120 Hz is a feature that I don't mind getting if it was included in the base model, but is a feature I won't pay extra for
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Apple Leak Confirms Four iPhone 16 Models With Same A18 Chip
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Except they did that for years before last year. The "pro" line is nothing more than a way for apple to charge another $100+
Am glad their try to sell last years soc as new in the base model is over
Apple Intelligence is going to be half-baked until 2025, so get that year's model which will have an even better Neural Engine.
It's not happening. ProMotion 120hz display is only available on devices with "Pro" in the name and rumors have already indicated that that isn't changing this year.
Most customers don’t care about the refresh rate of their phones. They often don’t notice and they care more about the price than the specs. It’s mostly us nerds on sites like this that base our purchases on technical minutia.
I would skip it if it comes with only 8GB. Don’t like making same mistake twice 😁
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So not literally the “same” A18 chip, just “an” A18 chip. I think it’s pretty clear that there will be pro and non-pro versions of the A18.
If that’s not in the plans, there was no reason to make an A17 Pro. Apple never released a non-pro version, and based on this leak, they aren’t planning to, so that name only makes sense if the A18 finishes the job and comes in at least two variants.
The headline is literally wrong (and last paragraph of the story which repeats “the same” again). There is no confirmation of “the same” A18, just evidence that they will all have a version of the A18, these chips may be “the same” or “different” variants. While I understand headlines are designed to be eye catching and have a limited word count, they should still align with the body of the story, especially since not everyone will diligently read the whole story (frankly myself included).
Thank you for reading my PSA and plea for better headlines.
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So not literally the “same” A18 chip, just “an” A18 chip. I think it’s pretty clear that there will be pro and non-pro versions of the A18.
If that’s not in the plans, there was no reason to make an A17 Pro. Apple never released a non-pro version, and based on this leak, they aren’t planning to, so that name only makes sense if the A18 finishes the job and comes in at least two variants.
The headline is literally wrong (and last paragraph of the story which repeats “the same” again). There is no confirmation of “the same” A18, just evidence that they will all have a version of the A18, these chips may be “the same” or “different” variants. While I understand headlines are designed to be eye catching and have a limited word count, they should still align with the body of the story, especially since not everyone will diligently read the whole story (frankly myself included).
Thank you for reading my PSA and plea for better headlines.
Not this year, but according to MR articles, the regular iPhone 17 will finally get Promotion displays in 2025, which should also follow suit to the iPad Air, Mini and MacBook Air in late 2025.
iPhone 16 Pro to Feature Taller Aspect Ratio, Regular iPhone 17 to Follow and Add ProMotion in 2025
The iPhone 16 Pro models will feature a taller aspect ratio of 19.6:9, a change that will trickle down to the standard iPhone 17 models the following...
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If it is anything like Siri, 10+ years down the road it STILL will be half baked.
Yes I could see them bin the A18 GPU cores between the Pro and non-Pro models as they did with the A15 in the iPhone 13 family.
It seems the rumors about the 8gb of RAM being the minimum are accurate based on all the evidence of which devices are capable and which aren’t. It’s a shame Apple handicapped their devices for so long with minimal base RAM.
As for the A18 itself, it will be an amazing chip based on everything we are seeing with the M4.
As for the A18 itself, it will be an amazing chip based on everything we are seeing with the M4.
they really have to get better names for these things. also i'm still on the fence about upgrading. my iPhone 12 Pro was replaced under apple care so as of right now, I see no new "features" worth upgrading until they remove the pill and go full screen.
I am actually worried now because Tim Cook would do such great sacrifice to put this rare innovative feature that exists in every $150 phone upward on their $800 device, obviously we should not expect such futuristic technology without price increase.
Never count out Apple for finding a way to save money, though.
It will be available in a package deal with the 12 inch MacBook.
Or to “differentiate” regular products from the “Pro” line.
The walled garden means Apple doesn’t really feel much competitive pressure. Yes, there are even budget Android devices offering extremely compelling experiences, but who’s going to switch at this point? Most iPhone owners are too deep in the Apple ecosystem for it to be a realistic choice.
In the old days they had to try make the best products they possibly could. Nowadays, it feels like the focus is on finding ways to segment their products and upsell, in order to further monetise their existing customer base.
That said, when it comes to AI, I expect all devices will be capable because Apple know that riding the AI bandwagon will increase the share price so much that it’ll more than make up for any drop in margins this year.
So, the plus will be similar to Pro except for build quliaty? is that right?
Only if there's a plus version.
I'd really love to have an iPhone SE3+ - Touch ID, no idiotic notch or pill, no giant camera bulge, single camera - but with a bigger screen. The only things that would make it better would be a headphone jack, a UI that looks like iOS 6, and an easily swappable battery.
I certainly hope it does - along with a LCD plus version.
Touch ID and bezels are infinitely superior to Face ID and idiotic hole punches/notches.