Apple could equip base iPhone 17 with A19 chipset

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In the past, Apple would use the same chipset across its iPhone lineup. However, in the past few generations, we’ve seen the company take a different approach. It would give the base iPhones a slightly older chipset, while the Pro and Pro Max models get the latest chipset. This could change with the base iPhone 17 as Apple is rumored to give it the A19 chipset.

Apple to use A19 chip with the iPhone 17

According to analyst Jeff Pu in a research note to investors, he believes the base iPhone 17 could be equipped with the Apple A19 chip. This seems to be a change in sentiment from Pu, who a few months ago, believed that the base iPhone 17 could use the A18.

For those unfamiliar, Apple’s base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are powered by the A18. The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max use the A18 Pro. This means that if Pu’s previous report was accurate, the base iPhone 17 would essentially be the same as last year’s base iPhone 16.

This doesn’t really make sense, especially if Apple hopes users will upgrade. From what we know about the base iPhone 17, Apple isn’t really doing anything radical with the phone. Unlike the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, Apple isn’t redesigning the camera module. Also, unlike the iPhone 17 Air, the base iPhone 17 won’t be some ultra-thin wonder.

This means that if Apple were to have gone with the A18, there’s absolutely zero reason to upgrade. Especially when the base iPhone 16 will probably be a cheaper alternative.

The A19 Pro chipset

So, if the base iPhone 17 is the only phone to use the A19, what about the A19 Pro? According to the rumors, that will go to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. Interestingly enough, it was expected that the iPhone 17 Air could use the A19. However, recent rumors claim that it could be powered by the A19 Pro as well.

That, along with the rumors that it could come with 12GB of RAM and a titanium frame, essentially makes the iPhone 17 Air a thinner version of the Pro models. In any case, Apple is expected to announce its new iPhones this September. So, until they do, take this with a grain of salt.