Jump directly to the content

DETERMINING how much storage you need from your iPhone can save you tons of money - perhaps even hundreds - on your next handset purchase.

Everyone has different habits: some people need a 128GB phone, while all that space is wasted on others.

If you're looking at a whole lot of empty space, it would be wise to downsize to a smaller storage capacity with your next iPhone
1
If you're looking at a whole lot of empty space, it would be wise to downsize to a smaller storage capacity with your next iPhoneCredit: The U.S. Sun / Apple

Choosing a smartphone with the right amount of storage space can be tricky - particularly when there's a price jump involved.

Fortunately, Apple makes it very easy for iPhone users to check how much storage they need on their next device.

A phone's storage capacity is measured in gigabytes or GB.

And iPhones typically come with four different storage options: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

READ MORE ON IPHONES

RED ALERT

Expert reveals two settings changes to avoid ‘stolen phone’ nightmare

NOT AGAIN

‘Lesson learnt’ rages Amazon user after opening new iPhone to find ‘horror’ item

The price of an iPhone increases as its storage increases, for example:

  • iPhone 15: £799 for 128GB, £899 for 256GB, and £1,099 for 512GB.
  • iPhone 14: £699 for 128GB, £799 for 256GB and £999 for 512GB
  • iPhone 13: £599 for 128GB, £699 for 256GB and £899 for 512GB.
  • iPhone SE: £429 for 64GB, £479 for 128GB, £579 for 256GB.

Storage doesn't tend to stretch as far as it once did.

And that's not because 128GB has gotten any smaller, per say.

Most read in Tech

The easy 1-minute exercise inspired by astronauts that boosts life expectancy
SPACE HOPPER

The easy 1-minute exercise inspired by astronauts that boosts life expectancy

Inside Nasa's sci-fi movie battle to save earth from devastating asteroid strike
ROID RAGE

Inside Nasa's sci-fi movie battle to save earth from devastating asteroid strike

Android users receive access to much-loved TV app filled with hit US shows
JUICY APPLE

Android users receive access to much-loved TV app filled with hit US shows

Drivers can slash fuel bills with handy list of little-known Google Maps tricks
MAPPY DAYS!

Drivers can slash fuel bills with handy list of little-known Google Maps tricks

It's because there are so many more apps, services and features to use and install on the device that gobble up storage space.

Plus, iPhone owners typically need a little over 5GB of storage space to install major iOS updates, and around 1GB for smaller iOS upgrades.

iPhone expert reveals little-known 'invisible message' trick that lets you conceal texts

How much iPhone storage do I need?

To check how much storage you need on your iPhone, you'll want to check how much you are currently using.

To do that, head to your Settings > tap General > and then click iPhone Storage.

There you will see how much storage space you have used, how much is left, and what exactly is taking up the most space.

If your storage is full of applications, music and media you want to keep - and in fact, want more of - then that's a clear sign you shouldn't downsize on your storage space.

But if you're looking at a whole lot of empty space, it would be wise to downsize to a smaller storage capacity with your next iPhone.

Downsizing can save Apple fans up to £300 with the most drastic shift.

It's important to note that media, like pictures and videos, don't necessarily have to be stored on the physical handset.

Read all the latest news, prices and rumours:

 

Topics
YOU MIGHT LIKE
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
MORE FOR YOU