You may have heard of rumors about the A20 chip that will equip the iPhone 18 next year. While many expected Apple switching to 2 nm engraving for his new generation of fleas, it would seem that reality is quite different.
According to analyst Jeff Pu de GF Securities, the iPhone 18 A20 chip would indeed always be manufactured according to the process3 nm of TSMC, just like the A19 and A19 PRO expected in the iPhone 17. A choice that could limit the overall performance gains compared to the previous generation.
An AI packaging optimized
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The analyst, however, expects a key improvement in the A20 chip, which would benefit the capacities of Apple Intelligence. She would indeed use theTechnology De Packaging CowosTSMC, allowing narrower integration of the processor, unified memory and neural engine.
This architectural optimization would offer a welcome boost toIA features, even if the raw performance of the chip would remain close to those of the A19. It will probably be necessary to wait for the A21 chip in 2027 to see the engraving in 2 Nm disembark at Apple.
The 2 nm race is in full swing
Recall that in last July, rumors already claimed thatThe iPhone 17 Pro would not benefit from a chip 2 nmas hoped for. A known informant had then declared that it would be necessary to wait until the iPhone 18 at least for this advance.
This race for miniaturization is crucial to offer ever more efficient and economical fleas. Samsung could also get ahead of Apple with its Exynos 2600 in 2 Nm, expected to equip the Galaxy S26 in early 2026. The battle rages between the founders to engrave ever more fine.
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