Given memory is so cheap it&#x27;s the other way around.  The 64GB and 128GB models are what allow Apple to enjoy such healthy margins on smartphone sales compared to other competitors.<p>Keeping the base model at 16GB is going to cause many to shell out an extra $100 to Apple for the 64GB.  It&#x27;s anti-consumer, but this move is going to make them boatloads of more money as the additional $100 is nearly completely extra profit for Apple.<p>It&#x27;s a shameless money grabbing move they deserve condemnation for, but they will get away with it any way.