iPhone 17 May Reuse A18 Chip, Introduce Metalens Tech Across All Models
Chipset & RAM Details – iPhone 17: A18 chip, 8GB RAM (same as iPhone 16) – iPhone 17 Air: A19 chip, 12GB RAM – iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max: A19 Pro chip, 12GB RAM – Chipsets based on TSMC 3nm N3E/N3P nodes
Metalens Technology & Design – All iPhone 17 models to feature metalens proximity sensor – Helps shrink Face ID hardware – Results in a smaller Dynamic Island and higher screen-to-body ratio
Launch & Evolution – iPhone 17 series expected to debut in September 2025 – Dynamic Island first seen on iPhone 14 Pro, expanded to all models by iPhone 15 – iPhone 17 marks the next major refinement in design & display tech