Device Storage Sufficiency

Discussions center on whether base storage options like 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB are adequate for users' needs, including everyday use, development, media, and gaming, often comparing to higher tiers or cloud alternatives.

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Sample Comments

notatoad • Mar 21, 2016 • View on HN

Because 16GB is enough for me. I don't need more space than that, so why should i pay for it?

dvhh • Apr 23, 2021 • View on HN

16GB should be enough for everyone

newsoundwave • Feb 21, 2013 • View on HN

With 32GB of storage, you probably wouldn't want to.

mcintyre1994 • Oct 30, 2016 • View on HN

How come everyone else is at 32GB now?

joeberon • May 25, 2018 • View on HN

Same for me getting 128 gb storage

katbyte • Apr 30, 2023 • View on HN

For most users getting 24/32gb is all they will ever need.

opieters • Sep 15, 2020 • View on HN

Sigh, the default storage option is still 64GB...

searchfaster • Apr 24, 2017 • View on HN

Yes, but this is just 16GB or 32GB, which is not really big.

tines • Jun 13, 2025 • View on HN

I paid for 32GB, I’m gonna use 32GB.

rootme • Dec 27, 2016 • View on HN

16 GB is more than you really need this days.