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2027 iPhones to feature 9GB RAM and new A20 chip

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Apple is reportedly planning to equip its 2027 iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e models with 9GB of DRAM, an upgrade from the current 8GB. This information comes from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who also suggests the devices will feature the new A20 chip. The A20 chip is expected to utilize a configuration of six 1.5GB dies. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily a hardware specification upgrade for consumer devices.

RANK_REASON Product update for a consumer electronic device.

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2027 iPhones to feature 9GB RAM and new A20 chip

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    2027 iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e to Get 9GB RAM and A20 Chip The lower-end iPhone 18 models set to launch in spring 2027 will feature 9GB DRAM, up from 8GB, accord

    2027 iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e to Get 9GB RAM and A20 Chip The lower-end iPhone 18 models set to launch in spring 2027 will feature 9GB DRAM, up from 8GB, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo says the A20 chip Apple plans to use for the devices will have 1.5GB x 6 dies … h…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/iphone-18-9gb-ram

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