Yes

Though not recently, moving to iCloud Photo Library and setting the phone to optimize space helped. As well as the switch initially to iTunes Match and now Apple Music. Currently sitting at 13GB free.

The split of my iOS computing between my smaller iPhone and larger iPad helps too.

A key reason I've used more storage on my pocket computer has been for the motorcycle rides. I like to have music or podcasts local to the device for times I'm outside cellular range. Currently I have to prepare ahead of time for such a trip and let things download before I go.

A chunk of space is also dedicated to TomTom map data. Still need maps that don't require cellular data, and want an app that has routing options built to help find twisty roads.