Apple is starting a new era in mobile processors with the iPhone 18 Pro models expected to be introduced in the fall of 2026. According to the latest information, the company will include a new generation chip called A20 in these devices. The A20 stands out from Apple processors to date not only with its increased performance but also with its physical design.

The iPhone 18 Pro will change the balance with its processor

The chip is being developed with the 2-nanometer (N2) production technology of Taiwan-based manufacturer TSMC. This will be the first mobile chip that Apple has switched to the 2nm process. The A18 chip used in the company’s current devices is produced with the second-generation 3nm (N3E) technology, while the A19 chip, expected to be introduced this year, is produced with the third-generation 3nm (N3P) process.

With the A20, Apple will have moved to a two-generation advanced production process. The new architecture is expected to provide the chip with an approximately 15 percent increase in performance and up to 30 percent energy efficiency.

However, the factor that makes the A20 chip stand out will not only be the 2nm process. Apple is also implementing TSMC’s new WMCM (Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module) packaging technology in this model. This system allows memory components to be placed directly on the processor.

Thus, the physical distance between units such as the CPU, GPU and Neural Engine and the memory is reduced. This means increased data transmission speed, lower latency and less heat generation. The increase in memory bandwidth thanks to the new packaging design also directly contributes to overall system performance.

While heating is reduced thanks to shorter data paths, a noticeable improvement is also expected in the battery life of the device. Acceleration of memory access will create a significant advantage, especially for artificial intelligence processing units.

It is stated that the A20 chip will be used not only in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, but also in Apple’s first foldable iPhone model. So what do you think about this? You can share your opinions with us in the comments section below.