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iPhone 18 Could Come With 12GB of RAM

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Apple is reportedly planning to equip the standard iPhone 18 with 12GB of RAM and a 2nm A20 chip to support advanced on-device artificial intelligence features starting in 2027.

Key Points

  • Analyst Dan Nystedt reports the base iPhone 18 will match the 12GB of memory previously reserved for Pro-tier models.
  • The device will likely feature the A20 chip, manufactured using TSMC’s 2nm process for a 15% performance increase over 3nm technology.
  • Increased memory capacity is intended to support intensive Apple Intelligence workloads expected in the upcoming iOS 27 software.
  • Apple reportedly plans to delay the standard iPhone 18 release until early 2027, alongside the iPhone 18e and a new iPhone Air model.

Why it Matters

Upgrading the entry-level hardware ensures that Apple’s full suite of AI features remains accessible across its entire future smartphone lineup. This shift reflects the growing memory requirements of on-device generative AI and signals a strategic move to maintain performance parity between standard and premium devices.
MacRumors Published by Hartley Charlton
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