For two generations of iPhone, Apple has been using the principle of differentiating processors between models. The basic variants get older systems, while the new ones go to the top variants. However, this will apparently change.
Analyst Jeff Pu of Haitong Securities says Apple will abandon its current smartphone construction scheme and simplify it in the next generation of iPhone. All models in the iPhone 16 range are expected to be equipped with the same processors, without differentiation, as currently. In other words, Apple will stop using previous generation processors in cheaper models. However, some differentiation will remain. The basic models are to have Apple A18 Bionic processors, and the Pro variants are to have Apple A18 Pro systems. The new systems are to be created in 3 nm lithography, using the second-generation TSMC N3E process. The transition from the currently used N3B lithography to the newer one is expected to bring a further increase in performance, with greater energy efficiency and reduced heat emission.
