A small change could provide significant improvements in the performance of the iPhone 18.
Apple is preparing to announce the iPhone 17 series, but there are already interesting developments regarding the iPhone 18 series, which is expected to launch in 2026.
Apple plans to make significant changes with the launch of the iPhone 18 in 2026. According to information from a reliable source on Weibo, the company will utilize TSMC's advanced 2-nanometer manufacturing process for the A20 chip that will power these devices. This advancement promises a notable increase in performance and efficiency.
Additionally, it is rumored that the iPhone 18 series will be the first to feature 12 GB of RAM as standard, representing a significant improvement over the current 8 GB of RAM in the iPhone 16. This increase in memory capacity will allow for better performance in multitasking and resource-intensive applications.
As previously reported, Apple’s A20 chip will transition from an InFO (Integrated Fan-Out) packaging to a more advanced WMCM (Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module) packaging. This transition brings important advantages:
- Improved Integration: WMCM allows for the seamless integration of multiple chips within a single package, providing greater design flexibility.
- Optimized Layout: Chips can be arranged in either vertical or horizontal configurations, maximizing space utilization and improving communication efficiency between them.
- Enhanced Performance: This denser packaging technology facilitates faster data transfers and improves overall performance.
TSMC has stated that volume production of its 2nm process will begin in 2025. While the iPhone 16 series features 8 GB of RAM, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo anticipates that the Pro models of the iPhone 17 will make the leap to 12 GB in 2025. According to current rumors, Apple aims to standardize this increased memory capacity across the entire iPhone 18 series.
The upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to include models such as the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and the new "iPhone 17 Air." It is anticipated that a year later, the launch of the iPhone 18 series will include the iPhone 18, iPhone 18 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
