Will 2TB Storage Be Here Soon? iPhone 16 Pro May Get a Storage Upgrade

Will 2TB Storage Be Here Soon? iPhone 16 Pro May Get a Storage UpgradeThere has been speculation in the market about whether the iPhone 16 series will come equipped with 2TB of storage. While similar rumors circulated around the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series, they ultimately didn't materialize

Will 2TB Storage Be Here Soon? iPhone 16 Pro May Get a Storage Upgrade

There has been speculation in the market about whether the iPhone 16 series will come equipped with 2TB of storage. While similar rumors circulated around the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series, they ultimately didn't materialize. However, various signs suggest that the iPhone 16 Pro could be the first iPhone model to feature 2TB of storage.

From a technical standpoint, Apple already possesses the technology to achieve 2TB storage. The advent of QLC NAND flash memory has opened up new possibilities for increasing phone storage capacity. Compared to traditional TLC or MLC chips, QLC offers higher storage density, enabling greater storage capacity on the same chip area while significantly reducing storage costs. This means Apple can easily integrate 2TB storage into the iPhone 16 Pro.

Although QLC storage falls slightly behind TLC in terms of read/write speed and lifespan, this might be exactly what Apple desires. Shortening the storage lifespan can encourage users to replace their phones more frequently, while large storage capacity can boost Apple's profits.

Beyond the mature technical conditions, some new features in the iPhone 16 series necessitate greater storage space. Apple's upcoming JPEG-XL format, while offering superior image quality compared to traditional JPGs, occupies more space. Considering that the iPhone 16 series supports multiple image formats HEIF, JPEG, HEIFMax, ProRAW, and ProRAWMax users taking high-quality photos will face greater pressure on local phone storage.

Moreover, Apple is aggressively developing on-device AI capabilities, shifting a significant portion of computing tasks to local phone processing. This means AI data needs to be stored locally, undoubtedly increasing the demand for storage capacity.

Therefore, from all aspects, the iPhone 16 Pro has the necessity for 2TB storage. The final outcome, as well as the pricing for the 2TB version, will be unveiled at the September 10th event. We'll see then if Apple has a surprise in store for us.