Apple Intelligence Now Requires Almost Double iPhone Storage on Latest Models

With iOS 27, Apple Intelligence storage requirements have increased: new iPhone models need up to 14GB of free space instead of 8GB. The extra memory is needed for Siri AI voice setup and advanced on-device AI features; other models still require 8GB.

• New iPhones need up to 14GB free space for AI features
• Other models still require up to 8GB
• More memory needed for Siri AI voice setup and advanced local models