Apple's iPhone 16 is still It will not reach 2027but promises to make an important leap in several aspects.
According to the analyst Jeff Pu, the A20 processor that will equip the 2026 iPhone will continue to use the 3 nanometers technologybut it will incorporate a crucial improvement to enhance Apple Intelligence, the Apple artificial intelligence system that is expected to completely transform the experience into the company's devices.
What will the iPhone 18 be
In a report for the investment firm GF Securities, PU says that the A20 will be manufactured with the third generation process of 3 NM of TSMC, known as N3P. This is the same technology that is expected for chips A19 and A19 PRO of the iPhone 17, so in general terms, the performance of the iPhone 18 may not differentiate too much from its predecessor. However, the real advance would come with the integration of a new packaging called on Wafer on Sublate (cowos), which will allow a greater optimization Between the processor, the unified memory and the Neural Engine, the component responsible for the functions of AI on Apple devices.
This optimization could translate significant improvements for Apple Intelligence, which promises to turn iPhone into much more advanced and intelligent assistants. The improvements in the Neural Engine would allow faster answersa more natural language processing and, possibly, new functions based on AI that have not yet been announced. Apple has been working in generative artificial intelligence for years, and this type of hardware optimization could make a difference against Google and Samsung, which have already integrated advanced functions of AI in their most recent devices.
Apple Intelligence starts little by little
Another important detail, a consequence of this rumor, is that if PU information is successful, the first Apple chip manufactured with the TSMC 2 NM technology It would not reach up to at least 2027, with the launch of the A21. This means that users who expected a revolutionary leap in energy efficiency and power with future iPhone 18 may not see changes as drastic as those that have occurred in previous generations. Even so, the combination of the N3P process with Cowos technology could offer a more fluid and optimized experience, especially in tasks that require advanced artificial intelligence. Now, it is also yet to see that Apple finishes complying with what is promised with respect to its artificial intelligence.
Apple's commitment to design its own chips has allowed absolute control over hardware and software, which translates into increasingly efficient devices. With the A20, the company seems to be focused on strengthening its artificial intelligence ecosystem, preparing the way for an intelligent iPhone than ever. It is true that it is still early to know all the details, but it is clear that AI will play a vital role in future Apple devices, and the A20 will be key in this evolution.
