Evidence45%Reported
FactConfirmedProduct·March 23, 2026
TrendForce: AI Demands Driving iPhone Storage Capacity Growth in 2026, Outpacing Android
TrendForce reports that on-device AI processing requiring 40-60 GB of cache space is pushing average smartphone storage higher in 2026, with iPhone storage growing significantly faster than Android due to the iPhone 17 series starting at 256 GB.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 23, 2026
Last updated
March 23, 2026
Sources
1 source
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Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 23, 2026
Last updated
March 23, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
WWDC 2026 Expected to Feature iOS 27, Siri Chatbot Overhaul, and End of Intel SupportApple Reportedly Preparing Largest-Ever Set of iPhone RevampsGurman: Apple's Foldable iPhone and 20th-Anniversary Edge-to-Edge iPhone in DevelopmentApple Rolls Out First 'Background Security Improvement' Update for Safari WebKit BugMorgan Stanley Cuts 2026 Global Smartphone Shipment Forecast to 1.1B Units (-13% YoY)