# The MacBook Neo and the iPhone 16 Pro feature the same NAND flash.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-09 · Wccftech*

## Key points

- The MacBook Neo and iPhone 16 Pro use the same NAND flash chip for storage.
- A 1TB NAND chip from the iPhone 16 Pro can physically fit in the MacBook Neo.
- Only a blank NAND chip can be used for MacBook Neo SSD upgrades, not one with data.
- Apple's use of identical NAND chips across devices streamlines its supply chain during the DRAM crisis.

**Companies:** Apple
**Countries:** United States

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