Thanks to the efficiencies of iOS and its hardware,Applehas never placed much emphasis on theamount of RAMin its devices, unlikeAndroid manufacturers. However, thanks toApple Intelligence, that is changing.
A report by9to5Macindicates that Apple plans to boost the iPhone 17 Pro’s RAM to 12GB to improve its AI capabilities. This speculation began last August when analyst Ming-Chio Ku first suggested it was happening, and recently, analyst Jeff Pu of GFHK Tech Research has corroborated this claim.
For reference, theiPhone 16 Proand Pro Max have 8GB of RAM, while the recently launchedGalaxy S25 seriesandOnePlus 13have 12GB of RAM.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
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What does this mean for the future?
More RAM-hungry Apple Intelligence features could become device exclusive
Apple Intelligence requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM to run on an iPhone, a necessity reflected in Apple’s recent hardware releases. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max both come with 8GB of RAM and support Apple Intelligence, whereas the standard iPhone 15 models feature 6GB and do not support it. The entire iPhone 16 lineup includes 8GB of RAM, and the newiPhone 16e, now the most affordable iPhone, also supports Apple Intelligence and includes 8GB of RAM.
If the iPhone 17 Pro gets 12GB of RAM, it will undoubtedly be more future-proof. However, this raises the question: if future Apple Intelligence features demand more RAM, will they become device-exclusive? Hopefully, this won’t become the case, as Apple will certainly face backlash from people who’ve bought the iPhone 16. In the Mac world, Apple has started updating all its base models to include 16GB of RAM, a trend expected to continue with theM4 MacBook Airsoon.
Increasing the RAM in the iPhone 17 Pro would enhance Apple’s AI features and boost its multitasking capabilities and gaming performance, especially as moreAAA gamesbecome available on iOS. Anothernotable leakabout the iPhone 17 Pro suggests that the phone will feature a new rectangular camera bar design reminiscent of thePixel 9 Pro. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 17 series, including the newiPhone 17 Air, this September.
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