The business practice of incorporating low amounts of internal storage into products will see its last day, at least when it comes to iPhones, as Apple has decided to officially phase out all handsets that feature 64GB of onboard memory. The iPhone 16e, which is the newest addition to the company’s lineup, has allowed Apple to officially discontinue the third-generation iPhone SE, making it the last model to ship with a low amount of internal storage. With the latest moves, all iPhones now start with 128GB of flash memory for their base variants, making it beneficial for buyers in a variety of scenarios.
Users will now have more available storage to continuously support Apple Intelligence features and more
Aside from the iPhone 16e offering 128GB of storage, Apple has also introduced 256GB and 512GB versions for those that require it. We should remind readers that previous rumors claimed that the company’s cheapest iPhone was rumored to cost $499, but that would likely net you just 64GB of onboard storage. For $599, you get twice the amount, giving the buyer the advantage when it comes to installing a myriad number of apps or storing a bevy of pictures and videos.
One other possibility that the iPhone 16e launched with 128GB of storage was that it supports Apple Intelligence right off the bat. The Cupertino giant’s generative AI features run on-device as part of its goal to maintain user privacy, and while that will speed up functionality of those features, it comes at the cost of increased storage. Apple Intelligence would previously utilize 4GB of internal storage, but that figure has increased to 7GB.
It is safe to assume that when Apple Intelligence gains newer features, storage requirements will automatically climb, making it mandatory to own an iPhone with higher internal memory. The only device that Apple currently sells with 64GB of storage is the iPad, and with the iPad 11 launching later in the year with an A17 Pro, we expect Apple’s entire tablet family to come packing with 128GB for their base versions.
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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