Backup file size is significantly smaller than indicated occupied storage space on my iphone 12 pro max

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Backup file size is significantly smaller than indicated occupied storage space on my iphone 12 pro max

Hi all,

I recently did an upgrade from my iphone 8 Plus to the 12 pro max. I completed the data transfer from the old phone to new phone and backup again on my new phone through icloud. and noticed the backup size is significantly smaller than the actual storage. I went to icloud storage on my new phone and check under Backups to see what been backed up. Here is some data to illustrate my point:

Backup size: 6.33 GB

Photo Library: 59.55 GB

Wechat: 1.74 GB

WhatsApp: 1.39 GB, etc.

I am just a bit concern because the backup file size from my old phone showed the larger file size than the backup size I have on the new phone. just wonder if it is normal to see smaller gb backup size. Even my photo capacity was more than it. just afraid, if the photos are not part of it if I restore from the backup file.

Any feedback is appreciated.

TIA. :)

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 18, 2020 11:04 AM

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Answer 1

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zinacef

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Nov 18, 2020 11:29 AM in response to moon_light510

If storing your photos in iCloud, then it's not considered a part of the backup. As to the differences between the numbers on the 8 versus the 12, it could be related to the device's storage or what specific data you included in the backup.

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Answer 2

Nov 18, 2020 12:17 PM in response to zinacef

Thanks for the response. I didn't save my photo to the icloud photo. That's why I have a bit concern if those photo on my iphone is part of the backup file. :). Regarding to the 8 vs 12. I checked the setting is the same. is there a concern. Or if the backup file is really not really equal to the size of the storage

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Answer 3

Nov 18, 2020 12:42 PM in response to zinacef

Yes, mine is 256 GB both for the 8 and 12. And my avail storage space is 162 GB. only used 96 GB so far. And photo is 56% of the used space. Making me nervous now. Should I reach out to Apple for help? or the backup file usually is smaller size?

Thanks

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