Will a 8GB iPhone 4S have enough space for my mom's needs?

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Hi

My mom is about replacing her old phone with an iPhone 4S, but however 16GB versions seem to pricey for her as for a phone, and in my area it's quite unavailable though, but there's no problem with the 8GB version.

She's not going to download any games, maybe a few basic-daily apps, a few albums and some pics. I'm mostly concerned at iOS updates which may take pretty much of that precious space - my 16GB 5S speaks for itself -

Thanks,
A.

 

[taz323]

Hi and welcome, it is hard to say, but 8GB's is really not a lot of space. If at all possible try for the 16GB.

 

[ajl]

If that's all that will be occupying the storage, she should be fine.

 

[Just_Me_D]

Define "a few" albums and "some" pics? "Few" and "some" could mean hundreds to certain people. Just know that music, videos and photos can take up a good deal of space. Yes, the 8GB model "could" be enough, but I'd really try to find a device with a minimum of 16GBs. Would she consider getting an iPhone 5C?

 

[Speedygi]

If your mum could live on iCloud totally, I would say theoretically you could, but I wouldn't recommend anything under 16GB at this point for any phone in the market.