### iPhone 17: Insights on New Chip and RAM Details
Recent updates regarding the forthcoming iPhone 17 collection from Apple have led analyst Jeff Pu to amend his earlier forecasts concerning the chip specifications for the standard model. It was previously thought that the base iPhone 17 would continue to utilize the A18 chip from the iPhone 16. Nevertheless, new evidence from the supply chain indicates that the base model will now come equipped with the same A19 chip as the iPhone 17 Air, although it will have a significant difference in RAM.
#### Former Projections
Traditionally, Apple has unveiled a new chip with every iPhone generation. The assumption was that the iPhone 17 would maintain this pattern, with the base model receiving the regular A19 chip, while the Pro and Pro Max models would come with the more robust A19 Pro variant. The iPhone 17 Air was also expected to feature the non-Pro version of the chip. Jeff Pu initially agreed with this assumption but later suggested that the base model would be fitted with the A18 chip.
#### A19 Chip Confirmation for Base Model
In a recent update, Pu has confirmed that the base model iPhone 17 will, in fact, be equipped with the A19 chip, indicating a departure from his prior statement. This modification is consistent with Apple’s approach to boosting performance across its devices.
> “We now expect the iPhone 17 model to be equipped with A19 (vs. earlier expectation of A18).”
#### RAM Details: A Notable Distinction
Although the base model will share the A19 chip with the iPhone 17 Air, it will not receive the same RAM upgrade. Reports suggest that Apple intends to boost the RAM for the Pro models from 8GB to 12GB, and the iPhone 17 Air will also receive this enhancement. Conversely, the base model iPhone 17 will retain its 8GB of RAM.
> “12GB DRAM LPDDR5X for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, 12GB LPDDR5 for iPhone 17 Air, and 8GB LPDDR5 for iPhone 17.”
#### Additional Anticipations for the iPhone 17
Beyond the chip and RAM specifications, it is expected that the iPhone 17 lineup will incorporate an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, improving connectivity options for users.
As the release date draws near, further information regarding the iPhone 17 is anticipated to surface, offering additional insights into Apple’s newest advancements.
