iPhone 14 Lineup Expected to Start With Increased 6GB of RAM

[MacRumors]

All four iPhone 14 models launching later this year will be equipped with 6GB of RAM, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce.

TrendForce said the iPhone 14 Pro models will be upgraded to a faster and more power efficient type of RAM known as LPDDR5, while the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max models are expected to stick with LPDDR4X.

If the report proves to be accurate, the iPhone 14 lineup would compare as follows:

• iPhone 13 mini: 4GB (LPDDR4X)
• iPhone 13: 4GB (LPDDR4X)
• iPhone 13 Pro: 6GB (LPDDR4X)
• iPhone 13 Pro Max: 6GB (LPDDR4X)

• iPhone 14: 6GB (LPDDR4X)
• iPhone 14 Max: 6GB (LPDDR4X)
• iPhone 14 Pro: 6GB (LPDDR5)
• iPhone 14 Pro Max: 6GB (LPDDR5)

The report lines up with information shared by Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who also claimed that all four iPhone 14 models would be equipped with 6GB of RAM and that iPhone 14 Pro models would be upgraded to LPDDR5.

TrendForce also suggests that iPhone 14 Pro models may start with 256GB of storage, compared to 128GB for iPhone 13 Pro models, but the chart says the storage capacities are "TBD," so this information appears to be less certain.

As previously rumored, two features expected to be exclusive to iPhone 14 Pro models are an upgraded 48-megapixel rear camera lens and an A16 chip. The standard iPhone 14 models are expected to stick with an A15 chip.

As widely rumored as well, no iPhone 14 mini is expected this year. Instead, Apple is planning to launch 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. The devices will likely be announced at Apple's usual September event, barring any significant supply chain disruptions.

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[cwwilson]

Hmm... Was kind of hoping the Pros would get boosted to 8GB but it's not like my 13 PM struggles with 6. Just think it's weird they might upgrade the lower end models but keep the higher ones the same.

 

[contacos]

Hmm... Was kind of hoping the Pros would get boosted to 8GB but it's not like my 13 PM struggles with 6. Just think it's weird they might upgrade the lower end models but keep the higher ones the same.

LPDDR5

 

[Superhappytree]

I thought the 14 Pro was getting 8 gigs of RAM to accommodate the huge increase in megapixels and 8k video recording? Also having a third iPhone in a row with 6 gigs of RAM seems unlikely to me given the frequent RAM increases in recent years.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Why does the chart say, Frame: Steel. Are we not getting the titanium chassis for iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max Line up?

 

[yellow8]

With what kind of apps is that amount of RAM necessary?

 

[EugW]

If true, that's great. I'm looking at getting the 14 Max for the wife, and 6 GB would be perfect. I was a little afraid it might have 4 GB like the 13.

 

[SactoGuy18]

One thing I'm going to watch: will Apple upgrade the Lightning port to support USB 3.0 speed connectivity and 27 W initial charging rate under USB-IF PD 3.0?

 

[BootsWalking]

The supercomputers in our pockets are about to get even more powerful. Apple's SoC and electronics tech is amazing.

 

[Reason077]

With what kind of apps is that amount of RAM necessary?

Not many, but more RAM lets iOS keep more apps in memory rather than loading them from (and swapping or storing their state to) NAND each time. That, in turn, improves performance and extends battery life.

 

[PsykX]

At this point if they want to sell it, they should mention it in the keynote, because they won't have a lot to say.

 

[ghanwani]

Hopefully we have a refreshed SE with a RAM bump soon after.

 

[oofio2461]

What's the Difference Between 4X and 5, Again? Also, the Plus "TSMC" Chipset Listed in the Normal 14's look like A14X.
Wonder If the Normal 14's are going to be supported as long as the Pros.

 

[bradman83]

Now standardized at least 8GB of RAM across the entire iPad lineup. The base iPad still ships with 3GB of RAM. That alone is the biggest thing holding iPadOS back from more robust multitasking options given that the base iPad is the most popular seller.

 

[nfl46]

Nice. I'm looking forward to the 14PM.

 

[EugW]

What's the Difference Between 4X and 5, Again? Also, the Plus "TSMC" Chipset Listed in the Normal 14's look like A14X.
Wonder If the Normal 14's are going to be supported as long as the Pros.

Theoretically 5 is faster in some measures, and it can support bigger chips. In an iPhone, the real world difference is likely negligible for speed, and bigger chips are unnecessary. However, 5 might use less a bit power.

Now standardized at least 8GB of RAM across the entire iPad lineup. The base iPad still ships with 3GB of RAM. That alone is the biggest thing holding iPadOS back from more robust multitasking options given that the base iPad is the most popular seller.

I fully expect the next base iPad to move to 4 GB RAM, which would be sufficient for entry-level.

 

[Abazigal]

Hmm, I wonder if this means the iphone 14 will be getting three cameras, which would explain it having the same ram and processor as the 13 pro models.

 

[4nNtt]

With what kind of apps is that amount of RAM necessary?

Games mainly.

 

[4nNtt]

Now standardized at least 8GB of RAM across the entire iPad lineup. The base iPad still ships with 3GB of RAM. That alone is the biggest thing holding iPadOS back from more robust multitasking options given that the base iPad is the most popular seller.

The base iPad isn't really designed for multitasking. It was designed to be really cheap. The iPad Pro was designed as a laptop replacement.

 

[jonnyb098]

Remember the good old days when apple actually optimized their software instead of throwing ram at it?

 

[Hkfan45]

So, pointless update. Got it. Just like iOS 16 will be. Why does apple even need the staff they have if they just produce stuff like this year in and year out?

 

[osta.doc]

According to the chart, only the Pro’s will have 3 lenses.

 

[Hkfan45]

The base iPad isn't really designed for multitasking. It was designed to be really cheap. The iPad Pro was designed as a laptop replacement.

It’s 2022 not 2010. ALL iPads should be multitask focused.

 

[bradman83]

The base iPad isn't really designed for multitasking. It was designed to be really cheap. The iPad Pro was designed as a laptop replacement.

My overarching point is that Apple is unlikely to completely overhaul the multitasking system of iPadOS (ie: introduce windowing) if the base level iPad can't handle it. Moving the Air to the M1 and its 8 GB of RAM is a good start towards ensuring more of the iPad lines could support such a feature in the future.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

So not a lot of reasons to upgrade from my 13 Pro Max. Good, because I have a bunch more months of bill credits until my phone is paid off!

I don't need faster RAM or more RAM. My phone is freaking fast already.