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iPhone 18: More RAM, Delayed Launch
25 Apr
Summary
- Standard iPhone 18 rumored to receive 12GB of RAM.
- The iPhone 18 is expected to launch next spring.
- A 2nm A20 chipset is reportedly in development.
The upcoming standard Apple iPhone 18 is reportedly set to receive a substantial upgrade, potentially featuring 12GB of RAM. This stands in contrast to recent speculation about cost-saving downgrades. The device is not expected to launch alongside its Pro counterparts this September, but is instead slated for a spring 2026 release, possibly accompanied by the iPhone 18e.
Analyst Dan Nystedt claims the standard iPhone 18 will include at least 12GB of RAM, a notable increase from the 8GB found in the current iPhone 17 base model. This move could be a strategic response to ongoing RAM market challenges and the growing demands of AI applications. The potential upgrade may also coincide with the development of a new 2nm A20 chipset by TSMC, promising improved performance and energy efficiency.
While details remain scarce, and the iPhone 18's design is unlikely to see major changes beyond a potentially smaller dynamic island, the increase in RAM and a more powerful chipset appear to be the primary internal updates. Apple may also integrate its in-house C2 modem, although its contract with Qualcomm extends through 2027. Given these potential enhancements, consumers on a budget might find the delayed iPhone 18 a worthwhile option.
