TrendForce: No 4GB RAM on iPhones in 2017

03 May 2017
The analysts say the average memory for smartphones will reach 3.2 GB in 2017.

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Fusion, 04 May 2017Android fanboys be like..Need more Ramz And Corez Yo!! Real... moreAgreed.I as an android fan am disgusted and disappointed by the people around me and their selfish and stupid need for more.

    AnonD-1825, 03 May 2017Propably, my 6s has 1GB and it's never been problem, very f... moreSpecs ain't a problem.Many phones handle over 70 apps with only 1 gb ram and dual core easily.The price is what everyone is annoyed.But iPhone 6S for the price should provide you with that experience.I mean,if it didn't you wouldn't buy it,right ?

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      • Fusion
      • jeu
      • 04 May 2017

      Android fanboys be like..Need more Ramz And Corez Yo!! Really wish my phone had the latest version of Android..Need some of that Nougat flavor YO!! Gets mad, still no Nougat..Maybe if i wipez the Cache my phone workz normal again!! Gets frustrated realizes Android is junk..Comes and trolls an Apple article on GSMA..

        Who tf still buys an iPhone after phones like Samsung S8 exist for the price of the starting model of the iPhone 7 ? Let's be real here,iPhone 7 was amazing when Samsung trashed it's Note 7.Now,hardly anything iPhone makes will be useful to us customers.Except well optimized software.

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          • AnonD-1825
          • p7d
          • 03 May 2017

          Anonymous, 03 May 2017Yes, Indeed. Without apple, you couldn't even breath. I... more"I'm always wondering, how can you live without apple."

          I wonder that too, for us iOS users Apple have made our life lot more fun and enjoyable.

          I really dont know why android boys are so thight whiny bitches everyday?

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            • Anonymous
            • mGA
            • 03 May 2017

            AnonD-1825, 03 May 2017I also love technology like many Apple users and it's lot m... moreYes, Indeed.
            Without apple, you couldn't even breath.

            I'm always wondering, how can you live without apple.
            Apple is just water for fishes but for your kind of human being.

            Technology is a tool to be used, not a thing to be loved.
            Get a life fan boy.

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              • Anonymous
              • mGA
              • 03 May 2017

              After all that bad opinions about Amoled screens, screwing and yelling to Samsung phones and now switching to Amoled.
              Yes dear iphone fans...
              You can start talking about how Amoled screens are superior to LCDs and how will apple make it more perfect(er~).
              You know, its a looser thing and must to do.

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                • AnonD-60230
                • U{t
                • 03 May 2017

                Hey apple fanboys, comment when apple starts manufacturing phones for 100$, till then, get lost!

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                  • AnonD-628531
                  • nI1
                  • 03 May 2017

                  AnonD-1825, 03 May 2017Propably, my 6s has 1GB and it's never been problem, very f... moreDuel: "Again fandroid don't understand how much better iOS is optimized, you just think android with even 3gb works like crap so iPhone should work [like that] too"

                  Crapdroid Is A Joke: "Laggy Crapdoid is obsolete. / Apple Master Race"

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZaFkBsLHjc
                  http://bfy.tw/Ba4e

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                    • AnonD-1825
                    • p7d
                    • 03 May 2017

                    Anonymous, 03 May 2017I don't want 10 year old technology. I want 6Gb ram . I wan... moreI also love technology like many Apple users and it's lot more than numbers on paper.

                    As a guy who was very big nerd in younger years i couldn't care less about numbers anymore if my product works like it should be and Apple delivers that and been doing that since first iPhone. Reason why i also bought iPad because i love technology how it helps and make my life more fun and easier.

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                      • AnonD-1825
                      • p7d
                      • 03 May 2017

                      Fusion, 03 May 2017Awesome!! Another iPhone article full of Android spec nerds... moreExactly :D as always

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                        • Anonymous
                        • fjR
                        • 03 May 2017

                        AnonD-1825, 03 May 2017Even 2GB with iPhone is more than OK. Also think it for ... moreI don't want 10 year old technology. I want 6Gb ram . I want oled screen. I want 500ppi screen. Why? Because we love technology.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • J42
                          • 03 May 2017

                          Anonymous, 03 May 2017The Ironic part of this article is Iphones having 4 GB RAM ... moreBecause Samsung makes the iPhone RAM chips...

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                            • Fusion
                            • jeu
                            • 03 May 2017

                            Awesome!! Another iPhone article full of Android spec nerds obsessed with Apple..LOL..

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                              • AnonD-1825
                              • p7d
                              • 03 May 2017

                              A Note 4 user, 03 May 2017Well, assuming how limited is IOS, and general better optim... moreEven 2GB with iPhone is more than OK.

                              Also think it for a second, most of people with their PC have 4GB and it's very capable and more than enough for most.

                              Somehow fandroids think Apple devices couldnt do more so that's why they are simple, but in fact Apple devices hardware is very powerful to do lot of things just lke computers 10 years ago were very capable.

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                                • AnonD-451592
                                • ajP
                                • 03 May 2017

                                I don't get it . My Xiaomi mi4c is super smooth after 6 months of usage on the latest android 7.1 ( even a bit faster than the first days ) and has "only" 2gb of RAM . Seriously , the true reason android needs more than 3gb of RAM is for simple background multitasking , where , at this point , it is really lacking .
                                - 720p display or lower = 1.5GB RAM
                                - 1080p display = 2GB RAM
                                - 1440p display = 3/4GB RAM
                                And for solid multitasking for any resolution 3GB with good software optimization should be enoght .

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • fjR
                                  • 03 May 2017

                                  AnonD-1825, 03 May 2017Propably, my 6s has 1GB and it's never been problem, very f... moreApple:" You don't need a screen bigger than 3.5inch cos your thumbs don't reach"
                                  Apple:"You don't need a stylus"
                                  Apple:"You don't need Headphone Jack"
                                  Apple"You don't need more than 500mb ram"
                                  Apple:" You don't need fast charging"
                                  Apple:" You don't need wireless charging"
                                  Apple:"You don't need higher screen resolution"

                                  Consumer:"Here is my credit card, take my money "

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                                    • A Note 4 user
                                    • 0vw
                                    • 03 May 2017

                                    Well, assuming how limited is IOS, and general better optimized apps, perhaps in case of iphones 4GB is OK. But with android (which is trying to become desktop replacement - with connected monitors and keyboard) 6GB should be minimum for wise ppl buying a new phone in 2017 for 2-3 years to come.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • vx6
                                      • 03 May 2017

                                      AnonD-1825, 03 May 2017Propably, my 6s has 1GB and it's never been problem, very f... moreI also have a android phone and it gives me no problem not at all. By the way its bang for a buck phone.. how about yours? bang on your wallet?

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                                        • Markobarko
                                        • 3pv
                                        • 03 May 2017

                                        Let's just be honest. Temporarily the S8 has the looks, battery, camera,...

                                        Maybe iphone 8 wil surpass that.

                                        But then again the model x foldable...

                                        Missing such basic things like widgets (the real ones) and manny more on my work iphone.