Apple is rumored to unveil the much-awaited iPhone 16 series on September 9. But before the launch of this series, its next generation iPhone…
Apple is rumored to unveil the much-awaited iPhone 16 series on September 9. But even before the launch of this series, speculations about its next generation iPhone 17 lineup have already started. What information has come out about the iPhone series to be launched in 2025, let's find out.
The iPhone 17 series will have several significant upgrades
The upcoming iPhone 17 series is expected to see some big changes, including the new iPhone 17 Slim model and the addition of a 120Hz ProMotion display to all models.
Another upgrade added to a recent list leaked in China is the RAM capacity. All iPhone 17 series models are rumored to have 12GB of RAM. The report also mentions that the iPhone 16 series will come with 8GB of RAM. Last year, only the iPhone 15 Pro model had 8GB of RAM, while the standard variant had 6GB of RAM. However, it seems that Apple is finally closing this disparity.
Increasing memory isn't just about increasing performance, although it certainly helps with that. But the primary reason is Apple's evolving plans for AI functionality in devices. Running AI directly on the device requires adequate processing power and memory, and this is where increased RAM will play an important role.
Google has taken a similar approach with their Pixel 9 phones, where even the standard model now starts with 12GB of RAM. Some of this memory is used for on-device AI tasks. The iPhone 16 series still has AI or Apple Intelligence features, which are mostly cloud-based. However, it is rumored that the iPhone 17 device will see a significant shift towards AI processing, hence the significant RAM upgrade.
However, it is not possible to say for sure how true this information is, as it comes from a little-known source. But if the upcoming iPhone 16 series does indeed come with 8GB of RAM, then there might be some truth to the information.
