Nowadays, the memory capacity of smartphones has grown to 512GB, or even a large capacity of 1TB. However, more and more consumers are beginning to question whether such a large storage space is really necessary.
Recently, an insider expressed his opinion based on years of practical experience - for ordinary users, 512GB smartphones are not recommended.
The ** of the 512G mobile phone is obviously several hundred yuan more expensive than the 256G version. Taking iPhone15 as an example, the 256G version is priced at 6999 yuan, while the 512G version is priced at 8999 yuan, which is 2000 yuan more expensive. For most ordinary users, the capacity of 256G is more than enough.
There is no need for more storage space at all, and the actual feedback from expert users also shows that users who use 256G mobile phones, even if they do not actively clean up the storage for a long time, will rarely have a memory emergency. According to data, the average user uses a smartphone for about 2-3 years.
According to this calculation, the capacity of 256G can meet the storage needs of 3-5 years, and it is also a more affordable and suitable choice. What's more, all kinds of cloud storage are also very cheap and convenient nowadays. In contrast, spending more money on a 512G phone is far less cost-effective than cloud storage.
Therefore, from the perspective of cost performance, 512G mobile phones are really not worth buying for ordinary users. In addition, as an ordinary user, most of the time is using social software such as WeChat. It's enough to look at **, pat**, and play games once in a while, and you don't need much storage space.
It is very rare to really need a lot of storage space, for example, short bloggers who need to shoot and edit a large number of original ** frequently, they are the real users of 512G mobile phones, and it is difficult for ordinary users to use up the storage space.
Many users who bought a 512G mobile phone, after 2-3 years of use, the storage usage is less than 256G. In fact, the root cause of insufficient memory is not the size of the space, but the user's habit of not scientifically managing the storage of the mobile phone. If you don't clean up all kinds of cache garbage from time to time, even if you buy 1t of storage space, it will fill up quickly, and correct usage habits are more important.
When trading for a new phone, a mobile phone with 512G storage space will also bring some trouble. When a user decides to change to a new model, the process of misappropriating data to the new device is unavoidable. The larger the stored data, the longer the transfer time, which is a hassle for the user.
In addition, if the amount of data in the storage space is not large, users will also have a feeling of wasting equipment and underutilizing resources. No matter from which link, 512g is a bit "excessive", and choosing it not only outweighs the loss, but also brings certain inconvenience.
Based on cost-effectiveness, actual needs, iterative replacement, etc., it is not recommended for ordinary users to buy mobile phones with 512G or larger capacity. If the storage demand is really high, don't buy a high-capacity phone.
Because expanding external storage devices such as mobile hard disks is a better choice from both a cost-effective and practical point of view. Of course, a lot of originals are often filmed and edited**. Or game lovers, need a lot of big games, then 512g may be of practical help.
But for the vast majority of ordinary users, 256G mobile phones are a more suitable choice. The choice of what kind of smartphone configuration still needs to be decided according to your actual use. Don't be fooled by various parameters, the key is to clarify your real needs, and then choose the most suitable product.