Apple’s next-generation flagship, the iPhone 17 Pro, has been making headlines with its performance tests. According to leaked Geekbench test results, the A19 Pro chipset powering the device is turning a new page in the mobile technology world, surpassing even Apple’s own M4-powered MacBook Pro in single-core performance.

The iPhone 17 Pro surprises with its speed

Published test results reveal that the A19 Pro will revolutionize the mobile processor landscape. The chipset achieved a record-breaking 3895 points in single-core tests and 9746 points in multi-core tests.

Comparing these figures to the previous generation reveals the striking nature of the increase. The A18 Pro chip used in the iPhone 16 Pro achieved an average score of 3447 (single-core) and 8576 (multi-core) in the same tests. This means the A19 Pro offers an impressive 13% increase in single-core and 14% in multi-core performance compared to its predecessor.

The most striking point is that the A19 Pro challenges desktops and laptops with its single-core performance. The 3895-point score, surpassing the MacBook Pro M4’s 3829-point score, marks the first time a smartphone chip has surpassed one of Apple’s professional processors. This development demonstrates the incredible levels of processing power mobile devices have reached.

What’s the Android Situation?

Apple’s move strengthens its leadership in the mobile processor market and intensifies the competition on the Android side. While the current Snapdragon 8 Elite processor achieves a single-core performance of approximately 3100 points, the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is expected to exceed 4000 points in single-core performance. This suggests a fierce performance race between the two platforms in the coming period.

The secret behind Apple’s incredible performance lies in its advanced manufacturing technology. Both the A19 and A19 Pro chipsets are reportedly built with advanced 3-nanometer technology, offering a more efficient and powerful architecture. Apple’s strategy suggests that the standard iPhone 17 will use the A19 chip, while the more powerful A19 Pro will reportedly be exclusive to the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro.