All iPhone 16 models might be equipped with A18 chipsets.
Only iPhone 15 Pro supports Apple Intelligence yet because of the A18 chip.
To power all iPhone 16 models with its new AI features, Apple could use this chipset.
Apple is just a few months away from launching its next iPhone lineup, and the excitement is at an all-time high. The new iPhone 16 series is expected to launch in September, according to Apple’s usual release schedule. So far, there have been numerous rumours and leaks about the iPhone 16 lineup from design changes to hardware upgrades. However, a new leak now suggests a significant upgrade for the standard iPhone 16 models and an anticipated enhancement for the Pro models.
What is this upgrade?
Well, we all know that the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus run on Apple’s A16 Bionic chip, while the Pro models have the A17 Pro processor. Now, according to a report by MacRumors, all iPhone 16 models will be equipped with A18 chipsets. Yes, there could be variations in the chipsets between the standard models and the Pro models. For example, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus might run on the A18 chip, while the Pro models could use a Pro version of the same chipset. So, why is Apple not following its usual upgrade pattern? Let me tell you what the possible reasons might be.
Also read: What is Apple Intelligence? Here’s everything you need to know
Why A18 chip for the entire iPhone 16 lineup?
Apple’s recent WWDC was mainly about AI and the tech giant was late to the AI party. However, Apple fans were waiting eagerly for AI to be announced for their iPhones. But, there was a bummer. For iPhones, Apple Intelligence was announced only for the models running on the A18 chipsets, which means only iPhone 15 Pro supports Apple Intelligence yet. Now, to power all iPhone 16 models with its new AI features, Apple could use this chipset in them.
Apple Intelligence needs a high-powered chip to handle AI features directly on the device. Right now, only the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max can use Apple Intelligence. Apple likely wants to ensure all future iPhones have the necessary power for advanced machine learning and AI tasks.
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