# Apple's standard iPhone 18 could feature 12GB of memory for the first time.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-24 · MacRumors*

## Key points

- Apple's standard iPhone 18 is expected to feature 12GB of RAM for the first time.
- Apple has reportedly secured TSMC's first 2nm chip run for the iPhone 18's A20 chip.
- TSMC's 2nm process is said to offer 15% better performance than 3nm, maintaining power efficiency.
- The standard iPhone 18 may be delayed to early 2027, launching with iPhone 18e and iPhone Air.

**Companies:** Apple, TSMC
**Countries:** United States, Taiwan

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