Choosing iPhone Storage Sizes

I currently have an iPhone 11 (128 GB) and I also have an iCloud subscription. In total, I'm currently using 150+ GB for everything. Throughout the 4 years I've had it, I had to delete lots of files (estimate would be 60 GB worth of files deleted).


I will be getting a 15 Pro Max in a few months, and I don't know if I should get the 256 GB (with iCloud) or the 512 GB? I'm planning on keeping it for at least 4 years and with the constant increase in app sizes and implementation of desktop-level games to the iPhone, I want to have a worry-free experience in the next 4 years.


Here's how I use my iPhone:

  1. Medium to Heavy Gaming.
  2. I always watch Youtube, sometimes Netflix, and I always scroll through IG.
  3. I do not download any from Netflix.
  4. I love taking pictures from time to time and I sometimes take random videos.



iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 30, 2023 8:47 PM

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Sep 30, 2023 9:21 PM in response to CMGDC

I currently have an iPhone 11 (128 GB) and I also have an iCloud subscription. In total, I'm currently using 150+ GB for everything. Throughout the 4 years I've had it, I had to delete lots of files (estimate would be 60 GB worth of files deleted).


I will be getting a 15 Pro Max in a few months, and I don't know if I should get the 256 GB (with 200 GB iCloud) or the 512 GB? I'm planning on keeping it for at least 4 years and with the constant increase in app sizes and implementation of desktop-level games to the iPhone, I want to have a worry-free experience in the next 4 years.


Here's how I use my iPhone:

  1. Medium to Heavy Gaming.
  2. I always watch Youtube, sometimes Netflix, and I always scroll through IG.
  3. I do not download any from Netflix.
  4. I love taking pictures from time to time and I sometimes take random videos.
  5. I edit pictures and videos sometimes and it takes up 10-20 GB.



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