Apple to Use TSMC 2nm Chips for iPhone 18 Pro in 2026
Analyst: Apple to Use TSMC 2nm Chips for the iPhone 18 Pro in 2026
The iPhone 16 family of phones all use a chip called A18, which is made by TSMC. Both chips are made on a second-generation 3nm process, and appear to be the same aside from a binned version used in the non-Pro phones.
Only iPhone 18 Pro models likely to get 2nm chips, suggests analyst
The processors for 2025 iPhone 17 models will be made by TSMC’s N3P process/3-nanometer technology. The processor for 2026 iPhone 18 models is anticipated to use TSMC’s 2-nanometer technology. However, due to cost concerns, not all new iPhone 18 models may be equipped with a 2-nanometer processor.
Apple to launch 2nm chips in 2025 but only for iPhone 17 Pro series
TSMC might need help in packaging the chips. Apple is expected to introduce 2 nm chips next year, right in time for the iPhone 17 lineup. Latest
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo: iPhone 17 to be Powered by 3nm Chip Technology While Only iPhone 18 Pro Models to Use 2nm Chips
Phone 17 lineup will be powered by processors fabricated using TSMC's enhanced N3P 3-nanometer chip technology.
Report reiterates 2nm chips for iPhone 17, but highlights the challenges
If Apple continues its recent strategy of reserving the most advanced chips for the Pro models, then the 2nm chips would be exclusive to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. The will likely mean the expected ultra-thin model that has been dubbed the iPhone 17 Air would not get the chip.
iPhone 17 to Feature 3nm Chipset, 2nm Chips to be Used for iPhone 18 Pro: Kuo
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 17 may feature TSMC's enhanced N3P 3-nanometer chip tech. 2026's iPhone 18 Pro models may support the new 2nm processor.
iPhone 17: New Report Backs 2nm Chips Rumours – What Are the Challenges?
It was reported in July that TSMC, the Apple chipmaker, was ahead of schedule in trial production of the 2nm chips that are likely to be introduced in the iPhone 17 next year, and a new report backs that up.
Apple could stick with 3nm processors for iPhone 17 and introduce 2nm chips with iPhone 180 0
Reports suggest that next year's iPhone 17 models will continue to use 3nm processors, while 2nm chips will be introduced with 2026 models.
Apple to Likely Equip iPhone 17 Pro Models With 2nm Chips
The iPhone 16 series just launched and we are already seeing rumours about the upcoming iPhone 17 models, suggesting that Apple will likely pack the iPhone 17 Pro models with 2nm chips made by TSMC. Apple has also likely booked all of TSMC’s 2nm production capacity,
Apple and TSMC start production of previous iPhone chips in the US
Fab 21, a recently opened TSMC 5-nanometer semiconductor fab near Phoenix, Arizona, has started manufacturing chips for Apple.
Apple Said to Contract 1st Batch of Production Capacity of TSMC's 2nm Chips
Apple (AAPL.US)’s iPhone 16 series using TSMC (TSM.US)’s 3nm process is selling like hot cakes, Taiwan's Economic Daily News reported. Apple confirmed that it will contract TSMC's first batch of production capacity of 2nm and subsequent A16,
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Rapidus building 2nm chips in Japan
The company plans to use robots and artificial intelligence to create a fully automated production line for manufacturing 2-nanometer (nm) chips, primarily for advanced AI applications.
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