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Other Who has or is getting 512 GB? 512GB vs. 256GB
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IMHO big memory sizes will increasingly become less attractive, due to iCloud and other cloud services. You only have to take into account that image sizes will significantly increase, especially once the new Apple ProRAW format comes out. If you take many pictures, then go for the 512 version, otherwise 256 should be ok. I recently have set up my X new from scratch, with only the essential apps - and it works like a charm. So having 100s of apps is a waste anyway...
For someone that is privacy focused and doesn't want to deal with iCloud, and doesn't plan to upgrade every year, that's who the 512 is for. Also the videographers that want all the DolbyVision or photographers that want the AppleRAW photos. All kept on phone, and never have to leave.
iCloud can be a total PITA and has a host of buffering issues for bigger sized files. I can't wait to get rid of iCloud with a 512GB phone. The optimization can also be really annoying if your phone is full. You take a photo and a day later, sometimes hours, it's already in the cloud and off your phone. Then you to have to re-download it to view it in full clarity, edit it, or share it.
I bought an iPhone 11 with 256GB last year. It was an upgrade from a iPhone 7 Plus 128 GB. I can't handle not having all my photos on my phone, and I like space to download tv shows/movies for when I travel, (remember travel?). in the future when I get an iPhone 13 or more likely a 14, it'll have to have 256GB
I have a hard time imagine what iCloud data would take up that much space, that you would need 512GB not to have it. And never have important information on you phone, which is not either synced or backed up.
I’m not even considering the 512 option as they’ve slighted us with the extra charge... so it’s 999, 1099, 1299 for Pro, and 1099, 1199, and 1399 for the Pro Max. It’s like yes I believe that kind of hard drive is more expensive but couldn’t you have just charged me $1199 or $1299 respectively? Has it always been this way? I’ve only just recently been interested in iPhones beyond base storage as now the photos and videos are going to be taking up way more space.
So on principle... I’ll stick with 256gb and burden myself with offloading onto my external hard drives every so often.
So on principle... I’ll stick with 256gb and burden myself with offloading onto my external hard drives every so often.
I'm in the same situation trying to weigh up 512gb v 256gb. My XS currently sits at 165GB used of the 256GB, with 127GB of the 165GB being 'photos'. I don't trust iCloud with my valuable pictures (I backup to my Mac that then gets backed up time machine), I prefer to have them on demand, and I don't really want to start subscribing to iCould storage, but the £200 extra for another 256GB seems a bit steep considering I might not need it.
I'm going Max, so I have a few more weeks to decide, but right now I'm erring on the side of 256GB and clearing down my phone of legacy apps/data etc.
I'm going Max, so I have a few more weeks to decide, but right now I'm erring on the side of 256GB and clearing down my phone of legacy apps/data etc.
If you like to keep a large amount of your media on your local storage then get the 512GB, but if you don’t mind balancing between Local and Cloud storage then get the 256GB.
I got both my iPhone 11 Pro Max and iPad Pro as 256GB models and then got 2TB iCloud Storage and I am very happy, my next iPhone will probably be 256GB to.
Anyone think Apple will update their iCloud storage tiers/pricing this year or very early 2021?? Any chance? A 1 TB would be a sweet spot for me as a creative, maybe $5.99 monthly?? Please? It has been quite a long time now since a change in what is given, correct?
looks like the last update was Sept 2015, over 5 years ago now.
I’m not begging for cheaper storage, I’m begging for more options. $9.99 a month is too much for anything these days. Let me skirt by with $5.99 for 1TB.
looks like the last update was Sept 2015, over 5 years ago now.
I’m not begging for cheaper storage, I’m begging for more options. $9.99 a month is too much for anything these days. Let me skirt by with $5.99 for 1TB.
Likely 512 GB, They droped the price because last year the 11 Pro max was $1449. With this year 12 Pro max is $1399. It's only $50 difference but still cheaper than last year's model.
512 GB phone, 1 TB iPad Pro. Keep all my pictures fully on phone, much faster that way. Have entire world map downloaded on phone, so with GPS can track and travel anywhere regardless of cell coverage. Keep all my music on phone so cell coverage irrelevant. Keep bunch of books and HDR movies on phone directly no download delays/lag. Plus not being near maximum memory usage speeds things up. Never have concern downloading anything or taking HDR 4K 60 FPS movies. One less restriction in life. When they have 1 TB phone I will get that.
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I have been getting the highest storage for a few years now. I may or may not need it but I like to have peace of mind it‘s there if I need it. I can probably get away with 256GB if I had too though. I am contemplating between 256BG and 512GB this time maybe save some money but not yet decided. I’ve still got a few weeks to decide though. I don’t like relying on iCloud storage as it requires a good online connection plus I don’t like managing my storage either. I rather every thing was stored locally.
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512GB because of OCD.
I just want the best of the best. What Tony Montana said...
I just want the best of the best. What Tony Montana said...
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Currently on 256gb on XS Max (238GB used) - looking at IP12 Pro MAX - Do I stick with 256gb or go 512gb.
Do I add 256GB for £200 or add on £6.99 for 2TB icloud instead. Hmm...
Do I add 256GB for £200 or add on £6.99 for 2TB icloud instead. Hmm...
