It is predicted that the basic model of Apple iPhone 17 will continue to use the existing A18 chip and 8GB memory

The basic model of iPhone 17 continues to use the A18 chip and 8GB memory, with limited upgrades; the Pro series is equipped with the A19 chip, the screen refresh rate is increased to 120Hz, the screen size is increased to 6.3 inches, and the cost performance is more outstanding.

According to the latest research report of Apple analyst Jeff Pu on May 31, Apple’s lowest-end iPhone 17 model this year will use the same A18 chip as the basic model of iPhone 16, and will still be built based on TSMC’s second-generation 3-nanometer process (N3E).

According to reports, the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air/Slim is expected to be equipped with the A19 chip, while the iPhone 17 Pro series will use the A19 Pro chip, and both chips are planned to be manufactured using TSMC’s third-generation 3-nanometer process (N3P).

Pu Deyu predicts that the iPhone 17 will continue the 8GB memory of the iPhone 16. IT Home noticed that another Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, said last month that the iPhone 17 Air and two Pro models will be upgraded to 12GB of memory, and the basic version is still considering whether to have 8GB or 12GB of memory. If Pu Deyu’s information is accurate, it means that Apple has decided to continue using the 8GB solution, which will highlight the cost-effectiveness of the other three models.

Based on the existing information, the upgrade of the basic model of iPhone 17 is limited compared to iPhone 16, and the appearance design of the two is basically the same. The main upgrades rumored include: the display refresh rate is increased from 60Hz to 120Hz, and the front camera is upgraded from 12MP to 24MP.

In addition, display industry analyst Ross Young revealed that the screen size of the basic model of iPhone 17 will be slightly increased to 6.3 inches (iPhone 16 is 6.1 inches). According to Apple’s product release practice, the iPhone 17 series is expected to debut in September this year, so stay tuned.

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