I find this to be a step backward. I'm not sure why a phone OEM would offer a storage option on a previous model and then not offer it on the newer one. Yes, I know it came to the Moto X (2013) later, but what's the point in doing that now? Honestly, I'd buy this phone immediately with 64gbs of storage or a microSD, but with 32gb of non-expandable storage, I'll really have to think about it. It is disappointing, though, considering it seems like it's otherwise a perfect phone (for me, at least).
64 gb didn't come out till a few months later on original X as well. In all honesty the majority of people are using cloud based services so 32 gb is more than enough for most
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64 gb didn't come out till a few months later on original X as well. In all honesty the majority of people are using cloud based services so 32 gb is more than enough for most
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The 64gb came out 9 months later. And I took it as Moto committing to that storage option for future options. Apparently I was wrong. I could probably deal with 32gb because I go to a university and have internet access all the time, but I'm still worried about going backwards again from around 96gbs of storage that I have on my current phone.
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The 64gb came out 9 months later. And I took it as Moto committing to that storage option for future options. Apparently I was wrong. I could probably deal with 32gb because I go to a university and have internet access all the time, but I'm still worried about going backwards again from around 96gbs of storage that I have on my current phone.
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It all depends on how much cloud you use. For me all my pics,music etc are in the cloud so out of my 32gb I'm only using about 8 for other stuff so I'll be OK with 32
True. I made it with a Nexus 5 for a couple months and that's when I didn't have unadulterated internet access, so I think I could do it now. I still wish I didn't have to, though, but I guess you can't have everything.
Guess its what's most important to you
One of the main reasons I have not put in a pre-order. I hope 64 GB becomes an option within the first 30 days...
32 is enough but I wouldn't mind paying another 20~50 for 64 ~ 128. Does the new x carry the same Google drive space promotion?
My biggest disappointment with the new Moto X is the lack of a 64 GB version (128 would be even better).
There are still people who do not use cloud based storage.
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I lost my nexus 4 about 8 months ago and havent had a android phone since then and deciding if 16 gigs is enough or if i should head to the 32 gig moto x
You will have 11gb of space to start of with 16gb version. Get the 32gb version.
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You will have 11gb of space to start of with 16gb version. Get the 32gb version.
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I agree. I had a 16 gig demo X from Verizon (perk of my job) before purchasing one. The 11gig free on the 16gig model was not enough for my apps, music, pictures and taking video of my son when needed (rather than always carrying a digital camera with me too). I purchased a Dev Edition just so I could get a 32gig model (since it was the only way to get 32gig on VZW at the time).
It might cost a little more up front, but since there is no microSD slot, you can't add space later if you need it!!!
In the past people could justify by saying "if 16 isn't enough in the future should I need it, I'll just sell this on ebay/craigslist/etc and it will cover the cost of a new phone." But with Moto lowering the X's retail price like they have, you can't count on future resale value anymore.
it depends if you plan on storing a lot of apps, music, pics, and videos. If you don't do any of that, then the 16 gb version should be adequate.
Totally depends on the user. I only store about 3gb music on my phone and I don't really play games, so 16 is enough for me. But most seem to need 32.
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I went with the 32 GB dev edition since I didn't think 16 GB was enough. My S4 has 16 GB internal and it's good for most things, except if you want to store a lot of HD games, a few nandroid backups and/or Google Music. If you don't like the color of the dev edition, you can swap the backs relatively easily, just search around here.
I am currently on a nexus 4. I had this for a few years and never had an issue with storage. I kept it light since it only had 16gbs. i had a oneplus one for a little while and used about 15gbs for games, music and all that. Now i ordered a nexus 6 on 11/5 from the google play store a 32 blue. I was aiming for the 64 but thought if i didn't get the 32 i wouldn't get a phone at all. So i nabbed it real quick. Now I am still debating over getting the extra storage. I managed on my nexus 4 but the extra space just seems nice. What made you choose the one you chose?
You do know that the Nexus 4 were 8 & 16GB devices, right?
I thought the Nexus 4 only came in 8 and 16gb variants. I've had an 8gb nexus 4 that I've been using for the past 18 months. Once you get past the space reserved for the system usage, I get 5.67gb of available space. I'd say I ran out of space for music and videos and stuff about 6 months ago and I've been resorting to dropbox, google drive, streaming and the like to keep myself entertained.
