During the last few weeks, we have seen how the production problems of RAM memories are increasing, and due to the demand for AIs, companies cannot obtain this component as easily as before.
This means that, when assembling a new device, the amount of it that is attached is limited, since it has a much higher cost than what we have been seeing before, and, therefore, there are many doubts about the future iPhone that Apple would manufacture.
How much RAM we will see in the next iPhone
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the iPhone 18 Pro and, although there is still time to see it, details are beginning to emerge that give an idea of where the shots are going. One of them has to do with something that Apple usually doesn't mention much, but that matters more than it seems: RAM memory.
According to the rumors that are circulating, Apple would keep the 12 GB of RAM in the iPhone 18 Pro. At first glance it may not seem like a big deal, especially if you come from Android and are used to seeing much higher numbers, but in the case of the iPhone it is not so much about quantity as how they use it.
The general feeling is that Apple wants to ensure that the mobile continues to run smoothly for years. We use more and more apps at the same time, we leave things open in the background, we take heavier photos and videos and, on top of that, artificial intelligence functions are being introduced that use a lot of memory. If there is not enough RAM, the phone starts closing things without warning, and that is exactly what Apple tries to avoid.
It is also said that Apple would be changing the way it places that memory inside the phone. Instead of being “separate”, the RAM would be much more integrated with the processor. Simply put, everything would be closer together and understand each other better, which helps the iPhone respond quickly even when you're squeezing it a little.
Another interesting thing is that this amount of RAM would not remain only in the Pro model. There are rumors that even “normal” iPhones of that generation could come better prepared than before, reducing the internal differences between models a little, which catches our attention due to the problem with this component that we mentioned previously.
- iPhone 18: 12 GB (only model that would go from 8 GB > 12 GB)
- iPhone 18 Pro: 12GB
- iPhone 18 Pro Max: 12GB
- iPhone Fold: 12GB
In the end, this is not something you will notice the first day you take it out of the box. It's not like a new screen or a different camera. But it is what means that in three or four years the mobile will continue to perform well and not feel old before its time, hence, although it is possible that it will not be needed as much now, thinking about the future, yes.
In summary, everything indicates that the iPhone 18 Pro is not going to surprise with huge numbers, but to maintain a solid foundation so that the phone works well for a long time. And seeing how Apple uses RAM, it doesn't seem like a bad decision, even though we would all like that data to always increase.
