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A Ming-Chi Kuo report claims the base iPhone 18 will ship with 9GB of RAM (not 12GB), potentially affecting iOS 27’s most demanding features. The 9GB DRAM setup (six 1.5GB dies) comes as Apple looks to cut costs, with iPhone 17 already at 8GB RAM. Analysts suggest 9GB could become the new minimum to keep the base model able to support iOS 27’s features, with decisions expected in early 2027.
The upcoming iPhone 18 is rumored to feature a simplified camera control button design, potentially enhancing user experience with a more streamlined interface.
The iPhone 18 is rumored to feature a narrower Dynamic Island but will not include under-screen Face ID or front camera, marking a step towards a more all-screen design, though some details remain uncertain.
Apple plans to introduce a simplified version of the Camera Control feature for the iPhone 18, removing the touch-sensitive component due to high production costs and reliability concerns, while retaining basic functions like launching the camera and taking photos.
Apple is rumored to use TSMC's 2nm process for its A20 Pro chip in the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, with a reported 70% cost increase to $85 per chip. However, this figure seems unusually low compared to previous chip costs, suggesting potential inaccuracies in the estimates. TSMC's new 'CyberShuttle' approach may help reduce costs, but high wafer prices mean not all iPhone 18 models will feature the A20 Pro. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts the iPhone 18 series will be the first to use 2nm chips.
Apple is reportedly planning to introduce variable aperture technology in the main camera of the iPhone 18, set for release in 2026, with Sunny Optical as the primary supplier. This technology, previously used by Samsung in 2018, aims to enhance the photography experience. Despite adopting such features later than competitors, Apple focuses on delivering high-quality configurations. The iPhone 18 may also feature 2nm chipsets and potentially include Samsung in its camera sensor supply chain, although these predictions should be taken cautiously.