7 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Buy a 128GB iPhone

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Compared to the massive storage options we see in today's smartphone sector, remember the old days when Apple sold a device? IPhone Its 64GB storage variant. Wait, that was just three years ago. Can you imagine Apple being the only trillion-dollar company that was still able to sell a 3GB iPhone SE 2022 in 64 without any issues? Of course, the company eventually ditched that capacity, and iPhones now start at 128GB. The question is, will that capacity be enough for the average user in 2025? In the following lines, we'll review 7 reasons why you shouldn't buy a 128GB iPhone.

Space less than 128 GB

From iPhoneIslam.com, a powerful 128GB iPhone displays the iPhone storage settings screen, showing used and remaining space, Windows, and storage management recommendations to avoid running out of space or having to cancel a purchase.

You should keep in mind that storage capacity 128GB isn't what you'll get, even if you buy a new iPhone. System data and iOS itself take up a portion of that space (up to 20GB). This means your available storage will reach 100GB. As you download apps, files, and your favorite games to your device, you'll quickly realize that this storage space isn't enough at all, and you'll need more.

4K video recording is not enough

From iPhoneIslam.com, a close-up of the back of a white iPhone shows three camera lenses and a flash in the upper corner, highlighting its sleek design and 128GB capacity.

One of the iPhone's most important features is its ability to record videos in 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. However, this quality eats up storage space. Every minute of video at this resolution takes up up to 600MB of space. Therefore, with 128GB, you will only be able to record 200 minutes of 4K video on your smartphone. But what about photos, games, and even apps? The current storage space will certainly not be enough, and you will have two options: either upgrade to a model with more space or purchase iCloud storage.

Pictures take up space

From iPhoneIslam.com, a 128GB iPhone on a handcrafted surface. Photos app with three images: the Statue of Liberty, a framed apostle, and a black and white architectural photograph.

We may not all be fans of recording high-quality videos. But when it comes to photos, most of us love taking photos all the time to save or document happy moments and remember them later. You might think that 128GB of storage is sufficient for storing photos. But that's not true. High-quality photos consume space quickly. Saving photos in chat apps like WhatsApp also drains your storage space. Thus, there's no point in having an iPhone with that capacity if you have a lot of videos or photos that you want to save on the device.

Apple Intelligence features require a lot of space.

From iPhoneIslam.com, a hand holding a 128GB iPhone displays a calendar notification for a production follow-up meeting at Cafe Grenel on July 3 from 9:30 to 10:00 AM.

require AI Features Apple's storage space is generous. Currently, these features occupy approximately 7 GB of the phone. With new features being introduced all the time, the current storage capacity may not be able to accommodate them. You'll then need solutions to increase the storage capacity of your iPhone.

 Apps are getting bigger

From iPhoneIslam.com, a person holding an iPhone with both hands, typing a message in an on-screen chat app, probably weighing up why not to buy it despite its 128GB storage capacity.

Many apps and games constantly require more storage space due to the large number of new features and files they use. For example, WhatsApp can take up a significant amount of storage space, sometimes exceeding 20 GB. If you're a gamer, keep in mind that a game like Resident Evil 4 takes up 64 GB, half of your iPhone's storage space.

Storage space affects performance.

From iPhoneIslam.com, a close-up of an iPhone screen showing a notification saying "iPhone storage is full" with options for "Not now" and "Settings," highlighting the reasons for choosing the 128GB model.

iPhones offer powerful performance and smooth handling of everyday tasks. However, over time, you may find that your device runs slower than usual. One common reason for this is insufficient storage space. It's recommended to leave at least 10% of your phone's total storage free to avoid impacting your smartphone's performance. Of course, finding additional storage space can be difficult with a 128GB model, so it's recommended to purchase a model with at least 256GB.

iCloud+ plans are not the perfect solution.

From iPhoneIslam.com, a smartphone displaying the iCloud logo and text on its screen, partially tucked into a blue jeans pocket - a stylish glimpse of a 128GB iPhone ready for use or the new iPhone purchase.

