Apple appears to be preparing a real revolution in performance with its upcoming iPhone 18 lineup, scheduled for 2026. According to information shared by well-known leaker Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the Cupertino company plans to incorporate a six-channel LPDDR5X memory configuration, which would mark a significant leap in bandwidth and processing power for its upcoming devices.
In fact, this coincides with the iPhone’s 20th anniversary celebration, where new improvements are planned for every aspect of the Apple phone. So, a new memory configuration may be ideal for the substantial improvements required for the future.
What does this improvement mean for the iPhone 18?
According to the renowned leaker, the next-generation iPhone, which could be released in 2026, will have further improvements across the board, reflecting upcoming technologies. The new configuration would allow for:
- Much faster switching between apps
- Smooth, seamless multitasking
- Performance optimized for artificial intelligence functions
- Ideal support for future advancements in the Apple Intelligence ecosystem
This redesign of the memory subsystem would be accompanied by the A20 Pro chip, which is expected to be manufactured using TSMC’s third-generation 3nm process. Together, this combination would position the iPhone 18 Pro models as truly high-performance machines geared toward the future of mobile computing and, of course, Artificial Intelligence.
This approach makes it clear that Apple is positioning its future iPhones as important pieces in its artificial intelligence strategy. With increased bandwidth and optimized memory, the iPhone 18 will not only be faster but also smarter and more prepared for the demands of the future.
Although its launch is still a while away, everything indicates that Apple is preparing to introduce an iPhone that’s not only elegant but also extremely powerful. This is especially true given the new rumors about an infinity display design and new photography technologies.
What about the iPhone 17?
Before this “brutal” leap arrives, Apple still has the launch of the iPhone 17 on the horizon, scheduled for 2025. If the supply chain issues can be resolved, all iPhone 17 models would come with 12GB of RAM as standard, paving the way for the shift to the new mobile technology, which it promises will be great.
Historically speaking, Apple has never revealed such in-depth technical specifications regarding RAM and battery life. It only reveals battery life hours and equivalent improvements compared to the previous model. Why are we telling you this? Well, if it weren’t a massive improvement, we don’t think Apple would boast about it, so we’ll just have to wait and see.
