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2027 iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e to Get 9GB RAM and A20 Chip
MacRumors • • general
Key Points:
- The upcoming lower-end iPhone 18 models, expected in spring 2027, will feature 9GB of DRAM, an increase from the current 8GB in iPhone 17 models, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
- The new A20 chip in these devices will have 1.5GB x 6 dies, totaling 9GB RAM, compared to the 2GB x 4 dies in current lower-end iPhones.
- The lower-end iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are anticipated to launch around March or April 2027, while the higher-end iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and foldable iPhone will debut in fall 2026 with 12GB RAM.
- Apple is increasing RAM to enhance AI performance and support new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27.
- Although iPhone 17 prices remain unchanged, Apple is expected to raise prices for the iPhone 18 Pro models and possibly the lower-end iPhone 18 and 18e, following recent price hikes for Macs and iPads.
