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    Apart from A17 chip, Apple gives a hardware boost to iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max with 8GB RAM upgrade

    Synopsis

    Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have been upgraded with 8GB of RAM, an increase of 2GB compared to their predecessors. This RAM update is expected to enhance performance alongside the new 3nm A17 Pro chipset.

    While the RAM capacity may seem modest compared to some Android devices, Apple's iOS utilizes memory differentlyAgencies
    While the RAM capacity may seem modest compared to some Android devices, Apple's iOS utilizes memory differently. (Image Source: Apple)
    In the wake of Apple's recent launch of the iPhone 15 series, a key detail that remained undisclosed during the event was the RAM capacity of these eagerly awaited devices.

    The latest Pro iterations in Apple's iPhone lineup, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, have received a noteworthy upgrade in the memory department.

    iPhone 15 RAM Reveal

    The Cupertino tech giant, known for its tight-lipped approach to disclosing hardware specifications, has apparently chosen to equip these Pro models with 8GB of RAM, an increase of 2GB over their predecessors, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

    This RAM update was revealed by MacRumors and software code researcher aaronp613, who found this critical detail within the files of the Xcode 15 Release Candidate.

    Unlike the Pro models, the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus maintain the same 6GB of RAM as their predecessors, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.

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    Standard Vs Pro: RAM Comparison

    The additional RAM in the Pro models is expected to deliver a significant boost in performance, working in tandem with the cutting-edge 3nm A17 Pro chipset. While Apple has yet to confirm the specific type of RAM utilized in these devices, further information is anticipated to surface as teardown videos dissect the inner workings of the new iPhones.

    While the 8GB of RAM in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max may appear modest in comparison to some Android counterparts, such as the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro and Realme GT 5, which boast a whopping 24GB of RAM, it's essential to recognize that Android and iOS utilise memory differently.

    This difference in memory management means that Apple's new Pro models are expected to deliver a seamless and powerful user experience.

    Meanwhile, the difference between the Pro version and the vanilla ones is not just limited to RAM capabilities because under the hood while the former sports the latest A17 bionic chip, the latter has carried forward last year’s A16 bionic chip.
    ( Originally published on Sep 14, 2023 )

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