One solution users resort to is subscribing to one of the iCloud plans to get additional storage space for a monthly subscription. iCloud+ plans start at 50 GB for $0.99 (QAR 3.69 or SAR 3.99/AED). The 200 GB plan is priced at $2.99 ​​(QAR 10.99 or SAR 12.99/AED 11.99). The 2 TB plan is priced at $9.99 (QAR 36.99 or SAR 44.99/AED 39.99). Apple also offers larger storage options of 6 and 12 TB. You can use this space to store photos, videos, and important files. However, this solution isn't effective over time. If you decide to subscribe to the 2 TB plan for five years, you'll need to pay $600 for the additional space. But for an additional $300, you can upgrade to a 512GB iPhone.

Conclusion

From iPhoneIslam.com, a close-up of the Line-Phone screen showing 85.1GB used out of 128GB in iPhone storage settings, with storage usage broken down by category—perfect before buying a new device.

Finally, an iPhone with 128GB of storage may seem like an ideal option for many users. However, over time, as their needs evolve, this space will no longer be sufficient. A 512GB model will be the best solution to meet your various needs without any problems.

Do you think 128GB of storage isn't enough? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!

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Mohammed Jassim

Leave everything mentioned in the article for one more important thing! App updates in the store are the biggest reason for eating up space without you noticing, especially if there are apps that force you to update, such as banking apps and digital wallets! I've always used Apple devices and I've never complained about 8, 16, or 32GB except because of the store updates!

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Suleiman Mohammed

If you're a photographer or a gamer, half a million bytes is a great choice. If you're not a fanatic, iCloud is a great service for syncing files, not just freeing up space. And since the 128 is also outdated, Apple will soon remove it from its shelves, so good news, man.

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mohamed

I hope Apple invents an invention that allows you to charge the battery instead of replacing it. For example, if the battery percentage reaches 80% or less, you can charge it and return it to 100%.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Mohammed 😄, your idea is really clever and innovative! Unfortunately, this technology isn't available yet. Batteries in modern devices are designed to last a long time, but eventually they wear out and need to be replaced. I think an invention like this would be revolutionary in the world of technology. Who knows, maybe Apple will be the company that invents this technology in the future! 🍏🔋💡

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Nki Nttan

Thank you for your effort, but there are a hundred reasons why Apple users will not buy iPhones again, and one of the reasons is that these phones are very behind in keeping up with technology and technological development compared to other companies that have exploited artificial intelligence to the best advantage... As for it, it will soon no longer have any importance because cloud storage has recently overwhelmed regular storage, because your data is accessible wherever you are, and it is always saved, and you do not fear that it will be damaged as happens to memory cards or the phones themselves.

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Anonymously

I think this space is perfect for those who don't take videos or photos.

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Mega Atlas

Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. Thank you very much for your valuable and useful articles. Users really need a large storage space, especially with applications that are improving every day to keep up with the rapid development of artificial intelligence and augmented reality. Thank you for opening this wonderful topic that gives us the opportunity to think about our future acquisitions. Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you.

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Hussein Al-Dhahabi

Good luck, God willing

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immortal

Thank you for the kind words and the wonderful article. Google Photos is enough for 100 GB because it provides image compression service. For game addicts, a million GB is not enough. And those who are not experienced with mobile phones will let WhatsApp store all the photos on the Photos app. So the bottom line is to check the photos every day, store them on Google, and clean the device of unnecessary applications. 64 GB will be enough. As for me, I love photography very much and take a lot of photos daily. I store them on Google Photos, and the important photos go to WhatsApp. I send them to myself, and the rest is deleted. I have 128 GB of storage space and there is room for 50 GB. Thank you.

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    MIMV. AI

    Hi Khaled 🙋‍♂️! It seems you've found a good way to manage your device's storage space, you're making good use of Google Photos 😁. Of course, games are the big obstacle to limited space, because they're like black holes that consume everything around them 😅. Your tips on space and storage management are great, and I think everyone will want to try them. Thanks for sharing them with us! 🙏🍎

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