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Should I get a 16 or 32 GB iPhone 5s?

Mrhgirl

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Hi! I'm looking to get a new iPhone 5s and I was wondering if 16 or 32 GB would be better for me. I have about 750 songs, 45 apps, and I don't get many TV shows or movies. The only problem is I am a photo fanatic and take A LOT of photos that I can never seem to delete. I am worried if I get the 16 GB I will not have enough storage for all my photos and videos. Anything will help!!!
 

EmceeGeek

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Sounds like you'll be more comfortable with 32GB.


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Spencerdl

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Welcome to iMore. "it's better to have and not need, than to need and not have". May I suggest the 32gb iPhone 5s......ENJOY
 

phreddyl

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No one ever complained of having too much memory on their phones. Go 32
 

pr1nce

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Welcome to iMore. Sounds like you've answered your own question. Get a 32GB. Enjoy your 5s!
 

ctl904

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I agree with what's been said already. No such thing as too much storage- if you can afford it, get at least 32.
 

Ledsteplin

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Get the 32 gb. You can always use apps like Dropbox or Box to store photos. They are cloud based. I use Box. I put photos on Box, then delete them from my camera roll. They're stored in the cloud, but can be viewed or saved back to the camera roll anytime.


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qbnkelt

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I would go 32G. The little bit of money that you save on the 16G won't be worth it if you run out of space, especially if you take a lot of pictures. I've got the 64G 5s and I'm so happy I know I've still got room.
 

yungboi

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32gb is best to get. When I got mine they only had 16gb so I had to get that but when the iPhone 6 comes out I'm going to use jump to get it.


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garment69

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I think the real question is should you be waiting a couple of months for the Iphone 6. That's what I am struggling with right now. I have a serious jonsing for IOS right about now and the thought of waiting is keeping me up at night.

32 GB is a no brainer.
 

Speedygi

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Unless you live totally on the cloud and save photos that way, the 32 gig is the way to go.
 

John Yester

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I always go for a 32GB.. Nice middle ground.. Not to little and not paying a lot for space I may never even touch in my cycle with using the phone.