User level: Level 1 (16 points)Why is the OS 27 for my iPhone 13 less than half the size for my new iPad mini (14.64Gb vs 29.3Gb)?
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Original Title: OS 27?
Posted on Oct 20, 2026 2:51 PM
User level: Level 10 (242,520 points)Oct 20, 2026 3:06 PM in response to nlcrysler
Is there a reason you think it shouldn't be?
iPhone 13 does not support Apple Intelligence so the update would not include files and data for all those features which are pretty hefty as well as the additional features an iPad supports that an iPhone would not.
The iPad Mini 7th Gen, is an iPad with added features different to those on an iPhone and does support most Apple Intelligence features, so will get a larger package that includes files and data for the added options you will get with it.
User level: Level 1 (16 points)Oct 20, 2026 3:28 PM in response to nlcrysler
I'm just curious about the size as the OS's use to be very small but are becoming pigs for storage.
Thank you for your reply and explanation.
Nancy
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256379849