buy the iPhone 7 Plus if it has slower read speeds than the iPhone 6s. am I reading this data wrong in this forum? There is no way Apple would make something like this slower than last year's model. Please someone respond fast I'm looking to buy very soon.
Honestly I don't doubt it. I've owned iPhones from 16gb to 256gb. Speed has never been an issue. It's cool to think about how fast the 128 and 256 is, but I don't think people will notice it unless they are moving GB's of data at a time.