Overview

• Apple's upcoming A20 chip for the iPhone 18 series will be manufactured using TSMC's cutting-edge 2nm process, marking a major technological leap.
• The 2nm architecture is expected to deliver substantial improvements in performance and power efficiency compared to the current A19 chip.
• High production costs, with 2nm wafers estimated at $30,000 each, may restrict the A20 chip to select premium iPhone 18 models.
• TSMC has achieved a 60% yield in trial production of 2nm wafers and plans to scale up monthly production to 80,000 units by late 2025.
• The advanced A20 chip design could enable features like 12GB of RAM, enhancing gaming and AI capabilities in the iPhone 18.