Apple to Equip iPhone 17 with Advanced 3nm A19 Pro Chips

TSMC's N3P process will power the iPhone 17, while select iPhone 18 models in 2026 will feature cutting-edge 2nm technology.

The iPhone 17 series will utilize TSMC's 3nm A19 Pro chips, based on the N3P process for enhanced performance and efficiency.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo confirms that the 3nm chips will remain in use for all iPhone 17 models, with 2nm chips expected for some iPhone 18 models in 2026.
The shift to 2nm technology for iPhone 18 models will be limited due to high production costs and yield challenges.
TSMC's Arizona plant has begun producing A16 chips, marking a significant step in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
The A16 chips made in Arizona may be used in future Apple devices like the iPhone SE or new iPad models.