This time i went with the 64gb because I'd like to not worry about running out of space. 32gb sounds sufficient now, but in 24 months it probably won't be. Also going from $299 for 8gb to $349 for 16gb seemed like a lot of extra money for a little extra storage space, but going from $649 to $699 is like a drop in the bucket by comparison.
The nexus 4 was only sold in 8/16 GB models. Not 32GB. However, I ordered a 64gb because i always error on the side of caution and would rather pay a little more now then realize i need more storage down the road and not be able to do anything about it. Plus I hear the new run time uses about twice as much space for apps because of the cache.
64gb minimum.
I'd personally like 128gb.
32gb or less is pants in this day and age.
My last 2 phones have been 32 and I have never had a problem but I'm not one to keep useless Crap on my phone either. I don't play games. I always go through my pictures and delete bad or useless photos. How much damn music can u listen to. I mean really, people put 10gb of music on their phone and probably never listen to 98% of it. With all that said I like to go ever board on most things so I would have gotten the 64gb if I had the option at the time but for me 32gb will do just fine and I can spend the money saved on ammo.
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256 ~ 384GB.
Loseless musics and RAW pictures and 2K resolution videos need large enough space of storage
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My last 2 phones have been 32 and I have never had a problem but I'm not one to keep useless Crap on my phone either. I don't play games. I always go through my pictures and delete bad or useless photos. How much damn music can u listen to. I mean really, people put 10gb of music on their phone and probably never listen to 98% of it. With all that said I like to go ever board on most things so I would have gotten the 64gb if I had the option at the time but for me 32gb will do just fine and I can spend the money saved on ammo.
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I have 50gb of music on my Note 4 - All Wav Full size - Whether I listen to it is irrelevant, 64gb should be minimum.
Google need to get their act together or put a micro sd slot in their phones
I'd be fine with an 16gb device, so 32gb will do just fine.
32gb is ok for me as I dont put a lot of music on or vids, mostly stream content, but if they offered it in USB3 i would get 64gb so I could use it to transfer data and a portable hdd. Otherwise it takes ages to transfer stuff
I own 16GB Nexus 5 and it has 4GB free available.
But, that's because I don't install games, only 1. And I don't store music / video in it.
With Nexus 6, I plan to get the 64GB, although 32GB would be enough.
Why 64GB? Think about 4K videos, that might be cool, no? And that requires more space. Also 13 MP photos compared to 8 MP of Nexus 5, more space needed.
Lastly, because I intent to keep this "expensive" device for at least 2 years .... 64GB is more preferred!
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64gb minimum.
I'd personally like 128gb.
32gb or less is pants in this day and age.
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I agree. I wish companies would start offering 128 options or even 256. How hard is it to even offer that much storage?
I've never even used the full 8 on my N4. I'm good with 32.
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I agree. I wish companies would start offering 128 options or even 256. How hard is it to even offer that much storage?
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Ask Apple, since their 128GB iP6 models are suffering HW issues currently.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Rumo...ts-Apple-to-stop-using-TLC-NAND-flash_id62603
I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it....Go big or go home!
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I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it....Go big or go home!
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This is the thing. I'm considering going for the 64 again. It just feels nice to know you do not have to worry about space at all. I plan on putting games on my device because it seems perfect for gaming. 4k video does take a lot of space, so i am not sure what to do. I could have ordered a 64 from motorola but hesitated lol.
I"m one of those who was sad to see Google abolish the SD card from the Nexus devices, and was torn between getting a phone with bloat, but expandable storage, or a clean phone with no such abilities. I ultimately went for the latter, and was really worried that 32GB wouldn't be enough. In reality though, 32GB has proven more than enough. I'm sure I'll never even come close to filling it up, short of stuffing a lot of HD movies in there.
That said... I ordered the 64GB version of the Nexus 6, basically, for no other reason than I felt if I was willing to shell out $650 for a 32GB device, I might as well spend the other $50 for double the storage. Had that model been $100 more, I'm sure I'd have stuck with the 32GB phone and been fine. I guess we all have our lines in the sand.
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I"m one of those who was sad to see Google abolish the SD card from the Nexus devices, and was torn between getting a phone with bloat, but expandable storage, or a clean phone with no such abilities. I ultimately went for the latter, and was really worried that 32GB wouldn't be enough. In reality though, 32GB has proven more than enough. I'm sure I'll never even come close to filling it up, short of stuffing a lot of HD movies in there.
