Notable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reveals that future mid-range iPhone models will not come with the company’s latest chipsets. This suggests that the processor will be exclusive to the high-end iPhone models. Kuo states that the strategy will result in people buying these models instead of cheaper ones. If the report indeed turns out to be accurate, the days of having an entire next-generation lineup of iPhones with the latest chipsets might be over.
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 14 series this fall. The lineup will consist of iPhone 14, 14 Max, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max. Previously, Kuo had reported that the non-Pro models will be powered by the older A15 processor. On the other hand, the Pro variants will be equipped with the A16 SoC. As a result of the latest chip, Kuo says that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are expected to be more popular, accounting for 60 percent sales. It will also allow the Cupertino-based brand to generate more revenue.
The higher proportion will also benefit component suppliers such as Sony, Largan, and LG Innotek, which will generate 20 to 30 percent more revenue than last year. Kuo revealed that the iPhone 14 Pro models will be equipped with Sony’s camera sensors and LG Innotek’s colour correction matrix.
As per past reports, there are expected to be design differences between the non-Pro and Pro models of the iPhone 14 with the latter coming with a pill-shaped cutout on the display.
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