iPhone 14 Pro Models to Feature Apple’s New A16 Bionic Chip, Trend Will Continue With all Future iPhone Releases
Prominent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo states in his latest report that the A16 Bionic chip will be exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro models. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also corroborated Kuo’s predictions, suggesting that Apple wants to make the ‘Pro’ models stand out. It is safe to presume that Apple’s decision could have been bolstered by the ongoing global chip shortage. However, Kuo believes that the chip shortage might not be a major factor but Apple’s plan for a long-term diversification strategy. The new strategy will stretch to all future iPhone models. In his latest Medium blog, Kuo mentions that the A16 Bionic chip will only be incorporated in the iPhone 14 Pro models, “significantly boosting the shipment proportion of new iPhone high-end models in 2H22 to 55-60% (vs. 40–50% in the past).” Apple’s diversification strategy will create a bigger gap between the standard model and the ‘Pro’ models. This is similar to how Apple keeps a performance gap between the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro models. In favor of Apple, the move would provide the high-end models with a unique selling point and boost sales by as much as 20 percent, according to Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple’s trend to keep the high-end A16 Bionic chip for the iPhone 14 Pro will also apply to future releases. The iPhone 15 Pro will get the A17 Bionic chip while the standard models will feature the A16 Bionic. It was also previously noted that Apple’s 2023 chip for the iPhone will be based on TSMC’s 3nm technology for enhanced performance and battery life. In terms of design, the iPhone 14 models are expected to come with a notch while the ‘Pro’ models will rock a dual-cutout display. However, all iPhone 15 models, will feature a dual-cutout display with Face ID components and from the camera. We will share more details on the subject as soon as further information is available. Since these are mere speculations, be sure to take the news with a grain of salt as the final word rests with the company. Share your insights with us in the comments.
