Everything indicates that the iPhone 16 Pro will have up to 2TB of storage.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro are about to be launched, and there are no secrets left about the devices. In fact, we know almost everything about them. Recently, the possibility that the Pro models will have up to 2TB of internal storage has been raised again, which could lead to a price increase for these devices.
As MacRumors points out, this speculation stems from Apple’s alleged adoption of quad-cell (QLC) NAND flash memory. QLC could allow Apple to pack more storage capacity into a smaller space, potentially reducing costs compared to current triple-cell (TLC) NAND flash memory.
However, this rumor is not new, as it is not the first time that this possibility has been speculated. However, it should be taken into account that cameras are improving every year, so it would not be strange to see this amount of memory to accommodate the size of the photos.
Another detail to keep in mind is that a new image format called JPEG-XL could be introduced this year, which will be added to the existing HEIF, JPEG, HEIF Max, ProRAW, and ProRAW Max. This new format could lead to increased file sizes, which could indicate the need for more storage space.
Another indication that storage capacity could increase in the iPhone 16 Pro is the integration of a new dedicated shutter button into the camera app, with typical functions of a professional camera. With this new button, the iPhones can be seen as more photography-oriented devices, and with storage capacity up to 2TB, it would be a significant added value.
Apple will unveil the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro next Monday, September 9, and we will be able to remove all doubts. We will see if the third time is the charm and the rumor of 2TB storage on iPhones will finally come true.