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Apple has introduced the iPhone 16 series, which features the advanced A18 and A18 Pro chips built on a 3 nm architecture. Although a tipster known as "Mobile chip expert" on Weibo had indicated that the iPhone 17 series would not utilize 2 nm chips. Also Read: Apple's colourful plastic design for Watch SE in development Based on what I've been told, the new iPhone 17 Pro color could be one of these.
The new Titanium Blue metallic color is described as "Brighter than Yuangfeng Blue". This color seems to recall at times the previous Sierra Blue used on the iPhone 13 Pro line. The second color is.
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twitter.com/0z2mQV916o — Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) September 14, 2024 A recent report from Business Times asserts that TSMC's 2-nanometer manufacturing process is set to enter mass production in 2025, with Apple anticipated to be among the initial adopters of this cutting-edge technology. The forthcoming A-series chip designed for the iPhone 17 lineup is anticipated to utilize TSMC’s 2nm process node.
Nevertheless, it remains uncertain whether both the Pro and non-Pro variants of the iPhone will incorporate this 2nm technology. It is plausible that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max will be the initial models to feature TSMC’s 2nm process, while the non-Pro versions may rely on a 3nm process. This scenario is not unexpected, as Apple has previously employed a generation-old chip in the subsequent non-Pro models.
In comparison to the N3E (3nm) process, TSMC projects that the 2nm technology will enhance performance by 10% to 15% at equivalent power levels, or alternatively, reduce power consumption by 25% to 30% while maintaining the same frequency and complexity. Consequently, this could yield significant advancements in performance and energy efficiency for the iPhone 17 Pro models. TSMC’s 2nm process is said to implement an advanced nanosheet transistor architecture, which will deliver superior performance and power benefits to satisfy the increasing demand for energy-efficient computing.
A prior leak has suggested that the iPhone 17 series will feature a “Slim” model, intended to bridge the performance divide between the Pro and non-Pro variants. Size differences between iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 17 Slim Image @aravarora_ pic.twitter.
com/YwGyOaDSRK — Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) July 24, 2024 However, the integration of a 2nm chip within the iPhone 17 lineup is still a matter of speculation. Therefore, if you are contemplating an upgrade to the iPhone 16, it is essential to weigh several other significant factors before reaching a conclusion. Also Read: Apple Watch series 10's design tweaks stall blood pressure monitoring feature.
