Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 Pro series next month. The phones are rumored to feature Apple’s new A20 Pro chipset. According to a new leak, the chip could bring major gains in performance and power efficiency.
The source claims the A20 Pro will deliver around 18% higher performance than the A19 Pro. The chip is also rumored to use TSMC’s new 2nm process and Gate-All-Around (GAA) technology.
The new manufacturing process could also help Apple improve battery efficiency. According to the leak, the A20 Pro may consume up to 30% less power than its predecessor. That would mark a notable efficiency gain for the upcoming iPhone lineup.
However, these improvements could come at a higher cost for Apple. The A20 Pro is reportedly more expensive to manufacture than the A19 Pro. This also matches a recent report about higher production costs for the iPhone 18 Pro.
The iPhone 18 Pro’s bill of materials could rise by 40%, according to that report. Apple may also face higher costs because of the ongoing memory shortage. Together, these factors could put more pressure on the phone’s final price.
As a result, the iPhone 18 Pro could reportedly start at $1,399. That would make it significantly more expensive than previous Pro models. Apple has not confirmed the A20 Pro specifications or the expected pricing yet.
If the reports are accurate, Apple could offer a faster and more efficient chip. However, buyers may have to pay more for those improvements when the iPhone 18 Pro arrives.
