The iPhone 13 may have been Apple's first misstep, and the new phones aren't even out yet. According to new information regarding the forthcoming iPhone's expected specifications, one of Apple's main flaws isn't being addressed in this upgrade.
That is the storage capacity of Apple's basic iPhone and iPhone mini models. The iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max have 128GB of storage, however the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 small don't. Instead, the standard model comes with 64GB of storage, and the only option to expand it is to upgrade to a more expensive 128GB model, as Apple does not offer microSD cards with its handsets.
Earlier this summer, there was hope in some quarters — namely, mine — that Apple would join other flagship phone makers in increasing the beginning capacity for its two most affordable iPhones. However, a listing on a Ukrainian e-commerce site claiming to explain the iPhone 13 colours and storage choices puts a stop to that. The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini have 64GB and 128GB storage options, respectively.
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In technology reporting, there's an old adage that just because something is prematurely placed on a Ukrainian e-commerce site doesn't imply it's true. The accuracy of the listings on the KTC website cannot be guaranteed. At Apple's September 14 product launch, a 128GB base model iPhone 13 could still be released, and I could end up with egg on my face. To be honest, I'm hoping that's the case.
Because I'd rather be embarrassed by a hasty rant over smartphone capacity than face a world where a major phone manufacturer still believes that 64GB of base storage for a flagship phone is acceptable.
Other phones in that price bracket appear to have gotten the memo on how much storage phone customers need these days, assuming the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini cost the same as their predecessors — $799 and $699, respectively. The Samsung Galaxy S21 features 128GB of storage and costs $799. The OnePlus 9 costs $729. Even last year's Galaxy S20 FE — a phone that sacrificed features in order to keep its pricing low — comes with 128GB of storage.
Storage in Phones that cost $799 and less
Even with firms like Apple encouraging users to use cloud-based storage services like iCloud, 64GB is simply insufficient these days. Starting with the fact that you won't have access to the entire 64GB - the software that runs your phone sucks up a small portion straight away — your phone can quickly fill up with images, music, files, and apps. I'm now using an iPhone 11 Pro Max for the majority of my daily tasks, and despite the fact that I keep my files to a minimum, I've had to use the unload applications option to free up space for some upgrades.
Apple's decision to start storage options at 64GB could be for a variety of reasons. The fact that we're talking about the iPhone's two most affordable flagship models suggests that it has something to do with keeping prices down. Either that, or Apple is attempting to further distinguish its Pro models from its standard and small devices. I'm not claiming to know what Apple is thinking here. However, I am aware that Apple's competitors do not skimp on storage. As a result, the iPhone stands out in a different way - one that Apple is unlikely to appreciate.
Fast-refreshing screens and upgraded ultrawide angle lenses are reported to be among the highlights of the iPhone 13 Pro variants. To put it another way, there's already enough to set the iPhone 13 Pro apart from the less expensive new iPhones. That category does not need to include storage.