Apple iPhone 17 Pro Rumored to Feature 2nm Chipset
Apple recently launched the iPhone 16 series with A18 and A18 Pro chips based on 3nm technology. Contrary to previous suggestions, a new report indicates that the iPhone 17 lineup may indeed utilize TSMC’s 2nm process node, set to be mass-produced in 2025. This move could potentially bring significant performance and power efficiency improvements to the upcoming iPhone models.
The next-generation A-series chip expected to power the iPhone 17 lineup is likely to be based on TSMC’s 2nm process node. While details remain unclear, there is speculation that the Pro models, such as the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, could be the first to adopt the 2nm technology, while non-Pro models may stick with the 3nm process. This strategic approach aligns with Apple’s past practices of using older chips in non-Pro models.
TSMC’s 2nm process promises performance enhancements of 10% to 15% or power consumption reductions of 25% to 30% compared to the 3nm technology. The adoption of nanosheet transistor structure in the 2nm process is expected to deliver improved performance and energy efficiency, catering to the demand for power-saving computing. The iPhone 17 series is also rumored to introduce a “Slim” model to bridge the performance gap between Pro and non-Pro variants.
Key Specs : Apple iPhone 17 Pro Rumored to Use 2nm Chipset
- Apple has launched the iPhone 16 series with 3nm-based A18 and A18 Pro chips.
- A report suggests that TSMC’s 2-nanometer process will be mass-produced in 2025, and Apple may adopt it for the iPhone 17 lineup.
- The next generation A-series chip for iPhone 17 is expected to be based on TSMC’s 2nm process node.
- There is speculation that the Pro models of iPhone 17 may use the 2nm chip, while non-Pro models could stick with a 3nm process.
- TSMC’s 2nm process promises performance improvements and power efficiency for the 17 Pro models.
- The 17 series may include a “Slim” model to bridge the performance gap between Pro and non-Pro models.
- The adoption of a 2nm chip in the iPhone 17 lineup is still uncertain, so upgrading to the iPhone 16 should be considered carefully.
