The iPhone 18 might get a major chip upgrade after all

Date:
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:22:34 +0000

Description:
The chips and front glass panels in future iPhones could be getting some
major upgrades.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Apples iPhone 18 might get a major chip upgrade after all This claim comes from an analyst who has revised their initial prediction Apple might also be working on a stronger front glass panel for iPhones

A few days ago, Apple analyst Jeff Pu claimed in a research note that Apples A20 chip which will come to the iPhone 18 lineup would offer disappointing performance increase over past chips. Now, Pu has just reversed course on
this idea.

In the original report, Pu claimed that the A20 chip will be made with a 3-nanometer process dubbed N3P. While this is expected to bring improvements to performance and efficiency, theyre only likely to be modest changes compared to the iPhone 17s A19 chip, which is also likely to be made using a 3nm process.

That was odd because it clashed with another report from Pus employer GF Securities, which outlined that Apple would use a 2nm process in the A20.

After being contacted by MacRumors , Pu has updated the report to clarify
that the A20 could actually be made using a 2nm process. If correct, this would likely mean much more significant performance increases, and could make the iPhone 18 a tempting prospect if youre thinking of upgrading your device. Protecting your iPhone screen (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd)

Theres more good news for iPhone fans in the form of a fresh patent uncovered by Patently Apple . Here, Apple describes a new technique that would strengthen the iPhones front surface with a mixture of glass and other components.

In the patent, Apple explains that combining several different materials can result in a front iPhone screen that's resistant to scratches, can cut down reflections, and can prevent the screen from becoming burnished over time.

This is done by taking the front glass and applying a hard coating that's resistant to scratches and burnishing. Below that, an 'interference layer' made up of several compounds can be included, which helps to cut down on reflections when you look at the screen. The idea is to give your iPhone a range of different protections without making the display too thick or heavy.

Its an interesting idea, but we might have to wait a little while until we
see it. Apple only filed the patent in September 2024, so its very unlikely that this tech has found its way into the iPhone 16 range. Whether it will arrive in the iPhone 17 is anyones guess, but with six months to go until Apple reveals its next iPhones, well be keeping our eyes peeled. You might also like Apple expert just tipped a load of iPhone 17 upgrades: here are 7 things weve learned iPhone 18 series: the 5 biggest rumors so far, from
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