As for memory, all current iPhone 16 models feature 8GB of RAM, which is considered to be the minimum requirement for Apple Intelligence.

But here’s where things get puzzling: the iPhone 17 will reportedly stick with the A18 chip and 8GB of RAM—identical to the iPhone 16.

A change in the way TSMC makes chips for Apple could mean a lot more variation in performance for the iPhone 18 models, by Apple switching combinations of CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine.

Apple also said the A18 has a new memory subsystem to traffic data as quickly as possible. Compared to iPhone 15 with the A16 Bionic chip, Apple says the A18 chip is up to 30% in single-core CPU ...

Leak suggest the iPhone 18's A20 chip will feature a new 2nm process and packaging tech that would bring the biggest jump in power in years.

Apple's rumored ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air teased with A17 processor made on TSMC's 3nm process node, single 48MP rear camera, 8GB RAM, and more.

Apple is rumored to embed an enhanced 2nm chip inside the iPhone 18 models, expected to launch in 2026 with 12GB RAM.

iPhone 16 pricing is a key focus, with potential premium pricing for Pro models to offset rising memory and chip costs. Apple's iOS 18 and AI features could drive upgrades, with pricing strategies ...

The iPhone 17 will reportedly stick with the A18 chip and 8GB of RAM—identical to the iPhone 16.

What does it take to put a smartphone in readiness for an AI-saturated world? For Apple’s future iPhone 18, the solution resides deep within the silicon in a processor that fuses the smallest ...