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Apple is reportedly preparing two versions of its next-generation iPhone processor \u2013 the A20 and A20 Pro. These chips are expected to power the iPhone 18 series. The details come from a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo by the account Mobile Phone Chip Expert<\/i>, known for sharing accurate information on Apple\u2019s chip plans (first spotted by MacRumors).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n According to the post, the standard iPhone 18<\/a> will likely feature the A20 chip, while the A20 Pro could be reserved for the iPhone 18 Pro models and the much-rumoured foldable iPhone. The report did not clarify which chip, if any, will be used in the anticipated entry-level iPhone 18e or a potential second-generation iPhone Air.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Reportedly, this dual-chip approach mirrors Apple\u2019s previous releases, including the A18\/A18 Pro and A19\/A19 Pro, making the A20\/A20 Pro split a predictable but notable step in the evolution of Apple silicon. The A20 series is expected to mark Apple\u2019s transition to TSMC\u2019s advanced 2nm process, a shift from the 3nm technology used in the A17 Pro through A19 Pro chips.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n This reduction in manufacturing process is likely to deliver improved performance and energy efficiency, offering more substantial year-on-year gains than usual. Some rumours suggest that certain A20 chips<\/a> may feature RAM integrated directly onto the same wafer as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, rather than being positioned separately and connected via a silicon interposer. This integration could reduce chip size and further enhance efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nA20 for Standard Models, A20 Pro for High-End Devices?<\/h2>\n
Transition to 2nm Technology<\/h2>\n