iPhone 16 Upgrades AI with A18 Chip Surpassing M4

Industry sources reveal that Apple is currently developing the A18 chip for the upcoming iPhone 16 series, with computational power potentially surpassing that of Apple's most advanced AI processor, the M4 chip. This advancement suggests that the iPhone 16 series will be highly capable of running AI models and handling various AI tasks efficiently.

The A18 chip will feature a powerful neural engine, crucial for handling generative AI functions. In line with the AI trend, Apple collaborated with OpenAI at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to introduce its proprietary AI application, "Apple Intelligence," designed for high-end models like the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. The hardware required for these capabilities has exceeded expectations.

The latest iPad Pro, unveiled in May, was the first to feature the M4 chip. Compared to its predecessor, the M2, the M4 offers up to a 50% increase in CPU speed. Built using TSMC's second-generation 3-nanometer technology, the M4 chip boasts Apple's fastest neural engine to date, capable of up to 38 trillion operations per second.

If the A18 chip is equipped with an even more advanced neural engine, its computational speed will surpass that of the M4, enabling the iPhone 16 series to run AI models more effectively on-device.

With Apple's demonstrated AI prowess, the market is optimistic about increased user interest in upgrading. Analysts anticipate that Apple will introduce the iPhone 16 series as early as September, which will likely benefit suppliers such as TSMC, Foxconn, Pegatron, Largan Precision, and Genius Electronic Optical.