That said... I ordered the 64GB version of the Nexus 6, basically, for no other reason than I felt if I was willing to shell out $650 for a 32GB device, I might as well spend the other $50 for double the storage. Had that model been $100 more, I'm sure I'd have stuck with the 32GB phone and been fine. I guess we all have our lines in the sand.
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Thats the thing it is only 50 bucks more and i plan to keep the phone for two years.
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Ask Apple, since their 128GB iP6 models are suffering HW issues currently.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Rumo...ts-Apple-to-stop-using-TLC-NAND-flash_id62603
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LOL. You're using the fruit company as an example why not to use big storage?
Last I checked, the 256 GB SSD I have in my laptop was purring along quite happily, no issues at all.
You can't use one bad implementation as an example why something is globally a bad idea. In fact, you should probably assume that the problems apple is having, is either related to their specific chip supplier, or a flaw in the storage format they use. Note that the fruit company uses their HFS storage format, which may not be well tested on 128 GB flash media, and is used exclusively on a subset of consumer devices. Android uses EXT4, which is very well tested on 128 GB flash media, and deployed on things like SERVERS all around the world, proven very robust.
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Thats the thing it is only 50 bucks more and i plan to keep the phone for two years.
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^^ That.
Given the difference of $50 and the *lack of an MMC slot*, I consider it a no-brainer to get the big one. If you ever end up *needing* the space, you will be kicking yourself for buying the small one.
Being a crack flasher, I need MOAR storage. 64 GB should be fine for me.
I was of the mindset to wait for the 64GB handset, but it is almost mid January now with nary a notification that this elusive model is available.
Do you think I should wait it out? Or is 32GB plenty? I currently have a 16GB Nexus 2 with 32GB SD card. I routinely run out of space on the device (mostly DCIM pics + videos and TWRP backups / ROMs I want to test).
Thanks for your esteemed advice!
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Nexus 2? What? Nexus devices don't have sdcards.
It all up to you on what you need, no one can tell you to wait for 64GB or get 32GB. Only you know what your usage is.
The 64GB is available, you just need to actually be there to get it when it becomes in stock.
As an alternative, you can get a USB flash drive and use USB OTG.
Wait for the 64gb model it's worth it. I don't use all of the space but this nice to have in case I need it.
I was asking myself the same question last month. In the end, i opted to switch to the 32 gig.
All of my music is streamed.
All of my pictures are backed up to a cloud. (Google Drive shows up in your Gallery of photos on the phone)
I delete any rom I am not using.
The only things I keep saved for TWRP (also backed up to a cloud) are my Stock Unrooted back up and a current back up of whatever Rom I am running.
I ditched the wait and took the 32 gig and have run into 0 problems.
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Nexus 2? What? Nexus devices don't have sdcards.
It all up to you on what you need, no one can tell you to wait for 64GB or get 32GB. Only you know what your usage is.
The 64GB is available, you just need to actually be there to get it when it becomes in stock.
As an alternative, you can get a USB flash drive and use USB OTG.
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I meant Note 2
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I was asking myself the same question last month. In the end, i opted to switch to the 32 gig.
All of my music is streamed.
All of my pictures are backed up to a cloud. (Google Drive shows up in your Gallery of photos on the phone)
I delete any rom I am not using.
The only things I keep saved for TWRP (also backed up to a cloud) are my Stock Unrooted back up and a current back up of whatever Rom I am running.
I ditched the wait and took the 32 gig and have run into 0 problems.
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Yeah. Patience is not my strong suit
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I meant Note 2
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Oh gotcha. In my opinion, 32GB is enough for me. But for you, not sure. It all depends on your usage.
If you plan on using the N6 in the long-run, 64GB can't hurt but then you'll be paying +$50 and more sales tax.
Theres alternatives to storing your stuff.. USB OTG, Cloud, etc. 32GB should be just fine, just see your usage on your current setup and determine it from there.
wait and get 64gb, 32gb is too small imo ,even 64 is small lol , 128gb would be fine! no need to mess with OTG sticking out and losing those small devices
Just came from an lg g4. Got a 32 gb nexus 6 how is it on space how is 32gb going for you guys
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Just came from an lg g4. Got a 32 gb nexus 6 how is it on space how is 32gb going for you guys
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No issues here. I keep most of my photos in the cloud and I only keep two backups stored on the device.
Great here. Dont really use the cloud for much unless it's super important.
