Over the last couple of weeks, we have covered various reports regarding the Apple iPhone 14 series. Now, the latest report has revealed some interesting information regarding the next gen A16 Bionic chip that will power the next gen iPhones.
Previously, we had reported on the Cupertino based giant reserving the new A16 chip for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, while the base iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max featuring a refreshed version of last year’s A15 Bionic chipset. Furthermore, the new A16 Bionic was initially believed to be based on TSMC’s new 4nm process node, but according to tipster @ShrimpApplePro this might not be the case this year.
In a tweet, the tipster said that a reliable source has shared that the A16 Bionic will still be based on the 5nm process, or the TSMC N5P. Although, he also added that this is unlikely and to take this news with a pinch of salt. But, his reliable source does state that the A16 Bionic could based on the TSMCFF5, which might also be a refreshed process node.
From a fairly reliable source, but take this one with a big grain of MSG.
A16 Bionic will continue to use 5nm from TSMC N5P. From the list I received from source “TSMCFF5”
Upgrades are slightly better CPU, LPDDR5 RAM and better GPU. (1/3) pic.twitter.com/lYebcki94F— ShrimpApplePro 🍤 (@VNchocoTaco) May 26, 2022
The tweet further adds that the new A16 Bionic chip will also arrive with support for LPDDR5 RAM along with a new and improved CPU and GPU as well. On the other hand, there have also been rumored that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will feature the 5nm process based A16 Bionic, while the Pro models are equipped with a more advanced A16 Pro chipsets. Keep in mind, this all still just speculation so take this report with a pinch of salt and stay tuned for more updates.
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