Please use thread titles. 3 threads you posted, none have titles. They're supposed to be descriptive.
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I have no issues at all for 32 gig, and I have 1300 MP3 on mine and I still have 12 gig left, depends on what you want to store. Some people think it's a laptop as far as storage, but like the other post said, you can always use the cloud.
You should be just fine
Hello guys, please tell which of this two versions you've got and why.
Does it mather to pay about +-50 more to get the 128GB version instead of 64GB, if just the storage size changes?
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Hello guys, please tell which of this two versions you've got and why.
Does it mather to pay about +-50 more to get the 128GB version instead of 64GB, if just the storage size changes?
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Well sadly no expandable storage which sucks, so get 128gb if you can. Personally I have 64gb because thats the only version available at Amazon.
I depends on your usage, how much space do you use on your current phone?
I had less than 20gb left on my 64gb Mi A2, and now, i have 73 gb left on my 128gb Mi 9, if i had the 64gb version, i would have only 9gb left. You also need to think about your space for 2 years from now, and also for the resell value.
I bought the 128gb and I don't know why. 64GB would be enough.
Buying the 64GB here. Even with Netflix downloads, a few GB games and tons of photos., I’m hoovering at 20 GB free space after a year and a half. Google Photos saves a lot of space and unlimeted cloud storage in a decent enough quality.
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I depends on your usage, how much space do you use on your current phone?
I had less than 20gb left on my 64gb Mi A2, and now, i have 73 gb left on my 128gb Mi 9, if i had the 64gb version, i would have only 9gb left. You also need to think about your space for 2 years from now, and also for the resell value.
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Running 32GB internal + 64GB external, but most is on external SD btw. I have some OTG C to use too.
128g here! the way i look at it rather have too much than not enough haha
I have 6GB/128GB because the Mi 9 has no external storage
I have the Mi 9 because Belsimpel (dutch shop) only has the 128GB version in blue.
I wanted the 128gb version but it was out of my budget (was way overpriced too). So i went with the 64gb and to be honest i'm gonna miss my 128gb i had with my redmi note 4 as external storage ... but oh well at least i can sell it and get some money back out of it. c:
I have 6/64 and for me it is ok.
I don't need many space in mobile phone, just some gb for mp3 to listen in can via bluetooth.
If better 64 o 128 gb depend of your own use of mobile phone.
bought the 128gb version myself as the price i got on it was quite cheap but 64 one would have been just fine too (as i had a 32gb s7 edge previously with 32gb sdcard)
256GB, the more the merrier
Do note that the storage speed differs quite a bit between the two versions. The 128GB one has faster sequential reads (almost 800MB/s, compared to 620-690 the 64GB one gets) while the 64GB one has almost twice as fast seq write speeds (about 390MB/s compared to 180-ish the 128GB one gets). The other parameters are usually in line, they also tend to differ between ROM versions on the global dev I've been running until now.
My current phone is the LG V10 so I went with the 8/128. I don't like buying phones so I wanted to make sure this one lasts as long as possible.
Noticed that no-one is mentioning how much space you do actually get after turning the phone for the first time. I have see somewhere that 128g version has 117g free. Is this true?
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Noticed that no-one is mentioning how much space you do actually get after turning the phone for the first time. I have see somewhere that 128g version has 117g free. Is this true?
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Yup. I just roughly calculated it and I got 116,88gb. Don't remember the exact value.
Try get 128. But only if you use your camera often (specially video). I bought 64gb and now only my gallery take 15GB. 4min video from some event takes 1, 2GB. So let's think before.
I got the 64gb because the 128gb was too expensive when I ordered it. I use Google Photos so no storage space used for photos on my phone and it's free. Thanks whoever posted the RAM speed differences. I was unaware. I wonder if the 256gb has faster speeds?
Just before I purchased the phone, I changed my mind and went for 64gb version.
My previous phone had 64gb storage and 64gb SD card, and I was using around 100gb of the total.
On the way to the shop I had a little cleaning, and checked the files on my SD card and it turned out almost all is useless and I just keep it on my phone (I had 2 year old TWRP backups, many custom ROMs and mods that I don't need and use etc)
Same apps and similar amount of downloads (on Netflix, Spotify, Photos etc) and I have 30gb free on my 64gb Mi 9. So, I don't think 128gb is necessary for a regular user.
Now, I can use the 50 euros I saved, in buying a 20W wireless charger and a power-bank.